MENTOR Directory

The OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme is supported by a star-studded line-up of mentors with backgrounds spanning areas such as distilling, blending, brand ownership, bartending, ambassadorship, marketing and journalism.

Without the support of our mentors, our programme simply wouldn’t be possible. If you would like to apply to be a mentor, please complete the application form below.

Candidates may be located anywhere globally and identify as any gender, but must have at least five years experience in their field of expertise. Mentors will be added to our database and contacted if a suitable match is found.

All mentors receive training with a qualified coach prior to starting our programme, as well as a course handbook and monthly guidance from our team. Active mentors also have complimentary access to the OurWhisky Foundation’s membership platform for the duration of the programme.

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Our Mentors

  • Peter Allison Woven

    Peter Allison, Co-Founder, Woven

    LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Blending, Leadership, Entrepreneurship

  • Nicole Austin, Director, American Whiskey Liquid Development and Capabilities, Diageo

    Nicole Austin, Director, American Whiskey Liquid Development and Capabilities, Diageo

    LOCATION: Kentucky, USA

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Marketing, Consultation

  • Colin Baird, Energy Manager, Edrington

    Colin Baird, Energy Manager, Edrington

    LOCATION: Aberlour, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Sustainability, Production

  • Charlotte Barker, Malts Ambassador, Diageo

    Charlotte Barker, Malts Ambassador, Diageo

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Ambassadorship & Advocacy, DE&I, Bartending

  • Caitlin Bartlemay, Master Distiller, Clear Creek Distillery

    Caitlin Bartlemay, Master Distiller, Clear Creek Distillery

    LOCATION: Oregon, USA

    EXPERTISE: Production, Blending, Operations & Logistics

  • Richard Bates, SBFI Head of Category Expansion - Low/No Alcohol, Suntory Spirits

    Richard Bates, SBFI Head of Category Expansion - Low/No Alcohol, Suntory Spirits

    LOCATION: Hurstpierpoint, England

    EXPERTISE: Strategy, Brand, Marketing

  • Mitch Bechard Copper Cairn

    Mitch Bechard, Founder, Copper Cairn

    LOCATION: Aberlour, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Ambassador, Distribution, Consultation

  • Kirsteen Beeston, Senior Marketing Director, Scotch & Irish, Suntory Spirits

    Kirsteen Beeston, Senior Marketing Director, Scotch & Irish, Suntory Spirits

    LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Marketing, Management, Branding

  • Georgie Bell, Co-Founder, The Heart Cut

    Georgie Bell, Co-Founder, The Heart Cut

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Brand Management, Brand Ambassadorship & Advocacy, Business Operations

  • Kirsty Black, Distiller, Arbikie

    Kirsty Black, Distiller, Arbikie

    LOCATION: Dundee, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Operations, Education

  • Blair Bowman

    Blair Bowman, Whisky consultant and broker

    LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Entreprenuership, Cask Management, Communication

  • Nick Bradley, Global Marketing Manager, Prestige: Scotch & Irish

    Nick Bradley, Global Marketing Manager, Prestige: Scotch & Irish

    LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Brand management, Marketing

  • Lew Bryson author

    Lew Bryson, Writer & Author

    LOCATION: Pennsylvania, USA

    EXPERTISE: Writing, Journalism

  • Joe Cabassa, International Brand Ambassador, Academia de Whisky

    Joe Cabassa, International Brand Ambassador, Academia de Whisky

    LOCATION: Puerto Rico

    EXPERTISE: Ambassador, Brand Management, Training

  • Fraser Campbell, Director and Brand Consultant

    Fraser Campbell, Director and Brand Consultant

    LOCATION: Aberdeen, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Consulting, Ambassador, Brand Management

  • Kirsteen Campbell Macallan

    Kirsteen Campbell, master whisky maker, The Macallan

    LOCATION: Aberlour, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Blending, Distilling, Production

