About Us
Over 10 years Tom Young MBE, master glassblower and daughter Karen have been creating the very best in innovative and creative concepts. Together they have supplied some of the world's leading distillers with products used for the distilling process and unique bespoke glassware projects for global whisky brands.
The idea for the business was born out of the Legend of The Angels' Share After watching a Film of the same name. Karen & Tom designed the Whisky Angel. This is now the signature product and the glassware range has evolved around whisky and spirits ever since. enhancing the experience and giving a quality Scottish feel.
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The Business
Tom Young MBE worked throughout industrial and chemical glass laboratories until his creative side took over and he made designs in glass from perfume bottles to miniature whisky decanters. Tom sadly passed away earlier this year and the company strive to continue his glassblowing legacy.
Karen Somerville has a passion for glass and whisky. As Director of Angels' Share Glass ® Karen is also a former winner of "Entrepreneur of the Year" Karen also champions Women in Business and is vice-chair of The Association of British Entrepreneurs Scotland. Karen is also Director of The Fife Whisky Festival, a vibrant celebration of whisky in the Kingdom of Fife.
Karen's husband Emmet has now joined the Company and This family business is fully supported by an amazing team.
Designing and adapting glassmaking techniques helps affirm this company's glassmaking heritage and love of Scotch Whisky.
Keep up to date on our journey by reading the blog.