Sierra Hos podcast | Portofino Gin: Chris Egger

In 2019, Ruggero Raymo, Chris Egger, and Alessandro Briola were zipping through the streets of Portofino on Alessandro's Vespa, hand-delivering the inaugural Portofino Gin bottles. Now, their ultra-premium Italian gin has found its way to 44 countries.

In the fiercely competitive gin market, Portofino Gin emerged as a standout brand, celebrated not only for its exquisite aromas and flavors but also for its distinctive bottle design featuring the panorama of Portofino, where most of the 21 botanicals that go into the gin are cultivated.

In this episode, Chris Egger, the co-founder, and chief marketing officer, recounts his journey—from aspiring lawyer to venturing into the captivating world of gin alongside his friends.