Meet the judges
The judg
Darren Leitch, Regional Manager Edinburgh, The Whisky Shop Whisky retailing’s live wire, Darren needs boundless energy to front the Edinburgh branches of the 16-strong UK wide chain of The Whisky Shop, which in many ways has established single malt as a viable high street product south of the border. Hands-on, fun, hugely talented and
has virtually dedicated his life to the whisky cause. Contact:
www.whiskyshop.com,
edinburgh@whiskyshop.net
Regis Lemaitre, Proprietor, Regis Whisky Mad Known to whisky fans through his past roles as head of bars at St Andrews Old Course Hotel and Gleneagles, but now through his innovative Regis Whisky Mad enterprise. The kilted Frenchman is a character and now a bottler in his own right. Gifted with the nose of
a perfumier and the heart of a Highlander, Regis brings the spirit of whisky’s forefathers to the gang. Contact:
www.regiswhiskymad.
co.uk,
admin@regiswhiskymad.co.uk
Duncan Ralph, Manager, Single Malts Direct Huge character with impeccable style, becoming more rounded and sophisticated with age. New to SFWC, Duncan is keen to step into his ex-colleague (previous judge for SFWC) Ronnie Routledge’s shoes and delights in selling a huge selection of whiskies
to customers around the world via the new Single Malts Direct website. Contact:
www.singlemaltsdirect.com,
enquiries@singlemaltsdirect.com
Mike Lord, The Whisky Shop Dufftown Dufftown is said to be the whisky capital of the world and the shop is the focal point of the two whisky festivals that Speyside hosts each year. At each festival Mike hosts an extensive programme of whisky tastings from industry figures, independent bottlers and distilleries
covering the entire world of whisky. Contact:
www.whiskyshopdufftown.co.uk, enquiries@
whiskyshopdufftown.co.uk
Mark Connelly, co-owner of The Good Spirits Co. Director of Glasgow’s Whisky Festival, Chairman of Glasgow’s Whisky Club, and creator of the Whisky Whisky Whisky online forums, Mark has his fingers in many whisky pies and isn’t one to mince his words. Born and bred Glaswegian, he aims to put
Scotland’s largest city back on the whisky map. Contact: www.
thegoodspiritsco.com,
mark@thegoodspiritsco.com
www.whiskychallenge.com
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Scottish Field has chosen a panel of Scotland’s top whisky aficionados to find the great and the good of Scotch Whisky in 2011. Here’s your chance to meet the lads and lassies who know a great dram when they taste one.
Tatsuya Minagawa, Whisky Bar Manager, The Highlander Inn Manager of the whisky bar at the Highlander Inn, located in Craigellachie in the heart of whisky kingdom, Tatsuya brings an intuitive sense of complexity and perfection, balanced with a great sense of fun.
Contact:
www.whiskyinn.com,
info@whiskyinn.com
Julie Trevisan Hunter, Manager, The Scotch Whisky Experience Quite how Julie manages to balance being a mother and a driving force at the dynamic SWE is beyond me. Responsible for managing development at the Experience, including Amber restaurant, a relaunch of the tour and now the astonishing
Diageo Claive Vidiz Scotch Whisky Collection. We are truly fortunate to have her on board. Contact:
www.scotchwhiskyexperience.
co.uk,
info@scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk
Ewen Mackintosh, Gordon & MacPhail Ewen is stepping in for Elaine Cruickshank this year. After studying at St Andrews University he has gone on to fruitful career in the whisky industry. Ewen is currently the Director of Whisky Supply at Gordon and Macphail and looks after every aspect of the process from
barley to bottle. As Keeper of the Quaich, he is more than qualified to be on our panel and we were delighted that he stepped up to the role this year. Contact:
EwenM@gordonandmacphail.com
Charles MacLean, Whisky Consultant Charles is an expert on whisky having published eight books on the subject to date. He has presented numerous tastings and talks in the UK and abroad for whisky companies, corporations and clubs. He was elected a Keeper of the Quaich in 1992.
Contact:
www.whiskymax.co.uk,
info@whiskymac.co.uk
Robin Russell, Proprietor, Robbie’s Drams Robin has an abundance of enthusiasm, knowledge and passion for whisky and it’s an honour to welcome him on to our respected judging panel. He is the pioneer behind Ayrshire’s biggest whisky festival, Whisky An’ A’ That and he can certainly
teach us all a thing or two about Scotland’s national drink. Contact:
www.robbiesdrams.com,
info@robbiesdrams.com
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