New distillery Ardgowan, which is currently under construction, has announced the appointment of Laura Davies as its distillery manager. Ardgowan is preparing to begin distilling in spring 2025. 

 

Davies has spent more than a decade in the whisky industry, with a long tenure at the Welsh Whisky Company where she also held the role of distillery manager. During her tiome at the businesss, the Welsh Whisky Company’s turnover more than doubled to £23 million, and Davies’ responsibilities included oversight of three prodcutuon sites and visitor centres.

 

Martin McAdam, CEO of Ardgowan Distillery, commented: “It is a pleasure to welcome Laura to the Ardgowan family. Her deep industry knowledge, from distillation to business development, aligns perfectly with our mission to establish Ardgowan as both a community cornerstone and a respected name in the global whisky market.”

 

Davies added: “Ardgowan is at such an exciting point in its journey. Joining at a moment when we are building the distillery and operational team from the ground up is something special. I look forward to applying all that I have learned to help Ardgowan craft an exceptional single malt that will resonate with whisky lovers worldwide.”