In his role as International Brand Ambassador, Colin Scott travels around the world to meet with millions of existing and potential Scotch whisky enthusiasts. In September 2007 he oversaw the unveiling of Chivas Regal 25 Year Old, an exclusive new expression which he created to pay homage to the first ever Chivas Regal blend, also a 25 Year Old whisky.

Unfortunately Colin Scott was unable to collect the award on the night as he was in Bucharest, Romania launching Chivas Regal 25 Year Old. From Bucharest, Colin commented: “I am thrilled to have received this prestigious award from the Icons of Whisky. It is a great honour for me and for Chivas Brothers.”

Colin Scott has been with Chivas Brothers for more than 30 years and his experience stretches back even further. His father and grandfather both spent their lives in the whisky industry, so there is nearly a century’s whisky making experience in the Scott family.

As a Master Blender, Colin’s job is both artistic and technical. He employs his unerring nose and palate, together with experience and memory, to assess a vast range of whiskies and understand how they will work together. As a result, he knows each whisky intimately and can predict what its character will be in 12, 18 or 25 years, depending on which cask it has been matured in.

Organised by Whisky Magazine, the Icons of Whisky Awards are recognised as one of Scotland’s most prestigious drinks industry honours. The winners, who were announced on the eve of Whisky Live Scotland, will automatically go forward to the World Icons of Whisky Awards, which take place in February next year.