Recent Whisky News

Sir Ivan Menezes - The CEO Of Diageo Passes Away
06-07-2023

Sir Ivan Menezes - The CEO Of Diageo Passes Away


Sir Ivan Menezes, the CEO of Diageo, passed away at the age of 63 following a brief illness. Earlier this week, Diageo announced the appointment of Debra Crew as interim CEO while Ivan Menezes recovered from emergency surgery for a stomach ulcer. Effective immediately, Crew assumed the r

Stephanie Macleod Becomes Director Of Blending For Bacardi
03-18-2023

Stephanie Macleod Becomes Director Of Blending For Bacardi


Stephanie Macleod has been elevated to the newly formed post of director of blending for Bacardi's Scotch whisky portfolio. For the Scotch brands William Lawson's, Aberfeldy, Dewar's, Aultmore, Craigellachie, The Deveron, and Royal Brackla, Macleod serves as master blender. She will co

Jim McEwan Awarded MBE
01-01-2023

Jim McEwan Awarded MBE


The New Year Honours List was released today, and the Scottish Secretary has congratulated the numerous members of Scottish society who have received recognition. Among those is James McEwan from Islay, four times Master Distiller of the Year and inductee to the Whisky Hall of Fame. Congratula