Andy Gemmell

Moving on from TGI Friday’s Andy worked in some of the UK’s top bars developing his craft before starting Scotland’s first bar consultancy company, Liquid Assets, with his cousin Scott. Specializing in events including MTV awards, several film premiers and high fashion shows. The company also specialized in training which he did with groups such as Hilton Hotels and the Malmasion group. He has traveled the globe and worked in some of the worlds best bars. Andy has worked and trained in several countries including Japan, Taiwan, Greece, Spain and America.

After winning numerous awards and competition’s with Liquid Assets Andy moved on to open Tonic cocktail bar in Palma Majorca, he then returned to Scotland to direct and run the famous Tonic bar in Edinburgh. In January 2005 Gemmell then joined integrated drinks marketing consultancy, Brand Ambassadors, where he was appointed as its New Business Director.  In January of 2006 Andy joined forces with Wayne Collins at Maxxium UK. Currently working with global drinks giant Maxxium Worldwide as their Mixxit - senior manager of their cutting edge ‘Mixxit’ bartender training programme. An ambassador and brand developer for their portfolio of premium brands, he trains and inspires bartenders throughout the world.

Over the last 5 years he has devised innovative training and education programmes to encourage bartenders around the world to enhance and develop their own bartending skills.