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1/31 – A Scottish rum quest, North Point Distillery
Topic: A Scottish rum quest, North Point Distillery
Guest#1: Alex MacDonald, Co-Founder
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Alex MacDonald, Co-Founder of North Point Distillery, coming from the high tech startup consulting space, to blend his business knowledge with the passion of starting his own distillery. Up north in Scotland, the dream became reality with the launch of a fine and sustainable collection of spirits, from rum to gin.
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