Posts Tagged ‘Brown-Forman’
A degree of success for master blender Rachel Barrie
The University of Edinburgh has honoured its first female whisky blender with an honorary doctorate. As a master blender, Rachel Barrie creates some of the world’s finest single malts for BenRiach, Glenglassaugh and The GlenDronach distilleries. Rachel, raised in Aberdeenshire and one of only a handful of women in the ‘top job’ in the whisky…
Read MoreIt’s been an incredible year – that’s crystal clear
A Scottish crystal company has broken new ground with unprecedented growth globally year on year. The award-winning family-owned Glencairn business has revealed, in its end of year figures, that it has broken through the £10 million revenue barrier for the first time with a 20% year on year increase and their largest percentage annual increase…
Read MoreBurns Night gift for whisky lovers from Glencairn Crystal – and Scottish Field readers get 20% off
This year, treat whisky loving friends and family to beautiful, handcrafted crystal glassware – perfect for enjoying a wee dram or two to celebrate Burns Night. If you’re looking for an extra special gift on Burns Night for whisky-loving friends and family, or simply want to serve your whisky in style, then feast your eyes…
Read MoreBrown-Foreman appoint new whisky maker for Scotch portfolio
Brown-Forman has announced the appointment of Rachel Barrie as whisky maker for its Scotch whisky portfolio which includes the BenRiach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh distilleries, effective 1 March. She will succeed Billy Walker who helped grow The BenRiach Distillery Company into one which is recognized throughout the industry for innovative and exceptional quality single malt Scotch…
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