From scotch whisky to alcohol-free start-ups, Racheal Vaughan Jones (below) has built a career on challenging convention. Now CMO at UK-based scotch business Compass Box, she’s learned what it takes to make drinks brands stand out.
Creativity beats cashIf there’s one thing Vaughan Jones believes sets great brands apart, it’s imagination. “You’re never going to be able to outspend the bigger brands,” she says. “The only way you’ll get cut-through is by using creativity as the multiplier.”It’s a philosophy that’s become a co
Five things I’ve learned – Compass Box CMO Racheal Vaughan Jones
‘It’s better to be truly loved or truly hated – than to be met with indifference, which should be your biggest fear.’

Henry joined Global Drinks Intel as a senior reporter in 2025, having spent two years writing news, features and analysis articles for Just Drinks and Just Food. He has gained WSET Level 2 qualifications both in wine and beer independently.



