BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Gin Guild - ECPv6.15.7//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.theginguild.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Gin Guild REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T170000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20250808T101732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T085649Z UID:10000071-1758182400-1758214800@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Verallia Distillers Forum DESCRIPTION:Building on exception speakers of previous years and attendee feedback\, the team at Verallia put together a packed line up of speakers touching on some topics that will be key to you over the next 12 months. \nGarrett Pitcher – Church of Oak \nTalk Title: Reimagining Irish Whiskey: Chefs\, Musicians and the Whiskey to Come \nClaire Warner – Diageo\nTalk Title: The Future of Socialising \nChris Pitcher – Redburn Atlantic\nTalk Title: Consumer Trends in the Global Drinks Market \nOlivier Ward – Everglow Spirits\nTalk Title: The Big Survey \nCiaran McNicholas – Nightcap Brands & Tortuga\nTalk Title: Brand Distribution in an Evolving Market \nAlex Oldroyd – Fluxion Advisors\nTalk Title: The Future of Drinks M&A \nJennifer Newell – Contagious\nTalk Title: Sustainable Design \nJames Hickman – Hatch\nTalk Title: Making Socials Work for Your Brand \nAlways a great day of chats and collaboration\, if you are interested you can find out more or register here. URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/verallia-distillers-forum/ LOCATION:Archive\, Kirkstall Road\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS3 1HD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/distillers-forum-2023-e1718733829182.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Verallia":MAILTO:nolan.kane@verallia.com GEO:53.8008641;-1.5665369 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Archive Kirkstall Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS3 1HD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Kirkstall Road:geo:-1.5665369,53.8008641 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250825T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T170000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20250806T133403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T074022Z UID:10000069-1756108800-1756227600@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:ADI 22nd Annual Craft Spirits Conference & Expo DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Conference will be held on August 25\, and August 26\, 2025 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. We have crafted an event that keeps you steps away from the famous San Antonio River Walk\, with its local restaurants and attractions. If you know San Antonio\, you know you want to come back. If you have never experienced this awesome city\, this is your opportunity. \nSan Antonio is only one of two cities in America named UNESCO City of Gastronomy and is also a UNESCO World Heritage City. \nMuch of the city’s unforgettable landscape has grown along the banks of the River Walk where stone paths run aside the San Antonio River connecting hotels\, restaurants\, shops and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in the downtown core. The 15-mile River Walk also links Spanish Colonial Missions (a World Heritage Site\, along with the Alamo)\, museums\, public art and the Pearl\, a former brewery reborn into an eclectic mix of shops\, restaurants and entertainment. \nFamed for Tex-Mex\, San Antonio is gaining attention for Tex-Next as the nation’s next big culinary destination. From notable restaurants to the Culinary Institute of America\, there’s something to satiate every palate. \nThe keynote will feature the Texas Distilled Spirits Association\, Texas Whiskey Association\, Bump Williams and Alexandre Gabriel. Workshops\, Tours and the Whiskey Summit will be held on Sunday August 24. with additional tours on Wednesday August 27. URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/adi-22nd-annual-craft-spirits-conference-expo/ LOCATION:San Antonio Convention Center\, 900 E. Market Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/adi-conference-2025.jpg GEO:29.4216579;-98.4828608 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=San Antonio Convention Center 900 E. Market Street San Antonio TX 78205 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 E. Market Street:geo:-98.4828608,29.4216579 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250702 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20241218T093304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T095253Z UID:10000063-1751241600-1751414399@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:BCB London DESCRIPTION:BCB is one of the leading international trade show brands for the bar and beverage industry with shows in Berlin\, Brooklyn\, Singapore – and now London! \nBCB London is the place to be for the global drink sector to do business and networking\, for the UK and Irish markets. It focuses on high-quality spirits\, beers and the wider drink categories and showcases the newest products on the market. \nThe show offers a unique networking platform for the national and international professionals of the bar and beverage industry\, provides high-quality education as well as covering the hottest bar trends from around the globe for the whole community. URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/bcb-london/ LOCATION:Tobacco Dock\, Wapping Lane\, London\, E1W 2SF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bcb-london-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Reed Exhibitions Limited":MAILTO:rxinfo@rxglobal.com GEO:51.5088277;-0.0586565 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tobacco Dock Wapping Lane London E1W 2SF United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wapping Lane:geo:-0.0586565,51.5088277 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T183000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20240618T122842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T103340Z UID:10000055-1749803400-1749839400@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Ginposium 2025 DESCRIPTION:Confirmed attendees include:\n\nPresentations Schedule\n\n\n\nStart\n\nEnd\nTopic\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n8:40\n–\n9:15\nRegistration – with Coffee and Networking\n\n\n\n\n9:15\n–\n9:25\nWelcome from the Grand Rectifier\nDesmond Payne MBE\, Master Distiller Emeritus\, Beefeater\n\n\n\n9:25\n–\n9:50\nLatest update on UK Alcohol Duty\, WOWGR and HMRC\nPhil Griffiths\, Director\, PGEA Ltd\n\n\n\n9:50\n–\n10:15\nDistillery safety\nEd Garbett\, Project Manager\, Westons\nOliver Kitson\, Distiller\, Burnt Faith\n\n\n\n\n10:15\n–\n10:40\nHow to Proceed with Quality Control and Inspection of Gins and Gin Botanicals\nGary Spedding\, Analytical Chemist\, BDAS\n\n\n\n10:40\n–\n11:05\nCoffee and Networking\n\n\n\n\n11:05\n–\n11:30\nEmbracing Craft at Scale: How Pernod Ricard Balances Heritage\, Innovation and Global Reach\nMurielle Dessenis\, Global Vice President of Marketing Gins\, Pernod Ricard\n\n\n\n11:30\n–\n12:00\nGin Industry Statistics – an update from the latest global data\nChris Pitcher\, Partner\, Redburn Atlantic\n\n\n\n12:00\n–\n12:30\nHow diversity can build brand equity for Gin Brands\nVicky Ilankovan\, Executive Director\, Equal Measures\n\n\n\n12:30\n–\n13:45\nLunch and Networking with Tutored Gin Tasting flights\nDavid T Smith\, Spirits Judge and Writer\, Summerfruitcup.com\n\n\n\n13:45\n–\n13:55\nHow bursaries from the WCD can help your business grow\nDr Anne Brock\, VTEC committee\, The Worshipful Company of Distillers\n\n\n\n13:55\n–\n14:25\nLegends Slot – Charles Maxwell\, Thames Distillers\nChristopher Hayman\, Chairman\, The Gin Guild\n\n\n\n14:25\n–\n14:50\nFrom Gin to Climate Action: Sustainability learnings and insights\nSophie Gallois\, Founder and Director\, The Climate Agency\n\n\n\n14:50\n–\n15:15\nSpirits Marketing for Non-Marketers and Brand Creation 101\nPhilip Duff\, Director\, Liquid Solutions\n\n\n\n15:15\n–\n15:40\nTea and Networking\n\n\n\n\n15:40\n–\n16:05\nIt’s a great time to be gin – and here’s why\nMichael Vachon\, Drinks Advisor\, Drinks Sherpa\n\n\n\n16:05\n–\n16:30\nThe power of advocacy\, advocacy programmes and storytelling – simple steps brands can take to make their story shine\nGeorgie Bell\, Co-Founder\, The Heart Cut\n\n\n\n16:30\n–\n16:50\nUpdate on the History of Gin\nJared Brown & Anistatia Miller\, Writers and Historians\, Sipsmith/Mixellany\n\n\n\n16:50\n–\n18:30\nGin & Tonic networking\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\nGinposium is the Leading Gin industry event\, where some of the world’s most respected personalities and experts from the drinks and gin trade come together. \nAt Ginposium 2025 they will discuss the state of the gin industry and share their knowledge and expertise on all things gin\, marketing\, safety\, distilling AND MORE in the annual Gin Guild organised Ginposium event. \nJoin us at Ginposium 2025 to gain valuable insights\, foster connections\, and celebrate the dynamic world of gin. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nNeed convincing?\nExplore feedback\nfrom last year’s\nGinposium 2024\nevent attendees. \n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n  \na fantastic opportunity for our industry to connect\, share insights\, and explore the future of gin. With expert talks covering everything from history and advocacy to legislation\, analysis\, and innovation\, there’s plenty to inspire. And of course\, no Ginposium would be complete without raising a G&T (or two) together! \nDr Anne Brock\, Bombay Sapphire \n\nTopics at a glance:\nUK HMRC update | Distillery safety | Science of Gin & Flavour | Diversity & Brand Equity | Gin Market Analysis | Craft at scale | Tutored Tastings | WCD Bursaries | Legends Slot | From Gin to Climate Action | Brand Creation 101 | Gin is not dead! | The Power of Advocacy | History of English Gin\n\nWho will be there?\n\nDr Anne Brock\nMaster Distiller\nBombay Sapphire\nDesmond Payne MBE\nMaster Distiller\nBeefeater\nTerry Fraser\nMaster Distiller\nTanqueray / Gordons\nLesley Gracie\nMaster Distiller\nHendrick’s\nChristopher Hayman\nMaster Distiller\nHaymans\nCharles Maxwell\nMaster Distiller\nThames Distillers\n\nAlongside representatives of: \n\nAdnams plc\nAlcohols Ltd\nAstraea Spirits\nAtom Group (Maverick Drinks\, Master of Malt & Atom Brands)\nBacardi\nBeefeater\nBombay Sapphire\nBrewing & Distilling Analytical Services\nBuckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards\nBurnt Faith\nCaorunn Gin\n(The) Climate Agency\nCitadelle Gin\nCotswolds Distillery Ltd\nCraft Gin Club\nCygnet Distillery Ltd\nDesert Rose Gin Company\nDiageo\nDistiller’s Nose\nDöhler Group\nDrinks International\nDrinks Sherpa\nEden Mill St Andrews\nEdinburgh Gin\nEdwards Distillers\nEqual Measures\nFever-Tree\nFour Corners Gin\nGin in a Tin\nGin Provincia\nGreen Room Distillery\nHarpers Wine & Spirit\nHayman’s Gin\nHendrick’s Gin\nHope Distillery OÜ\nJulu Gin\nKimia\nKi No Bi\nKräuter Mix GmbH\nLabRat Media\nLiquid Solutions\nLiviko (Crafters Gin)\nLondon to Lima Spirits\nLongshot Insights / Ten Hides Distillery\nLudlow Distillery\nMimea Mauzo Ltd\nMixellany Ltd\nNÄO Spirits & Beverages (Hapusa/Greater Than)\nNude Brand Creation\nPerfidious Albion\nPernod Ricard\nPGEA Ltd\nPoivres d’Indochine\nPuddingstone Distillery\nRebel City Distillery\nRedburn Atlantic\nRobertet\nSainsbury’s\nSalcombe Distilling Co\nSeatrus Gin Acqua Di Mare\nShivering Mountain Distillery\nSipsmith\nSky Wave Distilling Company\nSouthwestern Distillery (Tarquin’)\nSpirit of Bristol Distillery\nSpirits Advocate\nSpirits Business\, The\nStarSpice Ingredients\nSuntory Global Spirits\nSweet Gwendoline French Gin\nSummerfruitcup.com\nSweet Gwendoline French Gin\nThames Distillers\nTrevethan Distillery\nVerallia\nWanderFolk Spirits\nWarner’s Distillery\nWeston’s\nWL Distillery\n\n  \nBook your tickets now:\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sorry\, tickets are no longer on general sale. Please contact the Director General for more information. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nLast year’s topics at a glance:\n\nLatest update & advice for gin brands from the Portman Group\nThe latest developments in “copycat” cases in the drinks industry\nBehind the Flavour: Botanicals Crop & Sustainability Issues\nWhat’s happening to the gin market worldwide and why?\nAn update on the Gin Guild’s Sustainability project\nTutored Tastings of Gin 2024\nLegends Slot: Lesley Gracie\, Hendrick’s Gin\nSourcing and managing botanicals for a global gin brand\nAn Introduction to the Distiller’s Livery\nThe Growth in the Ultra-Premium Celebrity-backed gins\nLearnings from launching in new markets\nA Supermarket spirits buyer’s perspective\n\n  URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/ginposium-2025-event/ LOCATION:RSA House\, 8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/slide-ginposium-2024-e1738149474265.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5093669;-0.1227056 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RSA House 8 John Adam Street Charing Cross London WC2N 6EZ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross:geo:-0.1227056,51.5093669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T224500 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20240603T103904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T131907Z UID:10000052-1746727200-1746744300@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join the Guild’s celebration of all things Gin in 2025\nThe Gin Industry Annual Dinner has long been one of the Guild’s\, and the industry’s most sought after events and has a unique place in the annual spirits calendar\, providing unrivalled networking opportunities with key industry members. \nConfirmed attendees include:\n\n\n820 Spirits\nAlcohols Ltd\nAlles over Gin\nAlmqvist Destilleri\nAngus Dundee Distillers\nAtom Group (Maverick Drinks\, Master of Malt & Atom Brands)\nAvallen Solutions\nBeacon Commodities\nBacardi\nBeefeater Gin\nBombay Sapphire\nBrown-Forman\nCambridge Distillery\nConnaught Bar (The)\nCopper Rivet Distillery\nCotswolds Distillery\nCygnet Gin\nDiageo\nEden Mill St Andrews\nEdinburgh Gin\nFishers Gin\nFour Corners Gin\nG&J Distillers (Quintessential Brands Group)\nGin 1689\nGin Monkey\nGin Sweden\nGood Omen Distillers\nGordon’s Gin\nGreatest Hits Drinks\nGreen Room Distillery\nHayman Distillers\nIsle of Wight Distillery (Mermaid Gin)\nLabRat Media\nLafitte Group\nThe Larder at No.36\nMadrona Distillery\nMainline Spirits Co\nMalfy Gin\nMasons of Yorkshire\nMutual Trading Co. Inc\nNyetimber Group (The Lakes Distillery)\nParagraph Publishing\nPernod Ricard\nPlymouth Gin\nQuattro Gatti Gin\nRankin Brothers & Sons\nThe Sake School of America\nSazerac UK  (Booth’s Gin)\nSeatrus Gin Aqua Di Mare\nSingleShot\nSipsmith\nSky Wave Distillery\nSolaro Capri Gin\nSouthside Stories\nSpirit of Hven\nStarspice Ingredients\nSummerfruitcup.com\nSuntory Global Spirits\nTanqueray\nThames Distillers\nTrevethan Distillery\nToll Group Forwarding\nTwist London\nVánagandr Destilerías S.L.