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The Alembics Team
Jill Mulvaney
Jill is a craft distiller who has worked closely with aromatics and herbs for over two decades. In more recent years, Jill has applied her extensive knowledge of aromatherapy and plant science to botanical distillation and aromatic blending. Jill now teaches and consults on all aspects of distillation, fragrance and natural flavour advancing ideas and products that can be utilized across a range of industries: spirits, perfumery, cosmetics and plant medicines.
Jess Culpan
Jess works with Jill as a brand writer and content producer, and also assists with concept development and research. She has a BA/LLB from Otago University and background in writing, having previously worked in publishing and media. Jess project managed the creation of our online learning platform The Alembics Lab, and is currently busy developing new courses. She also makes her own gin, and has developed an excellent palate, which Jill often puts to use as a second opinion when blending.
Astrid Jansen-hofstetter
Our business manager Astrid is behind the smooth running of Alembics daily operations. With a background in PR, logistics, customer service and her past experience of setting up and running small businesses, she can do anything she turns her hand to, which is lucky for us. Astrid’s botanical experience spans tending to vines at Waiheke’s Kennedy Point Vineyard to her passion as a cultivator of new and unusual plants, which she adds to her ever-growing garden.
Fernando Gru
Fernando works with us on product development for aromatic spirits and zero ABV drinks. He brings more than 20 years’ experience working in gastronomy and a fascination for flavour and mixology. Fernando’s obsession with exploring flavour combinations has driven to discover new ingredients, techniques, and traditions all around the world – from South America and Europe to New Zealand, as well both Antarctic and Arctic expeditions.
Adam Sparks
Adam is an experienced brewer and developed a line of award-winning craft beer. Through that experience, he developed an intimate relationship with yeast which led him into spirit distillation. Jill and Adam developed the Grain to Glass workshop. Adam is available to consult and design mashes and processes from Grain to Glass.