Whisky Magazine has selected Glenmorangie Master Brand Ambassador David Blackmore as the 2012 Scotch Whisky Ambassador of The Year, in this year's Icons of Whisky America awards competition. The awards are designed to celebrate the people and places behind the greatest whiskies in the world.

According to the judges: "… David Blackmore has been indefatigable in promoting the Glenmorangie range, its sister distillery Ardbeg and raising the profile of Scotch in the USA."

A native of Scotland, David is a professional whisky tutor with a background at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society in Edinburgh and London. David previously led the Society's prestigious "Tasting Panel" in cask selections, an art in itself.

As Glenmorangie Master Brand Ambassador, David leads the Glenmorangie USA educational program in Single Malt Scotch Whisky appreciation. Through tastings and events across the U.S., David educates on the nuances and intricacies of the Scotch category in general, with unparalleled enthusiasm. This has helped Glenmorangie become the fastest growing Single Malt whisky in the US for the third year in a row.

David also holds the distinction of being the only U.S. based global ambassador. He has been sharing his knowledge and passion for the last six years with thousands of people all over the world.

"I am truly honored to be commended by my peers for doing work I love for a company I believe in. It's my goal for everyone to appreciate the traditions and history of Scotch as much as I do," said David after receiving the award.

The Glenmorangie distillery was founded in 1843 in the Highlands of Scotland. Glenmorangie is distilled in the tallest malt whisky stills in Scotland which is partially responsible for its light fruity flavor profile.  Glenmoranagie is the top selling single malt in Scotland. (Glenfiddich is the top selling single malt in the world.)

Glenmorangie is owned by spirits producer Moet Hennesy, the wine and spirits division of luxury retailer Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, the company produces two main single malt brands – Glenmorangie Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky and Ardbeg Single Islay Malt Whisky.

Links to other Glenmorangie pages on the BUMS website: Glenmorangie Astar, Glenmorangie 10.