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[Sports Seoul | Reporter Kim Jong-chul] Dalmore’s master blender, Richard Paterson, is making an official visit to South Korea.
Dalmore, born in the Scottish Highlands in 1839, is a high-end single malt whisky celebrated for its exquisite cask maturation and artisanal craftsmanship. The brand’s stag emblem — tied to the 12-animal motif (鹿 for the stag) — is more than decoration; it’s a symbol of royal heritage linked to the Scottish monarchy. The emblem traces back to the coat of arms King Alexander III personally granted the Mackenzie clan after they saved him in the 13th century. That royal origin gives Dalmore a sense of legacy that goes beyond the bottle.
Paterson is one of the whisky world’s most iconic figures. Nicknamed “The Nose,” his extraordinary sense of smell is legendary — so much so that he reportedly insured it for about £2 million (roughly $2.5 million). His theatrical flair and charismatic storytelling have made him a beloved figure among whisky fans around the globe.
For more than 50 years, Paterson has driven innovations in cask aging and blending, helping shape Dalmore’s identity and philosophy. This visit—his first official face-to-face engagement with South Korean consumers—has attracted significant attention. On his first day, he will lead two master classes, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, where he will personally share Dalmore’s heritage and philosophy.
The master classes will feature tastings of the 2006, 2009, and 21-year expressions, and attendees will get the first preview of the yet-unreleased Dalmore 17-year. jckim99@sportsseoul.com
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