The Worshipful Company of Distillers

December 2016

IN THIS ISSUE Fare–thee-well from the Master New appointments French Reflections AET gets increased funding The annual review Gin sales exceed £1 billion of the Master’s Year DIARY OF DATES

2016 December 2016 The Worshipful Company of Distillers Thursday, 15 December Carol Service, St Lawrence Jewry

2017 CONTENTS Officers The Master Friday, 13 January Thanks...... 2 Mr Richard Watling Benevolent Lunch, Vintners’ Hall Diary Dates...... 2 Upper Warden Thursday, 16 February Mr Bryan Burrough A brief history of the Company �������������������������� 2 Court meeting & Livery Lunch, Vintners’ Hall Middle Warden Fare-thee-well from The Master...... 3-4 Mr Martin Riley Wednesday, 15 March List of appointments...... 5 Renter Warden Liveryman’s evening, The Carlton Club Mr Kenny Mackay Martin Riley – Middle Warden...... 5 Friday, 31 March Immediate Past Master Kenny Mackay – Renter Warden ������������������������ 5 United Guilds Service, St Paul’s Cathedral Mr Douglas Morton Livery Court Visit...... 6-7 Father of the Court Wednesday, 26 April Wildcat at the forefront of Naval ���������������������� 8 Mr Charles Minoprio Court meeting & Livery Dinner, Drapers’ Hall Clerk The London Scottish Regiment �������������������������� 8 Mr Edward Macey-Dare Tuesday, 9 May The AET...... 9 Assistant Clerk Gin Guild Annual Dinner Back Up...... 9 Mrs Kim Lyons Tuesday, 16 May Car Club: Nothing “Mini” about this ����������10-11 The Beadle City Debate Mr John Cash MBE Car Club: Bentley and the Peak District ������10-11 Wednesday, 18 May Car Club: Williams F1...... 10-11 Inter Livery Clay Shoot at Holland & Holland ground Car Club: Distillers’ Car Club...... 10-11 A Brief History People pages...... 12-13 Sunday, 21-27 May of the Company Court trip to Germany (Court Members only) Hedgefund to Hedgerow...... 14-15 Our founder was physician to UK Gin sales exceed £1 billion...... 14-15 Charles 1, Sir Theodore de Mayerne, Thursday, 8 June Gin “at the heart of the City”...... 14-15 who, in 1638, obtained a Royal Charter Ginposium to regulate the distilling trade within Martin Riley – Gin Grand Rectifier...... 14-15 Wednesday, 21 June 21 miles of the City of London (later Poor weather in Scotland - Golf...... 16 Court meeting & Livery Lunch (Court extended to Westminster and 31 Members only), Watermens’ Hall The Mansion House Banquet...... 17 miles thereof). In those difficult Scottish Distillers Livery Dinner...... 18 times, however, it proved hard to Monday, 26 June establish control over the distilling Common Hall: Election of Sheriffs The February Lunch...... 19 industry, especially in the face of The April Dinner...... 19 other City Livery Companies who Wednesday, 28-30 June Distillery visits – Schiedam, Holland June Court Luncheon...... 20 claimed an interest in distilling – one such being the Worshipful Society of IWSC Spirits Tasting...... 20 Monday, 10 July Apothecaries, who jealously guarded Informal lunch, Ironmongers’ Hall WSET goes from strength to strength ������������� 21 their patch. Accordingly, given the lack Election of the 689th Lord Mayor �������������������� 21 of City support, it was not until 1672 Monday, 24 July Court meeting & lunch (Court Members only) Distillers’ City Debate...... 22 that our Charter was enrolled in the City and not until 1774 that an Act of Innholders’ Hall 2016 Industry Committee Report �������������������� 22 Parliament was passed recognising Wednesday, 26 July Meet Your New Master ...... 23 and reinforcing the monopoly of the Doggett’s Coat & Badge Thames Cruise Installation Dinner...... 23 Distillers' Company in the City. Wednesday, 26 July Livery Merchandise...... 24 The Company was, however, active in the early regulation of the trade IWSC Spirits Tasting at Vintners’ Hall Communications...... 24 at grass roots level and lobbied Thursday, 14 September The Master’s Cask...... 24 Parliament to defend the interests of Court meeting & Scottish Dinner Distillers against regulation, including the Gin Act of 1736 which imposed a Friday, 29 September Our thanks go to all the contributors and the editorial duty of £1 a gallon – a big sum in those Common Hall: Election of Lord Mayor team from Paragraph (Damian Riley-Smith, Liveryman, and days (although, to put it in context, this Tim A’Court) and Martin Riley, Kim Lyons and Ed Macey- was the era of Hogarth's "Gin Lane" Thursday, 12 October Dare for producing this year’s edition. We hope you enjoy when, in 1730, 10 million gallons of Mansion House Banquet this bumper edition of 24 pages covering Livery life. We are gin were distilled in London alone and Thursday, 23 November continually striving to improve the magazine and would sold through 7000 “dram” shops!). Installation Court meeting and Livery Dinner, welcome your feedback. Please contact me by email at Happily, more workable legislation Vintners’ Hall [email protected] if you have any comments on this was introduced in the later 18th edition or contributions for future Distillates or newsletters. century and the role of the Company Tuesday, 12 December Paul Finch, The Editor as regulator gradually declined. Carol Service, St Lawrence Jewry

2 THE DISTILLATE 2016 The Distillate | THE MASTER

Fare-Thee-Well From the Master

Little did I think when I was United Guilds' Service, Elections admitted to the Livery on 17 to Common Hall and, on several November 1987 that I would have occasions, witness the ancient the privilege of serving this year as ‘Granting of the Freedom of the Master, yet, by the time you read City’ ceremonies at the Guildhall. this, it will be all over - and what I enjoyed a lunch at the Old an amazing year it has been. Bailey with the Judges of the central I feel very honoured to have criminal court, and have received represented the Livery on so many wonderful hospitality at many other wonderful occasions, especially a Livery Companies’ functions, on Livery which is in such good heart, occasion walking down alleyways with our membership at the highest that I would never have set foot level ever and with virtually all new in if they were in New York or Liverymen coming from within the Chicago, only to open a nondescript distilling or allied industries. It doorway to find, that yes - I was in is the envy of many other Livery the right place - as I entered a Hall of Companies that we truly fulfil the great architectural significance and role as a genuine industry forum. beauty. The City is so full of such The success of the City Debate magnificent secrets. Of course, is testament to this, and I cannot the Buckingham Palace garden overestimate the attraction of party was a particular highlight, as our Annual Spirits Tasting – more was the Keepers of the Quaich popular than ever this year! banquet at Blair Castle. To witness the traditions of the I have taken great pleasure in City is an extraordinary experience. strengthening relationships with It has been an education to attend our affiliates, and especially this the election of the Lord Mayor, his year with the London Scottish annual banquet in the Mansion Regiment; I attended the annual House with fellow Masters, the piping and drumming competition

