A former Michelin-starred chef was looking for a new hobby after his divorce. He started a gin business in his daughter's old bedroom.

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 20:14

Jón Óskar Árnason was looking for a new hobby after he and his wife got divorced.
The former Michelin-starred chef, based in Sweden, transformed his daughter's old bedroom into a makeshift distillery.
Pre-paid orders and multiple investors have helped his small-batch gin company find success.

Everything was on track when it came to Jón Óskar Árnason's culinary career — until it wasn't.