Billy Abbott

Billy Abbott is an award-winning drinks writer, educator and presenter based in London, UK.

After a decade of working in IT and finance, in 2011 he joined online retailer The Whisky Exchange as a writer and drinks expert. He is now also The Whisky Exchange's ambassador, hosting tastings and seminars about all categories of drink.

Along with his work at The Whisky Exchange, he is a freelance writer, presenter and educator, writing words, leading tastings and teaching people about drinks around the world. Since 2014, he has led Whisky Squad, a London-based whisky-tasting club that celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2020. He is also a judge for a number of international drinks competitions, covering whisk(e)y, beer and Asian spirits.

You can find more about him at https://billyabbott.co.uk