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As we move into 2025, one thing’s for certain in whisky – there are uncertain times ahead. With DE&I initiatives the first victims of industry nervousness, Becky Paskin explains why abandoning female whisky drinkers is a huge mistake.

As we end another busy year in the whisky industry, five women in whisky look forward to 2025 and tell us their hopes for the future of the category and the women who work within it.

Managing a bar on an island in Florida means Cielo’s Rachel Urbelis has had to work extra hard to build her whisky community and knowledge. She explains how finding her confidence through our mentorship programme has allowed her to advocate for others.

Kentucky Bourbon Maker’s Mark has appointed Beth Buckner as its new lead blender, working alongside new master distiller Dr Blake Layfield.

The former assistant bar manager of Sexy Fish Manchester is set to open her own whisky-focused bar in the city next week. She tells Millie Milliken why Bourbon takes a starring role and why Ego Death will have a zero tolerance approach to discrimination.

Laura Davies, the former general manager at Wales’ Penderyn distillery, has joined Scotland’s Ardgowan as its new distillery manager.