The Cut

The editorial magazine for the OurWhisky Foundation.

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Interview: Jackie Zykan, Hidden Barn Whiskey

Jackie Zykan left her position as Old Forester’s master taster to launch a new project, Hidden Barn Whiskey. We gave her a call to discuss why she’s made the move, how she has grown professionally and what drives her to succeed.

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Interview: Gabrielle Nicole Pharms-Barr, whisky writer

The winner of the new IWSC Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication 2022 award chats to Millie Milliken about how she first fell in love with whisky, how she continues to learn about the spirits category and being a double minority in the industry.

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5 books to help you fight gender inequality

Gender inequality is not unique to the world of whisky; it’s an issue affecting the whole world. Further your knowledge and understand how you can make a change with our five must-read books.

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Interview: Emma Walker, Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker’s new master blender, Emma Walker, is the first woman to take on the role in the brand’s 200-year history. We sat down to hear how she progressed into the role, what she does when she’s not working and her advice for women hoping to work in the whisky industry

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Gender equality beyond International Women’s Day

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?

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Sophie Bratt: A day in the life of a bar manager

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

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