The outcomes of Whisky Auctioneer’s inaugural public sale celebrating ladies in whisky have been introduced. £49,065.75 (inc. purchaser’s fee) has been raised for the OurWhisky Foundation by means of the sale of the Demeter Assortment – a curated choice of whiskies crafted by (or impressed by) ladies.
The Demeter Assortment, named for the traditional Greek goddess of the harvest and agriculture, featured bottles equivalent to a 44 Year Old Dalmore and a Laphroaig 25 Year Old Bessie Williamson. The Dalmore 44 12 months Previous was created in celebration of Margaret Nicol, mixing controller at Whyte & Mackay who devoted 5 a long time to the trade. Laphroaig’s 25 12 months Previous was bottled in tribute to meals-and-drink-2/bessie-williamson-the-woman-behind-laphroaig-distillery/”>Bessie Williamson, former Distillery Supervisor, who steered Laphroaig towards success in abroad markets all through her tenure.
Supporting The OurWhisky Basis
Funds raised by means of the public sale, in addition to Whisky Auctioneer’s purchaser’s fee, will likely be donated to the OurWhisky Basis. This nonprofit group helps and empowers ladies within the whisky trade (a traditionally male-dominated area) by means of mentorship packages and massive model partnerships.
Functions for the OurWhisky Basis’s subsequent mentorship program are actually open. You will discover out extra and apply for a spot here.
Becky Paskin, founding father of the OurWhisky Basis, commented: “We’re blown away by the incredible quantity raised from the inaugural Demeter Assortment. The OurWhisky Basis supplies much-needed help and steering for ladies in whisky in addition to the broader trade, however we’re in determined want of funding if we’re to proceed offering our providers. Due to Whisky Auctioneer, all our lot donors and the a whole lot of bidders coming collectively over a shared love of a dram, the incredible quantity raised will assist us proceed making whisky an inclusive house for everybody.”
Joe Wilson, Head Curator and Spirits Specialist at Whisky Auctioneer added: “It has been a privilege for us to help the OurWhisky Basis in offering not only a platform for this ground-breaking sale, but additionally to advertise the contributions of girls to the trade as a complete. From the distilleries and impartial bottlers who generously donated to the bidders from internationally, it’s unimaginable to see whisky lovers come collectively to make an actual distinction.”
