Spirits and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Consultant

NM Spirits Consulting

With a Ph.D. in food science and trained in Cognac, I work in France and internationally, from raw materials to the bottle, for producers and brands.

What I offer

New Product Development and improvement of existing ones: as a consultant, I work with you to design beverage recipes tailored to market expectations, with a clear marketing positioning
Technical solutions: I help you overcome obstacles and guide you through the implementation of processes (maceration/infusion, fermentation, distillation, aging, blending, stabilization etc.)
Quality: I optimize the flavors and profile of your beverages to achieve a premium level
Security: trained by the oldest cognac house, I went on to become the Head of Research & Development at a Charente-based multinational company that produces rum, gin, cognac, and curaçao -> I am rich with 14 years of experience handling, analyzing, distilling, blending, and tasting beverages from all over the world; I count dozens of satisfied clients while maintaining strict confidentiality
Teaching: As an active instructor, I contribute to the education of professionals in the industry, the transfer of know-hows, and the exploration of new methods
Versatility: I work with spirit drinks (gin, whisky, liqueur, armagnac, vodka, eau-de-vie, calvados, pastis, tequila, mescal, absinthe, bitter, amaro, bourbon, brandy, rum, clairin, grappa, mead, limoncello, ouzo, sambuca, shochu, soju, baijiu, sloe gin, sotol, umeshu, vermouth, RTD and RTS) as well as alternatives to alcohol (non-alcoholic gin, non-alcoholic beverages, hydrodistillates, kombucha, kefir, etc.)