Name: Sherwin Acebuche
Company: Tarsier Spirit
Job Title: Co-Founder
What's your desert island drink & why?
A gin and tonic - refreshing, will protect me from malaria and easy to make as long as we have lots of ice in the desert!
We have many different favourite bars depending on the occasion. What's your favourite for: A. Pornstar Martini & Date Night? B. A Bloody Marry & Brunch? C. Rum Punch & a party?
A.) The Alchemist
Which drinks industry heros have inspired you & how?
Jim Meehan - really lovely guy, humble and very creative.
Do you hace a favourite Cocktail Ingredient and why?
Spirits because a cocktail is nothing without them!
If you were a cocktail which would you be and why?
Espresso Martini - because everyone needs a burst of energy from time to time!
If you could only drink alcohol which orginated in one country where would you choose & why?
Italy - amazing wines, grappa and limoncello!
Which spirit/ingredients has your favourite packaging? How important is this?
Tarsier - it stands out on the shelf and all done by ourselves
Do you have a preferred mixer / soft drink / non-alcoholic option and why?
Lixir Drinks make amazing tonics and mixers. Jeffrey's also make amazing tonic syrups which can be used as cordials.
What's your favourite food to pair with drinks?
Any Southeast Asian dishes.
How did you get into the drinks industry?
By starting out as a glass collector then worked my way up to becoming a drinks rep and now a gin producer.
What do you love most about your job?
Being able to travel around the country and the world meeting some amazing people along the way.
And the worst bits?
Worrying about the bills!
If you could share a cocktail with anyone who would it be and why?
RuPaul - because its not just one cocktail honey and there will be lots of stories that I want to hear
Do you have any recommended reads for booze lovers?
What are your Exotic Booze goals?
To conquer the world with Kate and James!
What advice do you have for aspiring Drinks professionals?
Follow your dreams and when you get to where you want to be, don't turn into a douche!
What's your pet drinks industry hate?
The bartender cliques!
What's going to be the next big drinks trend?
Bottled cocktails as people begin to embrace condominium cultures and home entertainment.
What have you learnt from lockdown - any positive takeaways?
Your health is the most important thing in the world so look after yourself.
Any other pearls of wisdom or drinks rants?
We need more people to call out the liars and cheats in this industry
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