James Bunting Startup Member

JB has over 12 years' experience from top consumer agencies and now specialises in all things drinks

Member Bio

New Make Comms was set up with a focus on delivering best-in-class PR strategy to the drinks industry without the bureaucracy, budgets and BS that often comes from bigger agencies. 

We have deep experience across beers and spirits, including holding WSET qualifications to the highest level, meaning you get PR expertise and drinks expertise wrapped into one.

And everything we do is done with a smile. Let’s never forget, the drinks industry is fun!

Key People

James Bunting (JB)

James (or JB) set up New Make Comms after over a decade working in award-winning PR agencies across London. He is passionate about spirits and the spirits industry and holds a WSET Level 3 as well as a WSET Educator certificate. During his career he has turned his hand to everything from launching new distilleries to amplifying sponsorships, unveiling new brands and hosting dinners, tastings and trips around the world. Working with start-ups through to global portfolios, JB has led brands through some of their most important moments. Previous clients include Guinness, The Macallan, Mr Black, Meantime Brewing, Bruichladdich, The Botanist, Laphroaig, Bowmore, Jim Beam, Maker's Mark and House of Suntory.