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Ronan Keilthy
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Portrait of Ronan Keilthy
i. Biography
Ronan Keilthy works in the cocktail trade as Spirits Specialist & Co-Founder at Tincture. His practice is tied to spirits selection, drink building, and bar work, with prior service as head barman at 28 HongKong Street.
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The Path
Cocktail technique is built in service as much as in recipe work. Early bar experience at 28 HongKong Street gave Ronan Keilthy a working foundation in that discipline; today, that experience sits behind his role as Creative Director of Sago House.
The Work Today
At Tincture, the spirits side of the work is carried through selection, application, and cocktail structure, with Keilthy working as Spirits Specialist & Co-Founder. The focus remains cocktails.
Acclaim
The trade record attached to Keilthy includes head barman at 28 HongKong Street and Spirits Specialist & Co-Founder at Tincture.
FAQ
Asked of Ronan
What is Ronan Keilthy's current role?
As of 2026, Ronan Keilthy is Spirits Specialist & Co-Founder.
Where did Ronan Keilthy work before?
Ronan Keilthy's earlier career included 28 HongKong Street.
What is Ronan Keilthy known for?
Cocktails.
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