Becky Paskin is a UK-based spirits journalist, Whisky specialist and consultant who has been writing about drinks for over 12 years. Most recently she was editor of leading online magazine, Scotchwhisky.com and global trade title, The Spirits Business.
She became the first journalist to gain a General Certificate in Distillation with the Institute of Brewing and Distilling – a qualification usually reserved for distillery operators, is also a judge for the IWSC, member of exclusive society Keepers of the Quaich and 2020 Icons of Whisky Communicator of the Year.
Becky is an advocate for breaking down cultural misconceptions about Whisky, and in 2018 co-founded the OurWhisky movement to promote Whisky as a diverse and widely accessible drink.
She regularly presents educational seminars at global drinks festivals including Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans and The Whisky Show in London.