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World Whisky Forum names 2018 speakers

The World Whisky Forum 2018 has revealed its list of speakers and topics, which will focus on the theme ‘whisky 2020’.

Author Dave Broom will moderate the 2018 World Whisky Forum

The World Whisky Forum was founded in 2017 by Jan Groth of the recently renamed High Coast Distillery, formerly Box Destilleri.

Now in its second year, the two-day event (20-21 June) aims to provoke discussions and ideas about the future of whisky production and consumption.

Scheduled to take place at the Cotswolds Distillery in England, this year’s forum will be moderated by award-winning author Dave Broom.

Speakers at the event will include Ian Chang, master blender at Kavalan Distillery, who will explore how the “challenging” climate in Yilan forced Kavalan to embrace innovation.

Scotchwhisky.com editor Becky Paskin and Bacardi’s global malts ambassador Georgie Bell, who founded the #OurWhisky movement, will host a panel discussion on the future of whisky and the importance of diversity among both trade and consumers.

Head distiller of the Cotswolds Distillery Nickolas Franchino will be talking about how small producers can carve a place for themselves in the spirits world alongside the big industry players.

Ingvar Ronde, one of the organisers of the World Whisky Forum and author of the Malt Whisky Yearbook, said: “The World Whisky Forum is about sharing experiences and the exchange of ideas. I expect the same open and curious atmosphere that characterized the first meeting at Box [Destilleri in Sweden] last year.

“I’m especially happy to see this great mix of speakers, representing small entrepreneurial companies such as Kyrö from Finland as well as international giants like Hiram Walker and Kirin Brewery.

“I truly believe that gatherings like this are essential when it comes to shaping the future of whisky and it’s really fascinating to be a part of it when it happens.”

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