  • Alex Chasko, Master Distiller, Teeling Whiskey Company

    Alex Chasko, Master Distiller, Teeling Whiskey Company

    LOCATION: Dublin, Ireland

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Blending

  • Oliver Chilton, Head Blender, Elixir Distillers

    Oliver Chilton, Head Blender, Elixir Distillers

    LOCATION: Advie, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Blending, Business Operations, Leadership

  • Alexandra Clough Gather PR

    Alexandra Clough, Founder, Gather PR

    LOCATION: New York, USA

    EXPERTISE: Founder, PR, Communications

  • Ronan Currie, Sales Director and Blender, The GlenAllachie

    Ronan Currie, Sales Director and Blender, The GlenAllachie

    LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Ambassadorship & Advocacy, Blending, Leadership

  • Kirsty Dagnan, Site Director, Johnstons of Elgin

    Kirsty Dagnan, Site Director, Johnstons of Elgin

    LOCATION: Elgin, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Leadership, Operations Management

  • Susie Davidson, Founder, Elucidate Communications, Edinburgh

    Susie Davidson, Elucidate Communications

    LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Founder, Marketing, Communications,

  • Alisdair Day, Co-founder, Rasaay distillery, Clachan

    Alisdair Day, Co-founder, Rasaay distillery

    LOCATION: Clachan, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Founder, Blending, Leadership

  • Zoe Decool, Brand & Acceleration Director, Distill Ventures

    Zoe Decool, Brand & Acceleration Director, Distill Ventures

    LOCATION: London, England 

    EXPERTISE: Strategy, Brand management

  • Maurice Doyle, CEO & Founder, Generous Spirits Ltd.

    Maurice Doyle, CEO & Founder, Generous Spirits Ltd.

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Leadership, Coaching

  • Gordon Dundas, Brand Development & Advocacy Director, Ian Mcaleod

    Gordon Dundas, Brand Development & Advocacy Director, Ian Mcaleod

    LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Ambassador, Branding, Sales

  • Marianne Eaves, Consulting Master Distiller

    Marianne Eaves, Consulting Master Distiller

    LOCATION: Kentucky, USA

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Blending, Production

  • Julieann Fernandez, Master Blender, CVH Spirits

    Julieann Fernandez, Master Blender, CVH Spirits

    LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Blending, Advocacy

  • Tracie Franklin, Whiskey Educator, Spirited Tracie

    Tracie Franklin, Whiskey Educator, Spirited Tracie

    LOCATION: Washington DC, USA

    EXPERTISE: Ambassador, Education, Distilling

  • Calum Fraser, Master Blender, Scotch & Irish, Suntory Global Spirits

    Calum Fraser, Master Blender, Scotch & Irish, Suntory Global Spirits

    LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Blending, Brand Management

  • Karen Fullerton, Business Executive - Northern Europe, Alter Oak

    Karen Fullerton, Business Executive - Northern Europe, Alter Oak

    LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Marketing, Brand management

  • Julie Gallacher, Head of Sustainability Business Change & Engagement, Chivas Brothers

    Julie Gallacher, Head of Sustainability Business Change & Engagement, Chivas Brothers

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Sustainability, Marketing

  • Dhavall Gandhi Lakes Distillery

    Dhavall Gandhi, whisky maker & consultant

    LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Entrepreneurship, Blending, Production

  • Gerard Garland, International Commercial Manager, Church of Oak Distillery

    Gerard Garland, International Commercial Manager, Church of Oak Distillery

    LOCATION: Dublin, Ireland

    EXPERTISE: Ambassadorship & Advocacy, Sales

  • Cameron George, Whisky Blender & Global Head of Advocacy, SirDavis

    Cameron George, Whisky Blender & Global Head of Advocacy, SirDavis

    LOCATION: Washington, USA

    EXPERTISE: Ambassador, Education

  • Rod Gillies, Global Brand Director, Laphroaig

    Rod Gillies, Global Brand Director, Laphroaig

    LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Marketing, Brand Management, Innovation

  • Chiara Giovanacci, Global Head of Brand, Single Malts, CVH Spirits

    Chiara Giovanacci, Global Head of Brand, Single Malts, CVH Spirits

    LOCATION: Greenock, England

    EXPERTISE: Brand Management, Marketing

  • Christopher Goggins, Quality Assurance Technician, Irish Distillers

    Christopher Goggins, Quality Assurance Technician, Irish Distillers

    LOCATION: Dublin, Ireland

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Production

  • Colin Gordon, Distilling Sales Manager, Bairds Malt Ltd.

