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This is part of a beginner’s series we’re doing on booze. Check out our wine episode and whiskey episode. Also check out our interview with Joel Hauer, founder of Gin and Whiskey Loot.

WE SPEAK TO: Tim Laferla

Tim Laferla is the Gin Specialist at Gin Loot. Essentially a professional gin drinker, his role entails sourcing hundreds of gins, building relationships with the distilleries, as well as researching, writing and recording content for the brand. 

Tim has received many awards for his innovative approach to mixology. Most notably as the Australian winner of the Beam Suntory The Perfect Blend awards, global finalist for Disaronno’s Mixing Star awards, Imbibe Magazine Bar Personality of the Year, top six UK national finalist for Bols Around the World awards, and UK national finalist for Diageo Reserve World Class awards. 

WE’RE DRINKING:

• David: Edinburgh Gin Elderflower Liqueur 500mL
• Terng: St George’s Gin
• Tim Laferla: Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin and Forty Spotted Gin

WE CHAT ABOUT:

• Our wine episode
• Our whiskey episode
• Our wine guide
• Our whiskey guide (coming soon)
• Our gin guide (coming soon)
• What a mixologist is
• How to get a career as a gin expert
• What a slow gin is
• Different types of gin
• “Entry level” gins 
• The basic rules of gin and gin hacks
• The business of gin
• Gin made of ants
• Rare and collector’s gins - do they exist?
• Where the gin market is heading
• Tim’s gin guide (coming soon)
• Glassware to drink gin in

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