Our People
People are at the core of everything we do. From Cask to bottle, our team funnel their passion, drive and ambition into creating a dram they can be fiercely proud of. Find out more about our people and how they impact our Whisky-making process.
Digital Marketing Executive
Jessica Halley
"Working at Douglas Laing allows me to be creative and learn every day. I’m inspired by the passion behind our Whiskies and the opportunity to contribute to a brand that values quality and tradition while embracing fresh ideas."
Operator
Gareth Davies
"Being an Operator at Douglas Laing means I get to work hands-on with our exceptional Whiskies every day. It’s exciting to be part of a team that takes such pride in craftsmanship, ensuring every bottle reflects the quality we stand for."
Finance Manager
Angela Neilly
"At Douglas Laing, I’m part of a team that values precision and integrity. It's rewarding to work for a company with such a rich heritage, where attention to detail and passion for quality are at the heart of everything we do."
Sales and Marketing Director
Scott Macdonald
"At Douglas Laing, I’m proud to be a member of such a passionate team, bringing award winning Whiskies to enthusiasts worldwide. The company’s dedication to innovation and craftsmanship makes every day exciting and I enjoy playing my part in the ongoing success of a business that values tradition, quality and it’s people in equal measure."
Planning Manager
Alan McMonegal
"I joined Douglas Laing in 2014 and have seen the company grow and develop enormously in this time, whilst maintaining the family ethos and fun work environment. My role crosses over a number of areas - planning, procurement, inventory control, cased goods, spirit, and NPD - it's a challenging but very rewarding role"
Distiller
Craig Rothney
"As a Distiller at Strathearn, I’m passionate about crafting unique, small-batch Whiskies that reflect Douglas Laing’s commitment to quality and tradition. It’s inspiring to work in such an innovative environment while staying true to the time-honoured art of Whisky-making."
Our Values
Be Respectful
Be respectful of our colleagues and customers, be better, commit to continuous improvement, be open to experimenting, embrace and support change.
Be Innovative
Challenge the status quo, chase opportunities, be responsive, learn from experience, be creative.
Be Accountable
Make robust and timely decisions and own them, be open to reasoned change.
Be a Team
Count on your colleagues and let your colleagues count on you. Be a proactive team member: expressing feelings in a positive and productive way.
Be Excellent
Seriously commit to being the best. Push yourself, your colleagues and our suppliers to deliver the utmost quality in everything we do.
Rewards & Benefits
We may be a 100% family owned and run business but we passionately believe Douglas Laing would not be what it is without our excellent team. Accordingly, rewarding our team is a genuine focus at Douglas Laing. From dedicated training and development plans to regular nights out, we care about doing the right thing by our team.
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We offer
At Douglas Laing, we believe our passionate people truly set us apart and we want to reward and invest in our team accordingly. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with flexible office hours and an early-finish on a Friday coupled with a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days FTE and a Christmas shutdown. We also offer a competitive Company pension and Bupa Cashplan healthcare to our team. We work with various specialist training providers to implement a variety of tailored training and development plans designed to make sure our team are engaged and skilled.
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