Rachel Barrie

Brown-Forman appointed Rachel Barrie as whisky maker for its Scotch whisky portfolio that includes the BenRiach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh Distilleries, effective March 1, 2017. Barrie succeeded Billy Walker, who will continue to support and share his expertise throughout the transition. For the past five years, Barrie served as the master blender of Morrison Bowmore Distillers and led whisky creation for Bowmore, Auchentoshan and Glen Garioch, and most recently Laphroaig and Ardmore. She also worked with the Glenmorangie Company for 16 years.