Owners & Managing Directors
Stephen & Aly Kemp
Husband and wife duo, Stephen and Aly Kemp sought a way of combining the pride they hold in their Orcadian heritage with their passion for hand crafted produce and so… The Orkney Distillery was born!
Malt Maverick
Tony Reeman-Clark
Since the start, Tony has always been involved in some way with The Orkney distillery. He recently joined the company as a Director and Distiller to bring Whisky and Rum to the portfolio, making The Orkney Distillery the first new whisky distillery on Orkney for nearly 140 years. Renowned for pushing frontiers, this is the opportunity to bring real tradition back to small scale distilling, producing unique quality spirits – with history.
Business Operations Manager
Katie Macleod
Katie joined the Orkney Distillery back in 2018, taking a career break with her son in 2020. Now happily back in the office, Katie is responsible for day-to-day HR, Operations and Administration for the team. When not at her desk Katie can often be found outdoors - running, kayaking or walking her dog Ramsay on the beach.
Lead Distiller
Kenny Woolfrey
Originally from Tanzania with a background in the safari industry, Kenny relocated to Orkney in 2016 and joined us in September 2021. When not at the distillery, Kenny enjoys family time with his wife and peedie girl; repairing classic motorbikes and cars and spending time outdoors – which is why harvesting our locally grown botanicals is one of his favourite jobs!
Sales & Events Coordinator
Owen Griffith
Owen has been part of the Orkney Distillery team since 2021, driven by a deep passion for gin, whisky, and his Orkney heritage. As our Sales & Events Co-ordinator, he manages wholesale and retail partnerships, curates experiences at our visitor centre, and oversees the popular garden bar, Oot The Back. Beyond the distillery, Owen is heavily involved in the island's traditional music scene, and plays rugby for Orkney RFC.
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