Richard Paterson – In 140 or Less

A well-known face to many from his appearances at whisky festivals and online, Richard Paterson began his whisky career as an office boy. Now celebrating 50 years in the industry he has been Whyte and Mackay’s master blender for much of that time. He travels the world constantly on behalf of his brands which include not just the Whyte and Mackay range of fine blends, but also Isle of Jura and Dalmore. I caught up with him after a trip to the Far East and just before he left for London to launch the new Dalmore expression, Quintessence, finished in...