Recognise. Support. Empower.

As we mark another World Whisky Day (17th May) OurWhisky Foundation founder Becky Paskin hopes that now more than ever we come together and celebrate our very human industry.

The OurWhisky Foundation has revealed the 2025 cohort of 44 women and non-binary individuals to be selected for its re-launched mentorship programme

Our monthly news roundup for April sees a myriad of ways in which women are being recognised in the whisky industry. From a new book showcasing women in production, to awards, promotions and more, it’s been a good month for women in whisky.

The OurWhisky Foundation has launched the OurWhisky Foundation Community, a first-of-its-kind digital platform designed to connect whisky industry professionals around the world.

Former head of Diageo World Class & Advocacy Marissa Johnston has seen first-hand how women behind the bar have been underserved by whisky brands. Our executive director explains why and how the industry should support female bartenders to help whisky as a whole thrive.

Distilling was a career Emma Millar never knew was a possibility. Nearly a decade later, she’s a senior distiller for Northern Ireland’s Hinch Distillery. She wants more young people to know that making whisky is an option.