\nVerallia UK\nWaitrose\nWorshipful Company of Distillers (The)\nWrecking Coast Distillery\n\nWhat people say about the Gin Industry Annual Dinner:\n\nWhat a fantastic evening that surpassed all expectations! and thank you for the beautiful photos.\nThank you for an excellent evening. It is an honour to be welcomed into and now be part of the Gin Guild. It was great to see everyone on such good form\, despite the industry challenges. I am constantly struck by the strength of the community around gin\nWe are so looking forward to a night away\, some good food\, drink & great company.\nGreat event! It was fun and an excellent networking opportunity. Thank you for taking care of all of us!\nTruly honoured to be part of The Gin Guild\, and it was a humbling experience to be in a room filled with icons of the industry.\nThank you for my first evening with the Gin Guild. It was a great evening and I met so many interesting people.\nSuch a well organised and executed event last night at the Gin Guild Installations and dinner. As a first time attendee I was extremely impressed by the whole event and look forward to attending in the future\n\n  \n\nFREE The Business of Spirits one-day training course*\nFor Gin Guild members – Limited places!\nIf you have booked tickets to the Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation 2025 you are eligible to register FREE for the Complimentary 1-day Business of Spirits course that precedes the event. (subject to availability) \n\nBuilding Brand Equity – Richard Watling\nGlobal Spirits Market Overview – Chris Pitcher\nFinance and Pricing for Spirits – Nick Carr\nSegmentation(product\, market & consumer differentiation) – Richard Watling\nInnovation and Development – Steve Wilson\nStarting Up\, and Growing a Distillery – Abhi Banik\nBuilding Brand Equity – Panel Discussion Q&A\n\n\n\nDress Code\n\nBusiness formal: lounge suits with ties for men\, Cocktail dresses/smart business attire for women\n\n\nTimings\n6.00 Welcome G&Ts\, with various gins for your appreciation\, drawn from the legendary Guild bar. This is a showcase of gins from our Founders\, and from new members who joined the Guild in the last year\, and new products from existing members that have been launched in the last twelve months. \n6.40 Installation of new Guild members (bar closes) \nPost installation The Guild bar reopens. \n8.15 Dinner \nTime permitting\, the Guild bar offer a selection of G&Ts for a nightcap. \n10.30 All attendees must to vacate the premises. \nAfter-Party Why not head to The Ned\, a 5 minute walk\, for another cocktail or nightcap to catch up with friends new and old? \nEvent information\nThe Gin Guild installation is held in the early evening\, before the Board of the Gin Guild\, in the Old Library at London’s Guildhall\, in front of invited guests and colleagues and Guild members. \nThis event has a particular flavour and style\, as it is a very distinguished location\, which we are privileged to share. Before and after the ceremony\, members of the Guild old and new\, and their guests\, share in a gin bar. \nThey are able to sample the spirit alongside the conviviality of Guild membership. After the installation members and their guests are able to enjoy a formal dinner in the Guildhall. \nA full e-brochure for the event is available to share with potential guests. \n2025 Dinner Menu\n\n\n\nS T A R T E R \nBillingsgate Porter Pan Fried Fish Cake\nLight Curry Sauce\nSamphire Sauce \nOr \nTian of Wild Mushroom & Butternut Squash Blackcurrant Drizzle (V)\nServed with a Section of Breads\n\nBoatman’s Drift Chenin Blanc 2024 Western Cape South Africa\n\n\nM A I N    C O U R S E \nCannon of Sussex Lamb\nForest Berry Sauce\nFondant Potatoes\nRoasted Summer Vegetables \nOr \nGrilled Baby Aubergine Lentil Sundried Ragout Casserole Coriander Sauce (V)\nCabernet Merlot Fleurs de Terre 2023 Les Vignobles Foncalieu Languedoc- Roussillon\n\n\nD E S S E R T \nPineapple Tart Tatin\nStar Anise Reduction\nCaramel Ice Cream \nOr \nFresh Fruit\nSaffron Martini\nwith Fords Gin\n\n\n\nFair Trade Rich Roast Coffee\nTregothnan Cornish Estate Grown Tea\nCity of London Rhubarb and Rose Gin Chocolate Truffles\n\nGraham’s Late Bottled Vintage Port 2017\n\n\n\nAny dietary requirements will need to be advised at time of booking. It is not possible to request a change the menu at the event itself. Any general allergies and preferences (vegetarian/vegan/allergies etc.)\, however should be noted in the usual way when booking online. \nSecurity\nAs ever\, security is a major consideration given the prominence of the venue . Please note the importance of having attendee names well in advance and to advise of any change of names. It is essential that attendees bring their Pour Memoire invitations to gain access and photo ID (passport or a photocard drivers licence). \n* When you purchase tickets to the Spring Installation and Gin Industry Annual Dinner (Voucher code supplied)\, limited places available. URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/annual-gin-industry-dinner-and-spring-installation-2025/ LOCATION:Guildhall\, 71 Basinghall Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/spring-dinner-slider-2.gif ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5158374;-0.0913156 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Guildhall 71 Basinghall Street London EC2V 7HH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=71 Basinghall Street:geo:-0.0913156,51.5158374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T160000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20240603T104047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T133219Z UID:10000053-1746693000-1746720000@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:The Business of Spirits 2025 DESCRIPTION:EXCLUSIVE TRAINING COURSE OFFER FOR GIN GUILD MEMBERS AND THEIR TEAMS\nThe Gin Guild are delighted to once again partner with the Worshipful Company of Distillers to offer our members and their teams access to this free* one day course on 8th May 2025. It covers a wide range of useful topics to those in the distilling industry on the day of our Spring Installation and Gin Industry Annual Dinner \nThe aim of the session is to complement the technical knowledge that those in a distilling business acquire with the marketing and business expertise needed to create a brand and bring products to market successfully. \nOur experts\, with extensive experience in senior positions at companies such as Diageo\, Pernod Ricard and Redburn\, provide their business knowledge and bring real-life examples of what makes a successful product and brand before and after its production. \nThis masterclass allows you to meet other Gin Guild members and their teams and expand your professional network\, all before enjoying the celebrations of all things Gin at the Gin Industry Annual Dinner at the magnificent Guildhall. \nFeedback from the 2024 sessions:\n\nThank you for organising The Business of Spirits seminar last week. I found it incredibly informative and inspiring to hear from so many distinguished names within the industry\, and from speaking to colleagues I know they enjoyed it just as much as I did. I’m sorry I was unable to attend the dinner in the evening\, it looked like a fantastic night. Thanks again.\nJoe\, Sipsmith\nA great day with a great mix of content\, Thank you!\nAndrew\, Sky Wave Gin\nJust a quick note to say thanks for everything yesterday. That was one of the most empowering and educational days I can remember having in a very long time. Absolutely appreciate that mate thanks a lot.\nJon\, Beefeater\nIt was a great day\, so many great anecdotes and speakers\, thank you for organising. All the speakers were brilliant and will really help with some of the business development I am working on for a new venture.\nMark\nAll speakers were great at storytelling. I enjoyed listening to opportunities and challenges from craft and other distilleries. Great to see lots of learnings from big brands.\nAarti\, Diageo\nThank You! would definitely attend again. Thanks to all those that put this together behind the scenes as well as those who presented.\nJonathan\, River Test Distillery\n\n  \n* Subject to availability\, when you purchase a ticket to the Spring Installation and Gin Industry Annual dinner \n  \nSpeakers and Topics\nRichard Watling: Building Brand EquityRichard highlights elements needed to establish a solid brand which involves clear communication and promotion about the why\, the way\, the price and the position to compete.Read more... Alex Oldroyd: Global Spirits Market OverviewChris Pitcher offers an overview of the industry to give a bigger perspective and what public and private investors look at when considering the products that they want to get involved in the spirits market.Read more... Nick Carr: Finance & Pricing for SpiritsPricing is an art and a science. Get inspired by the power and potential of pricing with this presentation by Nick Carr.Read more... Richard Watling – SegmentationFormer Scotch Whisky Director at Diageo\, Richard will covers product\, market & consumer differentiation based on case studies and examples of how brand strategy is based on segmentation.Read more... Steve Wilson: Innovation and DevelopmentWith a portfolio of brands created with Baileys\, Bombay Sapphire\, Tanqueray\, Malibu and Smirnoff to name a few\, Steve Wilson certainly knows about innovation and its importance.Read more... Abhi Banik: Starting up\, and growing a distilleryAbhi shares his terrific personal story from his experiences of building a business and distillery from scratch with Bob Russell and his familyRead more... \n\n\n\n09.00 – 09.10\nWelcome and Introduction to WCD by current Master\n\n\n\nMaster of the Worshipful Company of Distillers\, Nick Carr\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09.10 – 09.20\nIntroduction to the Day and Domestics – The Programme\n\n\n\nRichard Watling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09.20 – 09.45\nWhat’s this all about? Building Brand Equity\n\n\n\nRichard Watling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9.45 – 10.30\nGlobal Spirits Market Overview\n\n\n\nAlex Oldroyd\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10.30 – 10.50\nCoffee Break: Networking with participants and WCD presenters.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10.50 – 12.00\nFinance and Pricing for Spirits.  Brand examples and case studies \n\n\n\nNick Carr/Henri Sizaret\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1200 – 1300\nSegmentation.  Covers product\, market & consumer differentiation based on case studies and examples of how brand strategy is based on segmentation\n\n\n\nRichard Watling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1300 – 1345\nLunch and Networking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1345 – 1435\nInnovation and Development\n\n\n\nA review of innovation of brands and actions taken to market them eg guerilla marketing\n\n\n\nSteve Wilson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1435 – 1455\nTea and coffee break.  Networking with participants and WCD presenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1455 – 1525\nStarting Up\, and Growing a Distillery\n\n\n\nAbhi Banik\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1525 – 1625\nReflections of Day: Panel Discussion ‘Building Brand Equity’ & Noticeboard Questions\n\n\n\nAll\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/the-business-of-spirits-2025/ LOCATION:WSET Bermondsey\, 39-45 Bermondsey Street\, London\, SE1 3XF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Chris-Pitcher-bos2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.502188;-0.0822434 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WSET Bermondsey 39-45 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3XF United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=39-45 Bermondsey Street:geo:-0.0822434,51.502188 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20241218T093304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T115008Z UID:10000064-1743638400-1743811199@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:BCB Singapore DESCRIPTION:BCB is one of the leading international trade show brands for the bar and beverage industry with shows in Berlin\, Brooklyn\, Singapore – and now London! \nBCB Singapore is the place to be for the global drink sector to do business and networking\, for many Asian markets. It focuses on high-quality spirits\, beers and the wider drink categories and showcases the newest products on the market. \nThe show offers a unique networking platform for the national and international professionals of the bar and beverage industry\, provides high-quality education as well as covering the hottest bar trends from around the globe for the whole community. URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/bcb-singapore-2025/ LOCATION:Marina Bay Sands\, Bayfront Avenue 10\, Singapore\, 018956\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bcb-singapore.