Crafting Distilleries, Shaping Spirits
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Distilling Consultancy:
Distillery Setup & Process Development
Advise on facility layout, equipment specification, and process design for new or expanding distilleries. Support with commissioning, training, and early-stage troubleshooting to ensure smooth operations.
Product Development & Innovation
Collaborate with clients to create unique, market-ready spirits including whisky, gin, aperitifs, and specialty liqueurs. Build comprehensive botanical libraries and flavour databases to support R&D efforts.
Quality & Compliance Oversight
Implement rigorous quality assurance frameworks across all stages—from raw material selection to packaging. Ensure full compliance with local and international regulatory bodies, including excise, OH&S, and environmental requirements.
Sensory Evaluation & Blending Expertise
Provide blending, tasting, and flavour profiling services with a honed sensory palate, supporting brand development and product positioning.
Efficiency Optimisation
Enhance distillation and fermentation efficiency through data-driven improvements and bespoke protocols. Focus on consistency, safety, and maximising yields without compromising quality.
Strategic Advisory
Offer guidance on market trends, competitive benchmarking, awards strategy, and expansion planning for both startup and established spirit brands.
Tailored Whisky Tastings
Step into the world of whisky with a guided tasting experience designed for curious beginners. Hosted in the comfort of your own home, this 2-hour session features 7 premium whiskies. Led by a distiller/ whisky lover and certified sommelier, you’ll learn how to nose, taste, and appreciate whisky like a pro—no prior experience needed.
Perfect for private gatherings, special occasions, or anyone looking to explore the rich flavours and stories behind whisky.
Our
brand vision
As a Distilling Consultant, I provide expert guidance to distilleries at every stage of their journey—from concept development and facility setup to process optimisation and award-winning product creation. Drawing on over a decade of industry experience and a mechanical engineering background, I specialize in delivering innovative, high-quality spirit solutions rooted in both classic methodologies and modern techniques.
In addition to technical consulting, I share my passion for whisky through guided tasting experiences, drawing on my training as a certified whisky sommelier. These tastings are designed to educate, inspire, and connect people to the rich world of whisky — whether they’re beginners or seasoned enthusiasts. From crafting spirits to curating unforgettable whisky experiences, my mission is to elevate appreciation for the craft from every angle.
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CORE EXPERTISE
Distillery Set-up
Equipment Sourcing
Distillery Operations & Production Management
Whisky Making: Fermentation, Distillation, Blending & Batching
Gin, Aperitif & Botanical Spirit Development
Raw Materials Procurement
Flavour Profiling & Sensory Analysis
Technical & Mechanical Process Design
Regulatory Compliance & QA Systems
Team Training & Leadership
Project Management
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