    Colin Gordon, Distilling Sales Manager, Bairds Malt Ltd.

    LOCATION: Islay, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Production, Leadership

  • Ewan Gunn, Senior Global Brand Ambassador – Luxury Scotch Whisky, Diageo

    Ewan Gunn, Senior Global Brand Ambassador – Luxury Scotch Whisky, Diageo

    LOCATION: Inverness, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Ambassadorship & Advocacy, Blending, Sales

  • Deepali Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, SideCar India

    Deepali Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Thirsty Three Hospitality and SideCar India

    LOCATION: Delhi, India

    EXPERTISE: Marketing, F&B, Writing

  • Daryl Haldane, global private client director, Suntory Spirits

    Daryl Haldane, global private client director, Suntory Spirits

    LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Ambassador, Leadership, Communication

  • Becky Harris, President & Head Distiller, Catoctin Creek

    Becky Harris, President & Head Distiller, Catoctin Creek

    LOCATION: Virginia, USA

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Leadership, Entrepreneurship

  • Emily Harris May Fox Communications

    Emily Harris, Founder, May Fox Communications

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: PR, Marketing, Branding

  • Scott Harris Catoctin Creek

    Scott Harris, Co-Founder, Catoctin Creek

    LOCATION: Virginia, USA

    EXPERTISE: Founder, Distilling, Marketing

  • Mark Harvey, Managing Director, Fielden Whisky

    Mark Harvey, Managing Director, Fielden Whisky

    LOCATION: Southborough, England

    EXPERTISE: Business Operations, Brand Management, Marketing, PR & Communication

  • Beth Havers, Whisky Beth

    Beth Havers, Founder, Whisky Beth

    LOCATION: Toronto, Canada

    EXPERTISE: Founder, Ambassador

  • Steve Hawley, president, American Single Malt Whisky Commission

    Steve Hawley, president, American Single Malt Whisky Commission

    LOCATION: California, USA

    EXPERTISE: Founder, Marketing, Brand management

  • Paul Hletko FEW Spirits

    Paul Hletko, Founder, FEW Spirits

    LOCATION: Chicago, USA

    EXPERTISE: Founder, Distilling, Production

  • Matt Hofmann Westland

    Matt Hofmann, Managing Director, Westland Distillery

    LOCATION: Washington, USA

    EXPERTISE: Founder, Distilling, Production

  • Lynn House, National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist, Heaven Hill Brands

    Lynn House, National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist, Heaven Hill Brands

    LOCATION: Chicago, USA

    EXPERTISE: Branding, Advocacy, Education, Self Promotion

  • Abbie Jaume, Co-Founder & Distiller, Cooper King

    Abbie Jaume, Co-Founder & Distiller, Cooper King Distillery

    LOCATION: York, England

    EXPERTISE: Founder, Production, Distilling

  • Jamie Johnson Glenfiddich

    Jamie Johnson, National Brand Ambassador, Glenfiddich & The Balvenie, Canada

    LOCATION: Toronto, Canada

    EXPERTISE: Ambassador, Communication, Sales

  • Melita Kiely, Editor-in-Chief, The Spirits Business

    Melita Kiely, Editor-in-Chief, The Spirits Business

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Journalism & Publishing, Leadership, Social Media, Writing

  • Brian Kinsman Glenfiddich

    Brian Kinsman, malt master, Glenfiddich

    LOCATION: Speyside, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Blending, Production

  • Hannah Lanfear Mixing Class

    Hannah Lanfear, Founding director, The Mixing Class

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Ambassador, Production, Communication

  • Alice Lascelles Financial Times

    Alice Lascelles, Drinks writer & Author

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Communications, Cocktails, Writing

