Holding a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, he combines his talent for both art and science and is renowned for his ground-breaking wood management techniques, experimentation with exceptional casks at various ages and utilisation of extra maturation to deliver outstanding whiskies. 

Dr Bill is regarded as a pioneer of innovation in the malt whisky industry and is renowned for his unassailable excellence. This has been recognised through an array of accolades.

He joins us at Whisky Show this year to celebrate Ardbeg in a rare masterclass on the Islay distillery. In this tasting, Bill will dive into the distillery’s range. He’ll go behind the scenes with favourites old and new, as well as trying some recent releases and something special that Bill’s been waiting to share…