Company:
Turntable Spirits Limited
Turntable Spirits Limited
Job:
Co-Founder
Website:
Website:
turntablespirits.com
Socials:
Socials:
@turntablespirits
How long have you been working in the whisky industry?
I’ve worked in the whisky industry for 12 years, having joined The BenRiach Distillery Co. straight out of university in 2012.
What has been your biggest career highlight to date?
Undoubtedly, partnering with my brother, Gordon, and taking the leap to go out on our own and launch Turntable Spirits in 2023.
Can you remember your first dram, and indeed what it was?
My Dad, Graham, has worked in the industry for many years, so there was always a good selection of whiskies in the cupboard. The one that really resonates and takes me back is Old Pulteney 12 Year Old.
What does whisky mean to you?
It’s difficult to put into words what whisky means to me. I think “connection” and “pride” probably capture the feeling best. Connection, in all the fantastic memories made and times shared over a dram with great people. And pride that our small country has produced this incredible spirit that is enjoyed all over the world and offers those moments of connection to so many.
Where would you like to see yourself in five years’ time?
Starting Turntable together with Gordon has been incredible and whilst we’ve been delighted with the response so far, we believe there is so much potential to drive the brand forward and that’s exactly what we want to be doing. We want to change the perception that blends are inferior to single malts and showcase just how exciting this category can be.
What was your last dram?
It was our Turntable Spirits – Track 4 – One Way or Another. A blend comprised of 30% Strathclyde first-fill Bourbon barrels, 21% Invergordon ex-Red wine barrels, 15% Cameronbridge ex-Marsala barrels, Cameronbridge ex- Madeira barrels and 22% Linkwood first-fill Bourbon barrels.
Do you have a favourite whisky and food pairing combination?
I remember hosting a tasting in Vancouver years ago and pairing the BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas (peated) with oysters, and it worked beautifully.
What’s your favourite time and place to enjoy a dram?
A really hard question to answer. Catching up with old friends in a great whisky bar, a post dinner dram in a comfortable chair with some great songs playing, out on a hike, at the turn on the golf course to help me get through the back 9… there are so many great occasions to enjoy a dram.
What do you think is going to be the next big thing on the
whisky horizon?
There’s so much innovation coming through and loads to be excited about. From our point of view, the response we’ve had since launching Turntable has been incredible and it makes me really excited about the future of blended whisky. We feel this is often an underappreciated category and hope we can help change that.
What’s the one dram you couldn’t live without?
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old – a great dram but also nostalgic for me.
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I’ve worked in the whisky industry for 12 years, having joined The BenRiach Distillery Co. straight out of university in 2012.
Undoubtedly, partnering with my brother, Gordon, and taking the leap to go out on our own and launch Turntable Spirits in 2023.
My Dad, Graham, has worked in the industry for many years, so there was always a good selection of whiskies in the cupboard. The one that really resonates and takes me back is Old Pulteney 12 Year Old.
It’s difficult to put into words what whisky means to me. I think “connection” and “pride” probably capture the feeling best. Connection, in all the fantastic memories made and times shared over a dram with great people. And pride that our small country has produced this incredible spirit that is enjoyed all over the world and offers those moments of connection to so many.
Starting Turntable together with Gordon has been incredible and whilst we’ve been delighted with the response so far, we believe there is so much potential to drive the brand forward and that’s exactly what we want to be doing. We want to change the perception that blends are inferior to single malts and showcase just how exciting this category can be.
It was our Turntable Spirits – Track 4 – One Way or Another. A blend comprised of 30% Strathclyde first-fill Bourbon barrels, 21% Invergordon ex-Red wine barrels, 15% Cameronbridge ex-Marsala barrels, Cameronbridge ex- Madeira barrels and 22% Linkwood first-fill Bourbon barrels.
I remember hosting a tasting in Vancouver years ago and pairing the BenRiach 10 Year Old Curiositas (peated) with oysters, and it worked beautifully.
A really hard question to answer. Catching up with old friends in a great whisky bar, a post dinner dram in a comfortable chair with some great songs playing, out on a hike, at the turn on the golf course to help me get through the back 9… there are so many great occasions to enjoy a dram.
There’s so much innovation coming through and loads to be excited about. From our point of view, the response we’ve had since launching Turntable has been incredible and it makes me really excited about the future of blended whisky. We feel this is often an underappreciated category and hope we can help change that.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old – a great dram but also nostalgic for me.