Gordon Sterling wouldn't allow Sean Lowell to get into trouble.
A small part of the reason was that "The Divine Palate" was the signature of Lowe-Fairmont Tipples and was at the core of his entire Liquor Empire.
But more importantly, as someone who barely graduated in the field of brewing engineering, an untalented brewer, Gordon knew better than those who were far removed from the industry just how precious Sean Lowell's national treasure-level sense of smell and taste were.
Perhaps, Sean Lowell is not the only one in the world with such a talent.
But he is certainly the most hardworking and disciplined among the few with such talent.
Gordon didn't want Sean Lowell to return to a state of constantly hitting walls just because of the few unexpected incidents on this year's annual Top 100 spirits list.