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(really stirring stuff in a room of some outstanding wines: Previous page with a low ceiling), spent a day Opus One, Château Mouton from top: on the Pirbright ranges watching Rothschild, Château Rieussec The Master, The young soldiers training in the use and Château Montrose. Master and his of modern weaponry, and was On the social side, the Car wife Pauline invited, with a small group of our Club has held three successful This page Liverymen, to a dinner organised by outings and the golf society from top: the Commanding Officer at which continues to attract players of The Master and we were reminded of the great all abilities. I have the dubious his family, The history of the Regiment and the role record of completing the fastest Master and his of today’s Army Reserve Forces. round this year, as my drive off wife Pauline. Closer to home, a new charity the first tee landed very near the committee has been set up to hole on the 18th! A small group increase focus on this very visited Waddesdon Manor in July, important aspect of Livery life. and the Master’s trip this year was, This year, under The Master’s Cask not surprisingly, to Bordeaux. label, we launched an exclusive All in all, it’s been an amazing single cask of Caol lla unpeated year, and I am indebted to the malt whisky from Islay, donated Clerk’s office- Ed and Kim - for by Diageo: it is bound to become a always keeping me ‘on the fairway’, collector’s item. All net proceeds and my wife Pauleen who has been from its sale will go to the Distillers’ totally supportive throughout the Charity. Additionally, in January we year, both by my side and also combined with the Coopers’ Livery representing the Livery as Mistress to hold a successful Burn’s Night at many events. We are both sad dinner and auction. that it has come to an end, but We have a great reputation would not have missed it for the for conviviality and hospitality world. Thank you for the honour. thanks to the generosity of our I now welcome the new Master Liverymen and always offer a and Mistress, Richard and Sarah, wonderful selection of spirits at our and wish them every success functions. This year I am indebted for 2016/17. to my friends who have supported Douglas Morton our functions with the provision Immediate Past Master

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Martin Riley – Middle Warden Martin was the Chief Marketing Martin is a former President Officer of the Pernod Ricard of the World Federation of Group from February 2009 until Advertising, a Fellow of the his retirement at the end of Royal Society for Arts and 2014. Based in Paris, he was Manufacturers, a member of the responsible for overseeing all Institute of Directors and of the the marketing activities in the Marketing Society. He is an adviser Group, working with six global to the Greenwich University brand companies and 80 market Business School, a Liveryman companies in developing the of the Worshipful Company of Pernod Ricard portfolio around Marketors, Master of the Keepers the world, including key brands of the Quaich, and Grand Rectifier such as; Chivas Regal; Ballantine’s of the Gin Guild. He has a degree scotch; Absolut vodka; Havana in modern languages from Oxford Club rum; Jameson Irish whiskey; University, has lived and worked Martell cognac; Beefeater gin; in France, Ireland, Russia, Belgium The Glenlivet single malt; Ricard and the UK. He is married with anis; and Mumm and Perrier four children and lives in London. Jouët champagnes. The Editor

LIST OF APPOINTMENTS 2015/16 Kenny Mackay – Renter Warden In 1977, Kenny joined the long Auchentoshan and Glen Garioch COURT ASSISTANTS Mr Tommy Haughton established Perth wine and spirit Single Malts. In 2005, with the Mr Alan Montague-Dennis Mr Oliver Haussels merchants Peter Thomson’s. Morrison Family, Kenny led a Ms Rebecca Jago An early career switch saw him management buy-in of The Scottish FREEMEN (SCHOLARS) Mr Christian Jenson move from computer operations Liqueur Centre (recently renamed Mr Camden Winkelstein Mr Iain Lochhead (nowadays IT) into marketing wine, Morrison & MacKay Ltd) and is Mr Ewen Mackintosh where he has remained ever since. now developing a range including FREEMEN (by Redemption) Ms Louise McKerrow As a Brand Manager in the early Bruadar Malt Whisky Liqueur, Mr Andrew Cox Mr Anthony Mitchell eighties, he was involved in the alongside Old Perth and Carn Mor Mr Martin Dawson Mr David Moore launch of The Macallan in Scotland Whiskies. Kenny is married to Kathy, Ms Caroline Espey Mr Denis O'Flynn and, over the next 12 years - and with a son Peter (who runs UK Sales Mr Gerald Gouriet QC Mr Marcus Pickering for three different owners - has in Morrison & Mackay and is also a Mr Tommy Haughton Mr Edward Pilkington worked on a number of Spirits Liveryman) and stepdaughter Amye. Mr Damien Heary Miss Emma Roberts brands, eventually becoming Kenny is an Elder of The Church Mr David Helibron Mr Ian Shackleton Director and General Manager of of Scotland and is also a Master of Mr Paul Hick Mr Anthony Schofield Peter Thomson’s within Scottish The Keepers of The Quaich. Other Ms Rebecca Jago Mr Daniel Szor & Newcastle, where he remained interests include fishing, music and Mr Anthony Laithwaite Ms Lyn Taylor until 1993. Kenny joined Morrison golf, which includes organising the Mr Iain Lochhead Mr Neil Urquhart Bowmore Distillers in 1993 as annual Sam Dow golf match between Ms Louise McKerrow Mr Ludovic de Walden Sales Director, becoming Sales the Scotch Whisky Distillers and the Mr David Moore Mr David Williamson and Marketing Director in 1995 London Wine Trade. Kenny joined Mr Jamie Norman Mr Anthony Wilson responsible for overseeing the the Livery in 1996. Mr Marcus Pickering Mr Michael Younger global development of Bowmore The Editor Mr Anthony Schofield Mr Ian Shackleton LIVERYMAN (By Presentation) Mr Edward Thornton Mr Eduard Etter Miss Nathalie Wallis Mr David Frost Mr Anthony Wilson HONORARY LIVERYMAN FREEMEN (By Presentation) Alderman Vincent Keavney Prof Alex Speers The Rt Hon. Lord Robertson Mr David Frost of Port Ellen

HONORARY FREEMEN CORPORATE FREEMAN The Rt Hon. Lord Robertson Mr Jeff Arnett: Brown Forman of Port Ellen Mr Chris Morris: Brown Forman Mr Mark Sandys: Diageo LIVERYMEN Mr Gordon Doctor STEWARDS Mr Bryan Donaghey Mr Justin Hicklin Ms Caroline Espey Mr Keith Dunnett Mr Matthew Gammell Mr Stephen Garrard HONORARY STEWARD Mr Gerald Gouriet QC Mr John Barrett

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The Court Visit to Bordeaux – “French Reflections”

