Our monthly news roundup for April sees a myriad of ways in which women are being recognised in the whisky industry. From a new book showcasing women in production, to awards, promotions and more, it’s been a good month for women in whisky.

Now director of blending, Scotch whisky, at Bacardi, Stephanie Macleod had never considered the whisky industry as a viable place to work. Why? Because she never saw the women who worked in it. Twenty-six years later and she’s one of its greatest advocates.