Matthew takes on global brand ambassador post By Bacardi has announced Matthew Cordiner as global malts ambassador for its range of single malt Scotch whiskies. He will represent Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigellachie, The Deveron and Royal Brackla. Matthew, a local to Speyside with over 12 years’ experience in the whisky industry, brings with him an abundance of industry knowledge. Starting his career with a summer job as a distillery tour-guide at Glenlivet, Matthew subsequently joined Chivas Brothers graduate programme and once he finished studying, spent the next three years travelling the globe as an whisky ambassador. Having joined Bacardi back in 2018 as Dewar’s Aberfeldy brand home ambassador, Matthew has stepped in to the role of global brand ambassador, previously held by Georgie Bell.