As one of only a handful of female master blenders in the world, Rachel Barrie's refined tastes and keen sense of smell are key to creating some of the finest Scotch whiskies.
Now in her 30th year in the industry, she grew up in Aberdeenshire in Scotland and learned to surf at Sandend bay, which Glenglassaugh overlooks, while also going gliding in the Speyside sky looking over BenRiach.
Barrie was educated at the Inverurie Academy and studied chemistry at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with honours before beginning her career as a research scientist at the Scotch Whisky Research Institute. She has received numerous industry accolades for her work developing award-winning whiskies, in addition to judging international spirits competitions and serving on numerous industry committees.