On a warm, June, Sunday and bottled. This was a fascinating Rothschild 1999 in magnums through the picturesque and evening in Bordeaux, the Master insight into high tech wine making and Château Coutet 1998. Do totally different landscape of St and Mistress welcomed Court in the modern era. days get any better than this, we Émilion, before arriving at Château members, Liverymen and their We then progressed to Château asked ourselves? de Candale, on the outskirts of wives eagerly anticipating three Clerc Milon, an estate of 41 hectares Well, it did get better! With Saint Émilion. The whole group days of visiting the famous located between Châteaux Mouton lasting memories, we departed fell in love with this property and vineyards of the area, to discover Rothschild and Lafite, purchased for our visit to Château Mouton the charming owner, Jean-Louis why the world has embraced the by Baron Philippe in 1970 and Rothschild, to view the family’s Vicard, a barrel-maker turned famous châteaux of Bordeaux as completely renovated in 2011. One treasures and the original art winemaker, whose 13 hectares of the pre-eminent wine region in of two 5th growths in the company works for the labels that have beautifully maintained vineyards, the world. And so, on day one, we portfolio, this is the antithesis adorned this famous wine since produces delicious Grand Cru St departed in beautiful sunshine to of the Mouton Cadet winery, 1945. We were also privileged to Émilion using the practice of small follow the Route des Châteaux in producing annually around 12,000 taste the 2015 vintage. batch fermentation. the Medoc, past famous estates cases. After a brief tour, and an And, as if that was not enough Next on our journey of dis- which many of us were only aperitif on the terrace overlooking for one day, over a light dinner (!) covery, but still within the Saint familiar with through seeing the vineyards, we were invited into we were given an informal tasting Émilion appellation, was Château them on wine lists, to Pauillac, the splendid dining room where we of a range of Despagne wines from Quintus, a new name in Saint the home of the Baron Philippe were welcomed by Hervé Gouin, the Entre-Deux-Mers by Thibault Émilion. Purchased in 2011 by de Rothschild Empire. First, we the Director of Châteaux sales, Despagne, one of the new wave of Domaine Clarence Dillon, which visited the Mouton Cadet winery, a and treated to an exquisite lunch young Bordeaux wine makers. include Château Haut-Brion and state-of-the-art facility where this, and some outstanding wines: On Tuesday, again in brilliant Château La Mission Haut-Brion, this and other branded wines in the Aile d’Argent 2013, Château Clerc sunshine, we explored the Right 28 hectare estate naturally wraps company’s portfolio, are blended Milon 2004, Château Mouton Bank of Bordeaux with a journey itself around a high promontory,

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and offers a 360-degree Previous page breathtaking view across St from top: Émilion and the Dordogne valley. Visiting Chateau Our host for lunch was winemaker, Montrose Francois Capdemourlin, who spoilt This page us with delicious food and wines, from top: particularly 2012 Château Quintus, Barrel Hall drinking so well; it is no wonder Chateau Clerc that world experts believe that Milon, Chateau its status should be elevated to Olivier, Premier Cru Classé very soon. Le Dragon de And so on to our last day, with Quintus wine a visit to Château Olivier. With a history dating back to the 14th century, this 210 hectare estate has the most magnificent castle - surrounded by a moat - which is still lived in today. From its 50 hectares, it produces both red and white Grand Cru Classé wines in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. It was a cheerful visit, with some taking a tour of the castle, and other would-be vignerons visiting the vineyards to understand more about the complexities of terroir, and how the selection and location of vines, even within a 20 yard radius, can make a huge difference to the taste and of St Estèphe estates, and then we were greeted by the haunting The evening concluded with development of vintages. followed it with a tasting of the 2015 tones of a distant saxophonist, the Master giving a heartfelt vote After a relaxing afternoon, we vintage - which is outstanding and playing evocative jazz. of thanks to Hervé, who recip- departed for dinner at Château already so approachable, even to We enjoyed superb canapés rocated, both reflecting the Montrose in Saint Estèphe. those inexperienced in tasting en with Pol Roger Cuvée Winston emotion and affection of two Expectations were high, but no primeur wines (and this has been Churchill 2000 on the terrace as great friends recounting memories one could have imagined just how reflected in the en primeur price). the sun set, and then progressed of a lifetime spent working magical this visit was to be. We As we meandered through the into dinner…….and what a dinner! together. We all felt immensely arrived, in glorious sunshine, at one newly renovated and refurbished Beautiful dishes were accompanied privileged to have been guests and of the most beautiful winemaking buildings decorated in exquisite by La Dame de Montrose 2010 to have shared in such a unique facilities in the world and were style, we arrived at the grand chai and three vintages of Château and special occasion. greeted by The Master’s close and (barrel hall). The doors opened to Montrose, the 2005, 1998 and 1976, And so we departed the next personal friend of 40 years, the reveal the awe-inspiring sight of this last vintage specially chosen day, still in brilliant sunshine, Managing Director, Hervé Berland. hundreds of new oak barrels laid by our host to celebrate the 40- having enjoyed a few days which He started by explaining the out in a cathedral-like hall. As we year friendship between himself none of us will ever forget. history of this most quintessential drank in this overwhelming sight, and the Master. The Editor

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Wildcat – at the forefront of naval aviation 2016 has been yet another busy come. Wildcat is now thoroughly at year for the Squadron and will see the forefront of naval aviation. The the completion of the first ever delivery of the final Wildcat marks Wildcat aircrew training course, an important milestone in fielding as well as the deployment of all the outstanding capability that this four operational flights. Coupled aircraft provides the Royal Navy. with this is our ongoing support Wildcat builds on the fine tradition for wider defence operations in established by the long serving Lynx, the Middle East. With new training while employing technologies that courses, the squadron expects to are at the leading edge of modern train in the region of 30 aircrew and helicopter design as they are 150 engineers this year, which will deployed around the world. provide the backbone of a Maritime Ewan Lacey Wildcat Force for many years to Liveryman

The London Scottish Regiment – A (London Scottish) Company of the London Regiment

One of the Master’s aims on taking followed by a short history of the cheese board, accompanied by port will be presenting an engraved Quaich office was to rekindle the relationship Regiment and we were then piped and Glenlivet 15 years old. Thus, each year to the best new recruit; this with the London Scottish. This came to into dinner, which was held in the scene was set for Pipe Major Ian is in addition to the prize we already fruition on 3 November, when we were the, officers’ mess. The traditional McLucas and the Pipe Sergeants to give as part of their annual piping invited to dinner with them. We were starter of haggis, neeps and tatties, pipe a lively duet - and, clearly enjoying competition. Those of us lucky enough met on arrival by Brigadier Alastair accompanied by a dram of the themselves, they then led us on to the to get a ticket for the evening agreed Bruce of Crionaich, the Regimental Regiment's own whisky “Strike Sure full pipes and drums band entertaining we had been royally entertained and Colonel and Major Nic Storey, the – The Hoddern Grey” soon ensured us in the drill hall, with the Master looked forward to continuing to build Officer Commanding the Company. the conversation flowed! This was taking the salute alongside Brigadier our relationship. A glass or two of cham-pagne was followed by fillet of beef and then a Bruce. The Master announced that we Nigel Churton

