About
Meet the whisky enthusiasts behind Once Upon a Whisky.
Camilo, the founder of Once Upon a Whisky, hails from Colombia, where he spent several years working in the drinks industry. Before relocating to Scotland in 2015, he was employed by William Grant & Sons, representing notable brands such as Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Grants. His passion for whisky, combined with the entrepreneurial spirit he developed while pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration at the University of Glasgow, has contributed to making Once Upon a Whisky a genuinely unique whisky experience.
Federica is an Italian journalist and whisky enthusiast. She moved to Glasgow in 2017 to pursue a Master’s in multimedia journalism as well as her passion for Scotland’s national drink, after falling in love with the spirit at the Milan Whisky Festival a few years earlier. Since then, she has worked at The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh and has been writing about whisky for various publications – including Cask & Still and The Herald on Sunday. She first crossed paths with Camilo during a doughnut and whisky pairing and has since collaborated with Once Upon A Whisky, writing content and hosting online whisky tastings. She is now based in Inverness, working as a local news reporter and continuing to build and share her passions for whisky, its flavours and its stories.
Once Upon a Whisky was founded in 2017 with a modern and unique perspective on whisky. We believe that whisky is more than just an alcoholic beverage; it represents a cultural way of life that brings people together. Our focus extends beyond the drink itself to encompass the experiences, stories, and relationships that whisky can inspire.
Since our establishment, Once Upon a Whisky has been committed to sharing the joy and passion for whisky.
Our Mission
Once Upon a Whisky exists to share Scotland’s whisky culture through local stories, flavours, and people. Our mission is to help visitors feel deeply connected to the communities they explore by offering experiences that celebrate Scottish craftsmanship, regional food traditions, and authentic hospitality. We believe unforgettable travel starts with meaningful human connections—and every tour is designed to create precisely that.
Our Vission
Our goal is to be recognised as Scotland’s most unique and creative whisky experience provider. We strive to be a symbol of excellence, offering unforgettable whisky experiences that bring joy and create lasting memories for all our customers. Our journeys are filled with engaging stories, education, food and a selection of extraordinary whiskies to savour. We guarantee an experience you’ll want to share with others. Join us for one of our whisky and food adventures and discover the world of whisky from a different perspective.
