Drinks At Work with Sam Bygrave

Drinks At Work with Sam Bygrave


What’s it like working in your family’s 140 year old whisky business?

September 11, 2025

Sam Bygrave talks to Kirsten Grant Miekle, about her journey within the whisky industry, the importance of family legacy, innovation, and the art of blending. They discuss the creation of the House of Hazelwood, a passion project that reflects their family's history and commitment to quality. The conversation also touches on the balance between tradition and modernity in whisky production, the responsibility of being a custodian of a legacy, and the essence of great hospitality in bars.