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13th December 2024 |
Loch Lomond
Group concludes another remarkable year,
securing more than 100 awards and Master
Blender honoured with prestigious Keeper
of the Quaich.
 Michael Henry, Master Blender for the
Loch Lomond Group, has been honoured
with the prestigious title of Keeper of
the Quaich, the Scottish distiller
announced.
For the past nine years, Michael has led
the whisky blending team at Loch Lomond
Group, an independent distiller crafting
single malts since 1814. Hailing from
Northern Ireland near the iconic
Bushmills Distillery, Michael grew up in
a community where whisky was deeply
ingrained in daily life. Inspired by the
enthusiasm of his father and
grandfather, who both enjoyed and
appreciated whisky, his passion for the
spirit began at an early age.
After graduating from Heriot-Watt
University’s esteemed brewing and
distilling program, Michael joined Loch
Lomond Group in 2007 as a warehouse
manager and became Master Blender in
2015. Since then, he has played a
pivotal role in transforming the company
into a cornerstone of world-class Scotch
whisky. Michael oversees the production
of multiple brands, including
Littlemill, Glen Scotia, Loch Lomond
Whiskies, Spearhead, and Noble Rebel.
Under Michael’s leadership, the Loch
Lomond Group has garnered widespread
industry recognition, earning more than
100 awards this year alone. Highlights
include being named the Most Awarded
Scotch Distillery at the San Francisco
World Spirits Competition (with 14
awards), receiving the title of Best
Single Malt Producer at the
International Wine & Spirit Competition,
and achieving Hall of Fame status with a
Superior Gold award at the Tokyo Whisky
and Spirits Competition.
The Keeper of the Quaich distinction is
one of the highest honours in the drinks
industry, reserved for individuals who
demonstrate exceptional dedication to
the heritage and future of Scotch
whisky. Michael received this accolade
during a ceremony held last month at
Blair Castle in Perthshire.
Bill White, Group Operations Director,
Loch Lomond Group, said: "This is a real
testament to all Michael has achieved in
his career, but especially over the last
almost 20 years where he has worked at
Loch Lomond Group. We are ever impressed
by his craftsmanship and abilities to
work across such as wide portfolio of
liquids, and this is demonstrated
through our multi-award-winning brands.
I am so pleased to see Michael
recognised as one of the best of the
best in the Scotch industry."
Michael Henry added: "I am deeply
honoured to be named a Keeper of the
Quaich. It’s a personal accomplishment,
but it also reflects the incredible team
at Loch Lomond Group and all the work we
have achieved, making our distilleries
some of the most interesting in the
world. We are committed to creating
something special, and I am very proud
to be part of the journey."
The Keepers of the Quaich is a
prestigious international society
founded by the Scotch whisky industry to
honour exceptional dedication to the
production, promotion, and safeguarding
of the world’s finest distilled spirit.
The Quaich, a traditional Scottish
drinking vessel, serves as a symbol of
friendship and the shared appreciation
of Scotland’s iconic national drink.
You will find the whiskies Michael
oversees the production of, including
Littlemill, Glen Scotia, Loch Lomond
Whiskies, Spearhead, and Noble Rebel. available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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