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15th Oct 2018

Alan McConnochie Distillery Manager Inducted as Keeper Of The Quaich

Born in the shadow of White Horse Distillers in Glasgow, Alan McConnochie was always destined for a future in the whisky business. Starting his first job in 1973 in the bottling hall of White Horse Distillers, Mr. McConnochie never dreamed for one moment that he would reach the pinnacle of the whisky industry. Now as Distillery Manager for The GlenDronach, BenRiach and Glenglassaugh, he has been honoured for his services contributing to the global success of Scotch Whisky, being inducted into the Keepers of the Quaich (Monday 8th October 2018).

Before joining BenRiach in 2004 Alan progressed his career through distilleries including Laphroaig, Bunnahabhain and Tobermory. A global drinks company renowned for its American Whiskey and now Scotch Whisky brands, Brown-Forman purchased The GlenDronach, BenRiach and Glenglassaugh in 2016 and Alan plays a pivotal role in carrying forth their time honoured whisky making traditions.