Kolkata 'noses' scotch affair with Paterson

Kolkata, Dec 8 : Scotch aficionados from Kolkata indulged in a soiree with Richard Paterson, the celebrated master blender for Whyte and Mackay of Scotland.

They were treated to a rare and enthralling experience of witnessing, Richard Paterson doing what he knows best -'nosing'.

The Scotch Affair was indeed a one of its kind opportunity for the people of Kolkata to imbibe skills and knowledge to become scotch connoisseurs.

Paterson, popularly called the 'The Nose', is the creator of The Dalmore Oculus Single Malt, which sold at Bonham's London last week for Rs. 25 lacs (GBP 31000) and The Dalmore 62 year old, the most expensive whisky ever sold at Rs. 35 lacs, both these prices are for but a single bottle of 700 ml of finest Scotch Single Malt.

'Whisky is a complex spirit, requiring the drinker to open up his senses completely, over a period of time. At Whyte and Mackay; we believe that a little more time works wonders. Drinking fine scotch is like having a conversation with a personality, appreciating its character while enjoying its rich full bodied taste, 'said Paterson.

'The first step towards a lifelong affair with fine scotch lies in discovering the secret of tasting it or nosing it,' he added.

Paterson Tuesday showcased the finer nuances of the fine art of blending which leads to the distinct taste of Whyte and Mackay, the Isle of Jura and Dalmore single malts. He opened up a whole new world of fine blends, sharing the secret to savouring the perfect 12 or a 16 year mature whisky.

The session revolved around discovering what your nose can do while you learn to enjoy a 12 or a 16 year old fine blend of whisky. Paterson, while demonstrating the power of his nosing, encouraged the audience to open up their senses as well and delve into the heart of a blend like never before. The blends which were up for tasting included the W and M special variant, the 13, 19 and 22 year old ones.