Mr. Sean Ou
DipWSET, CSS, CSW, FWS, CS
PRINCIPAL TRAINER
Mr Sean Ou served the highly acclaimed SINGAPORE AIRLINES as a Sommelier and Trainer for 11 years before clipping his wings. His long aspiration to become Master of Wine has led him down the path of achieving the elusive WSET Level 4 Diploma. His repertoire also extends to being a Master Sake Sommelier and Certified Whisky Ambassador.
He was the Head of Wine for Southeast Asia under the SARMENT (SAIS) Group and Head of Territory & Product Development for DE MAJESTIC VINES (DMV) and has now pledge his allegiance as the Principal Trainer for the BEVERAGE CLIQUE.
Other high profile involvement:
- Prowein Asia Singapore 2018 Sake Masterclass Speaker
- Wine Advocate's (Robert Parker) Matter of Taste 2015, 2016, 2017
- Dr. NK Yong's Charity Gala & Masterclass Sommelier 2014, 2017
- Singapore Airlines F1 Suite designated Sommelier 2016
- Channel News Asia LUXE palate host for Dalmore Whisky
- JETRO - JFOODO Sake
- SAKENOMY App Contributor
- Food Japan 2019 Singapore Sake Masterclass Speaker
- IWSC Panel Judge
- IWC Associate Judge
- Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador
Ms. Kanako Takahashi
(髙橋哉子)
ASSOCIATE TRAINER
Ms. Kanako Takahashi is a Japanese native that is trained in the art of Sake. Completing a hat trick of WSET, SSA & SSI Sake credentials, she has also completed her WSET Level 3 Award in Wines. Her prowess also extends beyond Sake knowledge and lies in hospitality work as well as event management from the likes of SSA, CAPE, Vinopolis & THG Sports.
She's a special guest speaker to the Beverage Clique and shares valuable insights from an insider's point of view.
MR. JAMES TING
SENIOR ASSOCIATE TRAINER
Mr James Ting currently serves as the Manager of Prestige and Brand Education for EDRINGTON and gone through prolific tours with PERNOD RICARD as the Luxury & Corporate Relations Manager as well as a Brand Ambassador.
His sommelier and training experience acquired during his time in SINGAPORE AIRLINES also adds to his ever expanding arsenal of knowledge for beverages.
Besides being a consultant for the BEVERAGE CLIQUE, he also fulfills the role of Senior Associate Trainer.
MR. Matt Ayre
DipWSETASSOCIATE TRAINER
Mr Matt Ayre has worked in retail, trade sales and marketing at some of his native UK’s most famous merchants, including MAJESTIC WINE and LAY & WHEELER, where he also passed the WSET Level 4 Diploma and won a prize from The Worshipful Company of Vintners.
He arrived in Singapore in 2018, fresh from working a harvest in Burgundy, to work as an e-commerce wine and spirits buyer, and loves most of all to share the stories and flavours of the wine world.
MR. DONOVAN LIM
ASSOCIATE MIXOLOGIST
Mr. Donovan Lim currently serves as a Business Development Manager for Concocted Affairs Pte Ltd, taking care of various whisky brand profiles and creating experiential brand experiences.
His understanding of cocktails and mixology experience acquired during his time working behind the bar, has inspired and motivated him to bring the bar experience out to the public; bringing the bar experience to them.
Donovan took part in many cocktail competitions to showcase his creation and spread the passion of mixology. By sharing the craft through cocktail masterclasses, Donovan believes that the art of cocktail is not just about the drinks, it’s the experience.
MR. Jake Ho
SENIOR ASSOCIATE MIXOLOGIST
Mr. Jake Ho has been in the industry for the past 13 years, working for bar to mixologist work for Brand Principals, curating cocktail for experience and pairing. He has been working closely with Pernod Ricard Singapore, Edrington Asia Pacific, Remy Cointreau International Pte Ltd & Moet Hennessy Diageo Singapore Pte Ltd taking care of various brands and tasting masterclasses.
His in-depth understanding of individual spirits and liqueur permit him to endless creations and constant exploration in his mixologist works.
He always believes in bespoke services and satisfying individual preferences for consumer on the other end.