Dr Emma Walker is the first female master blender in the history of Scotch whisky brand Johnnie Walker.
You couldn’t find bigger shoes to fill in the Scotch whisky industry than those of Dr Jim Beveridge OBE.
But that was the opportunity that presented itself to Emma in 2021 when Jim retired after more than 40 years at Diageo.
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Emma joined Diageo 13 years ago and has worked extensively on Johnnie Walker for the last six years on projects such as the Blue Label Ghost and Rare series and Jane Walker by Johnnie Walker.
I’m excited to share this interview with you that I recorded with Emma while she was in Sydney recently.
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