Stephanie Macleod Wins ‘Grasp Blender of the Yr’ Title for File-Breaking Sixth Time

Stephanie Macleod, Director of Mixing, Scotch Whisky for Bacardi, has been named Grasp Blender of the Yr 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 celebrated Grasp Blender of the Yr title and has continued her successful streak ever since. This unimaginable 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 unimaginable. To be acknowledged for what you like to do is sort of merely a dream come true,” mentioned Stephanie Macleod.

“Awards like this are a tribute to all these concerned in our whisky-making, and it’s because of our passionate, highly-skilled group that our distinctive whiskies are loved by new and present whisky drinkers all over the world.”

Including to the success, Bacardi was named Distiller of the Yr and its manufacturers have been acknowledged with six wins within the High 10 whiskies of 2024*.

“We now have daring ambitions and thrilling plans for our premium and ultra-premium whiskies and judging by the acclaim our latest launches have acquired, it’s clear we’re getting it proper,” mentioned Dave Ingram, Chief Provide Chain Officer, Bacardi.

“Congratulations to Stephanie and her group – the work they’re doing results in distinctive whiskies that enchantment to new whisky drinkers and drives the complete class ahead.”