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To celebrate Women’s History Month Whisky Auctioneer will be hosting the world’s first auction dedicated to women in the whisky industry. The inaugural auction in partnership with OurWhisky Foundation will present 18 unique lots as part of the Demeter Collection, which celebrates both past and present women in whisky.

In an industry that can often feel male orientated the auction will shine a spotlight on the achievements and contributions of women. Proceeds from the auction, including Whisky Auctioneer’s buyer’s fees, will also be donated to the OurWhisky Foundation, which supports women working in whisky.

Goddesses of the Grains

Representation in the whisky industry has…

Whisky Auctioneer, the global online whisky and spirits auction platform, will host the world’s very first auction dedicated to recognising the achievements and contributions of women in the sector. 

It follows the world’s first survey of women in the global whisky industry conducted by the OurWhisky Foundation last year which revealed widespread sexism and bias in the industry. More than 80% of respondents making, selling and promoting whisky reported being asked by both colleagues and consumers if they even like the spirit, with a staggering 89% agreeing that consumers still widely perceive whisky to be a man’s drink.

The auction is in partnership with OurWhisky Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting, recognising and empowering professional women in…

Whisky Auctioneer, the leading global online whisky and spirits auction platform, will host the world’s first auction dedicated to women in whisky between March 29 and April 8. All proceeds from the auction will be donated directly to the OurWhisky Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting, recognising, and empowering women in whisky. 

“Historically, our industry has lacked diversity, and that’s something we’re determined to change,” said Joe Wilson, Head Curator and Spirits Specialist at Whisky Auctioneer.

“To that end, we have been delighted to witness the incredible achievements of the OurWhisky Foundation and are thrilled to host this auction and shine a spotlight on the stories of women within our industry.”

The auction will centre around the…

India gears up to conduct the next Lok Sabha elections with the Election Commission stating over 96 crore citizens are now eligible to cast their ballot and shape the 18th parliament. This massive electorate includes nearly 47 crore women voters, while 1.73 crore are 18 to 19 year old first-time voters.

To facilitate polling at this unprecedented scale, more than 12 lakh booths will be setup nationwide. Around 1.5 crore polling personnel are also set to be deployed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for smooth conduct of the crucial polls and counting processes.

Steady Increase in Voter Base Over Decades

A letter recently shared by ECI with political parties revealed India had just 17.32 crore registered electors back in the 1951 election. This number gradually rose to 19.37…

Asian Games medals, World Cup disappointment, a rather decorated coach stepping down and a former captain wondering out loud just why she isn’t able to make it to a team of whom she was the face not too long ago. The year 2023 had a bit of everything for Indian hockey.

It started off with all eyes on the men’s team as the country hosted the World Cup for a second consecutive time. As was the case in 2018, matches were held at Bhubaneshwar’s Kalinga Stadium but this time, it shared hosting duties with Rourkela’s Birsa Munda International Stadium. For all the dominance India have historically enjoyed at the Olympics their World Cup…