Cardrona Distillery celebrates a milestone 10th birthday on Wednesday, 5 November, marking a decade of crafting single malt spirits in the Cardrona Valley.
This celebration coincides with a leadership change that positions the business for its next chapter of international growth.
Desiree Reid, Founder and Managing Director, is moving into a new role as Global Sales Director with International Beverage, relocating to Scotland to focus on driving global growth for all International Beverage brands.
Henry Caulton, Cardrona Distillery Chief Financial Officer since 2022, will take over from Reid, moving into the role of Acting Managing Director.
Caulton is a fully qualified Chartered Accountant and brings to the role extensive strategic and financial experience to guide the next decade of growth.
Caulton’s leadership has been instrumental in securing Cardrona Distillery’s long-term future with International Beverage, positioning Cardrona alongside some of the world’s most respected spirits brands.
Sarah Elsom, Master Distiller, now has full responsibility for all production and operations.
Elsom continues to honour Reid’s founding vision for Cardrona Distillery by crafting world class spirits that speak to their raw ingredients and to the environment in which they are forged.
Looking ahead, 2026 will see the release of Cardrona Distillery’s first 10-year-old single malt whisky, along with the start of an ambitious expansion project that includes new whisky warehousing, and a cellar door and restaurant at the Distillery’s home in the Cardrona Valley.
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