Dr. Bill Lumsden, Director of Distilling, Whisky Creation & Whisky Stocks at Glenmorangie, oversees the creation of the famous single malt whisky originating in the Highlands of Scotland. The ‘Ultimate Islay Malt’ that is Ardbeg, crafted on untamed shores of Islay, is also under his expert leadership.
Dr. Bill is regarded as a pioneer of innovation in the malt whisky industry and travels the world searching for the best oak casks that will complement Glenmorangie’s whiskies and impart unique characteristics all of their own.
Holding a PhD in Biochemistry, he combines his talent for both art and science and is renowned for his ground-breaking wood management techniques, experimentation with exceptional casks at various ages, and utilization of extra maturation to deliver outstanding whiskies.
He is the only person to have been honored three times with The Malt Advocate ‘Industry Leader of the Year’ Award. In 2016 and 2017 he was named Master Distiller/Master Blender of the Year at Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky 2016 awards and was also crowned Master Distiller of the Year award by the International Whisky Competition.
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