An Alcobev scientist with a passion for Brewing and Distilling Sciences and Liquid Innovation, Charnelle Martins practiced distillation for 5 years before making her way into the world of gin with Stranger & Sons. She graduated from Abertay University in the UK with an MSc in Food and Alcohol Biotechnology. She worked with a research institute in Edinburgh during her time there and also holds a Diploma Distiller degree from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling, London. Understanding flavour molecules and how changes in process or ratios of these flavor molecules can impact the perception of taste has been her passion and area of constant research.

Charnelle joined Third Eye Distillery in 2018 and is one of the main minds behind the company’s flagship brand Stranger & Sons gin and its other key innovation projects like the latest limited edition Sherry Cask Aged Gin and other limited edition gins from Stranger & Sons like Perry Road Peru, Trading Tides Gin and also Third Eye Distillery’s new portfolio of all white spirits - Short Story.

Charnelle continues to work on liquid development for future innovations. With an unwavering passion for her work, Charnelle focuses on unraveling the complexities of flavor molecules and exploring how process variations and ratios can impact taste perception. She constantly engages in research and experimentation to deepen her understanding in these areas. Charnelle also recently won the Master Distiller of the year at the Icons of Gin 2023.