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Stuart Harvey
Master Blender/Operations General Manager at Inver House DistillersGraduated from the University of Strathclyde - BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry and Master Brewer, IBD (M.Brew) in 1996. More than 33 years’ service in the International Brewing & Distilling Industries.
17 years at Inver House Distillers as the Master Blender for the company’s entire range of Scotch Whiskies, including four different single malts and the Hankey Bannister, Catto’s and Inver House Blends. MacArthur’s Blended Scotch Whisky is one of the famous products that he has blended. The blends have a unique style of Scotch whisky and have won many Gold Medals from round the world.
Nicholas Hearn
Country Manager at The Warehouse MyanmarImporter and distributor of fine wines. The Warehouse is the exclusive distributor in Indochina of over 800 wines from renowned wineries from 14 countries. Our range encompasses every major wine-growing region on the planet, and we have selected the finest wines from among the best wineries from those regions.
Our wines are carefully shipped direct from the wineries to our climate controlled storage facilities in Viet Nam, Cambodia and Myanmar. Each step of the shipping process is monitored to ensure the quality of the wine is presented as the winemaker intended. Every Warehouse Wine Shop has a mix of expatriate and local staff with a passion for wine.
Jen Queen
Group Beverage Director of 57 Below HospitalityJen Queen currently serves as the creative force behind the cocktails at Union Bar and Grill, Gekko, and Parami with 57 Below hospitality in Myanmar. Her mentorship of Yangon’s industry professionals has earned her the title of Wine and Spirits Ambassador of the year, and she currently holds the only Master Mezcalier certification in Asia. Queen has been deemed a pioneer of up and coming hospitality industries: formerly in Cambodia with her work at La Familia, and with current endeavors in Myanmar. Known for connecting communities, sharing knowledge, and promoting overall growth, she has quickly become a voice for the bartenders of Yangon with open forum training seminars, and educational tasting events.
Her discovery of new flavors and experience continues with each new project, and she is proud to be an influence in the region. She remains a friend in many cities, who shares not only an adoration for booze, but a drink with anyone in need of a proper welcome.
Projects and notable mentions: Port Autonomy, Gekko, La Familia, Elbow Room, Raffles, Knai Bang Chatt, Juniper & Ivy, Monello, La Puerta, Searsucker, Sundance Film Festival, Wonderfruit Festival, San Francisco Best of the West, Miami Food and Wine Festival, Certified Master Mezcalier, Co-Founder Blind Tiger Cocktail Co, La Familia, Snake Oil Cocktail Co. and Campine Catering. Published in: Imbibe, Drinks World, Drinks Magazine Asia, The Huffington post, Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, Eater, Food and Wine, Tasting Panel, Pacific, 944, Locale, Riviera, and San Diego Magazine. Featured live on UT-TV, KUSI, NBC, and Fox Networks.
Don Wright
BagpiperDon comes from a long line of bagpipers, so it was inevitable that he would start playing the pipes. Whilst living in Asia for over 12 years, he has been the solo bagpiper at many
events, and this is his third performance at the British Chambers Burns night.
He is also the creator of The Bald Piper Shampoo Company.