Mark’s journey into the spirits world started at a young age as he was very interested in his Scottish heritage and ancestry, the history and landscapes of Scotland captivated him and he fell in love with a few distilleries.

He has completed studies in whisky/whiskey, other spirits, and wine, and is always working to build on his wine, spirits, and whisky knowledge - he has acquired a few qualifications on his spirits journey.

Mark is very passionate about wine and spirits, especially Scotch as well as whiskies from his native New Zealand, and is a strong advocate for the spirits industry there.