Dave Broom Master of the Quaich. With decades of experience in the industry, Dave has over a dozen publications to his name, has written countless articles and is an anointed Master of the Quaich. He also spends a lot of time teaching the growing whisky community and generally spreading the whisky love.

The Hon. Alex Bruce, Master of the Quaich is the managing director of Adelphi, one of Scotland's premier independent bottlers, as well as of Ardnamurchan distillery. Alex is one of the world's most respected whisky personalities and long time supporter and friend of Whisky Galore. Alex will share news of the exciting work continuing at the Ardnamurchan distillery on the remote west coast peninsula in Scotland

Connal Mackenzie has a wealth of experience in a wide range of hospitality roles worldwide, including working for Whisky Galore in Christchurch.  Connal joined Adelphi in July 2018 as their market as the Sales Director. He can be found in either Inverness, Ardnamurchan, Adelphi HQ in Fife or in an airport somewhere across the world sharing his expertise and passion for his whisky.

Ian McWilliam has been involved at the Glenfarclas distillery for close to 30 of its 150-year history and holds intimate knowledge and insight into this true gem of the Scottish Highlands. Ian grew up in the region near the distillery and spent 14 years on the production floor, before he moved into the sales side of the business. His intimate knowledge and experience with Glenfarclas makes him one of the most highly regarded, and entertaining, whisky presenters in all of Scotland.

Chloe Wood, Export Sales & Marketing Manager for Kilchoman Distillery, grew up on Islay close by Kilchoman and began working in the whisky industry over 8 years ago and excitedly joined the Kilchoman team in May 2022. Chloe’s father, Andrew Wood, has been responsible for the annual barley harvest at Kilchoman since 2015 and has played a key part in the distillery’s building expansion over the years which has meant a close connection to the distillery. Chloe is passionate about promoting not only Kilchoman Single Malt but the island in which it’s produced from.

David Allen returns for his fifth DramFest, all the way from Campbeltown to share the history behind the whiskies made at Glengyle Distillery. David has been working with these whiskies extensively over the last 9 years or so, now heading up as their Director of Sales and Marketing. We are delighted to have his depth of knowledge and experience at DramFest once again along with, no doubt, a few good yarns from Kintyre.

Fiona McFadyen. Home to the Kilkerran Single Malt, the Glengyle distillery of Campbeltown was re-established in 2004 after its closure in the early 1920’s. Owned by J & A Mitchell of Springbank fame, Glengyle’s production runs for only a limited time each year, keeping this distillery one of Scotland’s best kept secrets. Fiona will be travelling all the way from Campbeltown for her first DramFest, showcasing the characterful drams made by hand at Glengyle.

Iain McAlister has been Glen Scotia's distillery manager for twelve years. Born and bred in Campbeltown, Iain is fiercely proud of the place, its people and its rich whisky heritage. Responsible for the smooth running of the distillery, he also keeps a close eye on the distillery’s stock, sampling different years, casks and finishes to maintain the highest standards of quality control.

Jenna McIntosh, Export Sales Manager for Cadenhead, has lived in Campbeltown all her life and started working for the company in 2009. She has held many different roles between then and now, until finding her way to the Cadenhead’s office. Previously serving as a Sales Executive responsible for the Cadenhead’s shops and then taking charge of it, she is now our Export Sales Manager.

Jamie Morrison. Hailing from the small village of Crieff lies Scotland’s oldest licensed distillery that’s still in operation, with records dating all the way back to 1756. Jamie joins us for his first DramFest to share the rich, traditional Highland style of whisky made at Glenturret, alongside their comparatively new heavily peated expressions.

Mark Westmorland. As Global Brand Ambassador of Wolfburn Whisky, we are delighted to welcome Mark’s return to Dramfest. Being born and bred in Thurso, the home of Wolfburn Distillery and a lover of the amber nectar, it is fitting that Mark has become part of the team at Wolfburn. This most northerly distillery on the mainland of Scotland is powered by a small team of folk who have been producing a classic coastal single malt style since 2013.

Scott Fraser. Founded in 2017, the Isle of Raasay distillery is the first legal producer of whisky on this remote inner Hebridean island. With a population of just 161 people on this tiny island (62 KM2), the establishment of this distillery created a number of jobs for the local community. Scott, Sales Manager, comes to his first DramFest with a selection of single cask samples to explore. The perfect introduction into what is an extremely exciting distillery.

Shane Batchler has been collecting, tasting and reviewing whisky since 2007 and managing whisky tasting at Brisbane International Airport since 2015. Since 2020 Shane has been the Bladnoch Australian brand ambassador and has taken him to places around the world to meet the most reputed distilleries and learn with some of the grandest master distillers in those times. He is delighted to be here to share his knowledge.

Drew Mayville. We are absolutely delighted to welcome Drew to DramFest for the first time. Drew has more 40 years of experience with some of the largest companies in the beverage alcohol industry. Drew joined Sazerac (at its Buffalo Trace Distillery location) in 2004 as the Master Blender and Director of Quality.

Chanel Liquori is an award-winning bartender who joins us from the sunny shores of Brooklyn by way of Australia and New Zealand. Having worked with several international drinks companies, including Pernod Ricard, Bacardi and Atom Brands, Chanel brings a passion for the hospitality and spirits industry which is only surpassed by her undeniable love of Prince.

Andrew Mustard joined the team at GlenAllachie recently and the revival of the GlenAllachie distillery by legendary master blender Billy Walker in 2017 has seen this little-known distillery launched into widespread acclaim and popularity. Andrew, a Speyside local is in New Zealand for the first time and is looking forward to show-casing some of the distillery’s classic to wood styles.

Ross Blainey returns to New Zealand and will share the history of The Balvenie, the iconic Speyside distillery, founded by William Grant & Sons in 1892. Ross, originally from Scotland, will tell the story behind Balvenie, from its founding through to the current era, and also looking to the future for the distillery.

Ashok Chokalingam, Head of Distilling from June 2019 has responsibility of single malts and premium brands from distillation to blending and bottling. Spending close to two decades in the International markets he is single handedly responsible for the creation of the ever popular Amrut Spectrum and Naarangi and is a widely respected within the whisky world for putting India into the world of single malts. Awarded with ‘Icons of Whisky’, Whisky Ambassador of the Year in 2012 and 2016 by Whisky Magazine, U.K. Included with Icons of Whisky Master Distiller / Blender of the year 2022 on the Indian chapter by whisky Magazine, U.K

Dan McKee.We are delighted to be joined, for the first time by Dan, Master Distiller at Michter’s Distillery. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Michter's has a rich and long legacy of offering traditional American whiskeys of uncompromising quality. With each of its limited production offerings aged to its peak maturity, Michter's highly acclaimed portfolio includes bourbon, rye, and American whiskey.

Mariella Romano. Home for Mariella is the sunny, southern part of Italy, however she decided to move all the way up to Scotland to follow her love for Whisky. Since 2019 she has been Global Brand Ambassador for the Arran Single Malt and later that year, Lagg Distillery ran its stills for the first time. Mariella has championed this new brand and watched it grow from new make spirit to a fine Single Malt.