Speaker Bio

Xavier Baker is the co-founder of the Isle of Wight Distillery, the maker of Mermaid Gin and Vodka, and HMS Victory Gin and Rum. When they founded the distillery in 2014, Xavier and his co-founder Conrad Gauntlett wanted to create a sustainable operation working in harmony with its environment (both terrestrial and marine). With the array of flora available to them on the island, they have created some stunning spirits, including the 2022 release Mermaid Zest Gin.