8 THE DISTILLATE 2016 The Distillate | CHARITY “AET gets increased funding” org Thanks to your generosity, an increased level of funding for AET is now possible. It will enable them to expand the number of schools visited to 112, in areas of high deprivation where alcohol related harm for under 18s is at its highest. The Benevolent is the Drinks Industry charity, and seeks to The Charity Committee is assist in cases where practical and pleased to report an increase in emotional support can be given the amount of money raised this to those most in need. For more year by Liverymen. Thank you to details and case studies, go to: everyone who has thus far helped www.thebenevolent.org.uk to deliver on each of our key Distillers’ Charity scholarships strategies, which are focussed on: are awarded through our alcohol education; scholarships; educational partners, to young supporting people in the trade; people who demonstrate flair, and the Master’s, Lord Mayor’s, potential and passion. These are: and City related charities. The Wine and Spirit Education We were delighted to welcome Trust (WSET); The Institute of Helena Connibear, Director of the Brewing & Distilling (IBD); and the Alcohol Education Trust (AET) and ICBD at Heriot Watt University. We David Cox, CEO of the Benevolent, are delighted to be able to reward to the evening that was hosted at these worthy recipients of the next the Carlton Club in June. Helena generation, to help realise their gave an inspiring talk on the work career goals in the spirits industry. of the AET. We heard how the We are committed to supporting money raised by the Distillers’ the wide-ranging work that is Charity is being used to deliver being achieved by all our partner important messages at colleges charities. There are many ways you and schools to help teenagers in can support Distillers’ Charity; an some of the most deprived areas of annual pledge, a one-off donation, If you would like a pledge form support these wonderful organ- our country. For more information or perhaps you would consider or to receive more details, then isations, working for and within about their excellent work, please a legacy, as one Liveryman has please contact Kim Lyons at our trade community. visit www.alcoholeducationtrust. so generously recently arranged. the Clerk’s office and help us Chris Porter

Back Up – Transforming lives after spinal cord injury

will cover the cost of training two under 18 year olds in wheelchair skills and providing them with the skills to teach 20 young people. It’s all about building confidence and The best people to support independence, and it has a huge children and young people after impact. Thank you, Distillers, for devastating injury are other young making this possible. people themselves. Your donation Sean McCallion

Previous page from top: Wildcat helicopter, The Livery visits The Regiment. This Page from top: Helena Connibear, The Master presents cheque to Sean McCallion

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Left: Nothing “Mini” about this Paddy Hopkirk with Anthony combination? – Distillers’ Car Club Wilson Below, Thirteen members and partners Belfast born Paddy Hopkirk began from left: of the Distillers' Car Club visited with successes in Irish rallies and Visiting the the Mini factory at Abingdon with he soon justified his position in Bentley factory, the legendary rally driver Paddy the works team of BMC in 1963. The Losehill Hopkirk. One of the most high-tech He drove his first Mini Cooper S in hotel car-plants in the country, in one that year’s Monte Carlo Rally and Facing page: part of the assembly area over 1000 finished 6th. But it was his victory Visting robots are at work, spot-welding there in 1964, accompanied by Williams F1 and creating this iconic car. On Henry Liddon, which made him the way to becoming one of the and the Mini Cooper household world’s most famous rally drivers, names. Quite a trip; quite a guy!

Bentley and the Peak District – Luxury all the way! Distillers are nothing if not for our members and partners walk before dinner, but no potholing relaxing weekend in the company creatures of comfort. Easing back attending our annual weekend on this occasion! If some of us had of other Distillers and wives; a in the luxury of a plush leather away. There was at least one slightly less ambitious hardware in serious tour of Bentley’s famous armchair, feet out on the deep member of our group who was the car park, John and Kim Barrett works, viewing the craft of making pile Wilton carpet surrounded by doing a bit more than dreaming, but certainly did a great job by keeping their luxurious - and, by the way, beautiful wooden panelling we we will have to see what happens the dream going in their 1965 very quick - motor cars; examining can but dream. And dream we in a future episode and what car he elegant Alvis, and Nick and Louise their collection of priceless Le did, courtesy of the Bentley Motor arrives in? Carr were equally prominent in Mans winners; driving in this Company and the entire team Our beautiful hotel in the Peak their newly restored and muscular dramatic and beautiful and rugged in Crewe, who gave us the most District gave some of group the Jensen Interceptor. landscape. What more could entertaining VIP visit and lunch chance to take a relaxing spa and A delightfully sociable and you want?

10 THE DISTILLATE 2016 The Distillate | OUTINGS Williams F1 – Technology and Racing . A winning Team

19 Liverymen and guests, after Ferrari and Maclaren, simulator, and helmets, race car decked in white to show including Tony Edwards, Master with 16 championships to their clothing and equipment all off the famous Martini Racing Elect of the Coachmakers' Livery credit. This, despite having had immaculately labelled. The stripes of its lead sponsor, sat Company, gathered for a pub to overcome the tragic death of highlight was when our guide magnificently in the ‘build' lunch in Wantage in anticipation Ayrton Senna at Imola in 1984, in brought out the steering wheel area of the factory, as we were of a VIP tour of the Williams only his third race for Williams. of Valteri Bottas and explained treated to a glimpse of the heavy F1 Factory, their Museum and The cars of famous racers like all the switches and buttons on investment going into its own car Trophy Room. We were not Nigel Mansell, Jacques Villeneuve, it, all operated through thick production. Williams is one of disappointed. The message from Alan Jones, and Alain Prost are driving gloves! How do they do the few teams to build its own Williams, which is now a listed proudly displayed in the Museum, that and drive at 180mph?! gearboxes, and has one of the technology firm supplying know- together with innovations like the Today, the team struggles few wind-tunnels for testing. how to many industry sectors, six wheel Grand-Prix cars which against teams with huge Many thanks to Chris Searle, was that racing was still their was quickly outlawed by the FIA. development budgets, four who is not only a Liveryman but core business. The company has every racecar times the annual £100m that also the ex-President of Martini Sir Frank Williams and Patrick up to 2012 in their museum - a Williams spends, but despite Racing from 2000 – 2004, who Head co-founded the company rare collection. that, they hope to finish 4th in organized the visit. A great way in 1977, and it is the third most The Trophy Room displays the constructors’ championship to round off a successful year successful team in the world all the race wins, an F1 race this year. The stunning WO16 for the Club.

The Distillers’ car club is just a club for people who If so, please contact our in good shape and has had like cars, enjoy driving, new Secretary Nick Carr at three wonderful visits this and informally socialising [email protected] year to factories across the with other like-minded I have really enjoyed being country. The club was formed members and partners, at the start of this new venture about three years ago and whilst taking part in scenic and I thank you for all your we have 25-30 members. It country drives, car related kind wishes. should be stressed that this activities, and superb food Paul Finch is not a classic car club, and wine. Sounds interesting? Car Club Secretary

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1. Helen Cheshire | 2. Ed Macey Dare | 3. Lorne Mackillop & Kirsten Grant Meikle | 4. The Master & IPM Allan Cheesman | 5. David Gates & David Williamson | 6. Nigel Churton | 7. Richard Midgley |

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8. Emma Roberts | 9 . David Grant | 10. Dr Christine Rigden | 11.Captain James Parkin | 12. Pip Mortimer | 13. Charles Maxwell | 14. The Master | 15.David Cox | 16. Chris Parker