  • John Laurie, Interim Managing Director, The Glenturret

    John Laurie, Interim Managing Director, The Glenturret

    LOCATION: Livingstone, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Leadership, Management

  • Rachel Lavalette, Marketing Director, Distillers One of One Auction

    Rachel Lavalette, Marketing Director, Distillers One of One Auction

    LOCATION: Longford, Ireland

    EXPERTISE: Marketing, PR & Communication, Brand Management

  • Sandrae Lawrence, Co-founder, The Cocktail Lovers, London

    Sandrae Lawrence, Co-founder, The Cocktail Lovers

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Founder, Writing, Cocktails

  • Ilaria Leone, Freelance Digital Content Strategist

    Ilaria Leone, Freelance Digital Content Strategist

    LOCATION: London, England  

    EXPERTISE: Communications, Marketing, Social Media

  • Miika Lipiäinen Kyro

    Miika Lipiäinen, Co-Founder, Kyrö Distillery

    LOCATION: Helsinki , Finland  

    EXPERTISE: Founder, Entrepreneur, Branding

  • Graeme Littlejohn SWA

    Graeme Littlejohn, director of strategy and communications, SWA

    LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Communication, PR, Marketing

  • Don Livermore, Master Blender, Hiram Walker Distillery

    Don Livermore, Master Blender, Hiram Walker Distillery

    LOCATION: Ontario, Canada

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Blending, Leadership

  • Polly Logan, Distillery Manager, Tormore Distillery

    Polly Logan, Distillery Manager, Tormore Distillery

    LOCATION: Aberdeen, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Production, Operations

  • Bill Lumsden, head of distilling & whisky creation, Glenmorangie

    Bill Lumsden, head of distilling & whisky creation, Glenmorangie

    LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Distiliing, Management

  • Gillian MacDonald, Master Blender, Glenmorangie

    Gillian MacDonald, Master Blender, Glenmorangie

    LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Blending, Production

  • Stephanie Macleod Bacardi

    Stephanie Macleod, Director of Blending, Dewar's

    LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Blending, Production

  • Caspar MacRae Glenmorangie

    Caspar MacRae, CEO, Glenmorangie

    LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Marketing, Sales, Leadership

  • Stewart MacRae Edrington

    Stewart MacRae, former Regional Director, Edrington

    LOCATION: Bishopbriggs, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Brand management, Sales, Leadership

  • Kelly Maguire, Global Client Partner, Smarts

    Kelly Maguire, Global Client Partner, Smarts

    LOCATION: Belfast, N. Ireland

    EXPERTISE: Brand Management, Marketing, PR & Communications

  • Iain McAlister Glen Scotia

    Iain McAlister, Master Distiller & Group Whisky Operations Director, Langjiu Group

    LOCATION: Campbeltown, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Production, Distilling, Leadership

  • Elizabeth McCall Woodford Reserve

    Elizabeth McCall, master distiller, Woodford Reserve

    LOCATION: Kentucky, USA

    EXPERTISE: Production, Distilling

  • Kirstie McCallum, Master Blender, Whyte and Mackay

    Kirstie McCallum, Master Blender, Whyte and Mackay

    LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Blending, Ambassadorship & Advocacy, Brand Management

  • Brendan McCarron, Master Distiller, Distell

    Brendan McCarron, Independent Consultant

    LOCATION: Port Ellen, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Production

  • Johnanne McInnis Whisky Lassie

    Johanne McInnis, Whisky writer & educator

    LOCATION: New Brunswick, Canada

    EXPERTISE: Writing, Content

  • Janice McIntosh, Marketing Director UK, Europe & GTR, Whyte and Mackay

    Janice McIntosh, Marketing Director UK, Europe & GTR, Whyte and Mackay

    LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Brand Management, Leadership, Marketing

