Discover the art behind Cognac and Scotch as we unravel how raw materials, fermentation, distillation, and ageing create their signature aromas and flavours in this dynamic, production-focused session.
Event details
Webinar
This session offers a concise comparison of how Cognac and Scotch develop their distinctive aromas and flavours through raw material, fermentation, distillation and maturation. Guillaume Brunet will highlight how their different fermentation processes influence aroma development, how distillation choices shape aromatic profile, and how contrasting cask types and ageing conditions impact final flavour. The session provides a clear, production-focused understanding of what drives the sensory character of each spirit.
Speaker
Guillaume Brunet
The Moffat Distillery - Whisky maker
Guillaume Brunet is a Whisky maker at Moffat Distillery in Scotland with a multidisciplinary background in wine, Cognac, Pisco and Scotch whisky production.
He began his career in the wine industry before moving into Cognac, where he worked as Assistant Master Blender at Cognac François Voyer, where he
oversaw distillation, maturation and blend development. After leaving Cognac, he spent time in Peru working in an artisanal Pisco distillery, deepening his
understanding of grape-based spirits and traditional distillation methods. He now works in Scotland as a whiskymaker, involved in fermentation, distillation,
maturation and blending.