Jake Burger is a stalwart of the global drinks world, a notable personality with a career spanning five decades, he is an authority on drinking history and culture, an accomplished producer of award winning spirits, occasional author and columnist, and frequent presenter at international drinks summits and conferences. Starting his hospitality career in the washing up section of the kitchen as a teenager in the late 1980´s Jake soon graduated to the bar and quickly established himself as one of the progenitors of the nascent cocktail renaissance. In the 1990´s and the new millennium Jake was involved in the inception of some of the era defining bars in his hometown of Leeds, before moving to London as part of the team that opened West London institution The Portobello Star, a project which ultimately spawned a successful gin brand and a pioneering educational drinking experience. Jake joined Almqvist Destilleri in the Autumn of 2025 bringing with him a wealth of knowledge, experience, and creativity, hoping to to help Almqvist Destilleri´s product range, brand home, and experiences soar to new heights.