  • Jessamine McLellan, Director, Campari Academy & Trade Advocacy, Campari

    Jessamine McLellan, Director, Campari Academy & Trade Advocacy, Campari

    LOCATION: New York, USA

    EXPERTISE: Leadership, Ambassador, Education

  • Kirsty McLeod, Sales Manager, Claxton's Whisky

    Kirsty McLeod, Sales Manager, Claxton's Whisky

    LOCATION: Elgin, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Sales, Education

  • Duncan McRae, co-founder, Woven, Sydney

    Duncan McRae, co-founder, Woven

    LOCATION: Adelaide, Australia

    EXPERTISE: Leadership, Marketing, Branding

  • Sandra Mearns, Head of Marketing, Edrington

    Sandra Mearns, Head of Marketing, Edrington

    LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Marketing, Brand management, Leadership

  • Stephen Magennis, Global Head of Sales, Dunville’s Irish Whiskey

    Stephen Magennis, Global Head of Sales, Dunville’s Irish Whiskey

    LOCATION: Belfast, N. Ireland

    EXPERTISE: Ambassadorship & Advocacy, Sales, Marketing, Brand Management

  • Isac Melander, Brand Ambassador, Ramsbury Brewing & Distilling

    Isac Melander, Brand Ambassador, Ramsbury Brewing & Distilling

    LOCATION: Stockholm, Sweden

    EXPERTISE: Ambassador, Brand Management, F&B

  • Ann Miller Dram Queen

    Ann Miller, whisky educator

    LOCATION: Speyside, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Ambassador, Leadership

  • Elaine Miller, European. Marketing Director, Baxters Food Group

    Elaine Miller, European. Marketing Director, Baxters Food Group

    LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Brand Management, Marketing, Leadership

  • Fred Minnick whisky writer & author

    Fred Minnick, whisky writer & author

    LOCATION: Kentucky, USA

    EXPERTISE: Writing, Journalism

  • Chris Moffat, Global Innovation Manager, Bacardi

    Chris Moffat, Global Innovation Manager, Bacardi

    LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Brand Management, Marketing, Operations & Logistics

  • Andrea Montague, Head of Advocacy, Edrington

    Andrea Montague, Head of Advocacy, Edrington

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Education and Advocacy

  • Thomas Mooney Westward

    Thomas Mooney, Founder, Westward Whiskey

    LOCATION: Oregon, USA

    EXPERTISE: Founder, Distilling, Leadership

  • Nick Morgan whisky writer & author

    Nick Morgan, whisky writer & author

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Marketing, Writing

  • Jamie Morrison, Brand Ambassador, One Cask at a Time

    Jamie Morrison, Brand Ambassador, One Cask at a Time

    LOCATION: Crieff, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Ambassador, Communication, Sales

  • Oisin Mulcahy, Head Distiller & Head Blender, Clonakilty Distillery

    Oisin Mulcahy, Head Distiller & Head Blender, Clonakilty Distillery

    LOCATION: Cork, Ireland

    EXPTERISE: Blending, Distilling, Marketing, Production, Warehouse/Cask Management

  • Bridgeen Mullen, Visitor Centre Manager, The Clydeside Distillery

    Bridgeen Mullen, Visitor Centre Manager, The Clydeside Distillery

    LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Operations, Leadership

  • Jayne Murphy, Marketing Director Malts, Chivas Brothers

    Jayne Murphy, Marketing Director Malts, Chivas Brothers

    LOCATION: Dublin, Ireland

    EXPERTISE: Brand Management, Marketing, Leadership

  • Jennie Norrish Yellow Shoes

    Jennie Norrish, Founder, Yellow Shoes Consultancy

    LOCATION: Woodbridge, England

    EXPERTISE: Marketing, Communication, Branding

  • Deirdre O'Carroll, Blender, Irish Distillers

    Deirdre O'Carroll, Blender, Irish Distillers

    LOCATION: Cork, Ireland

    EXPERTISE: Ambassadorship & Advocacy, Blending, Operations & Logistics

  • Sietse Offringa, Brand Education Manager Europe North, Edrington

    Sietse Offringa, Brand Education Manager Europe North, Edrington

    LOCATION: Amsterdam, Netherlands

    EXPERTISE: Brand management, Ambassador, Distilling

  • Alicia Partridge, Internal Communications Manager, Vinarchy

    Alicia Partridge, Internal Communications Manager, Vinarchy

    LOCATION: Sydney, Australia

    EXPERTISE: PR, D&I

  • Alice Pearson, Head of Production, Cotswolds Distillery

    Alice Pearson, Head of Production, Cotswolds Distillery

    LOCATION: Shipston-On-Stour, England

    EXPERTISE: Operations, Distilling

  • Johna Penman, Director of Marketing, Branding and Communications, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

