Stephanie Macleod Wins ‘Master Blender of the Year’ Title for Record-Breaking Sixth Time

Stephanie Macleod, Director of Blending, Scotch Whisky for Bacardi, has been named Master Blender of the Year by the International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2024 for a sixth consecutive time.

Stephanie made history in 2019 as the first woman to win the prestigious Master Blender of the Year title and has continued her winning streak ever since. This incredible feat recognizes her world-leading expertise in the art of whisky-making as Master Blender for DEWAR’S Blended Scotch whisky and Malt Master for the family-owned company’s portfolio of Single Malts – ABERFELDY®, AULTMORE, CRAIGELLACHIE®, ROYAL BRACKLA® and THE DEVERON®.

“To be recognized for the work you do is incredible. To be recognized for what you love to do is quite simply a dream come true,” said Stephanie Macleod.

“Awards like this are a tribute to all those involved in our whisky-making, and it’s thanks to our passionate, highly-skilled team that our exceptional whiskies are enjoyed by new and existing whisky drinkers around the world.”

Adding to the success, Bacardi was named Distiller of the Year and its brands were recognized with six wins in the Top 10 whiskies of 2024*.

“We have bold ambitions and exciting plans for our premium and ultra-premium whiskies and judging by the acclaim our recent launches have received, it’s clear we are getting it right,” said Dave Ingram, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Bacardi.

“Congratulations to Stephanie and her team – the work they’re doing leads to exceptional whiskies that appeal to new whisky drinkers and drives the entire category forward.”

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