The Heartbeat, March 14th, 2024
10 Pieces of Advice for Starting Out in the Spirits Industry
There's no single path for starting a career in craft spirits. In the latest issue of Distiller, ten leading women in the craft spirits business offer their advice on getting, keeping, and thriving in a great job — from the importance of community to developing critical flexibility and self-confidence.
Hear from distillers like Caitlin Bartlemay of Clear Creek Distillery and Molly Troupe of Freeland Spirits, consultants like Tracie Franklin of Get Spirited Consulting and Andie Ferman of Enthus Marketing Group, and founders like Marcia Likarish of Ironroot Republic Distillery and Jenny Griffo of Griffo Distillery.
A Nose for Business
Bernadette Pamplin shares the story of Julia Nourney, an international distillery coach and contract blender with three decades of experience, in her enlightening Distiller article that explores Nourney’s significant contributions to the craft spirits industry. From her early days influenced by a family legacy in spirits to her recognition as a global expert, Nourney's journey through the craft of distillation and blending is a testament to her profound impact on the industry as a whole.
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The Craft of Gin
Explore the history of Gin production from its crude origins in medieval Europe to the finely honed spirits of twenty-first-century craft distillers. The book describes how gin is made, the primary botanicals used in its production, tasting notes for fifty craft gins from around the world, and five interviews of leading craft gin distillers. The book is rounded out with two chapters dedicated to timeless gin cocktails, their background, how they are made and the best gins and ingredients that allow them to sing.
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Bill’s Corner
Bill’s photo book, Our Kind of People, was published in 1975. One of the images is of an Eighth Grade Graduation Dance. ?Now, 49 years later, this image has been published in a new book, "Sophia Coppola Archives."?
For information on his other photographic and distilling books, visit the link below.
INDUSTRY NEWS
James Saxon has been appointed as the new whisky-making director at Compass Box, succeeding the company's founder John Glaser, and is recognized for his innovative contributions to the brand including the creation of several notable expressions.
Canada's spirits sector has welcomed the government's decision to cap the alcohol excise duty increase at 2% for two years, a move announced by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, which provides a stable fiscal outlook for breweries, distilleries, and wineries across the nation.
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has launched its 2024 Export Promotion Plan, funded by the USDA's Market Access Program, to support U.S. distillers in expanding their global market presence through trade events in key countries including Canada, Australia, India, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
Heritage Distilling Co. has acquired Thinking Tree Spirits, Inc., enhancing its craft spirits portfolio and planning to expand the tasting room, with a focus on maintaining the unique narrative of both brands, alongside new initiatives like a direct-to-consumer partnership and a tribal distillery project in Arizona.
New Release Roundup
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Absinthe - Devil's Botany Bourbon Barrel-Aged Absinthe, with its natural color and flavor, combines aromatic botanicals like Green Anise, Fennel Seed, and Devil's Claw Root with the notes of toasted oak, vanilla, and toffee from ex-Bourbon barrels, best enjoyed over ice to unleash its essential oils.
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