About

A beautiful line-up of blue tasting glasses

My mission: support you in the development of the best spirits in the world

Technical considerations: overcoming technological obstacles, solving process issues

Product creations according to the market needs, integration of powerful marketing concepts

Taste and aromatic aspects for premium quality spirits

Financial logic throughout the approach

Being always creative and knowing how to innovate are sine qua none conditions for performing in the spirits industry

Come and benefit from my multi-product and multi-environment experience

Making gin. Infusion of juniper berries and citrus peels

Tasting fresh coconut in Barbados, island where the rum was first historically produced

9

Years of experience

53

Completed projects

+500

Different spirits tasted

Nicolas Malfondet

Spirit drinks specialist - Products and processes

Above all passionate, I like to create and innovate in the world of spirit drinks.

Every day we discover or rediscover a new sensation, a new aroma, a new flavor.

Every day we learn, we meet fervent actors and demanding consumers.

For more than 8 years working in applied R&D among various structures (large group, smaller company and public institution), including 5.5 years as Research & Development Director, I managed many projects and developed several iconic products.

My product and process expertise as well as my cross-disciplinary skills (marketing, legal, customs or even tax credit research), in addition to my network, are all assets used for quality achievements.

Do you have a project, a product idea?

I am here to help you.

My skills

I can help you at each stage of the manufacturing process as well as on the scientific side, in order to give value to the chemical and sensory analyzes of your products.

Making process of spirit drinks and areas of expertise

DETAILS OF SERVICES

Serving spirits and your needs

Advices, follow-ups and connections with competent people

For each stage of development and production: raw material, maceration/infusion, fermentation, distillation, aging, blending, use (including cocktails & pairings)

Added to this is the mastery of a scientific component to develop and give value to the chemical and sensory analyses of your products

On all types of spirits: rum, whisky, gin, vodka, tequila, mezcal, anise drinks, vermouth, hard seltzer, RTD, cognac, liqueur, baijiu, shōchū, calvados, armagnac, fruit brandy, marc, aquavit, bitter...

At all levels: distillery, blending hall, cellar, laboratory, bar

For your projects to create, rework, adapt or upscale

French mother tongue, English bilingual, notions of Spanish

International mobility

FORMATIONS

Education is the compass of life!

I also offer a technical training service for professionals (producers, distributors, bars, liquor shops), and via educational interventions in specialized establishments (hotel business, enology, sommellerie), high schools, universities, engineering schools, or for individuals and associations

Animation of masterclasses and technical tastings for wine & spirit shops and bars on all types of spirits, blending workshops, cocktails and pairings