James Clarke

Deck Scrubber, Flag-Furler and Strategy (or Sales and Marketing Administration)

After finishing uni in Perth in 1990, James worked in the wine sales and marketing industry for wineries like Evans & Tate, Pipers Brook and Sandalford.

Along with scrubbing decks at The West Winds Gin, James is the current sales manager for a renewable energy business at AGL called AGL Solar (in addition to the spirits game, he also wants to save the world!).

An old pal of Paul’s from Perth, James ended up in The West Winds Gin family after a dinner date coinciding with Paul’s recent purchase of a 150 litre pot still.

He wanted to make limoncello initially and James told him he’d love to get involved if he ever made a gin as he was very partial to a G&T.

Months down the track, the gin was actually a reality and the team-sculpting began, with James at the helm of their strategy (and tasting!).