Whisky blender retires from Famous Grouse

John Ramsay (left) is passing on the whisky glass to Gordon Motion (right)

By Cara Sulieman

THE NOSE behind one of Scotland’s most iconic brands is being retired.

Master Blender John Ramsay has announced that he will be leaving Famous Grouse at the end of the month after almost 20 years with the company.

And he has spent two and a half years training up the successor to his position, Gordon Motion.

For the last 18 years John has been dedicated to his profession – and has forgone aftershave and garlic in pursuit of the perfect nose for the job.