Team

DOLF
THE INVENTOR
Chief Innovation Officer & Master Blender
Favorite Whisky: 7 Seals Double Wood
Favorite Cocktail: Dolf prefers his whisky neat
Dolf’s passion is innovation. When he is not busy developing new recipies and procedures, he loves reading a good book and he also enjoys the opera, particularly Wagner, Puccini and Verdi.
MICHAEL
THE RENEWER
Chief Executive Officer
Favorite Whisky: | 7 Seals Port Wood Finish |
Favorite Cocktail: | Lavender Honey Sour |
Prepared in a shaker by Kreissaal Bern |
Michael is the leading figure at Seven Seals. He is the linchpin. When Michael has a little time to himself, he likes to hike, ski or travel to foreign countries.


PATRICIA
THE ORGANIZER
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Favorite Whisky: | 7 Seals «The Age of Sagittarius» |
Lieblingscocktail: | Woody Wood |
5 cl Seven Seals Sherry Wood Finish by Monika Zünd |
Patricia is the one responsible for the further development of Fast Forward Finishing. When she's not working, you can find her under the surface of the sea diving or hiking in the Swiss mountains.
XUAN
THE PASSIONATE
Marketing Operations Manager
Favorite whisky: 7 Seals Double Wood Finish
Favorite cocktail: Xuan prefers to drink whisky neat.
Xuan supports the marketing team with her knowledge of whisky and marketing. She is very passionate about creating our tasting notes, marketing plans and supporting us in various projects. When she is not at work, she devotes her time to her love of anime and manga.
Oli’s role is leading our marketing and brand development. When Oli is not at work, you can find him enjoying a cigar either at home or at his cigar club.


PATRICK
THE CREATIVE
Graphic Designer
Favorite Whisky: | 7 Seals «The Age of Sorpio» |
Favorite Cocktail: | Vincent’s Seal |
4cl Seven Seals Single Malt Port Wood Finish by David Gran |
Patrick has the incredible gift to transform everything into a visual form and shape at lightning speed and with impressive innovation and creativity. He loves food and drinks especially when traveling with his family.
RAPHAEL
THE DILIGENT
Digital Marketing Manager
Favorite Whisky: | 7 Seals Sherry Wood Finish |
Favorite Cocktail: | Swiss Whisky Tiki |
4cl 7S Port Wood Finish by Little Barrel Genève |
Raphael is our social media specialist who never ceases to surprise everyone with his wealth of ideas and experience. When Raphael isn't cooking up an idea, he's dedicated to one of his special coffees, one of his beloved video games, or listening to a podcast.


PETER
L'EXPÉRIMENTÉ
Brandambassador
Favourite whisky: | 7 Seals Peated Port Wood Finish |
Favourite cocktail: | Morning Glory Fizz |
Shaker Shake for 20sec and strain into highball glass. Top up with soda. |
Peter takes care of our bigger customers. When he's not looking after our key accounts, he can be found on the golf course, playing cards with friends, on a nice trip or in the kitchen, pursuing his love of cooking.
Team Germany

THORSTEN
THE AMBASSADOR
Seven Seals Ambassador and Sales in Germany and Austria
Phone +49 176 63 155 910
Favorite Whisky: | 7 Seals Peated Port Wood Finish |
Favorite Cocktail: | Mamie Taylor |
Serve in a long drink glass by Kreissaal Bern |
Thorsten is our whisky encyclopedia. He can be found at our trade shows, events and with our customers. When he's not on the road, he enjoys playing the bagpipes, tasting whiskies and enjoying life..
MICHA
DER SUPERVISOR
Import & Export Manager
Favorite Whisky: | 7 Seals Peated Port Wood Finish |
Favorite Cocktail: | Matcha Coconut |
5cl Seven Seals Peated Port Wood Finish |
Micha coordinates imports and exports and is an all-around talent. When Micha is not working, he can be found exploring the world of spirits with all his senses, reading, tasting, listening and above all enjoying.

Team Ireland

HUGH
THE PIONEER
CEO Seven Seals Innovation (IE) Ltd.
/ Head of Direct Sales
Favourite whisky: | 7 Seals «The Age of Pisces» |
Favourite cocktail: | New Fashioned (Adaption, Kreissaal Bar) |
Shaker Shake for 30 sec. and strain into tumbler glass on the rocks. |
Hugh is responsible for building the Seven Seals brand worldwide. When he's not on the phone or emailing other countries and building the brand, Hugh can be found in the great outdoors or playing sports, training for a marathon or captaining his football team.
Team USA

VOLKER
THE IMPLEMENTER
CEO Seven Seals USA
Favorite Whisky: | 7 Seals «The Age of Taurus» |
Favorite Cocktail: | Seven Seals Sour |
4.5cl Seven Seals Peated Port Wood Finish 46% |
Volker is responsible for the Seven Seals brand in the USA. When he's not busy building the brand, he enjoys the outdoors and is a power-sports enthusiast. He loves riding his RZR through the wide-open spaces in Nevada.
Team Canada

JAMES
THE ATHLETE
Managing Director
7 Seals Innovation (Canada) Limited
Favorite Whisky: | 7 Seals Double Wood |
Favorite Cocktail: | Port Royal |
5cl Seven Seals Peated Single Malt Whisky Port Wood Finish |
James is responsible for the Seven Seals brand in Canada. When he is not at work, James enjoys golf, mountain biking, cooking and all things wine, whisky and travelling.
Sales partner
Germany:
Torello – Feines & mehr
Inhaber: Dr. Markus Scherer
Marktstr. 18
D-66822 Lebach
E-Mail: info@7sealswhisky.de
Austria:
Aristonet Handels GmbH
Inhaberin: Adriane Hartner
Weg zum Reinerkogel 41
A-8010 Graz
E-Mail: ahartner@7sealswhisky.at