As one of the world's only female Scotch whisky experts, Heather Greene has quite a life.

Like most talented and aspiring artists, Heather was already building her career as a singer/songwriter of international acclaim when she discovered her passion for what has since become her "day job". After selling out venues throughout the U.S. and Europe and receiving exposure on major radio stations worldwide, Heather moved to Scotland to explore her heritage and work on her music. It was there that Heather discovered a zeal for whisky. Noticing the similarities between these two forms of craftsmanship, she threw herself into the world of Scotch, and her voyage of discovery led her to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society in Edinburgh, where, as the first American woman to be invited to serve on the tasting panel, she became a huge fan of the William Grant portfolio, eventually joining the company as a U.S. Glenfiddich Ambassador.

It was also while in Scotland conceiving her second album, Sweet Otherwise, that an elderly man offered her a century-old piano -- a relic that has became a constant companion and inspiration. Recorded when she returned to New York in 2008, Sweet Otherwise evokes lush, pastoral landscapes as potently as it captures the urban pulse of a vibrant city, weaving a kaleidoscopic array of musical elements -- from classic 1960s-era folk to twangy country to textural electronica to upbeat, hooky 80s pop -- into a distinctive sound. Drummer and longtime musical companion Mino Gori appears on several tracks. Guitarists Bernie Reilly and Brad Craig and keyboardist and producer Dennis Martin, also make cameos.

With her mastery of her two main passions, Heather is equally comfortable in the worlds of whisky and music and often combines the two. From working on her new album or electronica project, to performing in front of rooms filled with Scotch enthusiasts or music lovers, Heather has broken the mold by demonstrating these crafts to audiences around the world in a passionate, serious and thoughtful way.