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Reed Exhibitions Limited":MAILTO:rxinfo@rxglobal.com GEO:1.2824499;103.8578807 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marina Bay Sands Bayfront Avenue 10 Singapore 018956 Singapore;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Bayfront Avenue 10:geo:103.8578807,1.2824499 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241122T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241122T180000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20241001T093932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T162858Z UID:10000037-1732269600-1732298400@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Craft Distilling Expo 2024 Birmingham DESCRIPTION:New date and location: Held in The Bond\, Birmingham on Friday 22 November 2024 the Craft Distilling Expo brings together Distillers\, still makers\, packagers and Marketers\, Professionals and Connoisseurs in an Exposition and Conference offering talks\, workshops and displays. \nInterested in exhibiting? Exhibiting is a fantastic opportunity to come to face to face with distillers\, making connections that will last well into the future \nThe Craft Distilling Expo are holding a regional distilling conference in central Birmingham\, in conjunction with Exploring English Whisky. \nBook your tickets now \nUse 20% Discount Code Gin Guild: GGNOV24 \nThe Canopy\, The Bond Digbeth – 180-182 Fazeley St.\, Birmingham\, B5 5SE\nThe Craft Distilling Expo is proud to announce its inaugural Regional Conference\, Craft Distilling Expo – Birmingham\, bringing together distillers\, industry professionals\, and whisky enthusiasts from across the UK. In collaboration with Exploring English Whisky and The English Whisky Guild\, the event will take place on Friday 22nd November 2024 and promises to be a groundbreaking gathering\, highlighting the whisky distilling scene in England and beyond. \nThe conference will feature an impressive line-up of technical speakers and provide an opportunity for attendees to interact directly with vendors and suppliers. \nDaniel Szor of Cotswolds Distillery will be the keynote speaker. Before his talk\, he will be awarded a prize for his “Outstanding Contribution to Distilling”\, in recognition of the work that has been done across spirits categories\, but particularly in whisky and gin\, by Dan and the team at Cotswolds Distillery. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts on key topics such as: \n● The Future of Powering Stills – Scott Allen of Allen Associates\n● From Brewery to Distillery: The Next Steps with Matthew Servini of The Craft Distilling Business\n● 5 Way to Cut the Cost of Goods with production and logistics specialist Rosie Milsom\n● Duty and Legal Update from Alan Powell from The British Distillers Alliance\n● Buying a Distillery – Joe Barber of Stargazey Spirits \nThe show will conclude with a “Meet the Maker” drinks networking event\, featuring a selection of English whiskies and of course some gin! \nThe event takes place the day before Exploring English Whisky’s English Whisky Festival on Saturday 23rd November 2024\, also located at The Bond Digbeth\, which will feature 30 brands and over 100 samples.\nLocation\nThe event takes place at The Canopy\, The Bond Digbeth – 180–182 Fazeley St Birmingham B5 5SE. This is conveniently located to Birmingham’s transport links:\n● Birmingham Coach Station – 9 minute walk\n● Birmingham New Street – 20 minute walk\n● Birmingham Moor Street – 15 minute walk\n● Birmingham Snow Hill – 22 minute walk \n  URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/craft-distilling-expo-2024/ LOCATION:The Bond\, Birmingham\, Fazeley Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B5 5SE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/crafdi-expo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CRAFDI":MAILTO:https://www.distillingexpo.com/contact-us/ GEO:52.4782173;-1.8817793 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bond Birmingham Fazeley Street Birmingham West Midlands B5 5SE United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Fazeley Street:geo:-1.8817793,52.4782173 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T233000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20240815T140440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T144559Z UID:10000059-1731432600-1731454200@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:IWSC Awards Dinner DESCRIPTION:The IWSC awards will be returning once again to the Roundhouse\, London\, for its 2024 Awards Celebration. \nOn Tuesday 12 November\, the IWSC invites guests to come together for an evening of celebration\, fine wines and spirits\, dinner\, and networking. \nCelebrating the success of members of the industry\, join us to be amongst the first to hear the announcement of the IWSC’s 2025 Wine Communicator and Spirits Communicator winners as well as the winners of the 2024 Producer Trophies. We will also be celebrating our talented 2024 Emerging Talent winners. \nThe welcome drinks reception will kick off from 5.30pm on the mezzanine. \nGuests will be invited to be seated for dinner at 6.30pm. The awards announcements will take place during dinner\, which is scheduled to end at 9.00pm. \nFollowing the awards announcements and dinner\, guests will have an opportunity to taste a selection of the IWSC’s Gold and Trophy-winning wines\, spirits\, and other categories including low/no\, cider\, vermouth and RTDs\, as well as network and enjoy the evening’s entertainment. \n\nCarriages at midnight\nDress: Evening wear\n\nBook your tickets now URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/iwsc-awards-dinner/ LOCATION:Roundhouse\, Chalk Farm Road\, London\, Greater London\, NW1 8EH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/iwsc-awards-dinner2024.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="IWSC":MAILTO:info@iwsc.net GEO:51.5431226;-0.1500372 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Roundhouse Chalk Farm Road London Greater London NW1 8EH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Chalk Farm Road:geo:-0.1500372,51.5431226 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T233000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20240816T084544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T084544Z UID:10000060-1730313000-1730331000@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Scottish Gin Awards 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join the celebrations for the 8th Annual Scottish Gin Awards on Wednesday 30th October 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central\, from 6:30pm. \nBook your Scottish Gin Awards tickets below to celebrate the very best of Scottish Gin. \nBook your tickets now \nThe Scottish Gin Awards was founded in 2016 by Gin Guild Member Kirsten Speirs and KD Media and is run for the benefit of the Scottish gin sector\, with the objective of celebrating and promoting the growing range of high quality gins made in Scotland. \nThe independent competition is judged by a panel of experts drawn from across the sector\, bringing together industry experience and market knowledge to recognise the greatest achievements in the Scottish gin industry. \nThe Scottish Gin Awards is one of the largest gin competitions in the UK and revealed its winners last night following a rigorous judging process involving the blind tasting of almost 200 gins\, all distilled in Scotland. \nLearn more about the 2023 winners here. URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/scottish-gin-awards-2024/ LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Glasgow\, 36 Cambridge Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3HN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/scottish-gin-awards.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KD Media":MAILTO:info@kdmedia.co.uk GEO:55.8616704;-4.2583345 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Glasgow 36 Cambridge Street Glasgow G2 3HN United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=36 Cambridge Street:geo:-4.2583345,55.8616704 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241011T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241011T224500 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20220104T141512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T121042Z UID:10000061-1728662400-1728686700@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Gin Guild Autumn Installation & Distillers Banquet 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Annual Gin Guild Autumn Installation at Mansion House\, the home of the Lord Mayor in the City of London is an industry occasion to remember. \nFor those who have not experienced a City of London formal function\, with the traditions and ceremonies of the City of London and of both the Gin Guild and the Worshipful Company of Distillers\, it is an unforgettable experience. \n \nIn the surroundings of the buildings wonderful Old Ballroom guests assemble and witness the installation (welcome) ceremony for our newest members\, all before the Gin Guild board and Grand Rectifier\, Desmond Payne MBE. \nUnlike the Gin Industry Annual Dinner normally held in May in London’s Guildhall\, which is restricted only to industry members so as to provide maximum networking opportunities\, the Annual Banquet and the preceding Gin Guild Autumn Installation is open\, and welcomes partners\, spouses and other guests you may wish to invite\, and will have now confirmed the Lord and Lady Mayoress will both be attending the Banquet. \n \nConfirmed attendees include:\n\n\n820 Spirits\nThe Absolut Group\nAlcohols Ltd\nAstraea Spirits\nATOM Group\nAvallen\nBacardi\nBDAS LLC\nBeacon Commodities\nBeefeater Gin\nBernstein SG\nBombay Sapphire\nCambridge Distillery\nCraft Distilling Services Ltd\nCrossbill Distilling\nCygnet Distillery\nDistiller’s Nose\nDomaine du Coquerel (Normindia Gin)\nDrinks One\nEdinburgh Gin\nEdwards Distillers\nThe Emory\nFeddie Ocean Distillery\nFever-Tree\nThe Gin Monkey\nThe Ginger Distiller\nGreen Room Distillery\nThe Helsinki Distilling Company\nHendrick’s Gin\nIan Macleod Distillers\nIsle of Wight Distillery (Mermaid Gin)\nJunimperium Distillery OÜ\nKyoto Distillery\nLondon & Scottish International (Juniper Green)\nMalfy Gin\nMasons of Yorkshire\nMixellany\nPernod Ricard\nQuintessential Brands\nRenais\nSatan’s Whiskers\nSea Spirits Trade Ltd\nSchofield’s\nSipsmith\nSpirits Advocate\nStarspice Ingredients\nStill Magic Pty Ltd\nSummerfruitcup.com\nSuntory Allied\nTanglin Gin\nThames Distillers\nVerallia UK\nVon Berg Spirits OÜ\nWebb James SRL\nThe Worshipful Company of Distillers\n\n  \nCheck out the photos from the 2023 event here:\n \nTimings for the event are as follows: \n4.00pm Pre-installation\nPre installation\, a refreshing G&T is available.\nThe Gin Guild event will be held in the Old Ballroom. This is on the floor above the main reception hall. \nApproximate ceremony start time: 4.40pm \n5.15pm Post Installation\nPost installation\, the Gin Guild bar will be offering a choice of G&T’s.\nThe Guild bar will close at 5.55. \n6.30 Banquet Reception\nAt 6.30 guests exit the Old Ballroom and join and merge\, through the main doors to the reception hall\, with the flow of guests to the banquet. \nPlease collect your seating plan and greet the Master. A choice of drinks from the Master’s Bar will then be offered by servers. \n7.00 Dinner\nWe will be called to dinner at 7.00 or thereabouts. Guests are requested\, if possible\, not to leave their seats during dinner or the speeches. \n10.30 Carriages – or enjoy a nightcap at The Ned across the road \n  \nThe 10+ Years Club:\n\nOur Founders: URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/gin-guild-new-member-installation-distillers-banquet-2024/ LOCATION:Mansion House\, Walbrook\, London\, EC4N 8BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Distillers-2023-Mansion-House-Dinner-Images100.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5130774;-0.0898008 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mansion House Walbrook London EC4N 8BH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Walbrook:geo:-0.0898008,51.5130774 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T170000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20240815T130739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T145050Z UID:10000058-1727337600-1727370000@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:ISC Awards Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join the ISC team at One Great George Street\, London on Thursday 26th September for their annual spirits celebration\, as the ISC Annual Awards Dinner & 2024 Winners’ Tasting returns. \nThe world’s leading drinks producers\, design specialists and marketers will reunite this year to celebrate the success of the finest spirits\, designs\, and campaigns in the world. \nThe evening will begin with a winners’ tasting of over 200 award winning spirits from this year’s challenge\, a drinks reception\, a grand three course dinner and awards ceremony\, plus after dinner drinks for guests looking to continue the celebrations. The ISC is the premier event in promoting outstanding quality spirits from across the globe and is widely regarded as the international benchmark for rewarding quality and excellence. \nIndividual tickets are priced at £275 each + VAT or A full table of ten people is priced at £2\,475 + VAT\nPlease book your tickets by 5th September!