"The industry is getting better at giving women credit for the work they do, whisky educator and writer Kristiane Westray told me, noting that blender Margaret Nicol at Whyte & Mackay, who started in the industry way back in 1974, has only recently been in the spotlight. Similarly, Maureen Robinson, who worked in whisky for more than 45 years, was inducted into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame as recently as 2020."
"Support from within the industry is crucial to these women's success, which is where the OurWhisky Foundation comes in: this non-profit, established in March 2022 by Becky Paskin, supports women working in whisky internationally, and has the backing of the wider industry. Its dedicated editorial output (managed by award-winning drinks writer Millie Milliken) is a bulletin for women's wins in the industry."
Women in the whisky industry are receiving more recognition for long careers and contributions, with examples of previously overlooked figures now in the spotlight. More women are studying STEM subjects, enabling entry into technical roles such as distilling and blending. Industry support mechanisms are emerging, including the OurWhisky Foundation, a non-profit established in March 2022 that supports women internationally and publishes editorial coverage of their achievements. Brands are also targeting female consumers early, exemplified by Sabrina Carpenter’s role with Johnnie Walker, indicating efforts to secure the next generation of whisky drinkers.
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