Our presenters

Your tasting will be conducted by one of our experienced presenters - all of them whisky experts with years of experience and knowledge of the 'water of life'...

  • Tom Aitken Tom Aitken
    Tom has just retired as Master Blender of John Dewar & Sons where he was responsible for blending Dewar's White Label, one of the most famous brands of Scotch whisky, and creating a number of premium blends. More...
  • Dave Broom Dave Broom
    One of the world's best-known drinks writers and author of a number of rum and whisky books. He is a member of the IWSC Judging Panel, Consulting Editor on Whisky Magazine and presents internationally.
  • Anthony Burnet Anthony Burnet
    Recently retired as Glenmorangie's US Business Development Director. After 30 years in the whisky business he is a Master of the Quaich and supremely qualified to talk on whisky. Can present in English, Spanish or Portugese (European & Latin American).
  • Ian Buxton Ian Buxton
    An independent consultant and writer. Conference Director of the World Whiskies Conference, he was elected Keeper of the Quaich in 1991. Ian has over 20 years drinks industry experience and presents internationally.
  • Geraldine Coates Geraldine Coates
    A writer and journalist with wide experience in the drinks industry. She has written several books on gin and whisky and her work appears in a number of industry and consumer titles. More...
  • Kate Ennis Kate Ennis
    Previously of Whisky Magazine, Kate is currently Drinks Editor for Food & Travel. She also writes about cocktails, wines and spirits for a number of other publications. More...
  • Charles MacLean Charles MacLean
    One of the world's leading whisky writers. Based in Edinburgh, he is a Keeper of the Quaich, winner of the James Beard Award (USA) for Best Wine & Spirits Book and author of 8 major books on whisky. More...
  • Marcin Miller Marcin Miller
    Marcin established Whisky Magazine as its original Publisher and now works as a PR consultant, writer and freelance editor. He is a Director of the Scotch Whisky Review and contributes to a number of magazine titles. More...
  • Gavin Smith Gavin Smith
    Editor of whisky-pages.com and has published some 17 books, eight being on whisky. He is currently working on two new whisky-related volumes, and contributes feature material to a wide range of publications. More...
  • Ian Wisniewski Ian Wisniewski
    Former Wine & Food Editor at House & Garden and noted author and writer. Has published extensively on whisky, vodka, tequila and other spirits.