MITCH BECHARD
Owner & Founder
JO BECHARD
Experiences Director
Mitch Bechard founded CopperCairn from his desire to combine two of his favourite passions: whisky and adventure! With 20 years’ experience within the Scotch whisky industry, he has worked for some of the largest brands in the world, including the likes of Johnnie Walker and Glenfiddich. These roles have taken him around the world, educating and entertaining thousands of people. He has hosted training sessions, judged on international tasting panels, and written articles on whisky. He is also a Keeper of the Quaich, an honour bestowed on a select number of people for their contribution to the whisky industry.
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Mitch is also the co-creator of Turas Mòr, his own whisky brand inspired by travel, stories, and a love of bold, characterful drams.
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Outside the dram, Mitch is an experienced paddleboarder, winning a competition or two, and has paddled the length of Scotland from Fort Augustus to Inverness along the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness. A keen snowboarder, he has hosted whisky tastings in some of the most renowned ski resorts in the world.
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Jo is the architect behind every CopperCairn experience. With a meticulous eye for detail and a deep understanding of what makes a whisky journey truly memorable, she designs each bespoke package to reflect the unique interests of our guests. From first enquiry to final dram, Jo is your dedicated guide, ensuring every moment exceeds expectations and feels effortlessly personal.
TESTIMONIALS
This is the only way to experience whisky in Scotland. Mitch and his team are amazing. They have all the best contacts, know the best places to go and make the experience unique and most importantly fun. I would recommend CopperCairn for corporate hospitality as well as to my friends and family looking for the true Scotland whisky experience. Mitch also has great ideas for excursions and experiences outside they whisky world. Worth every penny and is truly great value.
Nikki Girsh - CA, USA
