Alex Christou

Alex Christou is the Founder of Eight Lands, an award-winning, organic spirits brand distilled and bottled at the family-owned Glenrinnes Distillery in Speyside. Inspired by the local distilling heritage and the fresh water springs situated on the family’s estate, the distillery has began operating in 2019 with Eight Lands launching in June of that year. The organic vodka and gin has won a number of prestigious awards since launch, including most recently Gold medals for both products in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Prior to founding Eight Lands, Alex worked in corporate communications, including senior roles in listed and private equity-owned companies.