THE CURATORS
SAN EYLEM DOGAN
Cultural Curator & Whisky WriterŞan Eylem Doğan is a whisky author, educator, and the founder of Şan’s Whisky Culture, a platform dedicated to whisky education, cultural tastings, and curated whisky experiences.
His award-winning book The Mysterious Journey of Whisky’s Turkish version received the “World’s Best Whisky Book” award in 2024 and is listed in Best of the Best in 30 Years by Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. The English edition is a finalist and the final ceremony will be held in 2027.
Through tastings, storytelling, gastronomy, and curated whisky journeys in Scotland, Şan explores whisky beyond the glass — connecting spirits with culture, place, and shared experience. At Whisky & Beyond, he leads cultural projects, private tastings, and the narrative development behind bespoke releases and whisky experiences.
SELIM EVIN
Whisky Curator & Independent BottlerFounder of Chapter 7 Whisky the first Turkish independent bottler with Scottish roots to gain international recognition in Scotch whisky. Selim’s award-winning cask selections have received four “Whisky of the Year” awards in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible alongside numerous international accolades in Scotch Whisky Masters, International Wine & Spirits Competition, Independent Bottler’s Challenge and many more events and awards.
Having bottled nearly 900 casks to date, his work focuses on singular whiskies, private cask projects, and exclusive releases for collectors, clubs, and institutions. Currently Whisky Manager at Burnobennie Distillery.
The Curators