Billy Abbott

Drinks writer, Educator, and Presenter in London, United Kingdom

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I'm a drinks writer, presenter and trainer with a whisky obsession and a desk covered with too many Lego minifigs.

I work at The Whisky Exchange during the day, writing words and teaching people about all kinds of alcoholic drinks. I write more words at night for fun and profit, as well as running tastings, training sessions, and occasionally doing a bit of drinks consulting and competition judging. You can find some of these things in the following places:

Writing:
Whisky Quarterly
The Whisky Exchange Blog
Spirited Matters

Tastings and Training:
Whisky Squad
The Whisky Lounge
Distilled London
Wine and Spirits Educational Trust

Judging and Professional Organisations:
International Wine and Spirits Competition
American Distilling Institute
World Whiskies Awards
World Beer Awards
Independent Bottlers Challenge
Global Spirits Masters
Ginsmith Award
Circle of Wine Writers

You can reach me on on [email protected]

  • Work
    • The Whisky Exchange
  • Education
    • Imperial College London