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Ardbeg’s Director of Distillery honoured for innovation and craftsmanship

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Dr Bill Lumsden (right) named ISC Master Distiller Of the Year 2015 copy

The Glenmorangie Company’s director of distilling and whisky creation, Dr Bill Lumsden,  has been honoured for his innovation and craftsmanship at a prestigious industry awards ceremony. Dr Bill Lumsden was hailed the winner of a Special Recognition Award for a Master Distiller/Blender this week by the International Spirits Challenge [ISC].

Dr Bill, who oversees the creation of both the unnecessarily well-made Highland malt whisky Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, the world’s smokiest, peatiest Islay malt, was chosen for the accolade by the ISC’s panel of experts. This globally respected spirits competition celebrates the very best in the industry. Its Special Recognition awards, new this year, honour the work of individuals who have made a significant contribution throughout their career.

Christian Davis, editor of Drinks International magazine, chaired the panel. He explained why Dr Bill was considered such a worthy recipient of the award. ‘The brief to the judges was to choose someone based on innovative product launches and fresh initiatives, recognising the craftsmanship, skill and imagination of a master blender or distiller’s work.

‘Dr Bill Lumsden is known for his innovation, particularly in the field of wood management and the imaginative way he utilises cask finishes to bring fresh concepts – and fresh tastes – to single malt Scotch whisky.’

Dr Bill, who has previously been awarded an array of prestigious accolades, including an International Wine and Spirit Competition award for his Outstanding Contribution to the Industry, says: ;It’s a great honour to be recognised in this way by the ISC and encourages me to continue to innovate. I believe this award is testament to the hard work and dedication demonstrated by all at the Glenmorangie and Ardbeg Distilleries. Year on year, we experiment and innovate to create world-class whiskies that will delight and surprise our two whiskies following.’


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