Charles MacLean is one of the world’s most respected voices in Scotch whisky, having written extensively on the subject for over four decades.
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Steve Beal is one of the most trusted and in-demand spirits specialists in the world, with a career spanning decades
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James Ball is a Master of Whisky, founder of Truth & Flavor L.L.C., and creator of the DramIt app, known for objective sensory analysis and engaging whiskey education.
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Andy Cartin is a Boston-based hospitality partner, beverage professional, and Master of Bourbon with deep experience across restaurants, wine programs, and spirits education.
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Mark Griffith is a Master of Scotch and Master of Whisky, known for his exceptional palate and mentorship of Master-level candidates through the Council of Whiskey Masters.
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Octavio “Tavo” Bernal is a Master of Scotch, Whisky Master Candidate, and respected whiskey educator known for his highly technical palate. With more than 17 years of hospitality experience, he currently oversees The Whisk(e)y in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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Chase Henry is a Northern Kentucky-based Master of Bourbon, Master of Whisky, and award-winning cocktail professional.
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Nicholas "Nik" Kosobucki is a certified Master of Scotch and Master of Whiskey with the Council of Whiskey Masters, and was among the first
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Tom McCormick is a Master of Whiskey and Master of Bourbon with the Council of Whiskey Masters, where he also serves as a respected
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Siddharth Sawkar is the first individual to earn all three top-level certifications from the Council of Whiskey Masters—Master of Scotch, Master of Whiskey, and Master of Bourbon.
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Samuel Wright is a certified Master of Whiskey and Master of Scotch, and was among the first to graduate from the Council of Whiskey Masters in 2022.
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Ron Smith is a Master-level BJCP judge, Certified Cicerone, and seasoned educator with over 25 years of experience in beer judging, brewing, and beverage evaluation.
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Max Solano is a respected mixologist, whisky educator, and industry consultant with over two decades of experience in the beverage world.
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Gil Schwarz is a well-known wine and whisky broker, collector, and consultant with over three decades of experience in the global beverage industry.
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Bernhard Schäfer is a whisky journalist, industry consultant, and Master of the Quaich, with decades of experience in spirits education and evaluation.
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Nicola Riske is a highly respected spirits educator and industry leader, currently serving as Southern European Brand Education Manager for The Macallan.
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Becky Offringa is a whisky author, researcher, and respected industry collaborator, best known as one-half of The Whisky Couple.
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Charles MacLean is one of the world’s most respected voices in Scotch whisky, having written extensively on the subject for over four decades. Based in the Netherlands, he has written extensively on Scotch whisky
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Arthur Nägele is a leading spirits educator, consultant, and international judge, widely recognized across Europe for his technical expertise and clear, methodical approach.
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