The Glen Grant, a Speyside scotch whisky distillery, has introduced the retirement of Dennis Malcolm OBE, Grasp Distiller.
After a 63-year profession within the whisky trade, Malcolm is passing the mantle to Greig Stables on July 1st, 2024.
Dennis Malcolm OBE, Grasp Distiller, & His Profession At The Glen Grant
Dennis Malcolm was born on the grounds of Glen Grant Distillery, the place his father and grandfather labored. In 1961, at age 16 he started coaching as an assistant cooper. He later grew to become Distillery Supervisor and Ambassador for The Glen Grant model. He later labored in positions at different distilleries. Nonetheless, in 2006 he discovered his manner again to The Glen Grant.
In 2006, the distillery was acquired by the Campari Group. It was then that Malcolm was appointed Grasp Distiller, a job he has now held for 18 years. Underneath his management, the distillery expanded its capability, put in a brand new bottling corridor, and launched a 12 yr outdated and an 18 yr outdated expression, in addition to many restricted editions.
Then, in 2016, Dennis Malcolm was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his companies to the Speyside neighborhood and the scotch whisky trade. 5 years later, Malcolm celebrated 60 years within the scotch whisky trade.
After an illustrious profession, Malcolm will start having fun with a well-earned retirement this summer time. Talking of his retirement, and of his profession, Dennis Malcolm stated: “As I sit up for my retirement, it has led to a lot reflection of my profession over the previous 63 years. I’m immensely proud to have been a part of The Glen Grant household, and I say household as a result of I’ve all the time thought of my time right here as a lifestyle and never a job of labor.
“Whereas I’ll all the time be a whisky-maker at coronary heart, I look ahead to settling into a brand new part, spending time with household and having fun with my beloved Rothes. I do know the legacy of The Glen Grant will now be within the most secure of fingers with Greig. I elevate a toast to him and his unwavering ardour for The Glen Grant.”
Greig Stables, New Grasp Distiller at The Glen Grant
Greig Stables, the present Distillery Director, will develop into Glen Grant’s new grasp distiller upon Malcolm’s retirement on the finish of June.
Stables has labored on the distillery for greater than 18 years, and has labored intently with Dennis Malcolm throughout that point. Stables has additionally been concerned in all elements of whisky-making, that means that he’s educated and obsessed with The Glen Grant’s course of and assurance of high quality.
Commenting on his new function, Stables stated: “Working with Dennis over the previous 18 years has been a journey on which I’ve learnt a lot. His ardour for, and devotion to, The Glen Grant is exceptional, and I attempt to proceed that work as I take the reins as Grasp Distiller. I’m very proud and excited to embark on this new journey, honouring the legacy of this historic distillery but in addition including my very own chapter to the story.”
Onwards & Upwards
Campari Group Head of Advertising, Julka Villa stated: “As we mark the conclusion of an period, we prolong our deepest gratitude to Dennis Malcolm, whose 63-year tenure has not solely outlined excellence within the scotch whisky trade but in addition profoundly formed the legacy of The Glen Grant. His dedication, experience, and keenness for making the very best whisky doable have left an indelible mark on each bottle we’ve crafted.
“As Dennis steps right into a well-deserved retirement, we are going to honor his legacy by persevering with to provide whiskies to make Dennis proud. We’re additionally thrilled to welcome our new Grasp Distiller Greig Stables into the function, who brings an revolutionary method and can lead our distillery into the following thrilling chapter. Collectively, we rejoice the exceptional achievements of The Glen Grant and look ahead to new heights forward.”
