Fraser, originally from Stirlingshire, has 22 years’ experience in whisky distilling, having joined Deanston Distillery when it reopened in 1990, rising to distillery manager in 2006.

J&G Grant chairman John Grant, said: “It is my pleasure to welcome Callum Fraser to Glenfarclas. 2012 has been a record production year for us, and with plans to increase production still further in 2013, he joins us at a particularly busy and exciting time.”