Paul McFadyen is co-owner of Trailer Happiness bar in Notting Hill and Brand Ambassador for Cognac Ferrand – creator of brands like Plantation Rum, Citadelle Gin and Pierre Ferrand Cognac.

Paul comes from a drinks-media background beginning 20 years ago as Publisher of Flavour Magazine and moved on to become co-director of IP Bartenders of London. Along with colleagues Ben Reed, Nick Wykes, and Alex Turner, they operated the UK's premier agency for drinks training and cocktail consultancy.

Paul is now acknowledged as a leading rum expert and presenter, having delivered training and seminars for companies like the West Indies Rum and Spirit Producers Association in UK, Spain and Italy, as well as numerous shows, bars and events for Maison Ferrand around the world - from Miami to Moscow.