KRISTIANE
WESTRAY.
Kristiane Westray is a freelance whisky writer. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including Whisky Magazine, The Malt Whisky Yearbook, Club Oenologique and The Cocktail Lovers, and she was shortlisted for Drinks Writer at the 2026 Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards.
She is the former editor at The Spirits Business and 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.
An accomplished presenter, Kristiane has chaired numerous panel discussions, co-hosted live broadcasts, and appeared as a guest on drink podcasts and is a regular drink expert on Sunday Brunch. She has provided expert commentary to Radio 5 Live, The Spectator, Red, Forbes and many more. 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 or tasting, she can be found trail running across the South Downs.
Kristiane's first book, Savour: A Guide to Tasting and Exploring Whiskies of The World, was published by Bloomsbury to great acclaim.
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