2024 Judges

MATTHEW MCFADYEN Co-founder, The Good Spirits Company

Matthew is one of the co-founders of The Good Spirits Company, Glasgow’s leading independent spirits specialist.

MOA REYNOLDS Founder, Swedish Whisky Girl

A content creator, writer, spirits judge and the founder of Swedish Whisky Girl where she shares her whisky adventures across Instagram and her blog.

ROBIN RUSSELL Proprietor, Robbie’s Drams Whisky Merchants

Robin has spent his working life in the licensed trade and was one of the first in the country to launch a whisky festival.

DARREN LEITCH National Retail Manager, The Whisky Shop

Darren has been involved with the Challenge since 2001 and champions it as the ultimate whisky competition.

EWAN MCILWRAITH Owner, Robertsons of Pitlochry

Ewan took over the running of Robertsons of Pitlochry in 2013. His focus is on customer service and helping people enjoy whisky.

MANDY SILVER Owner, Curly Coo Bar

Owner of Curly Coo Bar in Stirling, Mandy is a leader in her field. She has a fabulous range of whiskies, giving customers an unrivalled tour of Scotland.

DR. CHRISTOPHER WHITE Head of Private Clients, Beamish International

Dr. Christopher White is an awardwinning whisky writer, presenter and host of tutored tastings.

FRASER ROBSON Whisky Ambassador, Gordon & MacPhail

Based in Elgin, Fraser has been the Whisky Ambassador at Gordon & MacPhail South Street since 2018.

VINCE FUSARO Owner, Luvians Bottle Shop

Vince has been in the whisky world since 1983 and believes he is still learning. He has always felt highly privileged to be in the industry.

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