SEASON 2 - Episode 3 : Wine & Spirits Consumption: On-Trade vs. Off-Trade

Our Host :

Nimmi Malhotra – Wine and Spirits Communicator

Our Guests:

Jim Barbeau – Director, Thailand Wine Connections

Jim Barbeau serves as the Director for Thailand (Retail) and Group Wine Buyer at Wine Connection, a leading wine retailer and bistro chain in Southeast Asia. With over three years in this role, he oversees retail operations and curates wine selections across Thailand.

Morten Fillipsen – Global Head of Commerce, VIVINO

Morten Fillipsen is the Global Head of Commerce at Vivino, the world's largest online wine marketplace and most downloaded wine app. He joined Vivino in 2018 and is responsible for leading the company's commercial strategies globally. Prior to Vivino, Morten held positions such as Partner and Head of Asia at MediaGroup Worldwide and was a Co-Founder of Juno Markets.

Benjamin Hasko – MW & MS, Beverage Director, Cloudstreet Group

Benjamin Hasko holds both the Master of Wine (MW) and Master Sommelier (MS) titles, a rare dual achievement in the wine industry. Based in Singapore since 2019, he serves as the Beverage Director for the Cloudstreet Group, overseeing wine programs for their Michelin-starred establishments. Benjamin's approach emphasizes biodynamic and organic wines, focusing on quality and the stories behind each bottle.

About the episode :

On-Trade (bars, restaurants, hotels): Consumers seek premium experiences, curated selections, and social connection. High-end cocktails, wine pairings, and exclusive spirits are thriving. Key post-pandemic trends include experiential drinking, mixology, and sustainability. Off-Trade (retail, supermarkets, e-commerce): Growth is driven by convenience, price-consciousness, and at-home consumption, especially via e-commerce and DTC models. RTDs, craft spirits, and private-label wines are popular, with digital platforms playing a growing role in consumer choice.

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