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Uisge-beatha and Island Spirit: A Conversation with Iain Ralston
Uisge-beatha and Island Spirit: A Conversation with Iain Ralston

This week I caught up with the lovely Iain from Tobermory! Read all about him and his relationship with the Island, the distillery, and whisky in general!

Smoke, Sea & One Trailblazing Woman: Meet Kirsten Robertson
Smoke, Sea & One Trailblazing Woman: Meet Kirsten Robertson

Kirsten Robertson went from whisky-soaked childhood memories to becoming Lagavulin’s first female Senior Operator. Now she’s shaping the iconic distillery’s future with passion, grit, and a whole lot of Islay spirit.

Confidence, Community, and Craft: Ashley MacGregor’s life at Bruichladdich Distillery
Confidence, Community, and Craft: Ashley MacGregor’s life at Bruichladdich Distillery

Join me in speaking to the incredible Ashley MacGregor about her time at Bruichladdich Distillery

One Man, Many Malts: The Journey of Stuart Close
One Man, Many Malts: The Journey of Stuart Close

Join us as we sit down with Stuart Close, Process Operator at Deanston Distillery, to explore his journey from childhood summers on Islay to crafting spirit on the mainland. Stuart shares his passion for whisky-making, clears up common misconceptions, and reflects on what he’d change in the industry—all with the humour and authenticity that define him.

Raising Spirits Vertically: Olivia McIntosh on Life, Laughs, and Whisky at Port of Leith
Raising Spirits Vertically: Olivia McIntosh on Life, Laughs, and Whisky at Port of Leith

Bridging Islay and Edinburgh through shared passion and craft.

Island Roots, Progressive Spirit: Ruby Miller’s Path at Bruichladdich
Island Roots, Progressive Spirit: Ruby Miller’s Path at Bruichladdich

Ruby Miller’s Experience at Bruichalddich Distillery

From Islay’s shores to Oldmeldrum’s cobbled streets, Grace Wiggins is proof that whisky is as much about the people as the spirit itself.
From Islay’s shores to Oldmeldrum’s cobbled streets, Grace Wiggins is proof that whisky is as much about the people as the spirit itself.

Join me in a conversation with Grace Wiggins, talking about her journey in the industry.

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2025- Love, Loss and Letting Go
2025- Love, Loss and Letting Go

I learned that love and loss are not opposites. They arrive together, leave together, and shape who you become in the space between.

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Being Alone Isn’t Embarrassing
Being Alone Isn’t Embarrassing

Why do people dislike being alone? Let’s talk about it…

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What Whisky Taught Me About People
What Whisky Taught Me About People

Working in whisky taught me two things: people are like drams — some are smoky, some are sweet, and some will argue about peat levels for three hours straight… and you’ll probably end up hugging them anyway.

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A young woman whose been navigating the whisky and tourism industry her whole life

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