Meet the Producer: Henric Molin of Spirit of Hven
Hometown:
Hven, Sankt Ibb, Sweden
Current location:
Hven, Sankt Ibb, Sweden
Company:
Spirit of Hven one of the world’s smallest commercial pot still
distilleries as well as a four-star conference and hotel resort with restaurant and pub.
Title:
Founder & Owner
Years in current role:
Since 1998
Years in the industry:
30 years
First job in the industry:
I started out in the restaurant business moved over to responsibility in the F& B world
Family in the business:
This is a family business with everyone contributing—my wife and son
Advice to your young self:
Travel and visit as many top restaurants, bars, wineries, breweries, and distilleries as possible.
Advice for someone just starting out:
Ask as many questions as possible to anyone in the industry, all over the world.
Awards you are most proud of:
European Distiller of the Year, Wizard of the Whisky
Who you would want to share a drink with, past, present or future:
From the past: Abraham Lincoln and from the present: My wife, and my son when he comes of age.
Your best professional experience:
Oh, so many ... Scotland is always a wonderful place with many interesting spots not to miss out off. Kentucky is of course fantastic. West Indies / Caribbean Rum distilleries are amazing.
Your favorite bottle to bring to a party:
Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky
Last book read:
Factfulness by Hans Rosling
Favorite author:
Douglas Adams
Favorite movie:
Favorite song:
Favorite sports team:
Soccer, Landskrona BOIS
Most memorable drinking experience:
Asyla with John Glaser Compass Box Whisky, way back, it is a great memory
Favorite celebratory drink:
A signature Manhattan
Most prized bottle in your collection:
Talisker from 1939, amazing
Favorite country to visit:
Turks & Caicos Islands for the amazing people, the climate and the cuisine
Product that you’re most excited about in your portfolio:
I have many babies but do I have to pick one I would say Spirit of Hven Rye Whisky, HVENUS made from local harvested grains
Favorite drink that’s not in your portfolio:
Milk with minimum 3% fat
Dream job:
I would like to be the "Le Nez" the one that makes the perfumes
Interesting fact:
I love hand tied bow ties