\nBook your tickets now URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/isc-awards-dinner/ LOCATION:One Great George Street\, London\, Great George Street\, London\, Greater London\, SW1P 3AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/isc-awards-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ISC":MAILTO:ISC@agilemedia.co.uk GEO:51.5011281;-0.1290274 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=One Great George Street London Great George Street London Greater London SW1P 3AA United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Great George Street:geo:-0.1290274,51.5011281 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T160000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20240615T143132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T091718Z UID:10000056-1726740000-1726761600@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Verallia Distillers Forum 2024 DESCRIPTION:Industry leaders will be sharing insights on sales\, sustainability\, marketing and branding before engaging in a thought-provoking question and answer sessions\, followed by a drinks and networking reception where attendees can get to know speakers and fellow attendees. \nRegister your interest now \nPlease note\, registration is just an expression of interest and does not guarantee your ticket. You will be contacted by Verallia to confirm. URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/verallia-distillers-forum2024/ LOCATION:Archive\, Kirkstall Road\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS3 1HD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/distillers-forum-2024.jpg GEO:53.8008641;-1.5665369 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Archive Kirkstall Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS3 1HD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Kirkstall Road:geo:-1.5665369,53.8008641 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T210000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20240815T124450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T123853Z UID:10000057-1726682400-1726693200@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:The Worshipful Company of Distillers City Debate DESCRIPTION:Join Lorne Mackillop\, Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers\, with guests from the spirits industry\, analysts\, media\, the City\, Distillers’ Liverymen and Masters and members of other Livery Companies – for a lively exchange and vote\, followed by an opportunity to discuss further the topic over drinks and canapés. \nChairman\nTrevor Stirling\, Gin Guild member\, Liveryman and Managing Director European Beverages\, Bernstein \nPanel\n\nEmma Walker – Johnnie Walker Master Blender\nOlivier Nicolai – Goldman Sachs\nPhilip Everett-Lyons – Founder of Hattiers Rum\nAngus MacRaild – Director of Kythe Distillery & Decadent Drinks\n\n\nThe Motion is:\nTHIS HOUSE BELIEVES THAT AGE IS OVER-RATED \nAttendance at the event is by pre-booked ticket.   The ticket price is £25 (inc VAT). \nBook your tickets now\n\nEvent timings: Doors open 6.00pm\nDebate starts: 6.30pm\nDrinks and canapés: 7.45pm\nEvent ends: 9.00pm\nDress code: Smart casual\n\n  \nCHAIRMAN: Trevor Stirling\, Liveryman and Managing Director European Beverages\, Bernstein SG URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/the-worshipful-company-of-distillers-city-debate-2024/ LOCATION:London Scottish House\, 95 Horseferry Road\, London\, SW1P 2DX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/city-debate-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Worshipful Company of Distillers":MAILTO:office@distillers.org.uk GEO:51.4952653;-0.1331912 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=London Scottish House 95 Horseferry Road London SW1P 2DX United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=95 Horseferry Road:geo:-0.1331912,51.4952653 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T183000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20220612T122842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T130713Z UID:10000051-1718353800-1718389800@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Ginposium 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Leading Gin industry event where some of the world’s most respected personalities and experts from the drinks and gin trade come together to discuss the state of the gin industry in 2024 and share their knowledge and expertise on all things gin\, in the annual Gin Guild organised Ginposium event. \nWho’s going to be there?     Itinerary & Speakers\n\nDr Anne Brock – Bombay Sapphire\nDesmond Payne MBE – Beefeater\nLesley Gracie – Hendrick’s\nChristopher Hayman – Haymans\nCharles Maxwell – Thames Distillers\nTerry Fraser – Tanqueray & Gordon’s\nTom Nichol – Gardener’s Gin / J Rieger & Co.\nSimon Ford – Fords Gin\nJared Brown – Sipsmith\n\n  \nAlongside representatives of: \n\nThe Absolut Group\nAd Gefrin Distillery\nAlcohols Ltd\nAngus Dundee Distillers\nAS Liviko (Crafters Gin)\nAtom Group (T/A Atom Brands\, Master of Malt & Maverick Drinks)\nBacardi\nBeefeater\nBeacon Commodities\nBerry Bros & Rudd (No.3 Gin)\nBombay Sapphire\nBuckinghamshire & Surrey CC\nThe British Distillers Alliance\nCopper in the Clouds Distillery\nThe Church Farm Craft Company Ltd\nCraft Distilling Services\nCygnet Gin\nDe Vere Spirits\nDiageo\nDistiller’s Nose\nDistillerie de la Riviera (The Gardener Gin)\nDoghouse Distillery\nDoehler UK Ltd\nDrinksOne\nEden Mill Distillery\nEstal\nEthimex\nFever-Tree\nFords Gin\nThe Gin Guide\nGin In a Tin\nGin Monkey\nHope Distillery OÜ\nGluckman Brown Griffith\nGreensand Ridge Distillery\nThe Green Room Distillery\nHarpers Wines & Spirits\nHayman’s Gin\nHendrick’s Gin\nHeriot-Watt University\nHere we are\nHolyrood Distillery\nHope Distillery OÜ\nIan Macleod Distillers (Edinburgh Gin)\nilgin.it\nInternational Beverage (Caorunn Gin)\nIWSR\nJ. Rieger & Co.\nKimia\nKräuter Mix GmbH\nLiquitrade GmbH\nLudlow Distillery\nMadrona Distillery\nMallard Point Distillery\nMasons of Yorkshire\nMixellany Ltd\nOld Young’s Distillery\nPapa Salt Gin\nParagon Brands\nPerfidious Albion (Popinjay Gin)\nPernod Ricard\nPortman Group\nRankin Brothers & Sons\nRamsbury Distillery\nRedburn Atlantic\nRPC\nSainsbury’s\nSeismic Change\nShivering Mountain Distillery\nSilent Pool Distillers\nSin Gin Distillery\nSipsmith\nThe Sky Wave Distilling Co\nThe Spirits Business\nSpirit of Hven\nSummerfruitcup.com\nSweet Gwendoline French Gin\nThames Distillers Ltd\nTrevethan Distillery Ltd\nThunderflower Distillery\nVerallia\nWaitrose & Partners\nWebb James\nWhittaker’s Distillery Ltd\n\n\nTopics at a glance:\nProtecting your brand and IP from copycats  |  Botanicals supply  |  Gin Market Analysis  |  Advertising rules  |  The Spirits Buyer  |  Ultra-Premium  |  Legends Slot  |  What’s New  |  Entering New Markets  |  Botanicals Sourcing\n  \n\n\n\n\nStart\n\n\nEnd\n\n\nDescription\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n8:50\n9:20\nRegistration – with Coffee and Networking\n\n\n\n9:20\n9:30\nOpening remarks and introduction to the Gin Guild\nDesmond Payne MBE\, Grand Rectifier\, The Gin Guild \n\n\n9:30\n9:55\nLatest updates from the Portman Group and advice for Gin brands\nAlison Munro\, Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager\, Portman Group \n\n\n9:55\n10:20\nThe latest developments in “copycat” cases in the drinks industry\nCiara Cullen\, Partner\, RPC \n\n\n10:20\n10:45\nBotanicals availability and resiliance market update\nStefano Trumpy\, Managing Director\, Webb James \n\n\n10:45\n11:15\nCoffee and Networking\n\n\n\n11:15\n11:50\nAnalysis of latest market data and trends\nChris Pitcher\, Partner\, Redburn Atlantic \n\n\n11:50\n12:35\nThe Gin Guild Sustainability Project Update\nDavid Symons\, UK Director of Sustainability\, WSP \n\n\n12:35\n13:35\nLunch (included) and Networking\n\n\n\n13:35\n14:00\nTutored Tastings: Whats new and Juniper-Forward in 2024\nDavid T Smith\, Writer & Spirits Judge\, Summerfruitcup.com \n\n\n14:00\n14:30\nLegends slot: Lesley Gracie\, Hendrick’s Gin \nChristopher Hayman\, Chairman\, The Gin Guild \n\n\n14:30\n14:55\nSourcing and managing botanicals for a global gin brand\nAlessandro Garneri\, Master of Botanicals\, Bacardi \n\n\n14:55\n15:05\nIntroducing the Worshipful Company of Distillers\nAlex Oldroyd\, Court Assistant\, The Distillers Livery \n\n\n15:05\n15:35\nTea and Networking\n\n\n\n15:35\n16:00\nThe Growth in the Ultra Premium Celebrity-backed sector for Gins\nEmma Stokes\, Writer & Spirits Judge\, Gin Monkey \n\n\n16:00\n16:25\nLaunching in a new market\nSimon Ford\, Founder\, Fords Gin \n\n\n16:25\n16:50\nA Spirits buyer’s perspective\nJohn Vine\, Spirits Buyer\, Waitrose & Partners \n\n\n16:50\n18:30\nGin & Tonic and networking\n\n\n\n\n  \nMeet the speakers\nFeedback from Ginposium 2024Some of the feedback from 2024’s event: It was brilliant Well organised and felt like a new lease of life to events and proceedings. Great to see recordings of sessions and then also social presence. Congrats! Really great! Had a great experience and learnt a lot Well done guys\, was a fabulous event\, thoroughly enjoyedRead more... Alessandro Garneri\, BacardiAlessandro's talk is about Sourcing and managing botanicals for a global gin brand where he share his knowledge from working at Bacardi's botanical centre in Geneva.Read more... Simon Ford\, Fords GinSimon\, founder of Fords Gin is going to discuss his experiences in launching a gin brand in a new market - using knowledge from his recent Brazil launch as well as the experience of launching in the USA - to share what he has learnt along the way.Read more... Lesley Gracie\, Hendrick’s GinA Q&A with the legendary Lesley Gracie creator of Hendrick's Gin\, hosted by Gin Guild Chairman\, Christopher Hayman.Read more... David T Smith\, Summerfruitcup.comCelebrating his 10th year at Ginposium David leads his tasting of what’s new in the world of gin\, a fast-paced environment with constant innovation with many new releases since last year.Read more... Stefano Trumpy\, Webb JamesStefano will discuss the general state of the botanicals market and look at the challenges of sustainability in botanicals supply\, as well as the impact of climate change on botanicals crops and examine the impact of global conflicts.Read more... Emma Stokes\, Gin MonkeyEmma will guide attendees through a tasting session featuring a selection of the finest ultra-premium gins available\, including from Guild members Renais\, Cygnet as well as the gin created for Brad Pitt by Guild Lifetime achievement award winner Tom Nichol.Read more... John Vine\, WaitroseJohn will give insights to gin producers around the world on what his role as Senior Spirits buyer at Waitrose entails\, and give tips and suggestions for how to stand out in a crowded marketplace in Waitrose\, the holy grail of spirits listings.Read more... Alison Munro\, Portman GroupAlison will provide an updated version of the presentation made at Ginposium 2019 from her colleague\, Alistair Taylor\, and provide a refresher for gin brands on how the self-regulatory system for alcohol marketing works.Read more... Chris Pitcher\, Redburn AtlanticChris will help us map the performance of gin consumption\, focus on the recent evolution in consumer trends by the key markets\, and summarise where we are in the investment cycle and will examine the challenges facing the industry.Read more... Ciara Cullen\, RPCCiara will discuss the latest developments in IP infringement in the drinks industry\, including the recent well-publicised UK decisions in M&S v Aldi (gin case) and discuss how best to protect your rights when faced with look-a-like product. Read more... Older Articles URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/ginposium-2024-event/ LOCATION:RSA House\, 8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ginposium-2023-banner-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5093669;-0.1227056 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RSA House 8 John Adam Street Charing Cross London WC2N 6EZ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross:geo:-0.1227056,51.5093669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20240327T111510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T130348Z UID:10000049-1717804800-1717891199@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:World Gin Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:World Gin Day is a global celebration of all things gin. Organised by Gin Monkey\, the idea is simple: get people together all around the world and raise a glass to the brilliant spirit that is GIN! \nUse #worldginday in your socials to share what you are doing \nWhether it’s in a cocktail\, a G&T or neat as part of a tasting\, let’s celebrate this wonderful juniper-laced spirit in all of its glory! \nCelebrating it’s 15th year\, let’s make 2024 the biggest year yet! URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/world-gin-day-2024/ CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/world-gin-day-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T110000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20240404T133325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T091900Z UID:10000050-1715248800-1715252400@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Explore opportunities in South Korea's alcohol market DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar\, where we’ll be joined by KOISRA to discuss the key alcohol trends in South Korea and top tips for breaking into one of Asia’s largest alcohol markets. \n• Date: 9 May 2024\n• Time: 10:00 to 11:00 (GMT) \nWhile not traditionally known for its alcohol culture\, South Korea is quickly developing a taste for premium spirits. \nMillennials and Gen-Z are paving the way for increased popularity in luxury alcohol brands and craft drinks\, swapping excessive drinking for mindful tipples to create an experience that lasts. And with the total size of the South Korean alcohol industry reaching US $8.6bn in 2023\, now is the perfect time for your alcohol brand to make its mark in this growing market. \n\nJoin us for this webinar with KOISRA\, where they’ll discuss the key alcohol trends in South Korea and share their tips for breaking into one of Asia’s largest alcohol markets\, including:\nAn overview of alcohol product sales and distribution channels\nMarket entry recommendations and pitfalls to avoid\nThe main opportunities that exist within the market\nHow KOISRA can help with business matchmaking to get your brand into South Korea\n\n3 reasons to explore South Korea\nA strong middle class with a preference for premium drinks\, tastebuds for spirits continuing to grow and a focus on stay-at-home drinking make South Korea a land of potential for alcohol brands. Here are just a few reasons to explore it: \n\nSales of Scotch Whisky increased by 20% in 2022\, outpacing South Korean alcohol staple\, Soju.\nDomestic and international beer brands continue to gain traction\, including lagers\, ales\, and leading the way\, craft brews.\nSince 2020\, the wine market has grown by 76% and holds a 37% share of alcoholic imports into the country (2023).\n\nAbout the speakers\nKOISRA is a Korea-based consulting firm and full market-entry specialists with expertise in the alcohol sector. Their services include market strategy consulting\, market research\, partner searches\, business setup\, logistics and regulatory compliance. \nWho is this opportunity for?\nThis webinar is designed for a diverse group of participants within the alcohol production industry\, including but not limited to: \n\nDistillers and producers of spirits: receive invaluable insights into the South Korean market for those crafting unique whiskies\, refined gins\, artisanal rums\, and other spirits.