S13 E04: Douglas Taylor, CEO of Bruichladdich Distillery
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Scott Kerr sits down with Douglas Taylor, CEO of Bruichladdich, the legendary whisky distillery located on the Isle of Islay, Scotland. Douglas discusses the demise and rise of the 143-year-old Bruichladdich Distillery and why the brand is positioned as the 'antidote' to the whisky industry norm. He also talks the distillery's visionary and progressive approach to creating a diverse portfolio of peated and unpeated Scotch whiskies, why it also got into the gin business, the challenges and opportunities of taking over the leadership from a founding CEO, and Bruichladdich's achievements in sustainability. Plus: Is the Scotch whisky market slowdown here to stay? Featuring: Douglas Taylor, CEO of Bruichladdich Distillery (bruichladdich.com) Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About The Luxury Item podcast:The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: [email protected] Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!
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