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MAKING HIS MARK
The Scotch Whisky Association has announced that Mark Kent, former British Ambassador to Argentina, will succeed Karen Betts as chief executive. Mark spent more than three and Development Office, most recently as Ambassador to Argentina. He also served as the Ambassador to Thailand, Ambassador to Vietnam, as well as in roles at British Embassies in Mexico City, Brasilia and the UK Representation to the European Union. Mark will take up the position in January 2022, and take over from Karen Betts, who leaves the SWA in December 2021 to take over as chief executive at the Food and Drink Federation. He becomes the the ninth chief executive in the SWA’s 110-year history. www.scotch-whisky.org.uk
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CHARITY SUCCESS
More than £3 million was raised at the inaugural Distillers One of One charity auction on 3 December. A four-decanter lot of Glenfiddich single malt whisky from the 1950s (pictured above) achieved £1,037,500 (including fees) following more than half an hour of bidding in the room and on the phone. The Talisker 1978 Cask of Distinction sold for £625,000, and the Bowmore Onyx 51 Year Old 1970 went for £400,000. The Balvenie 56 Year Old 1964 reached £175,000. Held at Barnbougle Castle near Edinburgh, the £3,095,000 raised will go to the Distillers’ Charity, which will fund charities working with disadvantaged young people in Scotland. www.sothebys.com
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SCOTCH KNOW-HOW
SAYING FAREWELL
Johnnie Walker master blender Jim
Pernod Ricard has become the first international
Beveridge has created a new extremely
spirits and wines group to establish a fully
rare Scotch celebrating the fine art of
operational malt whisky distillery in China – led
whisky before he retires at the end of the
by Scottish know-how. Guided by expertise
year. Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour
from Chivas Brothers, Pernod Ricard’s Scotch
are crafted from the finest maturing
production got underway in August at the
whiskies in the Johnnie Walker
Chuan Malt Whisky Distillery in Emeishan. Sandy
reserves, aged for at least 48 years
Hyslop, Chivas Brothers’ director of blending and
and only 288 bottles will be released.
inventory, worked closely with the distillery team.
Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour
www.pernod-ricard.com
is the third and final whisky in the series. www.johnniewalker.com
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