Contributor Profile

Kristiane Westray

Kristiane Westray is a freelance whisky communicator. She has written about spirits since 2012, with her work appearing in numerous magazines and newspapers. She formerly led the content team at Master of Malt, where she also trained as a WSET Spirits Educator. As a judge in the UK and US, she has tasted and assessed thousands of samples from whisky distilleries around the world. She was one of the first people in the UK to achieve the WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits.

 

An accomplished presenter, Kristiane has hosted tastings, chaired panel discussions, provided expert commentary, co-hosted live broadcasts, and appeared as a guest on drink podcasts. A passionate advocate for equity in whisky, her work on social media drives both education and inclusivity with the vision that whisky is for everyone.

 

Kristiane is based in Brighton, UK, where she lives with her girlfriend and a tiny ginger cat. When she’s not writing, talking, or tasting whisky, she can be found trail running across the South Downs.