The Macallan?s ?The Spirit of 1926? Pays Tribute to Janet Harbinson
The eight-minute biopic chronicles the pivotal moments of Janet Harbinson, as she assumed the role as The Macallan's first female Managing Director.
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As one of the most prolific whisky distilleries in the world, many are familiar with The Macallan and its range of exquisite whiskies. From the Double Cask range to M collection and more recently, The Harmony Collection: Inspired by Intense Arabica, the whisky maker constitutes about one-third of the world’s single malt whisky market.
Founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher, he became the first to be granted a licence to distil whisky on the Speyside Estate. In 1918, Reid passed on and his wife, Janet Harbinson became the distillery’s first-ever managing director.
In those days, women’s position were inferior to that of men and a large distillery like The Macallan presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those interested. However, Nettie was adamant to keep his husband’s legacy alive and the community that they had built so she rejected selling the distillery away. Her dedication to her craft and her compassionate nature towards those in her community kept the business afloat and played a role in revitalising the local area. And along the way, she also crafted The Macallan Fine & Rare 1926, which is the most valuable bottle of wine or spi...
The post The Macallan’s “The Spirit of 1926” Pays Tribute to Janet Harbinson appeared first on LUXUO.
As one of the most prolific whisky distilleries in the world, many are familiar with The Macallan and its range of exquisite whiskies. From the Double Cask range to M collection and more recently, The Harmony Collection: Inspired by Intense Arabica, the whisky maker constitutes about one-third of the world’s single malt whisky market.
Founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher, he became the first to be granted a licence to distil whisky on the Speyside Estate. In 1918, Reid passed on and his wife, Janet Harbinson became the distillery’s first-ever managing director.
In those days, women’s position were inferior to that of men and a large distillery like The Macallan presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those interested. However, Nettie was adamant to keep his husband’s legacy alive and the community that they had built so she rejected selling the distillery away. Her dedication to her craft and her compassionate nature towards those in her community kept the business afloat and played a role in revitalising the local area. And along the way, she also crafted The Macallan Fine & Rare 1926, which is the most valuable bottle of wine or spi...
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