PLEASE JOIN
THE GLOBAL SCOTCH AMBASSADOR FOR JOHNNIE WALKER®,
EWAN GUNN AS HE GUIDES US THROUGH A VERTICAL TASTING
AND FOOD PAIRING OF JOHNNIE WALKER® INCLUDING
THE RARE AND LIMITED JOHNNIE WALKER®
KING GEORGE V!
WHERE: WILLOW PARK WINES & SPIRITS
10801 BONAVENTURE DR. SE, CALGARY
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH
TIME: 7PM
Ewan Gunn Global Scotch Whisky Ambassador & Category Training Manager Diageo Scotch Whiskies.
Ewan Gunn has 15 years of experience in the whisky industry and has spent many more years appreciating Scotland’s finest export. As Diageo’s Global Scotch Whisky Ambassador & Category Training Manager, Ewan has a unique understanding of the Scotch Whisky production process. On graduating from Glasgow’s Strathclyde University, Ewan began a three year spell with William Cadenhead Ltd. in Campbeltown where he held sole responsibility for the company’s worldwide sales and marketing. He also gained hands-on experience at the famous Springbank Distillery, learning every element of whisky production, from malting and mashing to distilling
and bottling.
From there Ewan moved back to Glasgow, working for Angus Dundee Distillers Plc. He gained valuable experience as he took products to new and emerging markets across Europe and the Middle East, sharing his love for Scotch whisky. Ewan delivered lectures and conducted tastings in English, German and French.
In 2004 Ewan moved to Bacardi, handling the Dewar’s and William Lawson’s ranges of Scotch Whiskies. He was initially employed as the company’s New York based USA Brand Ambassador, moving to the position of Global Brand Ambassador in 2007. In early 2011 Ewan moved to Diageo, and now holds the position of Global Scotch Whisky Ambassador & Category Training Manager. This new position not only allows Ewan to share his vast knowledge and passion for Scotch whisky with others, but also gives him the opportunity to inspire the next generation of Scotch Whisky Ambassadors.
In his career Ewan has clocked up over five million air miles, visiting 65 countries across six continents – his feet rarely touch the ground. Ewan has relished the opportunity to familiarise himself with countries from Estonia to China and Surinam to Syria, visiting the well-known cities of Tokyo to the more far-flung such as Yekaterinburg in Central Russia. Whether in Caracas or Beirut, what is always apparent is that Ewan wants others to embrace his love of Scotland’s most famous export. Having tasted hundreds of whiskies, including Single Malt Scotch Whiskies from every operating distillery in Scotland, he comes from a position of real authority and shares his knowledge with genuine enthusiasm.
Originally from Bower, a tiny hamlet near the Scottish town of Wick where he was one of just 30 children in his primary school, Ewan now lives in the centre of Inverness. He spends his free time listening to an eclectic mix of
music – he owns over 5,000 albums, and adds more to his collection every time he travels.
You will often find him sitting back, music on, enjoying a glass of whisky whilst reading a good book. When he can tear himself away from this blissful combination, Ewan loves to spend his weekends hanging off the edge of a sea cliff taking in Scotland’s sea air as he enjoys another passion, rock climbing. Travelling is as much a part of his work as his play and he is currently planning holidays to a variety of locations including South America and
South East Asia.
Ewan was recently inducted as a Keeper of the Quaich, one of the highest honours within the Scotch Whisky industry.