\nWine producers: gain an understanding of South Korea’s wine consumption trends and market entry strategies.\nBreweries: get analysis on beer popularity\, consumer habits\, and regulatory considerations.\nIndustry innovators: discover opportunities for innovative products in South Korea.\nExporters and international brands: learn about how to enter the South Korean market\, from navigating regulations to understanding cultural preferences and consumption patterns.\nNote: This event will be followed by a business match-making opportunity later in 2024. Please join this session to find out more.\n\nSantander have now launched their Navigator tiering structure\, which has changed the way you register for events. All events can now be accessed through the free Explore subscription package\, where you can register for this and future events\, as well as access exclusive insights and a number of other exciting features. \nTo register your interest for this event\, please click the relevant button below to register or\, for new subscribers\, register your details (and select source: The Gin Guild) and a member of the Santander team will contact you to walk you through the sign-up process for your free Santander Navigator subscription. Once you’ve registered for the platform\, make sure to register for the event itself in the ‘Events and activities’ tab. For further information about this event\, please contact Paul Sharkie. URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/explore-opportunities-in-south-koreas-alcohol-market/ LOCATION:ONLINE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santander-navigator-south-korea.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santander":MAILTO:christopher.jewitt@santander.co.uk GEO:55.378051;-3.435973 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T224500 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20230626T085527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T085530Z UID:10000048-1714672800-1714689900@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation 2024 DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 12 years of the Gin Guild\nThe Gin Industry Annual Dinner has long been one of the Guild’s\, and the industry’s most sought after events and has a unique place in the annual spirits calendar\, providing unrivalled networking opportunities with key industry members. \nConfirmed attendees include:\n\nAd Gefrin Distillery\nAlcohols Ltd\nAlpine Distilling\nAngus Dundee Distillers\nAS Liviko (Crafters Gin)\nATOM Brands\nAudemus Spirits\nBacardi\nBeacon Commodities\nBeefeater Gin\nBene Gin\nBombay Sapphire\nChase Distillery\nCopper Rivet Distillery\nCotswolds Distillery\nCygnet Distillery\nDrinks One\necoSPIRITS\nEdinburgh Gin\nEl-Bart Gin\nEthimex Ltd\nFever-Tree\nFoxdenton Estate\nGeekstill Co Ltd\nGin 1689 – Amsterdam Craft Gin Company\nGL Spirits Co (Basilisk Gin)\nGin Sweden\nThe Ginger Distiller\nHarrogate Tipple\nHayman’s Gin\nHendrick’s Gin\nHepple Spirits\nHolyrood Distillery (Height of Arrows Gin)\nKD Media (Scottish Gin Awards)\nThe Larder at 36\nLondon & Scottish International (Juniper Green)\nMasters of Malt\nMaverick Drinks\nMixellany\nMosaico Spirits SRL\nMüggenberg\nOSS Craft Distillery (Bareksten Gin)\nRankin Brothers & Sons\nRedburn Atlantic\nRenais\nRiver Test Distillery\nSasma B.V.\nThe School of Booze\nSeatrus Gin\nSipsmith\nSky Wave Distilling Company\nSouthwest Destilaria\nStarspice Ingredients\nSummerfruitcup.com\nSweet Gwendoline French Gin\nThames Distillers\nThat’s the Spirit SRL\nTipplemill Distillery\nVánagandr Destilerías S.L.\nVerallia\nWarner’s Distillery\nWebb James\nWaterock Brands\nThe Worshipful Company of Distillers\nWrecking Coast Distillery\n\n  \nPraise for the Gin Industry Annual Dinner: \nWhat a fantastic evening that surpassed all expectations! and thank you for the beautiful photos. \nWe are so looking forward to a night away\, some good food\, drink & great company. \nTruly honoured to be part of The Gin Guild\, and it was a humbling experience to be in a room filled with icons of the industry. \nThank you for my first evening with the Gin Guild. It was a great evening and I met so many interesting people. \nSuch a well organised and executed event last night at the Gin Guild Installations and dinner. As a first time attendee I was extremely impressed by the whole event and look forward to attending in the future\n\nGin Guild members \n  \n\nThe Business of Spirits one-day course\nFREE COURSE FOR GIN GUILD MEMBERS AND THEIR STAFF – LIMITED PLACES\nRegister for the Complimentary 1-day Business of Spirits course that precedes the Guild’s Spring Installation and Gin Industry Annual Dinner here. \n\n\nDress Code\n\nBusiness smart: Formal lounge suits (with ties) for men\, Cocktail dresses/business attire for women\nNo casual/sport clothing or shoes\n\n\n\nTimings\n6.00 Welcome G&Ts\, with various gins for your appreciation\, drawn from the legendary Guild bar. This is a showcase of gins from our Founder Wardens\, and from new members who joined the Guild in the last year\, and new products from existing members that have been launched in the last twelve months. \n6.40 Installation of new Guild members (bar closes) \nPost installation The Guild bar reopens. \n8.00 Dinner \n9.45 After dinner speech:  Jane Peyton\, Principle of The School of Booze and author of The Philosophy of Gin and The Philosophy of Cocktails.\nTime permitting\, the Guild bar offer a selection of G&Ts for a nightcap. \n10.30 All attendees begin to vacate the premises which needs to be clear by 11pm. \nEvent information\nThe Gin Guild installation is held in the early evening\, before the Board of the Gin Guild\, in the Old Library at London’s Guildhall\, in front of invited guests and colleagues and Guild members. \nThis event has a particular flavour and style\, as it is a very distinguished location\, which we are privileged to share. Before and after the ceremony\, members of the Guild old and new\, and their guests\, share in a gin bar. \nThey are able to sample the spirit alongside the conviviality of Guild membership. After the installation members and their guests are able to enjoy a formal dinner in the Guildhall. \nA full e-brochure is available to share with potential guests. \nDinner Menu\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTARTER \nRed Mullet with risotto and juniper berry reduction \nOr \nRed Onion Falafel with Humous PureeServed with a Section of Breads\n\nAzania Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc\, Western Cape 2019 Organic\n\n\nMAIN COURSE \nFillet of Rare Breed Cornish Grass Fed Beef with Beef Bone Marrow Crust\, Tarragon Sauce\, Dauphinoise Potatoes and Honey Roasted Root Vegetables \nOr \nGrilled Baby Aubergine with Barley & Mint Stuffing\, Coriander sauce\nCastelli Estate Cabernet Sauvignon\, Denmark\, Western Australia\n\n\nDESSERT \nLime Parfait & Lime Meringue Citrus Coulis\nKiwi Crisp\nHayman’s Sloe Gin Ice Cream \nOr \nFresh Fruit\nSipsmith Airfield ©\nA salute to British aviation\, a toast to the countless Cotswolds airfields that helped to defend the nation during WWII and a rhubarb version of the aviation\, created by Jared Brown\n\n\n\nFair Trade Rich Roast Coffee\nTregothnan Cornish Estate Grown Tea\nCity of London Rhubarb and Rose Gin Chocolate Truffles\n\nGraham’s Late Bottled Vintage Port 2014\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAny dietary requirements will need to be advised at time of booking. It is not possible to request a change the menu at the event itself. Any general allergies and preferences (vegetarian/vegan/allergies etc.)\, however should be noted in the usual way when booking online. \nSecurity\nAs ever\, security is a major consideration given the prominence of the venue . Please note the importance of having attendee names well in advance and to advise of any change of names. It is essential that attendees bring their Pour Memoire invitations to gain access and photo ID (passport or a photocard drivers licence). URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/annual-gin-industry-dinner-and-spring-installation-2024/ LOCATION:Guildhall\, 71 Basinghall Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SXT40675-RAF_DxO_DeepPRIME.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5158374;-0.0913156 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Guildhall 71 Basinghall Street London EC2V 7HH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=71 Basinghall Street:geo:-0.0913156,51.5158374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T163000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20240117T122909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T094320Z UID:10000044-1714638600-1714667400@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:The Business of Spirits 2024 DESCRIPTION:EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR GIN GUILD MEMBERS AND THEIR TEAMS\nThe Gin Guild is delighted to have partnered with the Worshipful Company of Distillers to offer our members and their teams access to this free one day course on 2nd May 2024\, covering a wide range of useful topics to those in the distilling industry on the day of our Spring Installation and Gin Industry Annual Dinner \nThe aim of the session is to complement the technical knowledge that those in a distilling business acquire with the marketing and business expertise needed to create a brand and bring products to market successfully. \nOur experts\, with extensive experience in senior positions at companies such as Diageo\, Pernod Ricard and Redburn\, provide their business knowledge and bring real-life examples of what makes a successful product and brand before and after its production. \nThis masterclass allows you to meet other Gin Guild members and their teams and expand your professional network\, all before enjoying the celebrations of all things Gin at the magnificent Guildhall. \nSpeakers and Topics\nChris Pitcher: Global Spirits Market OverviewChris Pitcher offers an overview of the industry to give a bigger perspective and what public and private investors look at when considering the products that they want to get involved in the spirits market.Read more... Alex Oldroyd: Global Spirits Market OverviewChris Pitcher offers an overview of the industry to give a bigger perspective and what public and private investors look at when considering the products that they want to get involved in the spirits market.Read more... Nick Carr: Finance & Pricing for SpiritsPricing is an art and a science. Get inspired by the power and potential of pricing with this presentation by Nick Carr.Read more... Steve Wilson: Innovation and DevelopmentWith a portfolio of brands created with Baileys\, Bombay Sapphire\, Tanqueray\, Malibu and Smirnoff to name a few\, Steve Wilson certainly knows about innovation and its importance.Read more... Abhi Banik: Starting up\, and growing a distilleryAbhi shares his terrific personal story from his experiences of building a business and distillery from scratch with Bob Russell and his familyRead more... Richard Watling: Consumer SegmentationWith part of his career developed in marketing and working in global roles\, Richard knows about consumer segmentation as much as pricing.Read more... Martin Riley: Category SegmentationMartin runs through the different spirits categories and provides examples of brand segmentation and brand architecture.Read more... Martin Riley: Introduction to the WCD – It’s all about the BrandMartin explains the origins of the Worshipful Company of Distillers and highlights elements needed to establish a solid brand which involves clear communication and promotion about the why\, the way\, the price and the position to compete.Read more... URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/the-business-of-spirits/ LOCATION:WSET Bermondsey\, 39-45 Bermondsey Street\, London\, SE1 3XF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Chris-Pitcher-bos2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.502188;-0.0822434 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WSET Bermondsey 39-45 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3XF United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=39-45 Bermondsey Street:geo:-0.0822434,51.502188 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240322T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240322T200000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20230113T102936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T152838Z UID:10000040-1711108800-1711137600@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Gin Live 2024 DESCRIPTION:A premium gin tasting event which offers experiential discovery sessions into the wonderful world of gin. Talk directly with the makers of each gin brand\, sampling unlimited expressions and immersing yourself into all that Gin Live has to offer you. \nChat directly with the makers of each gin brand and enjoy unlimited pourings of gin. \nChoose from two sessions (afternoon or evening) to get the most out of your premium gin tasting experience. URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/gin-live-2024/ LOCATION:Woolwich Works\, The Fireworks Factory\, 11 No 1 St\, Royal Arsenal\, London\, SE18 6HD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/gin-live.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Paragraph Publishing":MAILTO:events@parargraph.