Topic: A Sip of Knowledge with Dr. Nick Savage, Master Distiller at Bladnoch Distillery

Hosts: Liz Rhoades, Lew Bryson, & Martin Duffy

What You’ll Learn: Join a trio of drink industry veterans in weekly conversation on whiskey, spirits, distilling, marketing and the current state of the drink industry. This week, Dr. Nick Savage, Master Distiller at Bladnoch Distillery, joins the group.

About Dr. Nick Savage: 

Dr. Nick Savage joined Bladnoch Distillery as Master Distiller in 2019, hailing from The Macallan. Nick has an impressive career in the industry thus far. After being awarded his PhD in engineering he commenced at Diageo as Technical Lead in Cask Maturation and then spent time in the Scottish Lowlands working with William Grant & Sons in brewing and distilling.

Throughout his career, Nick’s unwavering pursuit of perfection has led him to become an industry leader and this same drive ensures the excellence of Bladnoch’s Scotch Whisky each day.

About the Hosts: 

• Liz Rhoades, founder of Spirit Safe Consulting, former research scientist for DIAGEO, distilling consultant, spirits writer for The Whiskey Wash & presenter.

• Lew Bryson, former managing editor for Whisky Advocate Magazine for 20 years, whiskey author, beer/whiskey writer and presenter.

• Martin Duffy, former DIAGEO Master of Whisky for the Midwest, DIAGEO Reserve Brand Ambassador for The Republic of Ireland, North American Brand Representative for Glencairn Crystal.