Gillian Macdonald, Master Blender of Ardbeg/Glenmorangie in an interview for Whiskey Network

How does one become the mind and hand that shapes one of the most iconic brands in the world of scotch?An interview with Gillian Macdonald, master Blender of Ardbeg and Glenmorangie. We talk everything from: 🥃 Her journey from chemistry graduate to one of the most influential figures in whisky today 🥃 The creative process behind Ardbeg Smoketrails and the new Smoky Verse, featuring high gravity mashing 🥃 How Ardbeg creates innovation without losing its core 🥃 What goes into choosing a Committee Release like Eureka 🥃 Nosing techniques, the lab magic behind each bottle, and the future of Islay peat 🥃 Lessons from two whisky greats: Dr. Jim Swan and Dr. Bill Lumsden 🥃 Which Ardbeg release has surprised you most? Comment below — I’d love to hear. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with industry leaders, distillery deep dives, and whisky news. 📬 Learn more at: https://redheadwhiskey.community 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @redheadwhiskeyclub #Ardbeg #GillianMacdonald #WhiskyInterview #ScotchWhisky #IslayWhisky #PeatedWhisky #SmokyVerse #ArdbegCommittee #WomenInWhisky #WhiskyInnovation #MasterBlender