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T113000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20231122T092129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T170943Z UID:10000041-1700733600-1700739000@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:India Market Discovery Week – Webinar DESCRIPTION:This event will help you to uncover the opportunity and consumption trends in one of the largest alcohol markets globally. The event is aimed to support UK alcohol brands in finding their route to the fast-growing Indian market. \n\nDate: 23 November 2023\nTime: 10:00 to 11:30 (GMT)\n\n\nIn 2022\, India overtook France as UK’s largest market of Scotch whisky (volume wise) with a 60% hike in imports over the previous year. In value terms\, India is already in the top five UK Scotch export markets with sales doubling between 2020 and 2022. And it isn’t just whisky – the growth is spread across categories from premium gin\, rum\, agave\, and tequila\, with the country accounting for a third of global alcohol volume growth between 2021 and 2022 as per International Wine & Spirits Record (IWSR). \nThe UK government has been negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) with India for a lower tariff on spirits. Once signed\, the trade deal is expected to be transformational for UK brands expanding into the Indian market. \nIndia is also currently witnessing an important trend of Premiumisation. Increasing affluence\, the rise of the middle class\, and health consciousness is creating a fast-growing preference towards premium products. Consumers are also increasingly turning to at-home consumption and looking to on-premises retail to provide experience-led drinking occasions\, which are further broadening the top-shelf spirits’ market. \nKeshav Prakash\, Gin Guild member and the founder of the Vault Festival commented: \n‘I have no doubt that India will\, within the next few years\, be one of the top three markets globally for craft\, boutique\, and ultra-premium spirits for ‘at-home’ consumption.’ \nTo help businesses access this market full of opportunities\, we’re running this ‘India Market Discovery Week (IMDW) curtain raiser’ event along with Vault Fine Spirits\, one of the largest import houses of craft spirits and creator of the Vault Home Bar Festival\, and Tulleeho\, India’s leading alco/bev training and education company that works with domestic and international brands to help them create engagement in the market. \nIn 2023\, Santander ran the first edition of IMDW with over 40 brands joining us for the launch event and 14 UK-based premium spirits companies travelling with us to India. The programme was centred around participation at the Vault Home Bar Festival in Mumbai to help brands get first-hand feedback from Indian consumers. On the back of this mission\, six of these companies have already signed up with importers or are in the final stages of commercial contracts. \nJoin us for this introductory webinar where\, alongside industry veterans Keshav Prakash\, Founder of the Vault\, and Vikram Achanta\, Founder of Tulleeho\, we will provide valuable market insights and a practical roadmap for UK alcohol companies to enter and access India. We will also talk about the upcoming IMDW 2024 programme and participation in the Vault Home Bar festival planned for February 2024. \nThis event will be followed by the opportunity to have a 1:1 consultation with Santander\, the Vault\, and Tulleeho for brands interested in joining the IMDW 2024 programme. Interest registration for 1:1 consultations will open after the webinar for interested companies. \n[button link=”https://vimeo.com/event/3832059?Source=Gin%20Guild” type=”big” color=”green” newwindow=”yes”] REGISTER FREE ONLINE NOW[/button] URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/india-market-discovery-week-curtain-raiser/ LOCATION:ONLINE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/santander-newsletter-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HSBC":MAILTO:christopher.jewitt@santander.co.uk GEO:55.378051;-3.435973 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T223000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20220104T141512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T081835Z UID:10000012-1697819400-1697841000@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Gin Guild Autumn Installation & Distillers Banquet 2023 DESCRIPTION:Contact the Director General for wait-list options \nThe Gin Guild’s Autumn Installation event at Mansion House is an occasion to remember. For those who have not experienced a City of London formal function\, with the traditions and ceremonies of the City of London and of both the Gin Guild and the Worshipful Company of Distillers\, it is an unforgettable experience. \nUnlike the Gin Industry Annual Dinner normally held in May in London’s Guildhall\, which is restricted only to industry members so as to provide maximum networking opportunities\, the Annual Banquet and the preceding Gin Guild Autumn Installation is open\, and welcomes spouses\, consorts and other guests. \n\n \nConfirmed attendees include:\n\n820 Spirits\nAdventurist Spirits Distillery\nAlcohols Ltd\nARC – the Art of Craft\nAS Liviko\nBacardi\nBeefeater\nBombay Sapphire\nCambridge Distillery\nChase Distillery\nCrafter’s Gin (AS Liviko)\nDiageo\nEast London Liquor Co.\nEdrington\nFord’s Gin\nFour Pillars\nGin 1689\nGin Monkey\nGin Provincia\nGL Spirits Co\nHayman’s Gin\nHelsinki Distilling Co\nHendrick’s Gin\nHope Distillery OÜ\nKyoto Distillery\nLakes Distillery\nMalfy Gin\nMixellany\nMonkey 47 Gin\nNÄO Spirits\nNourney Consultants\nOld Young’s Distillery\nPlymouth Gin\nQuintessential Brands/G&J Distillers\nRiver Test Distillery\nSeatrus Gin Acqua di Mare\nSilent Pool Distillers\nSipsmith\nSky Wave Gin\nSMJK Consulting\nSpirit of Hven\nStarSpice Ingredients\nThames Distillers\nThunderflower Distillery\nVerallia\nWaitrose\nWarner’s Distillery\nWebb James\nWilliam Grant & Sons\n\nTimings for the event are as follows:\n4.00pm for 4.30pm Welcome drinks\nPre installation\, a refreshing G&T is available.\nThe Gin Guild event will be held in the Old Ballroom. This is on the floor above the main reception hall. \nApproximate ceremony start time: 4.45pm \n5.15pm Post Installation\nPost installation\, the Gin Guild bar will be offering a choice of G&T’s.\nThe Guild bar will close at 6.15pm. \n6.30pm Banquet Reception\nAt 6.30 guests exit the Old Ballroom and join and merge\, through the main doors to the reception hall\, with the flow of guests to the banquet. \nPlease collect your seating plan and greet the Master. A choice of drinks from the Master’s Bar will then be offered by servers. \n7.00 Dinner\nWe will be called to dinner at 7.00 or thereabouts. Guests are requested\, if possible\, not to leave their seats during dinner or the speeches. \n10.30 Carriages \n  \nAbout the Mansion House\n \nThis\, the official residence of the Lord Mayor\, has an impact of its own upon the visitor.   There is an old-world dignity to the Mansion House.  It is beautiful in it’s Palladian style. \nThe Mansion House took fourteen years to build\, being completed in 1753.  The architect was the then City Surveyor\, George Dance the Elder\, who based his design on the works of Palladio\, the sixteenth century Italian architect.   Following the Italian style\, Dance constructed the Mansion House with an open courtyard in the centre.  This courtyard was later roofed in and now forms the Saloon. \nThe cost of the building was financed from fines levied upon those wishing to evade the office of sheriff.   That fact caused a wit of the period to say that it was built for those who wished to become Lord Mayor out of the pockets of those who did not! \n \nThe Egyptian Hall (pictured)\, with its columns\, clerestory and lovely barrel ceiling combines both dignity and beauty and provides a worthy setting in which the City’s chief citizen can entertain the distinguished visitors that come from home and overseas.   It is\, as its name implies\, designed in what Dance thought to be the Egyptian tradition. \nOf interest\, although of later date\, are the large stained-glass windows at either end executed by Alexander Gibbs in 1868.   That at the western end depicts the signing of Magna Carta and\, below it\, Elizabeth I in her state barge on the Thames.  The one at the eastern end shows Sir William Walworth\, Lord Mayor\, slaying the rebel Wat Tyler in 1381\, and\, beneath\, Edward VI entering the City after his coronation. \nNo other official residence anywhere in the world is like the Mansion House. It is at once an official residence and a home\, a court of justice and a prison. It serves the Lord Mayor in his or her judicial and official capacities.   It is a focal point for all that pertains to the personality and office of the head of the oldest municipality in the world. \nMany sufferers from disaster think of the Mansion House with gratitude.  It is the source of great national appeals of a benevolent or charitable character\, inaugurated by the Lord Mayor. \nOur installation ceremony takes place in the Old Ballroom (see below) URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/gin-guild-new-member-installation-distillers-banquet-2023/ LOCATION:Mansion House\, Walbrook\, London\, EC4N 8BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/gin-guild-autumn-installation-2021-097.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5130774;-0.0898008 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mansion House Walbrook London EC4N 8BH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Walbrook:geo:-0.0898008,51.5130774 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T160000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20220830T143132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T142607Z UID:10000038-1695290400-1695312000@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Verallia Distillers Forum 2023 DESCRIPTION:Industry leaders will be sharing insights on sales\, sustainability\, marketing and branding before engaging in a thought-provoking question and answer sessions\, followed by a drinks and networking reception where attendees can get to know speakers and fellow attendees. \nPlease note\, registration is just an expression of interest and does not guarantee your ticket. You will be contacted by Verallia to confirm. URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/verallia-distillers-forum2023/ LOCATION:Duke Studios Leeds\, 3 Sheaf Street\, Leeds\, LS10 1HD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/distillers-forum-2023-e1718733829182.jpg GEO:53.7913791;-1.5379311 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Duke Studios Leeds 3 Sheaf Street Leeds LS10 1HD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Sheaf Street:geo:-1.5379311,53.7913791 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230917T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230917T200000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20230822T095012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T114433Z UID:10000039-1694970000-1694980800@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Seatrus Gin Acqua di Mare Gin cocktail experience DESCRIPTION:Gin Guild member Giulio Amodio is inviting Gin Guild members to a unique gin cocktails experience at Kwānt London\, created by Erik Lorincz. \n \nNearest tube: Green Park \nRSVP BY 10th SEPTEMBER TO: trade@theseaspirits.com URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/seatrus-gin-acqua-di-mare-gin-cocktail-experience/ LOCATION:Kwānt Mayfair\, 52 Stratton Street\, London\, W1J 8LN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/seatrus-wide.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Seatrus Gin Acqua Di Mare":MAILTO:trade@theseaspirits.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230611 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20220707T110934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T160752Z UID:10000022-1686355200-1686441599@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:World Gin Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:World Gin Day\, in association with the Gin Guild is a global celebration of all things gin\, held on the second Saturday in June! \nOrganised and coordinated by Emma Stokes\, (aka Gin Monkey)\, the idea is simple: get people together all around the world and raise a glass to the brilliant spirit that is GIN! \nWhether it’s in a cocktail\, a G&T or neat as part of a tasting\, let’s celebrate this wonderful juniper-laced spirit in all of its glory! \nCreated for the love of gin back in 2009\, let’s make 2023 the biggest year yet! URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/world-gin-day-2023/ CATEGORIES:Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/world-gin-day-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230609T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230611T160000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20220702T123348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T135234Z UID:10000020-1686333600-1686499200@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Junipalooza 2023 DESCRIPTION:Junipalooza is a meet the maker festival. That means either the distiller\, owner or founder will be there in person and you will be able to meet the people that put everything they have into the gins they make. URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/junipalooza-2023/ LOCATION:Tobacco Dock\, Wapping Lane\, London\, E1W 2SF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Public events GEO:51.5088277;-0.0586565 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tobacco Dock Wapping Lane London E1W 2SF United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wapping Lane:geo:-0.0586565,51.5088277 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230610 DTSTAMP:20251010T095838 CREATED:20220612T122842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T155847Z UID:10000027-1686268800-1686355199@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Ginposium 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Leading Gin industry event where some of the world’s most respected personalities and experts from the drinks and gin trade come together to discuss the state of the gin industry in 2023 and share their knowledge and expertise on all things gin\, in the Tenth annual Gin Guild organised Ginposium event. \nJuniper Research update with AI 2023Matthew Pauley Heriot-Watt University A further update from Matthew on his research into Juniper – the key botanical in gin. The identification of specific markers for juniper. Find out more... Best Distillery & DSEAR safety practicesDavid Thompson Milaco David Thompson has 25 years experience in the electrical industry\, focusing on hazardous areas underpinned by the DSEAR regulations. During his career he’s been involved… Find out more... Pernod Ricard’s approach to Sustainability & ResponsibilitySandrine Ricard Pernod Ricard Sandrine Ricard was appointed Deputy Director of Pernod Ricard in the UK in July 2022. Previous roles include Head of Sustainability at Chivas Brothers (since… Find out more... Salt (Yes Salt!) in GinVanessa Piromallo & Julia Nourney That's the Spirit / Nourney Consultants Founder and Editor in Chief of ilGin.it\, the most read Italian website about