Like the world of horology, provenance, passion, craftsmanship and rarity are all hallmarks of the luxury whisky business. It also relies on a high degree of science and artistry to create an exceptional product. It is because of these parallels that she is able to transit seamlessly between the two industries.
Wong Mei Ling shares what it is like to have access to Scotland’s most treasured whiskies as the general manager of Diageo Rare & Exceptional.
With a 15-year history in the timepiece industry — seven years at luxury watch retailer Hour Glass and another eight years at LVMH Watches & Jewellery — one would think that Wong Mei Ling’s unlikely switch to the wondrous world of whisky made her feel like a fish out of water. However, the 49-year-old reveals that timepieces and whiskies could not be more similar.
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