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It is now more than 25 years since Ian sold his first case of whisky and in that time has been involved in many aspects of the industry.Having spent time in Scotland and the US in commercial roles and as a Brand Ambassador, Ian returned to his native Scotland in 2004 to become International Brand Ambassador for Chivas Brothers. Ian’s ideal job allows him to extol the benefits not only of Chivas Brothers’ whiskies, and especially The Glenlivet, but also his passion for all things Scottish. Having captained the Scotland National Clay Pigeon team in several international competitions, Ian is naturally patriotic and ably carries the mantle of Chivas Brand Ambassador on his broad shoulders. Ian has a particular passion for The Glenlivet, the single malt that started it all, and can often be found, either within the confines of the distillery or equally in one of The Glenlivet’s many overseas markets, patiently entertaining the questions of the famous dram’s many followers. Ian is also the curator of The Glenlivet Whisky School, which consists of several three day courses held throughout the year at The Glenlivet distillery. The course covers all aspects of whisky-making, with tutored tastings, an in-depth tour of the production process and a guided trek in the footsteps of the Glenlivet’s legendary smugglers. Ian is a perfectly charming foil for the distillery, set in the rugged highland landscape yet producing the softest and fruitiest of single malts. Ian also has an uncanny knack of knowing the location of all of the best maturing casks at The Glenlivet and when keys can be found will sometimes share the secret! 
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