One of Scotland’s leading whisky blenders will be selecting the whiskies for a night of outstanding whisky and stunning food at Malmaison Aberdeen on 7 March. Richard Paterson of Whyte & Mackay is a third generation Master Blender, winner of Blender of the year and Distiller of the year. At this masterclass and whisky dinner on 7 March, Richard will enlighten you with a selection of his personally created whiskies including Dalmore, Fettercairn, Isle of Jura and Mackinlay’s Rare and Old Shackleton. Tickets £65 per person.

Malmaison Aberdeen, 49-53 Queens Road, AB15 4YP. www.malmaison.com