Master Whisky Blender Maureen Robinson recently retired

Scotch whisky master Maureen Robinson is about to retire after 45 years in the industry. As a female practitioner, she has continued to forge ahead and made outstanding contributions to the industry.

After graduating from Strathclyde University studying Pharmacy, Maureen Robinson started her career at Diageo's predecessor, The Distiller's Company Ltd, in 1977 as a scientist at the Glenochil Research Station. At work, Maureen Robinson's excellent sense of smell attracted everyone's attention. Since then, Maureen Robinson has continued to cultivate in the field of whisky, improving her sense of smell and tasting ability, and even created her own unique description to convey the flavor she perceives. .

Maureen Robinson was one of the first women in the industry to become a chief blender, having been named Keeper of the Quaich in 2012 and inducted into The Scotch Whisky Hall of Fame in 2019. Materials and files related to her time at Diageo will be kept at the Diageo Global Drinks Archive in Menstrie, and upon retirement Maureen Robinson passed on her blending notes to Malts Archivist Jo McKerchar.

Ewan Andrew, President of Supply Chain and Sourcing at Diageo, said: "Since the 1970s, Maureen Robinson has been a pioneer in the industry, breaking down barriers for other women, and countless newcomers have followed in her footsteps. , and her spirit of excellence in her work continues to inspire us all."

Rhona Ferrans, head of Diageo's blending team, also spoke highly of Maureen Robinson, "Maureen Robinson has not only been an excellent whisky blender in her 45-year career, but also a mentor and friend to the rest of the team."

Maureen Robinson himself said: "I will always cherish the wonderful experience Scotch whisky has brought me. Although I will retire from the front line of blending, I will continue to support and help my colleagues in other ways in the future."