Judges

The selection process for the awards involves an impartial panel of industry experts who generously volunteer their time to evaluate submissions. These individuals are chosen for their expertise and experience.

Judges review entries, ensuring a fair and unbiased evaluation. In cases where judges have conflicts of interest within specific categories, they abstain from participating in the assessment of those particular entries.

Upon the submission deadline, judges receive all entries in a uniform format, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Each entry is then scored by the judges based on the defined criteria for each category.

Judges meet to discuss their assessments and collectively reach a final decision on a single day, solely based on the content provided in the written entries.

It is crucial to note that the entire judging process is conducted confidentially, and all decisions reached during this process are considered final.

Rosalind Erskine

Editor - Scotsman Food & Drink

Known for cake making, experimental jam recipes, Champagne, whisky and gin drinking (and the inability to cook Gnocchi), Rosalind is the Food and Drink Editor and whisky writer for The Scotsman, as well as hosting Scran, The Scotsman's food and drink podcast.

Paul Trainer

Editor - Glasgow World

GlasgowWorld's editor has an extensive background in local journalism. Previously publisher at the Glasgowist online community, he has written popular books including Glasgow's 100 Best Restaurants and the Best of Glasgow city guide and cookbook.
Paul was appointed to lead the team of reporters and video journalists at GlasgowWorld. His interests and specialisms include profile interviews, music features, art and the history of Glasgow's nightlife. Paul leads the food and drink coverage for the website.

Charlotte Coyle

Brand Ambassador - Brown-Forman Beverages

After graduating university, Charlotte worked in the hospitality industry for nearly 8 years in her hometown of Liverpool. Charlotte crossed over to the other side of the bar to work for Brown-Forman as a brand ambassador, before starting as the Malts Ambassador in early 2021. She represents The GlenDronach; a sherry cask matured single malt, Benriach; a Speyside single malt and Glenglassaugh; a coastal single malt, travelling all over the United Kingdom speaking to both novices and experts about Scotch whisky. Charlotte is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about spirits and especially single malts.

Gordon Craig

Chef Owner - Taisteal

Originally from Glasgow, Gordon has worked his way up through the hospitality scene in the UK from TGI Fridays to 3 Michelin star restaurants. He is Chef Owner of Taisteal in Edinburgh, which focuses on using the best local Scottish ingredients, combined with influence with flavours and techniques from around the world.

Mike Hayward

Founder - The Glasgow Distillery Co.

Mike founded The Glasgow Distillery alongside his long-term business partner, Liam, in 2012. He oversees all aspects of running the business alongside spirit strategy and NPD; ensuring that the distillery’s well recognised reputation for producing experimental and innovative spirits across gin, vodka, rum, blended and single malt whisky is sustained and continues to grow.

Anna Graham

Head of Environment, Science & Innovation - Scotch Whisky Association

Anna joined the SWA as Head of Environment, Science and Innovation in January 2022, and leads on key elements of the sector’s sustainability strategy, with a particular focus on circular economy, water use and stewardship and land management. Anna has worked in the field of sustainability for 20 years in a variety of roles within both the private and public sector, primarily in the development and delivery of business support programmes, and associated policy.

Adam Stewart

Food & Drink Blogger - Social Consultant

With a wealth of experience within the hospitality industry, Adam works as a social consultant for Scottish and Global hospitality brands.

From fast food chains to local Scottish businesses, Adam has helped put hospitality businesses into the spotlight. With around 30,000 hits, Adam’s personal food vblog continues to review restaurants and bars, providing an honest account of the food, drink and experience received.

Specialising in influencer marketing and events, Adam continues to provide influencer and celebrity engagement for clients, firmly placing each hospitality venue on the map.

Mel Fraser

Food Blogger - .

Blogging and vlogging about food and travel with over 90k followers on Tiktok and 1.6million likes.

Rosemary Gallagher

Head of Commercial Content - The Scotsman

Rosemary manages commercial content and campaigns, from print to online, for The Scotsman. She is passionate about food and drink and has lots of expertise in the whisky industry. She was previously Head of Communications for the Scotch whisky industry trade body and has written extensively on Scotland's national drink.

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