Spike McClure
Master of Whisky, The Classic Malts

Spike McClure is the son of a Scottish Presbyterian minister and the grandson of a whisky-loving granny. "There were always two holy spirits in our house. Every meal began with a grace and ended with a dram." The inevitable consequence was Spike's life as a proselytizing Scotch whisky evangelist.

Today, a well-traveled missionary for whisky, Spike returns regularly to the Holy Lands (or the Highlands, anyway) to reconnect with his roots in the industry: malt men and coopers, master distillers and blenders who kindly share their knowledge with a man who spreads their good work to the wider world.

For the past six years Spike has been happily employed by the House of Walker and The Classic Malts: guiding legions of benighted consumers and retailers from a dark fear of flavor to the warm glow of Scotch. His style more suited to the revival tent than the classroom, Spike is always in demand as a host and speaker, conducting Scotch tastings, whisky dinners, and professional trainings throughout the year.