Updated On: 30 August, 2019 07:05 PM IST | | Suman Mahfuz Quazi
A New-York-based Scottish whisky ambassador talks to us about the much-loved spirit u00e2u0080u0093 where it stands today, what makes a single malt authentic and why whisky cocktails are picking up

Gemma Louise Paterson
Gemma Louise Paterson, the ambassador for The Balvenie’s a premium whisky grew up in Hebrides, Scotland, is now based out of New York City, and travels the East Coast extensively to share her love for whisky. She was recently in Mumbai on her maiden trip to India. Edited excerpts from an interview.
Following the current trends, it seems like mezcal, gin and beer make for the spirits that are “in”. Is this impacting the long-standing position whisky has retained in the alcohol world?