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As Ardbeg
bids farewell to retiring distillery
manager Mickey Heads they name Colin
Gordon as his successor.
I am sure the Ardbeg fans amongst you
will be well aware by now that the
distillery announced back in March this
year that they were beginning the search
for a new distillery manager as after 13
years overseeing whisky production
Distillery Manager Mickey Heads will
retire at the end of October 2020.
With that date now fast approaching
the peaty Islay whisky maker has announced
the appointment of Mickey’s successor –
Colin Gordon – who is joining as
Distillery Production Manager. Colin
will report into Pete Nelson, Operations
Director.
Colin brings a wealth of whisky industry
experience from his eight years at
Diageo. His substantial knowledge of
distillery production has been gained
through a number of roles at the
company. These include a stint as Site
Operations Manager at the Port Ellen
Maltings, which provides barley to eight
of the 10 Islay distilleries. More
recently, Colin was based at the
Lagavulin Distillery on Islay as the
Distillery Manager.
Colin is joining on 1 October 2020.
Meanwhile, although Mickey Heads is
leaving his post as Distillery Manager,
he has agreed to continue in his role as
Chair of the Ardbeg Committee, the
worldwide army of Ardbeg fans.
Pete Nelson, Operations Director, said:
"We’re delighted Colin is joining to
lead the team at the Ardbeg Distillery.
His knowledge will help take Ardbeg
forward and shape the future of the
Distillery. We have lots of exciting new
expressions in the pipeline and Colin
will play a major role in crafting
those."
Mickey Heads said: "I’ve known Colin for
a long time and I can’t think of a more
worthy successor. He’s joining a
brilliant team whom I know will welcome
him warmly and make him feel at home. As
I continue as Chair of the Committee –
and indeed, as just one of a legion of
Ardbeg fans – I look forward to enjoying
the fruits of his labours for years to
come."
Colin Gordon said: "Ardbeg is an iconic
name in whisky with an immense
reputation. I’m absolutely delighted to
be joining an experienced team producing
such an exceptional dram.
"Ardbeg has built a reputation for
producing amazing whiskies with Mickey
Heads at the helm. He is a huge name in
the industry and will be a very hard act
to follow. It's a privilege to be chosen
to take over the reins from him. Islay
has been our home for five years and to
be given the honour of overseeing the
running of Ardbeg is very special
indeed. I will do my very best to
protect and enhance the reputation of
the distillery and ensure it keeps
producing the world class spirit of
Ardbeg."
You find the current Ardbeg whisky
range available from
specialist online whisky retailers such
as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop and
Master of Malt
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