THE DISTILLATE 2016 13 GIN | The Distillate

Hedgefund to Hedgerow – Realising a vision! The Cotswolds Distillery, estab- Dan enlisted the help of Master lished in 2014, is the first-ever full- Distiller Harry Cockburn, form- scale distillery operating within erly of Morrison Bowmore and the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Inverhouse, who in retirement has Natural Beauty. It was created by been active as a consultant helping former investment manager Daniel startup distillers. Harry worked Szor, a New Yorker who first fell in with Forsyths of Rothes to design love with distilling and single malt and commission a turnkey whisky whisky while living in Paris. Dan distillery on a rural five-acre site later moved to London, where he at the edge of the picturesque and his wife Katia purchased an old Cotswold village of Stourton. The farmhouse in the North Cotswolds distillery has become a very popular as a weekend home. Dan felt it was tourist destination, welcoming time for a change in his life and nearly 20,000 visitors each year. wanted to start making something Dan is also advised by Dr. Jim Swan, he was passionate about and could a well-known whisky expert, to help touch, smell and taste. Gazing over create the distillery’s flavour profile a field of spring barley outside his and wood programme. In addition to window Dan wondered why, with whisky, the distillery also makes an all the wonderful agriculture in the award-winning gin using a 500-litre area, no one had ever made whisky Holstein still, as well as a range of in the Cotswolds – and the dream innovative small-batch spirits. was born. The Editor

This page from top: Dan Szor, Master Distiller, Jonathan Clarke welcomes the Lord Mayor and his guests, Martin Riley greets the Lord Mayor, Lord Mountevans. Facing page from top: Bar Covent Berlin, Leslie Gracie with Martin Riley

Gin – “at the heart of the City”

In September at the City of was very well attended with London Distillery in the heart members of the Livery and the Gin of London, the Lord Mayor Guild present. The success of the Lord Mountevans, attended by gin brands produced and bottled his officials, named a new still at the City of London Distillery has “Elizabeth" in honour of Her required this additional and larger Majesty The Queen. The new still copper still to be installed to meet works alongside the two existing growing demand, demonstrating ones. John and Gillian Clark, the dynamic market for gin both the Founders of City of London in the home market and overseas. Distillery, hosted the event which The Editor

14 THE DISTILLATE 2016 The Distillate | GIN

UK Gin Sales Exceed £1 billion!

Since its incorporation in 2012, Dirk was formally presented to the Gin Guild has become very well the Master, Douglas Morton, by established and, in a comparatively the Chairman of the Guild, short time, has built a considerable Christopher Hayman. reputation and influence with Lectures and talks on gin continue many members who have to be popular. This year, these have benefitted from the large network. included a session in the Liquid New members joining at the Guild Hub theatre at the Restaurant and Installation that preceded the Livery Hotel Show at Olympia, while a banquet brought membership post dinner presentation for the to 195, including further inter- Athenaeum Club raised over £1,000, national expansion from Finland which the Guild presented to the and Belgium. Livery Charity fund. In recognition of the close The Guild also arranged association with the Worshipful a joint stand in the ‘UK Pavilion’ Company of Distillers, the Guild’s at Bar Convent Berlin that Board decided to present the livery drew in more than 11,000 trade with a ‘dashing blade’, to be used visitors. The event has grown in the post dinner and banquet to become Europe’s “leading” Loving Cup ceremony. Guild premium trade show for the member Stephen Gould, of Golden bar and beverage industry, and Moon Distillery, Colorado, the Gin today offers a programme of Guild’s first US Warden, generously lectures, seminars, master classes sourced and donated to the Guild and tastings alongside the a British Naval Dirk, circa 1750 (a exhibition halls. Nine Guild nod to the Gin Act of that date). brands were showcased on the The Guild arranged for the Dirk Guild stand. to be professionally refurbished Nicholas Cook by a leading sword specialist. The Director General – The Gin Guild

Martin Riley – The Grand Rectifier

I am very honoured to have been as either Wardens or Rectifiers at elected as Grand Rectifier of the a ceremony in Mansion House on Gin Guild. The position is both October 7th. The new members ceremonial and advisory, being swear an oath whilst holding the nominal Head of the Gin Guild juniper berries in their hands as and also a member of the Gin Guild symbols of the botanicals used Board. The Gin Guild is proud to in gin production. A Gin Guild have the Worshipful Company of insignia, a sliver sprig of juniper, Distillers as its parent. Although is presented to each new member, only established four years ago, the together with a certificate and a Gin Guild has almost 200 members, glass brick, based on the London all drawn from the gin industry, brick from which much of the City whether as distillers, or those is constructed, symbolising the working in the promotion and enduring link between London serving of gin. It is appropriate that and gin. the word 'guild' derives from the Gin exports from the UK now Saxon word “gildan” which means account for 11% of total spirit "to pay”. The Gin Guild contributes exports, with a value in excess of to the Livery through an annual £500 million. As Grand Rectifier, I payment and, in addition, adds have presided over the Ginposium to the Charity Fund by donating event, which takes place once a the proceeds of tastings and year and brings together people presentations. from the industry to learn from Nicholas Cook is the full-time experts in the field of distillation, Director General, who manages all marketing and mixology. I have aspects of the Gin Guild’s activities also presented the gin story to from membership, communication interested groups who are thirsty and the website, to the Guild’s for knowledge about the category presence at key industry events. and, of course, for the gin and tonic There are two installations for that follows. new members each year. I was Martin Riley pleased to induct 22 new members Grand Rectifier

THE DISTILLATE 2016 15 OUTINGS | The Distillate

Poor Weather in Scotland – No handicap for our golfers!

Distillers’ golf has flowered in Scotland this season, and Stephen 2016 Match Results Rankin is to be congratulated on winning Vintners - Halved 3-3 the knock out final from Campbell Evans Brewers – Lost 1- 4 on the King’s Course at Gleneagles, on Coopers – Won - 3-2 what must have been one of the wettest 825 NAS - Lost 228 to 241 days of summer. At the time of writing, (total stableford points) the Plate final between Tim Morrison Churston – Lost 2-4 and Peter MacKay has been postponed Woodbury Park - Won 4-2 due to Tim being unfit, and we all hope Ray Jeffs Cup Inter Livery 6th This page he will be back on the fairways again place (20 Livery entries) from left top: soon. We have all very much enjoyed Chris Porter the reports of the golf matches played 2016 Scotland Knock Out & Robert in Scotland, not least as most of the Winner: Stephen Rankin Hobson, top matches had we Southerners positively Runner-up: Campbell Evans right 825 NAS salivating at the thought of playing Plate finalists: Tim Morrison squadron team, off low handicaps on so many of the and Peter MacKay bottom middle iconic courses selected for the games. 2016 England Knock Out The Master A few Sassenachs, together with the Winner: Geoffrey Bush & Graham Master, much enjoyed participating in Runner up: Nick Strachan Franklin, the golf day and all the conviviality that Plate Winner: Ronnie Cox The Master went with it on the lovely Bruntsfield Runner up: Chris Porter relaxing before Golf Links. There are now 86 active teeing off. golfers in the Livery, with seven new 2016 Golf days Facing page members having been welcomed this Scotland Bruntsfield GC clockwise year. If you have an interest in playing Winners Peter MacKay, from top: golf, off any handicap, and are not Graham Franklin, Graham VIP Guests, on the mailing list, please contact Kinneburgh The Master with our Secretary Graham Franklin, England West Kent GC Herve Berland, [email protected] Winner Robert Hobson The Master and All golfers remain indebted to Runner-up Mike Walpole Lord Mayor – Secretary Graham Franklin for his daggers drawn! superb efforts to ensure the smooth 2015 Icicles at Foxhills The Mistress running of our flourishing society. Winner Mike Keiller Pauline Morton Keith Garrard Runner-up Mike Campbell. & Juliet Wilson, President Golfing Society

16 THE DISTILLATE 2016 The Distillate | LIVERY EVENTS

A Mansion House Banquet to Remember! The Lord Mayor, Lord Mountevans, treated us to some excellent wines and exhaled a vigorous, sweet and without these virtuosos. and Lady Mountevans graced the from Bordeaux and tonight's dinner marvellously refined bouquet. As The speeches given by the Livery with their presence at our was the highlight of an extraordinary Distillers, we are always delighted Master, the Lord Mayor and the annual dinner at The Mansion House year's tour of the Bordeaux region: to show our guests the very finest philanthropist and foster father of on October 7. All Distillers’ lunches a delicious and rare white from St whisky. The Balvenie Double ninety (!) children, John Timpson and dinners are memorable affairs, Estèphe, Château Tronquoy Lalande Wood 12 year old Single Malt is as CBE were both witty and interesting. but the Mansion House Dinner is 2012; and the perfectively splendid seductive an after dinner malt as it During his speech, the Master always a strongly supported event. It 2005 Château Montrose. We were is possible to find. thanked the Gin Guild and Stephen is a favourite among the Livery as it is delighted to have Hervé Berland, We were treated to the blood Gould of Golden Distillery for the an occasion for us to bring our wives, MD of these two wonderful estates, stirring sound of the bagpipes, presentation of a beautifully restored partners and friends so they can join us for the evening. played by two pipers of our British Naval Midshipman’s dagger experience what makes our Livery so Following the Bloomsbury Sloe Regiment, The London Scottish, and dating back to the 1750s which will special. Our Master was determined Gin Loving Cup, another big gun was we were serenaded throughout the join the other ceremonial weapons that the Lord Mayor would have a fired: Dow 1985. This magnificent evening by the London Banqueting used in our Loving Cup ceremonies. memorable evening as his Mayoralty thirty-one year old port was as Ensemble. Finally, we marvelled at Be sure to write the Mansion House draws to a close. Indeed, this was also spectacular in its own way as the the trumpeters as they duelled in Dinner on October 12 2017 in your the last dinner that Douglas chaired Château Montrose. It retains a the Post Horn Gallop; no dinner at diary immediately! as Master. During his tenure, he has deep ruby colour, no sign of age here, the Mansion House is complete Jonathan Orr-Ewing

THE DISTILLATE 2016 17 LIVERY EVENTS | The Distillate Record Turnout for the Distillers’ Scottish Dinner

Over 130 of the Court, Livery in his own show at The Festival and Scottish Distilling trade turned Fringe. Judging the audience and out for the Scottish Dinner on tone required might have been 8 September at Surgeons’ Hall, difficult, but Fred delivered just Edinburgh. A great evening, with what was expected, a really funny a rumbustious atmosphere, no speech with some very witty doubt helped by the excellent observations on the night. Not least, wines and spirits on offer, seemed in reference to the Navy attendees, to be enjoyed by everyone present! his reference to attending the dinner Of particular note was the Lagavulin of “A Warship full of Distillers.” The 200th anniversary provided by Master rounded off the evening and Diageo, in celebration of this everyone repaired to the Library for distillery’s 200th year. The guests an excellent stirrup cup. Earlier in were toasted by Liveryman Leonard the day, the Court met and granted Russell - if he is ever in need of a the Freedom of the Company, by second career, he could soon be Redemption, to Mr Gordon Doctor; appearing at The Festival Fringe as and the Freedom of the Company, by a comedian! Presentation, to Mr David Frost, the Replying for the guests was Chief Executive of the SWA. well know Scottish stand-up Fred Kenny MacKay Macaulay, who had in fact appeared Scottish Committee Chairman

18 THE DISTILLATE 2016 The Distillate | LIVERY EVENTS The February Lunch At the Court meeting on February NATO and his support of the Scotch 4, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen was Whisky industry where he started made an Honorary Freeman of the his career; in Alderman Keaveny's Company and proceeded to take case, it is for his contribution to the Livery (honoris causa) on April City life. They will both enrich the 21. Alderman Vincent Keaveny was life of the Livery. We were indebted also made an Honorary Freeman to Liveryman Andrew Napier and and, being already Free of the City, Les Domaines Baron de Rothschild was admitted to the Livery (honoris for the Rieussec wines, and the causa) on the same day. This is the Dalmore Distillery for the 15-year- first time that we have had any old Highland Single Malt Whisky that Honorary members for a number were served during lunch. Liveryman of years: in Lord Robertson's case, John Barrett welcomed the guests it is in recognition of his successful and John Ayling responded. political career, his leadership of The Editor The April Dinner The Master set the tone of teaser in a stud: you do the warm the evening by leading us all in up in rapid time but have to give a rousing rendition of Happy way, as you hit your stride, to Birthday Your Majesty, which was the star performers. Neil Kerr stirring enough to have been heard responded with a witty and elegant in Windsor. During the evening, we speech and proposed the toast were all treated to a cornucopia of to the Livery and Master. The wines of rare excellence. My son Master, in his self-deprecating way, and fellow Liveryman, Hamish, entertained us too with his usual was amazed to be drinking a dry humour. For food, wine and delicious vintage port that was six ambience the dinners held by the years older than himself. Martin Distillers are consistently of the Riley threaded his way through highest quality and exceptional a lengthy list of noteworthy value. May this continue, root and guests, while keeping us branch, forever! amused. Proposing the toast to Jonathan Orr-Ewing the guests is akin to being the Honorary Steward

Previous page from top: Lord Robertson of Port Ellen & The Master, Court members attend Scottish Dinner This page clockwise from top: Pauline Morton & guests, Peter Frost, Richard Watling & Sir George Bull, Alderman Vincent Keaveny & The Master

THE DISTILLATE 2016 19 LIVERY EVENTS | The Distillate June Court Luncheon – “Food and wine pairing- made in Heaven”

Vanilla ice cream, accompanied by The June Court luncheon was the divine Château Petit Vedrines held on Wednesday 22 June at 2006, followed, along with Taylor '85 Innholders' Hall, now home to port - that famously great vintage - the legendary Herbert Berger, a and then the speeches. Michelin-starred chef whom the The first speech was given by Master has known for aeons and Alderman Vincent Keaveny, who was counts as a personal friend. The made an Honorary Liveryman of the promise of great culinary fayre, Company earlier in the year. Vincent accompanied by a stunning array gave us a fascinating insight into the of first class wines, proved too workings of the City, in particular tempting for many and no less than the Court of Common Council and 31 Court members, Stewards and the Court of Aldermen. Given the select guests signed up for the event, proximity of the referendum, he also to include such seasoned veterans divulged that the City was firmly as Michael Broadbent, Michael in the Remain camp and went on Druitt and Malcolm Kimmins. With (perhaps unwisely, in retrospect!) such august company present, the to nail his colours firmly to the mast pressure was surely on... by predicting that Remain would After grace by the Master, we sat triumph, so I really do need to catch down to lunch in the Hall. The first up with him at some point soon and course was a caramelised scallop remind him of his slightly wayward with Thai risotto, ginger, lime and soothsaying! The Master followed coriander pesto, accompanied - in and managed to coax Herbert a welcome break from tradition - by Berger out of the kitchen, so that Trimbach Riesling Reserve 2011, a we could all thank him, in person, deliciously refreshing wine which for producing such a magnificent perfectively complimented the feast. The Father of the Court, zesty scallops. Then came the main Charles Minoprio, then stood up course - a fillet of lamb - and the and gave one of those impromptu moment we had all been waiting for, replies for which he is so famous, in namely: Château Mouton Baronne which not only did he compliment Philippe 1978, in double magnums! the chef on his culinary triumph and To say that this did not disappoint also thank the Master for providing is a complete understatement, for such superb wines, but also stated, rarely has there been such a perfect unequivocally, that this luncheon pairing of food and wine; a veritable was, by general consensus, the best culinary/vinous marriage, made Court lunch of all time – which, 100% in heaven. A delicious savoury given the eminence of some of course was followed by Château the assembled throng, was fine Clerc Milon 2000, before finishing praise indeed! with an inspired pudding (worthy Ed Macey-Dare of Heston Blumenthal) of marinated Clerk summer berries with black pepper

IWSC Spirits Tasting Hosted by the International included gin, whisky and armagnac. Wine and Spirit competition and This certainly had an appeal with the Distillers’ Company, this year's a number of Past Masters and annual July tasting at Vintners’ Wardens, who seemed to use Hall saw an amazing selection of the opportunity to learn more to award winning spirits from all over avoid being caught out later in the the world. Over 200 spirits were evening! The tasting has become available to be tasted from all a complete sell-out and star event categories; some had very restricted on the Distillers’ Company's annual availability and were exceptionally calendar, so if you have not attended expensive. There were a record before, please make careful note number of entrants, particularly of the date in 2017, so as not to from gin, rum and whiskies of the be disappointed. world. Three master-classes took Charles Maxwell place before the tastings that Past Master

20 THE DISTILLATE 2016 The Distillate | LIVERY EVENTS WSET Goes From Strength To Strength

The number of students taking a WSET course reached an all-time high in the academic year ending 31 July 2016, with a total of 72,171 people sitting for a WSET qualification in the 12 month period. WSET programmes are now being delivered by 678 centres in 73 countries around the world. WSET is putting a renewed focus on spirits, as the popularity of different spirit categories (resulting in a thirst for knowledge for trade and consumers) continues to grow. One of the many initiatives is the introduction of the WSET 3 Minute Spirits School. Liveryman Richard Paterson hosts the session on Scotch Whisky – As well as exponential growth To reflect the growing import- or better still, sign up for a course visit the Youtube clip to watch in student numbers, 2016 also saw ance of Asia, WSET has also at the WSET School: Richard in action. the introduction of the revised opened an administrative office www.wsetglobal.com/ https://www.wsetglobal.com/ WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits and in Hong Kong in addition to its wset-school-london knowledge-centre/videos/ the launch of the Level 1 Award two locations in Bermondsey Ian Harris 3-minute-spirit-school in Sake! St, London. Do come and see us – CEO – WSET

Election of the 689th Lord Mayor of London One of the privileges of being for the following year. Alderman Dr and professional services' sectors, Master of the Musicians' Company, a Liveryman is the invitation to Andrew Parmley (MUSICIAN) and two which provided a trade surplus of and also Past Master of the Parish participate in the annual election of other candidates, Alderman Charles $95 billion in 2014 to UK PLC. Clerks and Glass Sellers’ Companies, the Lord Mayor of London. The City Bowman (GROCER) and Alderman The new Lord Mayor took up the and has been Honorary Organist of of London has grown together with Sir Paul Judge (MARKETOR), were post on November 12, the day of the the Church of St James Garlickhythe the Livery companies, and there is a proposed. Alderman Parmley received Lord Mayor’s Show, an event which in the Vintry Ward. He is currently formal link between the City and Livery overwhelming support through a will welcome him to the City and to Renter Warden of the Vintners. He also through the Livery Committee. The show of hands, followed by Alderman Mansion House, which will be his is a Court Member of 5 other Livery City of London comprises three key Bowman. Alderman Bowman and home for the next year. Dr Andrew Companies. He was elected Common and interconnected elements, namely: Alderman Judge, whilst receiving Charles Parmley was elected Sheriff Councilman for Vintry Ward in 1992 Livery Companies; City Governance many fewer votes, received vocal of the City of London in 2014. He was and became its Alderman in 2001. (comprising the Corporation of London, support from Liverymen who shouted born in Manchester, attended Jesus The links with the new Lord Mayor with the Lord Mayor as its prime “Later”, “Later”, the significance of College, Cambridge, and has pursued and the Distillers' Company are well representative); and business (primarily which is the suggestion is that, if they a career in Music. His focus in the established, in particular because of banking, with financial services). present themselves as candidates in City has been in music, education his position in the Vintners' Company The Ceremony takes place in the future years, due consideration will and the creative industries and so he and as Alderman of Vintry Ward. We Great Hall at the Guildhall, and is be given to their case. The role of is unusual in that most Lord Mayors wish him well for his year in office. referred to as 'Common Hall'. This the Lord Mayor is as international come from the financial, marine Martin Riley term is employed when Liverymen ambassador for the UK’s financial or insurance sectors. He is a Past Middle Warden exercise their right to attend Guildhall on a certain day, by order of the Lord Previous page Mayor. The Clerk of the Company is from middle: also in attendance. The Ceremony is Nick Carr, one of great pomp and circumstance Herbert Berger. as Masters of 113 Livery Companies, This page suitably robed, decorated and in some left: cases hatted, process and take their Lord Mayor seats in the Great Hall in reverse order of London of precedence. The magnificent gold Dr Andrew mace and ceremonial sword are carried Parmley onto the stage. The Recorder informs all Liverymen of the purpose of the meeting and that they are to return two names from the three proposed to the Lord Mayor and Aldermen, for the latter to choose who will be Lord Mayor

THE DISTILLATE 2016 21 INDUSTRY AFFAIRS | The Distillate

This page from top: The Debaters, below Mr Garvin Brown, Chairman of the board Brown- Forman Facing page clockwise from top: The new Master Richard Watling, the new Master with The Mistress Sarah Watling with family and guests. Following page: The Lord Mayor with a precious bottle!

The 2016 City Debate – Craft Spirits – Friend or Foe of Global Brands?

The fifth annual Worshipful Vice President, Chief Brands and of other Livery Companies – came to do better. In fact they are more Company of Distillers’ City Debate Strategy Officer at Brown-Forman out 81% in favour of craft spirits than a friend – they are members was held on 13 May 2016 at The Corporation; John McCarthy, head being a ‘friend’ of global brands, of the family.” Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Distiller of Adnams in Southwold: and there was a clear message The topic for the 2017 debate is: with the topic: ‘Craft Spirits – David T. Smith, writer and a founder that innovation emerged as the “This house believes that innovation Friend or Foe of Global Brands’. Ian of the Craft Distilling Expo; and by overwhelmingly positive effect on is a more effective tool for growth Buxton, Liveryman, commentator the analyst Ian Shackleton, who the industry as a whole. Laurent than acquisition in the Spirits and author, chaired a panel of five provided an overview. The vote from Lacassagne commented, “Craft industry” – and it will, once again, be leading industry figures, namely: the 200-strong floor (comprising the spirits are friends that challenge hosted by Bank of America Merrill Laurent Lacassagne, CEO of Chivas spirits industry, the City, the media, us and stimulate our industry, Lynch on Tuesday 16 May 2017. Brothers; Lawson Whiting, Executive the Distillers’ Livery and Masters with their creativity pushing us Ian Harris

2016 Industry Committee Report

Recruitment has remained strong the growth in Scottish membership this year as a further 28 members and the first Master’s Cask bottling of the industry have taken the of a non-peated Caol Ila single Livery, contributing to our desire malt Scotch whisky supported to be at the hub of the industry. by the Industry Committee, are We are especially pleased to have all indications of the renewal of Garvin Brown, the chairman of interest in high quality spirits and the board of Brown-Forman, who the drive by the Livery to be at the lives and works in the UK, in our forefront of this movement. The midst, with his company being membership of the committee sour third Corporate Associate. continues to evolve to ensure This will be a major step to develop that it remains able to perform our connections with leading its principal role as the interface spirit categories, and enabling us with the modern spirits industry. to learn more of their different I am delighted to be the new chair characteristics and enabling following on from the energetic members of the company to leadership of Jonathan Driver, who explore opportunities in new fields. has done sterling work over the The Distillers’ / IWSC Gold Medal past five years. Winners tasting that takes place in Assistant Lorne Mackillop July, the success of the Gin Guild, Industry Committee Chairman

22 THE DISTILLATE 2016 The Distillate | YOUR NEW MASTER Meet Your New Master After ten happy years at Bedford fifteen days later, we were in a take- School, I left for the City of London over battle and became part of Business School for four years Allied Lyons. I moved to Scotland study of international marketing. as the first Marketing Director of A formative year with Wilkinson Allied Distillers and surfed a golden Sword and time in Switzerland with wave as Spain and France fell in Alfred Dunhill fuelled a desire to love with Ballantine’s. work abroad and use my languages, A move to IDV gave me the which never faded. chance to work in Europe and After graduation in 1971, I moved Hong Kong as Managing Director to Brussels to work for Rothmans of North Asia, before Justerini and as the UK was joining the EEC and, Brooks, the famous wine merchant over the next fifteen years, I had an and leading Scotch brand, became extraordinary time building brands my new home and I progressed and new local manufacturing over the next five years to my our wonderful children Katie and to complete my career. I am very operations around the globe. A last position as Scotch Whisky Christopher. Having supported me proud to be able to build on the stint in the UK running the British Director of Diageo. I was proud loyally over twelve home moves, transformation of the Company, market itself was a valuable to be the Royal Warrant Holder she is enjoying her bridge and her growing the involvement by the experience, but Solihull never had of Johnnie Walker, the Chairman garden in Gloucestershire as it membership, bringing us to the hub the same appeal as Saigon on my of the Keepers of the Quaich and gradually fills with grandchildren, of the Distilled Spirits industry and first visit in 1974. a member of the Council of the while looking forward to the day perhaps, above all, by raising our By 1986, it was time to move on Scotch Whisky Association, as my when her husband spends an entire game in charitable giving. It will be and I joined the spirits industry role expanded into industry affairs. week at home! busy, of course, but also lots of fun. as the International Marketing My wife Sarah whom I married in Becoming Master Distiller is a Richard Watling Director of Hiram Walker. Just 1972, gave up her career to bring up great honour and a wonderful way The Master

The 2016 Installation Dinner

A packed hall with a record becoming the new Mistress Distiller of cars, some of which had not run David Walker with his customary 108 Liverymen greeted the 339th and presenting her with the badge for decades. The Court and Livery aplomb, his mastery of the complex Master, Richard Watling, with a of office. were warned that more ideas were in metaphor and voice marinated in roar of approval and a brimming His guest speaker Sean Roberts, the pipeline in a busy year and that expensive whisky. Before inviting glass of Knockando - a favourite a friend from his early days at their little black books also risked those present to join him in a stirrup malt whisky from his time as Chief Wilkinson Sword lifted the curtain a being raided. Perhaps the Company cup, the new Master pledged to Executive of J&B. Earlier, in a time- smidgeon to reveal the secrets of the Chaplain, David Parrott had wind of uphold the best traditions of the honoured ceremony he installed new Master’s success in persuading this with his amusing grace hoping Livery, to lead the company into Douglas Morton as Immediate Past unsuspecting friends to give up we would avoid "..throttling new an affiliation with the RAF, and to Master, Bryan Burrough as Upper, their precious time, and contacts in Master Watling"! start an exciting new international Martin Riley as Middle and Kenny pursuit of ambitious projects for his Jonathan Driver, who had been relationship with the Jenever Guild MacKay as Renter Wardens with charities, whether flying a Chipmunk a colleague of the Master's for in Schiedam. It promises to be their customary declarations before into Goodwood for a Concours, or many years at Diageo, introduced another vintage year. congratulating his wife Sarah on displaying the Queen's collection his principle guest Air Marshal Sir The Ship’s Cat.

THE DISTILLATE 2016 23 MERCHANDISE | The Distillate

LIVERY MERCHANDISE

Please contact The Assistant Glasses Clerk, Kim Lyons at A pair of Whisky glasses 020 7960 7173 (direct line) or engraved with the Distillers' 020 7405 7091 (office) crest and in a blue presentation box. Ties £20 (inc VAT) Dark blue and light blue stripe (known as the City Tie) Cufflink Light blue and yellow stripe In blue presentation box (known as the Country Tie) £15 (inc VAT) a pair Cost: £20 (inc VAT) per tie or £30 (inc VAT) for two.

The Master’s Cask The first ever “Master’s Cask” of it will be in great demand, so we Mackay for bottling it for us. Proceeds Single Malt Scotch Whisky has just urge you to move fast to secure this from sales will significantly increase been bottled. The Single Cask Single important part of Distillers’ history. the Distillers’ Charity fund, so please Malt from Caol Ila Distillery is not We sincerely thank our friends at enjoy a dram and support us. only the first bottling to bear the Diageo for kindly donating this cask Douglas Morton Distillers’ “Master’s Cask” label, but and to Kenny Mackay at Morrison & The Master it contains a unique “un-peated” malt from the Islay distillery, dramatically HOW TO ORDER? sited by the Jura seaway. Bottled at natural cask strength of 53.3% vol and 1. Bottles are now available b. T: +44 (0) 1738 787 044 at £100 per bottle plus a single where Liverymen can speak with no chill filtration, cask number delivery and handling charge of to either Fiona Sinclair or 449 was distilled on 14 September £15 for anything Sheila Eastwood, who will be 1997 and bottled on 30 May 2016 up to 24 bottles. delighted to assist with your making it 18 years old. 200 bottles 2. Bottles can be ordered from purchase. of this very rare, unique and highly Morrison and Mackay by any of 3. A VAT invoice will be sent collectable malt whisky are being the following methods. to you when you place made available to all Liverymen, a. E: [email protected] your order. and given its special provenance

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