LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown-Forman (NYSE:
BF-B) announces today the appointment of Rachel Barrie as whisky maker for its Scotch
whisky portfolio which includes the BenRiach, The GlenDronach and
Glenglassaugh distilleries, effective March
1, 2017. She will succeed Billy
Walker who helped grow The BenRiach Distillery Company into
one which is recognized throughout the industry for innovative and
exceptional quality single malt Scotch whiskies. Walker will
continue to support the distilleries and share his whisky expertise
throughout the transition.
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Barrie has served as master blender of Morrison Bowmore
Distillers for the last five years where she led whisky creation
for Bowmore, Auchentoshan and Glen
Garioch, most recently including Laphroaig and Ardmore.
Prior to joining Morrison Bowmore Distillers, Barrie worked with
the Glenmorangie Company for 16 years, eight of which
were spent as whisky creator and master blender for Glenmorangie
and Ardbeg single malts as well as James
Martin's and Bailie Nicol Jarvie blended Scotch whiskies.
During Barrie's time at Glenmorangie, Brown-Forman had a minority
ownership in the distillery and this new role brings Barrie back to
some of her earlier distilling roots with the company.
Barrie was educated at the Inverurie Academy and graduated with
honors with a chemistry degree from the University of Edinburgh before beginning her career
as a research scientist at the Scotch Whisky Research Institute.
Barrie has received numerous industry accolades for her work in
developing award-winning whiskies in addition to judging
international spirits competitions and serving on numerous industry
committees.
"We are very pleased that Rachel
Barrie is joining our team and will continue the excellent
Scotch whisky-making tradition fostered by the venerable
Billy Walker," said Alex Alvarez, chief production officer for
Brown-Forman. "We take great comfort in knowing that Billy will
continue with our team over the coming months to ensure a smooth
transition for Rachel."
The BenRiach Distillery Company has been named Whisky Distiller
of the Year twice in the annual Icons of Whisky Awards. BenRiach,
The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh have received numerous awards in
international spirits competitions for their ranges of
exceptionally-crafted peated and unpeated single malt Scotch
whiskies.
About Brown-Forman
For more than 145 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has
enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine
quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack
Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's &
Cola, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey,
Jack
Daniel's Tennessee Fire, Gentleman Jack,
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel,
Finlandia, Korbel, el Jimador, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester,
Canadian Mist, Herradura, New Mix, Sonoma-Cutrer, Early Times,
Chambord, BenRiach, The GlenDronach and
Glenglassaugh. Brown-Forman's brands are supported by
nearly 4,600 employees and sold in approximately 160 countries
worldwide. For more information about the company, please
visit http://www.brown-forman.com/. Brown-Forman reminds you
to please drink responsibly.
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