
About Us
Our Legacy
Having been visited down through the centuries by writers and poets, including Robert Burns, feted by Prime Ministers, Princes, and home to a long honour roll of skilled and dedicated distillers, The Glenturret Distillery has long stood proud at the heart of Scotch Whisky country since 1763.
As custodians of The Glenturret, we share a mutual pride and passion for curating unforgettable experiences.
We will never forget our heritage, values, and artisanal methods, yet we look to the future through innovation, and industry-leading practices in an inclusive, progressive, and highly spirited working environment.
Meet the team

Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, Lalique Group
Silvio Denz
The Glenturret Distillery was purchased by a joint venture led by Silvio Denz (The Lalique Group) in 2019.

Co-owner of The Glenturret
Hansjörg Wyss
In March 2019, Swiss American, Hansjorg Wyss purchased The Glenturret in a joint venture with The Lalique Group.

Managing Director
John Laurie
John Laurie leads the team, transforming The Glenturret into a premium luxury brand rooted in craftsmanship, heritage, and world-class experiences.

Whisky Maker
Bob Dalgarno
Inductee #81 to the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame, Bob Dalgarno joined The Glenturret in 2019 following the distillery’s takeover by Lalique Group.

Distillery Manager
Ian Renwick
Having started his career at The Glenturret as a Production Operator in 1996, Ian progressed to Production Supervisor in 2000, before taking over as Distillery Manager in 2017.

Executive Head Chef
Mark Donald
Mark joined The Glenturret in 2021, to successfully open our now Two Michelin Starred The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant.

Market manager - APAC
Ruaridh Jackson
Retiring from his Scotland International rugby career, Ruaridh joined The Glenturret in 2020 as Private Client Manager, and also leads our APAC markets.

Guest Experience & Events Manager
Madelaine Donald
Joining The Glenturret in 2021, Madelaine will welcome you to The Glenturret with a warm welcome, managing our Guest Experience Team.

Brand Home Manager
Alex Thomson
Listed in the ScotHot 50 Rising Stars 2023, Alex joined The Glenturret in 2021 with a depth of whisky knowledge and experience.


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Elevating world-class expectations and indulging discerning palates, while preserving century old values and artistry.