Our legendary Panel is more than a team—it is the engine of our credibility and the guarantor of your success. Each member is a world-renowned leader in their field, from centuries-old distilling dynasties to market-making auctioneers and visionary creators.
Together, they form the most formidable collective expertise ever assembled for whisky cask valuation, enhancement, and branding.
Brandon Zatt
CEO
Leading its strategic vision and operations. He fosters community engagement and drives innovation through initiatives that promote sustainability and responsible resource management.
Daniel Lam
Asian Market Analyst
The former Head of Bonhams Whisky, Daniel is a founding architect of Asia's rare whisky market. With over a decade at the helm and numerous world record sales to his name, he brings an unparalleled understanding of global valuation and liquidity.
George Grant
Chief Whisky Director
The 6th Generation Custodian of the legendary Glenfarclas Distillery. George embodies nearly 200 years of unbroken Speyside tradition, providing an uncompromising standard for quality and heritage that forms the bedrock of our assessments.
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Charlie M.
Chief Whisky Critic
Heralded globally as the world's number one palate, this MBE recipient has defined excellence in single malt for over 50 years. As our final arbiter of quality, his approval is the ultimate seal of excellence.
Rickesh D.
UK Head of Production
A true industry pioneer, Rickesh launched Hong Kong's first whisky fund and now oversees a vertically integrated whisky empire, including a distillery and state-of-the-art bottling plant. He ensures our production is world-class from cask to bottle.
James Yates
Asia Pacific Distribution Manager
A seasoned expert in luxury brand placement, James leverages his deep experience with major industry players to ensure our brands achieve maximum visibility and penetration across the critical Asia-Pacific markets.
Expanding The Legacy
Our leadership is continuously strengthened to serve our clients' needs.
We are proud to be expanding The Panel with three key strategic roles
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Global Head of Marketing
Building the iconic status of our brands and connecting with audiences worldwide.
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Operations Director
Ensuring seamless excellence across every facet of our client journey and logistics.
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When you partner with The Cask Trust, you gain access to this unmatched
depth of expertise. Let The Panel guide your cask to its full potential.