    Johna Penman, Director of Marketing, Branding and Communications, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

    LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Brands, Marketing

  • Oskar Persson, Head of Brands, Irish Distillers

    Oskar Persson, Head of Brands, Irish Distillers

    LOCATION: Dublin, Ireland

    EXPERTISE: Brand Management, Marketing, Social Media

  • Martin Purvis Kelvin Cooperage

    Martin Purvis, associate director Europe, Kelvin Cooperage

    LOCATION: Bridge of Allan, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Operations

  • Struan Grant Ralph Glenfiddich

    Struan Grant Ralph, global brand ambassador, Glenfiddich

    LOCATION: Forres, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Ambassador, Brand management, Distilling

  • Laura Rampling, Head of Whisky Making Estates Brands, Edrington

    Laura Rampling, Head of Whisky Making Estates Brands, Edrington

    LOCATION: Glasgow

    EXPERTISE: Blending, Production, Brand Management, Marketing

  • Sandrine Ricard, Director of Sustainability and Responsibility Communications, Pernod Ricard

    Sandrine Ricard, Director of Sustainability and Responsibility Communications, Pernod Ricard

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Marketing, Communications, Branding

  • Neil Ridley, Author, Writer & Consultant

    Neil Ridley, Author, Writer & Consultant

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Writing, Presenting, Consultation

  • Nicola Riske, Regional Education Manager & Key City Manager, Edrington

    Nicola Riske, Regional Education Manager & Key City Manager, Edrington

    LOCATION: Jerez, Spain

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Brand management, Education

  • Pauline Rooney, Former VP NAM Distillery Expansions, Diageo

    Pauline Rooney, Former VP NAM Distillery Expansions, Diageo

    LOCATION: Crestwood, USA

    EXPERTISE: Operations, Technical & Engineering

  • Lisa Roper Wicker, Director of Distilling, Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.

    Lisa Roper Wicker, Director of Distilling, Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.

    LOCATION: Kentucky, USA

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Leadership, Business Management

  • Noah Rothbaum, Spirits Editor, Men's Journal

    Noah Rothbaum, Spirits Editor, Men's Journal

    LOCATION: New York, USA

    EXPERTISE: Writing, Cocktails

  • Jane Ryan, Creative Specialist, Liquid Ideas

    Jane Ryan, Creative Specialist, Liquid Ideas

    LOCATION: Sydney, Australia

    EXPERTISE: Journalism, Communication, Writing

  • Lisa Ryan, Manager, The National Centre for Brewing and Distilling

    Lisa Ryan, Manager, The National Centre for Brewing and Distilling

    LOCATION: Carlow, Ireland

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Operations & Logistics, Production

  • Holly Seidewand, Co-Founder, First Fill Spirits

    Holly Seidewand, Co-Founder, First Fill Spirits

    LOCATION: New York, USA

    EXPERTISE: Retail, Marketing, Leadership

  • Simo Simpson Milroys

    Simo Simpson, bar owner

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Founder, D&I, Management

  • Scott Sneddon, Managing Director, InchDairnie

    Scott Sneddon, Managing Director, InchDairnie

    LOCATION: Glenrothes, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Site Operations, Sustainability

