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Distiller

A distiller is responsible for the production of spirits, such as whisky, gin, rum, brandy, vodka or tequila. Distilling involves turning raw ingredients – grain, fruit, molasses, botanicals – into drinks that can be enjoyed around the world.

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Vineyard manager

A vineyard manager oversees the day-to-day operations and logistics of a vineyard. This is a hands-on role, which requires deep agricultural knowledge, leadership skills and a deep understanding of vine health.

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Brand ambassador in the drinks industry

A brand ambassador serves as the face of a wine, spirits, beer or sake brand. You will host trade tastings, consumer events, masterclasses and press events in a bid to boost awareness of the brand’s credentials.

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Other commercial careers

We have covered the most common commercial roles. However, there are lots of additional careers to explore: Writer, influencer or content creator: Promoting wine, spirits, beer or sakes via social media, blogs, podcasts, magazines and so on. Educator: This is one of the most important jobs in wine and spirits. Educators run courses, workshops, tastings or internal training sessions....

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Beer Sommelier

A beer sommelier is a trained expert that specialises in beer styles, brewing methods and food pairings. The role is sometimes referred to as a Cicerone, particularly in the United States, or perhaps a beer specialist. It’s not as common as a wine sommelier, but the field is growing rapidly.

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Retail Store Worker

Thousands of passionate wine, beer, spirits and sake enthusiasts work in the drinks retailing industry. This vast sector covers independent wine merchants, craft beer stores, specialist spirits shops, large chains, cellar door retailers and much more. Many supermarkets also hire wine specialists, while online retailing continues to go from strength to strength.

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