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Whisky writer, historian and Founding Director of MacLean & Bruce. Charles hosts private tastings and whisky journeys for our guests, sharing what four decades in the industry have taught him.
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Charles MacLean MBE has written about Scotch whisky for more than four decades. He is the author of nineteen books on the subject, including Malt Whisky (1997), and The Times has called him “Scotland’s leading whisky expert”.
He is a Master of the Quaich, one of the Scotch whisky industry’s highest honours, and was appointed MBE in 2021 for services to Scotch whisky, UK exports and charity. He also appeared in Ken Loach’s film The Angels’ Share.
Charles is Founding Director of MacLean & Bruce, which he founded with Vikki Bruce in 2013.
Tutored tastings for guests of every level, from the curious first-timer to the serious collector, at home, on board or in a castle hall.
Selected days of our private whisky tours in Speyside, on Islay and across the Highlands.
Talks and tastings for private dinners, celebrations and company events, with the history, characters and stories behind the whisky.
Yes. Charles hosts private tastings for guests of MacLean & Bruce, at home, on board, at a distillery or in a castle hall. Tell us your dates, the number of guests and the occasion.
Charles joins selected days of our private whisky journeys when his diary allows, hosting tastings and distillery visits.
Charles speaks and hosts tastings at private dinners, celebrations and company events. Please get in touch with the details.
Charles has written nineteen books on Scotch whisky. His short pieces for MacLean & Bruce are published as MacLean’s Miscellanies.
Tell us about the occasion, the number of guests and where you would like it to be. We will take care of the rest.
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