The first instalment of our monthly news roundup, March brought with it exciting new roles for women in whisky, impactful fundraising initiatives and progressive DE&I policies from breastfeeding to the menopause.

International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate women and tackle gender inequality. However we need to move beyond echo chamber panel discussions and performative Instagram posts if we’re to make any kind of difference, writes Becky Paskin.

At The Borders Distillery, women run the majority of operations. Team lead Caitlin Heard explains why female representation is so important and her excitement at seeing The Borders’ first quarter cask in the Demeter Collection auction.

International Women’s Day is an occasion increasingly used by brands to recognise and celebrate the women working within their industry, but how are they supporting their female staff across the other 364 days of the year?