Gin\, Vanessa has been writing about gin and spirits since 2014. With… Find out more... The State of the Gin industry 2023Chris Pitcher Redburn Atlantic Three years on from the pandemic\, Chris’ presentation will map the performance of gin consumption\, focus on the recent evolution in consumer trends by the… Find out more... The Rise of Asian GinsAnand Virmani Nao Spirits & Beverages Gin Guild Warden member Anand Virmani\, of Goa based NAO Spirits & Beverages\, presents a view on these new challengers\, including those of his own… Find out more... Legend Slot: Desmond Payne MBE\, BeefeaterChristopher Hayman & Desmond Payne Beefeater Gin 50 years\, eight gins\, one Lifetime Achievement Award from The Gin Guild\, an MBE and now the Ambassadorial role of Master Distiller Emeritus at Beefeater’s\,… Find out more... Sustainable Packaging in 2023Rosie Milsom & Sarah Miller ATOM Brands / Gin a ding ding Rosie Milsom is Global Head of NPD at Atom Brands and Scrum Master for Atom Labs\, with a demonstrated history of working in the spirits… Find out more... Tutored Tastings of Gin 2023David T Smith summerfruitcup.com Not requiring an introduction to many\, Gin Guild member David leads his annual tasting of what’s new and looks at a retro revival in the… Find out more... How the Glass industry is addressing sustainability in 2023Nolan Kane Verallia Energetic\, passionate and always found with a smile on his face\, Nolan loves experiencing great drinks with great people in great places. With this passion… Find out more... The heritage and future of the MartiniKeli Rivers Sipsmith It would be humble to say that Keli Rivers has been very lucky in her gin immersed career- from curating the largest gin and genever… Find out more... \nSpeakers:\nIntroducing… David Boyd-Armstrong\, Shortcross GinDavid gives an insight into have to ensure you respect the local environment\, have consistent flavour and take into account any health and safety considerations when foraging for Gin botanicals. A regular contributor at spirits events around the world he is co-founder and Head Distiller at Rademon Estate Distillery\, home of Shortcross Gin\, Vice-Chair of Drinks Ireland and a Warden Rectifier of the Gin Guild.Read more... Introducing… Desmond Payne\, Beefeater Gin50 years\, eight gins\, a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Gin Guild\, an MBE and now the Ambassadorial role of Master Distiller Emeritus at Beefeater’s Gin\, Desmond Payne still isn’t quite ready to put his feet up.\nHe started out as a 19 year old management trainee with Seager\, Evans & Co\, a London-based wine and spirits company which owned Plymouth Distillery which put him on a path to Beefeater Gin.Read more... Introducing… Julia Nourney\, Spirits ConsultantJulia Nourney is an independent spirits consultant based in Germany who has been involved with spirits for 30 years. For the last decade Julia has been a spirit judge for both IWSC and ADI. She has a fantastic palate and she regularly co-teaches a Nosing for Faults seminar with Nancy Fraley. Julia is a Rectifier of the Gin Guild.Read more... Introducing… Anand Virmani\, NÄO SpiritsGin Guild Warden member Anand Virmani\, of Goa based NAO Spirits & Beverages\, presents a view on these new challengers\, including those of his own company\, from the country that launched the winning combination of gin and tonic.Read more... Introducing… Chris Pitcher\, RedburnChris has been writing investment research on the global distilled spirits industry for over 20 years.\n\nThe role combines his fascination with history (in a previous report “The Third Golden Age” he charted the development of the Scotch industry since the 1700s) and the challenge of modelling and forecasting both industry and company performance.Read more... Introducing… Rosie Milsom\, Atom BrandsRosie Milsom is Global Head of NPD at Atom Brands and Scrum Master for Atom Labs\, with a demonstrated history of working in the spirits industry. Self-confessed packaging geek and flavour enthusiast\, delighted by beauty\, functionality and taste.\nWith more than 10 years of dedicated service at Atom Brands\, taking ideas from simple concepts through to award winning physical products.Read more... Introducing… Matt Pauley\, Heriot Watt UniversityMatthew Pauley has been Assistant Professor of Distilling at the International Centre for Brewing and Distilling at Heriot Watt University Edinburgh since 2016\, one of the leading centres for technical excellence in distilling education. In addition\, he is a spirits communicator\, hosting tastings at royal residences and is an internationally recognised consultant through his company Distiller’s Nose Ltd Read more... Introducing… Vanessa Piromallo\, ilgin.itFounder and Editor in Chief of ilGin.it\, the most read Italian website about Gin\, Vanessa has been writing about gin and spirits since 2014. With her company\, That’s the Spirit\, she founded GinShop.it (Best Online Retailer 2020 at the Icons of Gin Awards by Gin Magazine) and helped many producers and brand owners with the launch of their products in Italy.Read more... Introducing… Sandrine Ricard\, Pernod RicardSandrine was appointed Deputy Director of Pernod Ricard in the UK in July 2022. Previous roles include Head of Sustainability at Chivas Brothers where she spearheaded the implementation of Good Times from a Good Place strategy.\nPreviously\, she was Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility at parent company Pernod Ricard where she helped create a centralised Sustainable department to generate wider impact.Read more... Introducing… Keli Rivers\, SipsmithGiving a potted history and the future of the Martini\, it would be humble to say that Keli Rivers has been very lucky in her gin immersed career - from curating the largest gin and genever collection in the Americas for San Francisco mecca\, Whitechapel to being named by Gin Magazine’s Iconic Awards; Gin Ambassador of the Year (2021) for the pioneering craft brand; Sipsmith - but honestly\, she has worked her butt off to get to where she is. Read more... Introducing… David T Smith\, SummerfruitcupNot requiring an introduction to many Ginposium regulars\, David leads his annual tasting of what’s new and looks at a retro revival in the world of gin. It’s a fast-paced environment with constant innovation and there have been many new releases since last year’s Ginposium. This session looks at some of the more interesting new releases\, as well as older Gins being revived on which to keep an eye.Read more... Older Articles \n\nAgenda at a glance:\n\nProf. Matthew Pauley\, Heriot Watt University – Juniper research 2023 update\nDavid Thompson\, Milaco – Best distillery safety practices and learnings from other industries\nSandrine Ricard – Pernod Ricard’s approach to sustainability\nNetworking with tea\, coffee & refreshments\nVanessa Piromallo and Julia Nourney – Salt (yes salt!) in Gin\, the trend (with Samples)\nDavid Boyd-Armstrong\, Rademon Estate Distillery – Sustainable Foraging\nChris Pitcher\, Redburn – The State of the Gindustry including No/Lo\nLunch and networking (Included)\nAnand Virmani\, NÄO Spirits – The Rise of Gin across Asia\nDesmond Payne MBE – interviewed by Gin Guild Chairman Christopher Hayman\nRosie Milsom\, ATOM Brands & Sarah Miller\, Gin-a-ding-ding  – 2023 Sustainable packaging update\nNetworking with tea\, coffee & refreshments\nDavid T. Smith\, Summerfruitcup.com – Tutored Tasting: What’s New & Retro Revival (with samples)\nNolan Kane\, Verallia UK (Allied Glass) – How the Glass industry is addressing sustainability in 2023\nKeli Rivers\, Sipsmith – History of the Martini\n\n  \nWho is going to be there?\n\n\nTom Nichol\n\n\nDr Anne Brock\n\n\nChristopher Hayman\n\n\nDesmond Payne MBE\n\n\nJared Brown\n\n\nAdam Cocker\n\n\nAnd the following companies: \n\nAlcohols Ltd\nAS Liviko\nATOM Brands\nBacardi\nBeefeater Gin\nBeacon Commodities\nBerry Bros & Rudd (No.3 Gin)\nBombay Sapphire\nBramley & Gage (6 O’clock Gin)\nBrighton Gin\nBuckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards\nChase Distillery\nCheckpoint\nChivas Brothers\nCotswolds Distillery\nCross Border Ventures International\nDiageo\nEdelwhite Gin AG\nEthimex\nFeddie Ocean Distillery AS\nFerris Associates\nFirstlight Group\nGin-a-ding-ding\nGin in a Tin\nHayman’s Gin\nHeriot-Watt University\nHolyrood Distillery\nIan Macleod (Edinburgh Gin)\nilGin.it\nIntercontinental Brands LTD\nIWSR\nJulu Gin\nKimia / HG&Co\nKyoto Distillery (Ki No Bi)\nKräuter Mix GmbH\nLondon & Scottish International (Juniper Green)\nLondon to Lima EIRL\nMasons of Yorkshire\nMilaco\nMimea Mauzo Ltd\nMoatwood 1485\nNÄO Spirits\nNegroni Club UK\nOwens Illinois\nParagraph\nPerfidious Albion Limited\nPernod Ricard\nPuddingstone Distillery\nQuintessential Brands\nRademon Estate Distillery\nRedburn\nScottish Gin Awards\nSeatrus Gin\nSeven Hills\nShivering Mountain Distillery\nSipsmith\nSky Wave Gin\nSolaro Capri Gin\nStarspice Ingredients\nSummerfruitcup.com\nThames Distillers Ltd\nTrevethan Distillery\nTwo Roads Distilling Co.\nTwo Shores Gin\nVerallia UK\nWarner’s Distillery\nWebb James\n\n  \n\n  \n\nFull Schedule of Ginposium presentations:\n  \n8:50 Registration – with Coffee and Networking   \n  \n9:25 Welcome and introduction to the Gin Guild\nPal Gleed\, Director General of the Gin Guild \n\n\n \n9:30 A 2023 Update on Juniper profiling research\nMatthew Pauley\, Assistant Professor at The ICBD at Heriot-Watt University \nJuniper is key to gin. The identification of specific markers for juniper. An update on Guild sponsored research. \nMatthew’s research funded by the Gin Guild is part of industry leading work concerning the sensory performance of gin in association with the Scotch Whisky Research Institute\, by using techniques usually applied to the field of medical research\, he is able to look at the patterns of perception and look for signals\, trends and\, in time\, correlations and causations within the data using algorithmic techniques previously out of the reach of this project just two years ago. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n9:50 Best Distillery safety practices and learning from other industries\nDavid Thompson\, Director at Milaco \nThis session will highlight events that have occurred in other industries\, particularly those involved in ethanol\, to provide useful learnings for distillers.  He will provide simple steps for new distilleries to ensure safety in a cost-effective way\, and for established operators he will provide a framework that should be in place to ensure continued safety which can be easily managed. \nDavid has 25 years experience focusing on hazardous areas. He’s been involved with numerous installations\, specialising in risk analysis and area classification. He’s worked in high-risk offshore assets for oil companies. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n10:10 Pernod-Ricard’s approach to sustainability\nSandrine Ricard\, Deputy Director of S&R for Pernod Ricard in the UK \nSandrine was appointed Deputy Director of Pernod Ricard in the UK in July 2022. Previous roles include Head of Sustainability at Chivas Brothers where she spearheaded the implementation of Good Times from a Good Place strategy. \nPreviously\, she was Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility at parent company Pernod Ricard where she helped create a centralised Sustainable department to generate wider impact\, developed a new structured sustainable strategy\, a CSR leaders network in all Pernod Ricard affiliates\, as well as created a unique global event “Responsib’All Day” and new tools such as a global responsible drinking app. \nRead more… \n  \n  \n10:40 Coffee and Networking\n\n\n \n11:10 Salt In Gin (with samples)\nVanessa Piromallo\, Founder of ilgin.it and Julia Nourney\, Independent Spirits Consultant \nFounder and Editor in Chief of ilGin.it\, the most read Italian website about Gin\, Vanessa has been writing about gin and spirits since 2014. With her company\, That’s the Spirit\, she founded GinShop.it (Best Online Retailer 2020 at the Icons of Gin Awards by Gin Magazine) and helped many producers and brand owners with the launch of their products in Italy. Read more… \nJulia Nourney is an independent spirits consultant based in Germany who has been involved with spirits for 30 years. For the last decade Julia has been a spirit judge for both IWSC and ADI. She has a fantastic palate and she regularly co-teaches a Nosing for Faults seminar with Nancy Fraley. Julia is a Rectifier of the Gin Guild. Read more… \n  \n\n\n \n11:40 Sustainable and Responsible Botanical Foraging\nDavid Boyd-Armstrong\, Co-Founder of Rademon Estate Distillery \nDavid gives an insight into have to ensure you respect the local environment\, have consistent flavour and take into account any health and safety considerations when foraging for Gin botanicals. A regular contributor at spirits events around the world he is co-founder and Head Distiller at Rademon Estate Distillery\, home of Shortcross Gin\, Vice-Chair of Drinks Ireland and a Warden Rectifier of the Gin Guild. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n12:00 The State of the Gindustry incl. No/Lo\nChris Pitcher\, Partner at Redburn \nThree years on from the pandemic\, Chris’ presentation will map the performance of gin consumption\, focus on the recent evolution in consumer trends by the key markets\, and summarise where we are in the investment cycle. \nWhile there are some compelling structural reasons for gin’s recent renaissance\, he will also look at some of the challenges potentially facing the industry. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n  \n12:30  Lunch and Networking\n\n\n \n13:40  The Rise of Asian Gins (with samples)\nAnand Virmani\, Chairman and Co-Founder\, NÄO Spirits \nGin Guild Warden member Anand Virmani\, of Goa based NAO Spirits & Beverages\, presents a view on these new challengers\, including those of his own company\, from the country that launched the winning combination of gin and tonic. \nFeaturing: \n\nSaigon Baigur (Vietnam)\nHapusa (India)\nTanglin Gin (Singapore)\nIron Balls (Thailand)\nArc (Philippines)\nPeddler’s Gin (China)\nDOJA Gin (India/Japan)\nKi No Bi Tea (Japan)\n\nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n14:10 Meeting Desmond Payne Q&A\n\nChristopher Hayman\, Chairman of the Gin Guild meets Desmond Payne\, industry icon \n50 years\, eight gins\, a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Gin Guild\, an MBE and now the Ambassadorial role of Master Distiller Emeritus at Beefeater’s Gin\, Desmond Payne still isn’t quite ready to put his feet up.