  • Janice Snowden, UK Brand Ambassador - Bushmills

    Janice Snowden, UK Brand Ambassador - Bushmills

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Brand Advocacy & Education

  • Caitlin Soares, National Brand Manager, Edrington

    Caitlin Soares, National Brand Manager, Edrington

    LOCATION: Massachusetts, USA

    EXPERTISE: Branding, Brand management, Leadership

  • Colin Spoelman, Co-Founder, Kings County Distillery

    Colin Spoelman, Co-Founder, Kings County Distillery

    LOCATION: New York, USA

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Entrepreneurship, Founder

  • Kirsty Summers, Head of Workforce and Skills, Scotch Whisky Association

    Kirsty Summers, Head of Workforce and Skills, Scotch Whisky Association

    LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Coaching, Writing

  • Tommy Tardie, Owner, Goodnight Group

    Tommy Tardie, Owner, Goodnight Group

    LOCATION: New York, USA

    EXPERTISE: Founder, Marketing, Education

  • James Taylor, Global Head of Innovation & Design - The Balvenie

    James Taylor, Global Head of Innovation & Design - The Balvenie

    LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Brand Development, Marketing

  • Kirsty Taylor, commercial director, Lakes Distillery

    Kirsty Taylor, commercial director, Lakes Distillery

    LOCATION: Cumbrial, England

    EXPERTISE: Marketing, Sales, Distribution

  • Annabel Thomas, CEO, Nc'nean Distillery

    Annabel Thomas, CEO, Nc'nean Distillery

    LOCATION: London, UK

    EXPERTISE: Sustainability, Founder, Business

  • Michael Vachon Maverick Drinks Soil

    Michael Vachon, co-founder, Maverick Drinks

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Brand management, Distribution, Sales

  • Claire Vaughan, Co-Founder, White Peak Distillery

    Claire Vaughan, Co-Founder, White Peak Distillery

    LOCATION: Derbyshire, England

    EXPERTISE: Brand management, Marketing, Design

  • Racheal Vaughan Jones, Chief Marketing Officer, Compass Box

    Racheal Vaughan Jones, Chief Marketing Officer, Compass Box

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Marketing, Brand management, Writing

  • David Vitale, Founder, Starward Whisky

    David Vitale, Founder, Starward Whisky

    LOCATION: Melbourne, Australia

    EXPERTISE: Entrepreneurship, Business, Leadership

  • Sarah Ward, Former Global Brand Manager, Highland Park, Edrington

    Sarah Ward, Former Global Brand Manager, Highland Park, Edrington

    LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Communications, Brand management

  • Emma Walker, Johnnie Walker Master Blender, Diageo

    Emma Walker, Johnnie Walker Master Blender, Diageo

    LOCATION: Menstrie, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Whisky Blending, Whisky Production, Innovation

  • Rachel Walters, Director of Operations, The Macallan at Edrington

    Rachel Walters, Director of Operations, The Macallan at Edrington

    LOCATION: Moray, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Operations & Logistics, Whisky Production, Leadership

  • Ron Welsh, Whisky Consultant, Ron Welsh Consulting Limited

    Ron Welsh, Whisky Consultant, Ron Welsh Consulting Limited

    LOCATION: Stirling, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Mature Inventory Management, Product Development

  • Fiona West, Marketing Consultant

    Fiona West, Marketing Consultant

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Brand Management, Coaching, Marketing

  • Johnathan Wilson, Brand Home Visitor Operations Manager, John Dewar & Sons

    Johnathan Wilson, Brand Home Visitor Operations Manager, John Dewar & Sons

    LOCATION: Aberfeldy, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Tourism, Operations & Logistics, Marketing

  • Alan Winchester, Distillery Advisor, The Glenlivet

    Alan Winchester, Distillery Advisor, The Glenlivet

    LOCATION: Dufftown, Scotland

    EXPERTISE: Distilling, Production

  • Alex wolpert, Founder, East London Liquor Company

    Alex wolpert, Founder, East London Liquor Company

    LOCATION: London, England

    EXPERTISE: Founder, Distilling

  • Jackie Zykan, whiskey blender, Hidden Barn

    Jackie Zykan, master blender, Hidden BArn Whiskey

    LOCATION: Kentucky, USA

    EXPERTISE: Blending, Production, Management