IFOR STANTON – STORE MANAGER

Originally from east London, Ifor has been living in Bath for a couple of decades now. When he first discovered the world of wine, it was a complete revelation to him; prior to that being a normal two pints and a packet of crisps type of guy. This discovery led him to take a pass at the WSET courses.

Working in the wine business has always been a delight, with obvious highlights including a three-day buying trip to the exalted Burgundy region visiting 25 wineries in 3 days (which can hardly be classed as hard work!), interacting with the general public with all their varied tastes and expectations, and working with producers to host tastings of wines and whiskies.

A European holiday is never complete without a side track to a vineyard or winery or even an intriguing enoteca tucked down a city side street.

However, his passions have been divided over the last 10 years as his love and intrigue for the world of whisky has grown, so ticked off the WSET spirits level course. The global production and appreciation of the delightful brown liquid is phenomenal, leaving him with endless options and discussions with all walks of life.