David T. Smith is a drinks writer and consultant who has contributed to numerous publications, including the best-selling Gin Tonica and Negroni for Ryland Peters & Small. He is a senior judge for international spirits competitions,  a member of The Gin Guild and, in 2021, was the 7th person to be inducted into the Gin Hall of Fame. Keli Rivers' career has taken her from a ginnoisseur at San Francisco's Whitechapel to Sipsmith US Brand Ambassador. She has 30 years under her belt working in the hospitality industry all over the world and lives in Brooklyn, New York.