Name: Keith CruickshankCompany: Coleburn DistilleryJob: Master DistillerWebsite: whiskyresortspeyside.com How long have you been working in the whisky industry?I’ve been working in the whisky industry for the past 34 years. I started at Chivas Brothers, beginning on the shop floor before moving through roles as Warehouseman, Distillery Operative, Distillery Manager and eventually Master Distiller, honing my […]
Name: David LivingstoneCompany: Ardnahoe DistilleryJob: Distillery ManagerWebsite: ardnahoedistillery.comSocials: ardnahoedistillery How long have you been working in the whisky industry?I’ve spent 25 years in the industry. My first job was as a maltings operator at Laphroaig. From there, I gained hands-on experience in every stage of production — from mashing and distilling to warehousing and maturation […]
Name: Callum A. FraserCompany: Glenfarclas DistilleryJob: Distillery ManagerWebsite: glenfarclas.com How long have you been working in the whisky industry?I’ve worked in the whisky industry for 35 years, beginning my career at Deanston before joining Glenfarclas in 2012, where I’ve remained ever since. What has been your biggest career highlight to date?There have been many highlights […]
Name: Asbel MoralesCompany: Havana ClubJob: Maestro del Ron CubanoWebsite: havanaclub.com How long have you been working in the rum industry?I’ve been dedicated to the rum industry for 37 years – essentially my entire life. I started my journey when I was just 20 years old, never imagining where this path would take me. From the […]
By Kurt Maitland If you are a big fan of Scotch, you have probably heard of Angus MacRaild. It could have been via his satirical blog, Whisky Sponge (“the Onion” of the whisky world) or his independent bottling operation, Decadent Drinks (both highly recommended). Or perhaps you’ve seen him at London’s Whisky Show with a …
Name: Chris PatemanCompany: Lancaster Spirits Co.Job: Commercial ManagerWebsite: lancasterspirits.co.uk How long have you been working in the whisky industry?My Career & Passion for whisky began in 2012, when I accepted a role as store manager at a brand-new whisky shop in Nottingham. I will be honest; I had limited to no knowledge of whisky when […]
By Richard Thomas Despite the growing, dark clouds of a probable sales slump and market correction for whiskey generally, newcomers are still entering the game–and there is still room for them. For folks with a nose for a quality whiskey, an eye on the market and a good sense for business, there will always be …
By Kurt Maitland The Rosewood Hotel Group has some of the most luxurious hotels in the world in its portfolio. Andy Loudon has only recently become the new Director of Bars at the Rosewood London and as a fan of the Scarfes Bar (for you Pink Floyd fans, this bar is named after and adorned …
By Kurt Maitland Continuing from Part 1. Kurt Maitland: So about American single malt. I’ve read and heard that you’ll be doing more releases. Josh, as you and Jason will be the boots on the ground for American single malt, could you enlighten me as to what you are thinking of doing in that space? …
By Kurt Maitland It was my great pleasure to spend some time with the brain trust of Single Cask Nation (SCN): Joshua Hatton and Jason Johnstone-Yellin (Co-owners and founders of the brand) and Jess Lomas, Global Sales Manager. I have known this crew for most of my time as a whiskey writer – I met …
