Student adds whisky day to the mix

A STUDENT has founded what is said to be the first World Whisky Day to celebrate the drink.

More than 7,000 people across the world have signed up to register events as part of the celebration on 27 March.

Aberdeen University student Blair Bowman, 21, came up with the idea after discovering there was no dedicated international celebration in honour of the drink.

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Through his website, worldwhiskyday.com, people from as far afield as India, the United States, South Africa and even Kyrgyzstan have signed up to take part.

He said: “It will be a great way for those new to the spirit to get involved.

“I’m hoping the day can grow year-on-year and I’m already looking to 2014 as it is such a significant year for Scotland, with the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and more Homecoming celebrations planned.”

The student, who works part-time as a barman in Aberdeen, has also created his own blend for the occasion.