Glenfarclas 2019 Events Calendar
For more information about any of the below events, please contact info@glenfarclas.com
- Chichibu Whisky Matsuri 2019 Chichibu, Saitama, Japan, 17th February
- Nichols And Perks, Stourbridge The Midlands, 22nd – 23rd March
- Glenfarclas Tasting events in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, 25th – 28th March
- Whisky, Rum And Wine Master Test, Hotel Marinela, Sofia, Bulgaria 29th – 30th March
- Whisky Festival Noord Nederland 2019 Groningen, Netherlands, 29th – 31st March
- Nth Show 2019, Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas, 26th – 27th April
- Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, 1st – 6th May
- Robbie Drams Festival, Ayr Town Hall, Ayrshire Scotland, 1st June
- Whisky Fringe, Royal Mile Whiskies, Edinburgh Scotland, 9th – 11th August
- Whisky Social, Waterfront Hall Belfast, 14th September
- Whisky Exchange,Old Billingsgate, London, 28th – 29th September
- The Wee Dram Festival, Bakewell, Derbyshire, 19th October
- Whisky Live, The Printworks, Dublin, 22nd – 23rd November
- Glasgow Whisky Festival, Hampden Park Glasgow, 9th November
Glenfarclas 2018 Events Calendar
For more information about any of the below events, please contact info@glenfarclas.com
- April 18th – 22nd – Limburg Whisky Festival
- May 3rd – 7th Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
- May 11th – 13th – International bar show Tokyo
- September 21st – Whisky Live Paris
- October 5th – 7th – Potstill Festival Amersfoort
- October 20th – Dramathon
- October 27th – 28th – Whisky Show Budapest
- November 16th – 18th – International Whisky Festival Den Haag
- November 29th – December 2nd – Whiskyschiff Zurich
MARKETING EXECUTIVE APPOINTED KEEPER OF THE QUAICH
Glenfarclas Marketing Executive Ian McWilliam, has been made a Keeper of The Quaich in recognition of his service and contribution to the whisky industry over 26 years.
Ian joined J&G Grant as Assistant Head Warehouseman in 1991 and after 14 years in production, including the position of Assistant Manager, he moved to the sales & marketing team where he oversees distribution for 33 countries.
His comprehensive knowledge and experience of the traditional skills used to produce Glenfarclas is invaluable; many have enjoyed his in-depth tour or presentations worldwide where he explains all there is to know about the production of Glenfarclas single malt scotch whisky. Living on site and continuing to undertake “on-call” production duties has helped Ian keep up-to-date with the latest changes and improvements that have been made since he left his production post in 2004.
Whether on site at Glenfarclas or across the world, he continues to host events on behalf of J&G Grant, entertaining and educating whisky enthusiasts in his impeccable and professional manner.
Congratulations Ian, thoroughly deserved!
International Sales Executive
We are delighted to welcome Deborah Stewart to our international sales team based here at the distillery. Deborah has been working in the whisky industry for half her life, most recently in Switzerland.
“I am absolutely thrilled to be joining Glenfarclas. It is an honour to join this family run team and I am looking forward to sharing our fabulous single malt with whisky fans all over the world.”
She will be looking after markets such as France and Germany, so say hello to her if you see her on her travels!
PRODUCTION MANAGER APPOINTED KEEPER OF THE QUAICH
Glenfarclas Production Manager Callum Fraser has been made a Keeper of The Quaich in recognition of his service and contribution to the whisky industry over 27 years.
Originally from Stirlingshire, he worked at Deanston Distillery when it reopened in 1990, and climbed to the position of Distillery Manager in 2008.
Callum joined J&G Grant as Production Manager in 2012, where he was tasked with managing some of the busiest years of production that Glenfarclas Distillery has seen in its 180 years of legal distilling. By quickly and confidently learning the traditional methods of Glenfarclas, he led the way to achieve what were record-breaking production figures.
Furthermore, many have experienced his in-depth manager’s tour where he explains all there is to know about the production of Glenfarclas single malt scotch whisky. He has also hosted several events on behalf of J&G Grant, entertaining and educating whisky enthusiasts in his fun, professional and memorable style.
Congratulations Callum, hope it was a good night!
Donna McIntosh Celebrates 25 Years’ Service at J&G Grant
March 2017 saw the family and staff at J&G Grant help Donna McIntosh celebrate 25 years’ service – with cake, gifts and maybe even a dram!
In 1992 Donna arrived as a part-time guide, fitting in perfectly as she learned and subsequently taught visitors all there is to know about Glenfarclas whisky production and the Grant family. One fellow guide at the time told her to “stick at it”, advice she thankfully listened to as she went on to become Visitor Centre Manageress in 1999. Along with her team of guides, Donna professionally managed the tours and maintained the beautiful Visitor Centre that so many have been able to enjoy. A desire to spend more time with her grandchildren saw Donna pass on the managerial duties to a colleague in 2015. Nowadays she still enjoys her role as a guide and assists the new manager where she can.
As we celebrated in the Ships Room, Donna recounted one of her fondest Glenfarclas memories; being taught how to play “52-card pickup” by a younger George Grant (now Sales Director and of course sixth generation of the Grant family)!
It goes to show that there is more to this family business than just business – and that is what works so well.
Thank you for all the hard work, Donna.