Aberdeen Student's Perfect Blend For World Whisky Day

An Aberdeen student who created a global event to celebrate whisky has made his own blend for the special day.


Hispanic Studies student Blair Bowman has officially launched the whisky he distilled at his home in Aberdeen.


People from all over the world have bought bottles to toast World Whisky Day on March 27.


The 21-year-old, of Old Aberdeen, said: “I blended the whisky myself and it’s available to buy on www.masterofmalt.com.


“I decided to make it an all-rounder so that it would be a whisky that everyone would enjoy.”


Blair, who works part time in the St Machar Bar in Old Aberdeen, is hoping to have a whisky tasting – featuring his creation – at his workplace with his drink before the event.


Blair said he’s considering starting the celebrations in London before making his way to Aberdeen.


He said: “Although there are more than 100 events organised worldwide so far, I’ve made sure I'm not hosting any of them so that I can enjoy the day.


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“The next day will not be World Hangover Day for me however as the day should be all about savouring the different whiskies rather than drinking as much as you can.”


Blair has also won the Arts and Culture award at the Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE) New Ventures competition this week and bagged £1,000 for creating World Whisky Day.


Next week he will be pitted against four other winners from different categories to see if he can bag £5,000 worth of professional services through the institute.


 The overall winner will be announced in Glasgow on March 22.University of Aberdeen student Blair said: “The prize came about suddenly and I’m delighted that my effort has been recognised and, of course, to have some money to spend on my business.“


The £5,000 can be used for services that my business will need, for instance legal services, which would be great.“It would be fantastic to be crowned the overall winner but we’ll see what happens.”


By Danielle O'Donnell