\nHe started out as a 19 year old management trainee with Seager\, Evans & Co\, a London-based wine and spirits company which owned Plymouth Distillery which put him on a path to Beefeater Gin. \nRead more… \n  \n\n\n \n14:45 Sustainable packaging update 2023\nRosie Milsom\, Global Head of NPD at ATOM Brands & Sarah Miller\, founder of Gin-a-ding-ding \nSarah from Gin-a-ding-ding\, a Gin-based blog and Rosie Milsom Global Head of NPD at ATOM Brands talks us through a hands on sustainable packaging and transport update. Sarah is founder of ginadingding.com which launched in 2016. She is a spirits judge – regularly joining panels at the World Drinks Awards\, the IWSC and The Global Spirits Masters – and also writes for The Gin Magazine\, Spirits Beacon and Club Oenologique. \nRosie Milsom is Global Head of NPD at Atom Brands and Scrum Master for Atom Labs\, with a demonstrated history of working in the spirits industry. Self-confessed packaging geek and flavour enthusiast\, delighted by beauty\, functionality and taste. With more than 10 years of dedicated service at Atom Brands\, taking ideas from simple concepts through to award winning physical products. \nRead more… \n  \n15:05 Coffee and Networking\n\n\n \n15:35 Tutored tasting of Gin 2023\, What’s New and Retro Revival (with samples)\nDavid T Smith\, Spirits Author and Gin Judge\, Summerfruitcup.com \nNot requiring an introduction to many Ginposium regulars\, David leads his annual tasting of what’s new and looks at a retro revival in the world of gin. It’s a fast-paced environment with constant innovation and there have been many new releases since last year’s Ginposium. This session looks at some of the more interesting new releases\, as well as older Gins being revived on which to keep an eye. \nFeaturing: \n\nEl-Bart Gin\nBooth’s Gin\nBeefeater Crown Jewel Gin\nHayman’s Singapore Airlines Gin\nGreater Than Broken Bat Gin\nWarners X Four Pillars Harrington Shiraz Gin\nFour Pillars X Warners Green Apple & Rhubarb gin\nHernö Slow Sloe Gin\n\nRead more… \n\n\n \n16:05 How the Glass industry is addressing sustainability in 2023\nNolan Kane\, Head of emerging brands at Verallia UK (Allied Glass) \nNolan will discuss how the glass industry and the Verallia Group are working towards a lower carbon footprint\, and will talk about some very exciting developments throughout the group around sustainability. Heading up the Verallia UK Emerging Brands team\, Nolan works with some of the industry’s most exciting brands\, creating sustainable iconic glass packaging from UK manufacturing sites in Yorkshire. \nRead more… \n\n\n \n16:30 Exploring the heritage and future of the Martini (with samples)\nKeli Rivers\, Senior Brand Ambassador at Sipsmith \nGiving a potted history and the future of the Martini\, it would be humble to say that Keli Rivers has been very lucky in her gin immersed career – from curating the largest gin and genever collection in the Americas for San Francisco mecca\, Whitechapel to being named by Gin Magazine’s Iconic Awards; Gin Ambassador of the Year (2021) for the pioneering craft brand; Sipsmith – but honestly\, she has worked her butt off to get to where she is. \nRead more… \n  \n16:50 Gin & Tonic and networking\n18:20 Close URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/ginposium-2023-event/ LOCATION:RSA House\, 8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ginguild_ginposium_2022-083.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5093669;-0.1227056 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RSA House 8 John Adam Street Charing Cross London WC2N 6EZ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 John Adam Street\, Charing Cross:geo:-0.1227056,51.5093669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T210000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095839 CREATED:20220401T094536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T125827Z UID:10000033-1686074400-1686085200@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:The Worshipful Company of Distillers City Debate DESCRIPTION:Join Chris Searle\, Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers with guests from the spirits industry\, analysts\, media\, the City\, Distillers’ Liverymen and Masters and members of other Livery Companies – for a lively exchange and vote followed by an opportunity to discuss further the topic over drinks and canapés. \n\nThe Distillers City Debate is an annual event hosted by our parent company\, the Distillers Livery Company\, attracting those in the city interested in the drinks industries such as analysts\, commentators and the like.\nThe Motion is: \nTHIS HOUSE BELIEVES THAT THE EMERGENCE OF WHISKY AS A PRIVATE INVESTMENT ASSET IS GOOD FOR THE GROWTH OF THE WIDER GLOBAL WHISK(E)Y MARKET \nAttendance at the event is by pre-booked ticket.   The ticket price is £20 (inc VAT). \n[button link=”https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/distillers-city-debate-2023-tickets-616453367617″ type=”big” color=”green” newwindow=”yes”] Book your tickets now[/button]\n\nEvent timings: Doors open 6.00pm\nDebate starts: 6.30pm\nDrinks and canapés: 7.45pm\nEvent ends: 9.00pm\nDress code: Smart casual\n\n  \nCHAIRMAN: Trevor Stirling\, Liveryman and Managing Director European Beverages\, Bernstein URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/the-worshipful-company-of-distillers-city-debate-2023/ LOCATION:London Scottish House\, 95 Horseferry Road\, London\, SW1P 2DX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/city-debate-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Worshipful Company of Distillers":MAILTO:office@distillers.org.uk GEO:51.4952653;-0.1331912 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=London Scottish House 95 Horseferry Road London SW1P 2DX United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=95 Horseferry Road:geo:-0.1331912,51.4952653 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T223000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095839 CREATED:20220707T110435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T100947Z UID:10000032-1683223200-1683239400@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation 2023 DESCRIPTION:Looking for the 2024 Event? Click here\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sorry\, tickets are no longer on general sale. Please contact the Director General for more information. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n  \nConfirmed attendees included:\n\n58 & Co\n82O Spirits\nAdnams\nAlcohols Ltd\nAngus Dundee Distillers\nArizona Craft Beverage (Elgin Distillery)\nATOM Brands\nBacardi\nBasilisk Gin\nBeacon Commodities\nBeefeater Gin\nBermondsey Distillery (Jensen’s Gin)\nBerry Bros. & Rudd (No.3 Gin)\nBombay Sapphire\nBrighton Gin\nCaorunn Gin (Inver House Distillers)\nChase Distillery\nColumbia Road Gin Makers\nCopper in the Clouds Distillery\nCopper Rivet Distillery\nCotswolds Distillery\nCrafter’s Gin (Liviko Distillery)\nDe Kuyper Royal Distillers\nDiageo\nDistilled Brands\nDistillerie Saint Gervais Mont Blanc\nDistiller’s Nose\nDistillers of Surrey\nEdelwhite Gin AG\nEdwards Distillers\nEl-Bart Gin\nEast Side Distillery (DOJA Gin)\nFeddie Distillery AS\nFord’s Gin (Brown-Forman)\nG’Vine\nGertie’s UK\nGinepraio Tuscan Gin\nGin Mare (Brown-Forman)\nGin a Ding Ding\nGin Monkey Ltd\nG&J Distillers\nHayman’s Distillers\nHendrick’s Gin\nHolyrood Distillery\nHope Distillery OÜ\nInternational Drinks Specialists\nJim & Tonic\nJoseph Flach & Sons\nKi No Bi Gin (Pernod Ricard)\nLondon and Scottish International\nLondon to Lima Spirits\nMainline Spirits\nMalt Norge AS\nMentzendorff & Co. / Anae Gin\nNordic Gin House\nParagon Brands\nParagraph Publishing\nPernod Ricard / Chivas Brothers\nQuintessential Brands\nRankin Brothers & Sons\nRutte Distillery\nSipsmith\nSky Wave Gin\nSMYK Consulting\nSpirits Advocate\nspiritsEUROPE\nSouthwestern Distillery (Tarquin’s Gin)\nStarSpice Ingredients\nStrongwells Ltd\nSummerfruitcup\nThames Distillers\nTrevethan Distillery\nUnion Distillers\nVánagandr Destilerías S.L.\nVerallia (Allied Glass)\nWaterock Brands Ltd\nWebb James\nWessex Distillery\n\n\n👆 CLICK TO OPEN\nCelebrate 10 years of the Gin Guild at the Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Guild Spring Installation.\nThe Gin Industry Annual Dinner has long been one of the Guild’s most sought after events. Attendance is only available to those in the gin industry (no spouse / partner / non-industry guests permitted on this occasion)\, so has a unique place in the annual spirits calendar as it provides unrivalled networking opportunities with key industry members. Please check with the Director General if unsure. \nPraise for the Gin Industry Annual Dinner: \nWe are so looking forward to a night away\, some good food\, drink & great company. \nTruly honoured to be part of The Gin Guild\, and it was a humbling experience to be in a room filled with icons of the industry.\nGin Guild members \nDress Code\n\nFormal lounge suits (with ties) for men\nCocktail dresses for ladies\nNo casual/sport clothes/shoes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimings\n6.15 Welcome G&Ts\, with various gins for your appreciation\, drawn from the legendary Guild bar. This is a showcase of gins from our Founder Wardens\, and from new members who joined the Guild in the last year\, and new products from existing members that have been launched in the last twelve months. \n6.45 7.15 Installation of new Guild members. During which time the bar will be closed. \n7.15 – 7.45 (approx) – The Gin Guild installs new members \n7.45 The Guild bar reopens. \n8.00 Dinner \nSpeeches: by Gin Guild Chairman Christopher Hayman and The Thinking Drinkers \nBen McFarland and Tom Sandham\, known as the ‘Thinking Drinkers’\, are award-winning alcohol experts\, writers\, comedians\, presenters and podcasters. \nWorking together since 2006 they have co-written a number of books including “The Thinking Drinkers Almanac”. In 2011 they transferred our expertise and unique take on alcohol from the editorial page to the comedy stage\, writing and and performing “The Thinking Drinker’s Guide to Alcohol”\, a unique comedic drinking show during which audience members sip discerning drinks and learn more about the role of alcohol in history. \nThey are currently touring the “Thinking Drinkers’ Pub Quiz” show with dates in 2023. In addition they continue to contribute to TV\, podcasts and news media. \nAfter dinner the Guild bar will (time permitting)\, reopen for a nightcap. \n10.30 All attendees begin to vacate the premises which needs to be clear by 11pm. \nEvent information\nThe Gin Guild installation is held in the early evening\, before the Board of the Gin Guild\, in the Old Library at London’s Guildhall\, in front of invited guests and colleagues and Guild members. \nThis event has a particular flavour and style\, as it is a very distinguished location\, which we are privileged to share. Before and after the ceremony\, members of the Guild old and new\, and their guests\, share in a gin bar. \nThey are able to sample the spirit alongside the conviviality of Guild membership. After the installation members and their guests are able to enjoy a formal dinner in the Guildhall. \nA full e-brochure is available for this event on request to share with potential guests. \nAny dietary requirements will need to be advised at time of booking. It is not possible to request a change the menu at the event itself. Any general allergies and preferences (vegetarian/vegan/allergies etc.)\, however should be noted in the usual way when booking online. \nSecurity\nAs ever\, given the prominence of the venue\, security is a major consideration. Please note the importance of having attendee names well in advance and to advise the Guild in writing of any change of names. \nIt is essential that attendees bring their invitations to gain access and photo ID (passport or a photocard Drivers Licence)\, as it is anticipated that the venue will be quite strict about allowing access.  If you or any guest drops out\, please try to fill the space with an appropriate guest. \n10th Anniversary Banquet Menu URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/annual-gin-industry-dinner-and-spring-installation-2023/ LOCATION:Guildhall\, 71 Basinghall Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SXT40675-RAF_DxO_DeepPRIME.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gin Guild":MAILTO:info@theginguild.com GEO:51.5158374;-0.0913156 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Guildhall 71 Basinghall Street London EC2V 7HH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=71 Basinghall Street:geo:-0.0913156,51.5158374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230401T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230401T220000 DTSTAMP:20251010T095839 CREATED:20230113T102936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T172704Z UID:10000026-1680354000-1680386400@www.theginguild.com SUMMARY:Gin Live 2023 DESCRIPTION:A premium gin tasting event which offers experiential discovery sessions into the wonderful world of gin. Talk directly with the makers of each gin brand\, sampling unlimited expressions and immersing yourself into all that Gin Live has to offer you. \nChat directly with the makers of each gin brand and enjoy unlimited pourings of gin. \nChoose from two sessions (afternoon or evening) to get the most out of your premium gin tasting experience. URL:https://www.theginguild.com/events/gin-live-2023/ LOCATION:Honourable Artillery Company Museum\, Armoury House\, City Road\, London\, EC1Y 2BQ CATEGORIES:Member events,Public events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theginguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/gin-live.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Paragraph Publishing":MAILTO:events@parargraph.co.uk GEO:51.522915;-0.0872312 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Honourable Artillery Company Museum Armoury House City Road London EC1Y 2BQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Armoury House\, City Road:geo:-0.0872312,51.522915 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR