The Dunphail Distillery, which has been founded by the same team
behind the West London based Bimber Distillery, has today
announced the appointment of Matt McKay as its Director of Whisky Creation and
Outreach.
Matt joins the Speyside based distillery (currently under
construction) in a varied role, which will see him working alongside Founder
and Master Distiller Dariusz Plazewski, to define and develop Dunphail’s wood
policy, create and manage the site’s cask inventory and shape the profile and
quality of all spirits bottled under the Dunphail Distillery brand.
Dunphail Distillery Director of Whisky Creation and Outreach: Matt Mackay |
In addition, Matt will manage the production of whiskies sourced from distilleries across the world for a new independent bottling operation, the details of which will soon be announced. He will also lead on all marketing and communications activities for both Dunphail and Bimber as Director of Marketing and Communications.
Matt, who has previously been closely involved with the
development and promotion of London’s Bimber Distillery, has also been a
leading voice in whisky communication for a number of years, writing the
popular website www.thedramble.com. He holds the IBD General Certificate in
Distilling.
Commenting on the news, Matt Mackay, said: “It is a great
privilege to be appointed as Director of Whisky Creation and Outreach for
Dunphail Distillery. I am truly excited to have the opportunity to explore my
passion for cask experimentation and to be able to develop and deliver new
exceptional whiskies. I’m honoured to be coDunntinuing to work alongside Dariusz
and to assist with defining and developing what we believe will in time become
an iconic distillery house style.”
Matt will take up the newly created position in March 2022.
Posted by Steve Rush