Held in what The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli referred to in his excellent and amusing speech as “This Georgian council house”, the annual Distillers’ Livery Company banquet at Mansion House did not disappoint. Members of the Livery and their guests were once again royally entertained, wined and dined at this prestigious and wonderful event, in an atmosphere of grandeur and civic pride. Read the full report on our website:
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The 69th City of London Livery Company encouraging excellence in all aspects of distillery education.
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The Worshipful Company of Distillers’ is a Livery Company of the City of London dating back to the reign of King Charles I, with our Royal Charter being granted in 1638. There are currently 110 City Livery Companies, each numbered according to precedence, primarily based on the date of foundation. The Distillers’ Company is ranked number 69. Our founder was Sir Theodore de Mayerne, physician to Charles 1st, who in 1638 obtained a Royal Charter to regulate the distilling trade in the Cities of London, and the City of Westminster and within 21 miles thereof (later extended to 31 miles). Few of our Liverymen will be aware just how eminent a man our Founder was. Not just a Physician, he was a polymath, renaissance man and entrepreneur, whose repute spread all over Europe. Charitable giving is at the heart of life in the Distillers’ Company. The Distillers’ Charity (no. 1038763) was established in 1955 to carry forward the Livery’s philanthropic work. We support a number of charities including: The Drinks Trust: www.drinkstrust.org.uk The Alcohol Education Trust: www.alcoholeducationtrust.org The Lord Mayor’s “Better City For All” Appeal - Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone: www.onsideyouthzones.org/lord-mayors-appeal/
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- 51-200 employees
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- London, England
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- Nonprofit
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- 1638
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The Worshipful Company of Distillers reposted this
The Master, Lorne Mackillop, and I were invited to the Instaallation Dinner of Liveryman Richard Paterson as Deacon Convenor of The Trades House of Glasgow. Many congratulations Richard on your appointment and every success to you in your year. With Lord Thurso, a good friend of the WCD and Past Master of The Innkeepers and Past Master Jonathan Driver #WCD in Scotland.
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Rum was the topic for the Worshipful Company of Distillers 2024 Heriot-Watt University ICBD Lecture, and we were very privileged to have Bacardi deliver the presentation. Dickie Cullimore, Global Brand Ambassador for Bacardi Rums, joined us in the room and Astrophel “Troy” Arquiza, Bacardi Global Master Rum Blender, joined us on Teams from Jacksonville. Read the full write up on our website: https://lnkd.in/eihn_Jy4
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Hawaii could soon be welcoming a new distillery after a postgraduate student at Scotland’s Heriot-Watt University won the prestigious Distillers' Entrepreneurship award. Ethan Wang wants to open a new distillery on Hawaii’s scenic volcanic island of Maui and said he was in “total shock” after winning cash and support from an industry membership organisation to help make his idea happen. Read the full story on our website:
Distillers' Entrepreneurship Award Recipient to open New Distillery in Hawaii | The Worshipful Company of Distillers
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A big shout out to our very own Distillery Manager Alice Pearson on winning “Rising Star of the Year” at the International Spirits Challenge awards in London this evening. Very richly deserved - we are all so proud of your acheivements!
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The Distillers Vocational Training and Education Committee (VTEC) came together at Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Hampshire. We were joined by Vicky Illanakovan of Equal Measures who discussed the challenges presented by under-represented groups in the wider drinks industry, and approaches organisations can take in raising awareness of Intersectionality.
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The glorious surroundings of the Signet Library on Parliament Square in Edinburgh were once more the setting for the Scottish Dinner. Master Lorne MacKillop, together with Wardens and Clerks, welcomed Liverymen and Members of the Company and their guests. This annual occasion is always a wonderful opportunity for Liverymen to get together with others in the industry and related sectors, to highlight the excellent work being carried out by the Distillers Charity and the particular success of the Youth Action Fund, supported by the Distillers One of One Auction. Read our full report here:
Court and Livery Dinner, Signet Library, Edinburgh | The Worshipful Company of Distillers
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We are setting up for Wednesday's debate and there are still a few tickets left: https://lnkd.in/eeV_hTzb We are welcoming everyone to hear our expert panel debate on whether "Age is over-rated". Expect lively debate, great canapés, and some excellent drinks to help decide the vote. Emma Walker Angus MacRaild Olivier Nicolaï Philip Everett-Lyons Trevor Stirling
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Just one week to go until this year's City Debate - and the topic: "This House believes that Age is over-rated" has already been generating comments! Join us on September 18th, 6pm at London Scottish House, SW1P 2DX where our expert panel will be putting their sides up for lively debate, alongside some amazing cocktails and canapés. Our expert panel: Emma Walker – Johnnie Walker Master Blender Angus MacRaild – Kythe Distillery & Decadent Drinks Director Olivier Nicolaï – Goldman Sachs Philip Everett-Lyons – Hattiers Rum Founder Chairman: Trevor Stirling – Bernstein SG, MD of European Beverages Reserve your tickets: https://lnkd.in/eeV_hTzb All welcome – members & non-members alike
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Join us for this year's Distillers’ London City Debate September 18th, 6pm, London Scottish House, SW1P 2DX Motion: “This house believes that age is overrated” Join key industry figures for lively debate, drinks & canapés Reserve your ticket today! https://lnkd.in/eeV_hTzb All welcome – members & non-members alike Our exciting speakers: Emma Walker – Johnnie Walker Master Blender Angus MacRaild – Kythe Distillery & Decadent Drinks Director Olivier Nicolaï – Goldman Sachs Philip Everett-Lyons – Hattiers Rum Founder Chairman: Trevor Stirling – Bernstein SG, MD of European Beverages
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