Xavier Baker
Inductee: 19
Gin - 2024
United Kingdom
Brewer, distiller and all-round alchemist Xavier co-founded the Isle of Wight Distillery in 2014, with his friend and colleague Conrad Gauntlett. While developing ocean-inspired, global brand Mermaid, Xavier and his team worked with suppliers to create and open-source pioneering plastic-free products, which are now used widely in the spirits industry. An experienced surfer, keen rower and passionate environmentalist, Xavier recently completed ‘The World’s Toughest Row’ with two friends, raising awareness for the importance of ocean preservation, with funds going to Surfers Against Sewage, Wildlife Trust and The Seahorse Trust.