shortlisted for artisan of the year award

I just heard that I have been shortlisted for the Balvenie/Country Living artisan of the year award. Some of the past winners can be seen on the Balvenie website here http://www.thebalvenie.com/en-gb/art_awards_interview.php

There are some wonderful craftspeople represented there and the commitment and passion for their crafts shines out. Since starting to make quaiches a few years ago I have been taking more of an interest in whiskey and if I progress to the next stage then the prizes include some very special bottles of the Balvenie.