Loch Lomond Group concludes one other exceptional 12 months, securing greater than 100 awards and Grasp Blender honoured with prestigious Keeper of the Quaich
Michael Henry, Loch Lomond Group’s Grasp Blender, has been awarded a prestigious Keeper of the Quaich, the Scottish distiller has introduced.
Michael has led the whisky mixing crew on the unbiased distiller, which has been producing the best single malts since 1814, for the final 9 years.
Rising up close to Bushmills Distillery in Northern Eire, whisky was woven into the material of Michael’s neighborhood. Each his father and grandfather loved a dram, and it was their enthusiasm for and curiosity in whisky which impressed his lifelong ardour from an early age.
A graduate of Heriot-Watt’s brewing and distilling course, he joined to Loch Lomond Group in 2007 as a warehouse supervisor, earlier than taking over the function of Grasp Blender in 2015.
Since then, Michael has been behind a shift which has seen the Loch Lomond Group propel itself into the center of the best Scotch on the planet. At this time, he has oversight on the liquid manufacturing of a number of manufacturers together with Littlemill, Glen Scotia, Loch Lomond Whiskies, Spearhead, and Noble Insurgent.
Michael and his crew’s dedication to the craft has continued to be recognised in a number of trade awards, with Loch Lomond Group being awarded greater than 100 awards this 12 months alone.
These have included Most Awarded Scotch Distillery on the San Francisco World Spirits Competitors (SFWSC), the place the enterprise took house 14 awards this 12 months; Greatest Single Malt Producer at this 12 months’s Worldwide Wine & Spirit Competitors (IWSC), and entry into the Corridor of Fame after being topped superior gold on the Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competitors.
Keeper of the Quaich is without doubt one of the highest recognitions within the drinks sector, awarded solely to people who’ve demonstrated an unwavering dedication to the heritage and way forward for Scotch whisky. The ceremony came about at Blair Fort in Perthshire final month.
Invoice White, Group Operations Director, Loch Lomond Group, stated: “It is a actual testomony to all Michael has achieved in his profession, however particularly over the past nearly 20 years the place he has labored at Loch Lomond Group. We’re ever impressed by his craftsmanship and skills to work throughout comparable to large portfolio of liquids, and that is demonstrated via our multi-award-winning manufacturers. I’m so happy to see Michael recognised as probably the greatest of the very best within the Scotch trade.”
Michael Henry added: “I’m deeply honoured to be named a Keeper of the Quaich. It’s a private accomplishment, nevertheless it additionally displays the unbelievable crew at Loch Lomond Group and all of the work now we have achieved, making our distilleries a few of the most attention-grabbing on the planet. We’re dedicated to creating one thing particular, and I’m very proud to be a part of the journey.”
The Keepers of the Quaich is a world society which was established by the Scotch whisky trade to have fun the excellent dedication of these concerned within the manufacturing, promotion, and safety of the world’s most interesting distilled spirit.
The Quaich, a standard Scottish consuming vessel, symbolises friendship and the shared enjoyment of Scotland’s nationwide drink.
In regards to the Loch Lomond Group
Loch Lomond Group is an unbiased distiller primarily based in Alexandria and is house to a number of award-winning manufacturers which might be offered in additional than 125 nations worldwide. It has been producing the best single malt whiskies since 1814.
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