• SEBASTIAN BARNICK

    CO-FOUNDER & DISTILLER

    The nose and brains behind our operation, and involved in every aspect of the business. Creator of award-winning spirits and revolutionary processes around water and waste management.

  • CHARLES BARNICK

    FOUNDER

    The visionary of the team and overseer of the 'big picture'. Well-travelled and well-practiced in the art of drinking, he is a driving force behind the scenes and a welcome morale booster.

  • JOE HAMBLETON

    Head distiller and chemistry whizz, perfecting our production and fermentation processes. A whiskey expert, educated in all things distilling at Herriot-Watt University.

  • JAMES ANDREW SMITH

    STRATEGIC ADVISOR

    With over 50 years industry experience and as the Former President EAE of Brown-Forman / Jack Daniels, we are incredibly fortunate to consult with Andrew on all aspects of our business.

  • JESSICA BARNICK

    SALES DIRECTOR

    Using her sales and distribution expertise, Jess manages our client and trade relationships. Enthusiastically driving distribution to the UK and beyond!

  • JOSHUA HEATON

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

    A great friend and one of the hardest working members of Pleasant Land Distillery. Getting stuck in to every aspect of our operation, from project management to fruit processing.

  • COLIN GARDNER

    OFFICE MANAGER

    An oasis of calm, Colin is our behind-the-scenes wizard who keeps stocks stocked and projects progressing in an organised fashion. With a PhD in linguistics, he keeps all lines of communication open!

  • AYBEN KARA

    QUALITY ADVISOR

    With a BA and two associated MsC Degrees, Ayben is our revered Food Safety and Quality Management auditor. She keeps us on the straight and narrow - as well as on our toes!

  • ALISON PATRIDGE

    HEAD OF ACCOUNTS

    Making life easy for the rest of the team, she is a perfectionist and makes sure to keep all our projects right on track.

  • CLIO THOMAS

    SOCIAL & MARKETING

    Sebastian's partner, with an excellent nose for balancing spirits recipes. The definition of creative, and passionate about showcasing our unique processes and delicious products.