Testimonials

Working with Tobias Gorn has been an absolute game-changer for our business. His unparalleled expertise in the world of alcohol, combined with his deep understanding of the international market, has been instrumental in navigating the complexities of our industry. Tobias has not only helped us develop and refine new ideas, but his insights have consistently pushed us to innovate and stay ahead of the curve. His contributions are a big reason behind our success story, and we can confidently say that partnering with Tobias is a decision that will elevate any project to new heights. If you're looking for someone who can guide you through the intricacies of the alcohol industry and help you achieve remarkable results, Tobias Gorn is the expert you need.

Hákon Freyr Freysson - Iceland 

Hovdenak Distillery ehf

Tobias Gorn and his colleagues gave us the assurance we needed to nail down our final recipe. It was a massive decision for us to make after a lengthy development period. We knew what we wanted to create but the clear, unbiased feedback from Toby on the three recipes we submitted gave us the confidence to go forward and pick that final recipe. It was very reassuring to have that extra voice from someone whose opinion we valued immensely. Little Brown Dog would have no hesitation in recommending his services,  thank you Toby!

Andrew Smith - Scotland 

Little Brown Dog Spirits LTD

As a research scientist by profession, I have spent many months developing a vodka to be proud of, and Toby provides the perfect service for someone in my shoes. I want honest, candid feedback which would help me improve and enhance my product. The professionalism showed by Tobias is exceptional, and I look forward to continuing to work with him on our future product lines.

Mohit Singh - London, UK

Desi Daru

The process was incredibly easy. After speaking with Toby, we simply sent him a bottle of our gin and he organised samples etc for the tasting panel. We received detailed and valuable feedback which has helped us as we enter awards. 

Sally Sellwood - Wales

In the Welsh Wind

We are very much looking forward to using the evaluation and combined expertise of Tobias and his team to continue to excel in the market with our products.

Brennan C. Davis - Vietnam

Sông Cái Distillery

We would definitely recommend using Tobias and Team, great service, honest feedback and a very detailed description of our product.  Enjoyed dealing with you, keep up the good work.

Joerg Henkenhaf - New Zealand

Broken Heart Spirits

Tobias and his team have been exceptional. Their professionalism and knowledge are unparalleled, and the feedback process has been thorough and efficient. Tobias’s advice on worldwide competitions was also very helpful. 

Fred Van de Walle - Switzerland

Marcel Gin Liqueur

We would like to thank Tobias and his team for their amazing work. The team of Steam Gin is always open for feedback, but they take it to another level.
The information that you receive is very objective, detailed and, most important, gives a deeper insight in your products. As a brand, this is feedback that you can really implement.

The Team - Belgium

Steam Gin 

"From the moment we met Tobias at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London back in 2019, we knew our connection would go beyond a simple introduction. Since then, Tobias has become both a dear friend and a trusted expert in the world of strong alcoholic beverages. We have been fortunate to rely on his invaluable insights and opinions regarding our products.

Tobias’s extraordinary knowledge and experience have played a crucial role in shaping and refining the taste of all our offerings. His expertise has guided us in the right direction, ensuring our products consistently meet the highest standards.

Today, Tobias is not only our esteemed consultant but also a cherished friend. We are grateful for the beautiful moments we share with him as we continue on this journey together.”

Working with Toby is like finding out that your best friend is a world-class consultant in your daily passion.  With an incredible depth of knowledge in all things organoleptic, Toby is that friend, confidant, and advisor; and he needs to be all of these things when you are offering up the fruits of your labours, your passion, to him for subjective and constructive review.  It’s like putting your favourite child forward for an examination; they are your pride and joy and couldn’t be more perfect - but will the world think the same?

Working with Toby allows you to see through the rose-tinted spectacles to the underlying truths.  The benefits are many; you know where your product truly sits, you have impartial and highly knowledgeable advice on how to improve it, and you know how it will be received in international competitions – indeed, you are advised in which competitions it will land best.  This is invaluable for smaller outfits with extremely limited marketing budgets.

In short, Toby’s unrivalled professional knowledge coupled with his highly personable nature and his zest for life make a tantalising and hugely valuable combination.  Use him and his services – you will be glad you did.

Andrew Parsons
Award-Winning Master Distiller and Co-founder
THE SKY WAVE DISTILLING COMPANY