Stephanie Macleod, Director of Mixing, Scotch Whisky for Bacardi, has been named Grasp Blender of the 12 months by the Worldwide Whisky Competitors (IWC) 2024 for a sixth consecutive time.
Stephanie made historical past in 2019 as the primary girl to win the distinguished Grasp Blender of the 12 months title and has continued her successful streak ever since. This unbelievable feat acknowledges her world-leading experience within the artwork of whisky-making as Grasp Blender for DEWAR’S Blended Scotch whisky and Malt Grasp for the family-owned firm’s portfolio of Single Malts – ABERFELDY®, AULTMORE, CRAIGELLACHIE®, ROYAL BRACKLA® and THE DEVERON®.
“To be acknowledged for the work you do is unbelievable. To be acknowledged for what you like to do is kind of merely a dream come true,” stated Stephanie Macleod.
“Awards like this are a tribute to all these concerned in our whisky-making, and it’s due to our passionate, highly-skilled staff that our distinctive whiskies are loved by new and present whisky drinkers world wide.”
Including to the success, Bacardi was named Distiller of the 12 months and its manufacturers had been acknowledged with six wins within the Prime 10 whiskies of 2024*.
“Now we have daring ambitions and thrilling plans for our premium and ultra-premium whiskies and judging by the acclaim our latest launches have obtained, it’s clear we’re getting it proper,” stated Dave Ingram, Chief Provide Chain Officer, Bacardi.
“Congratulations to Stephanie and her staff – the work they’re doing results in distinctive whiskies that enchantment to new whisky drinkers and drives the whole class ahead.”