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.

The OurWhisky Foundation has revealed the inaugural educational programme for its Whisk(e)y Embassy at Bar Convent Berlin 2024.

Sophie Bratt, bar manager of Sexy Fish’s Japanese whisky-focused bar in London, talks to Millie Milliken about having multiple books on the go, whisky training and riding home on a Harley Davidson