A 33yr old blend from closed down distillers

Posted on July 16, 2007
Filed Under Blend, For the collector, WhiskyBuzz |

Whisky merchant Duncan Taylor has launched the “Rarest of the Rare Blended 33 Year Old” – an exclusive blend of a number of Scotland’s finest whiskies from distilleries now confined to the history books.

Coveted brands including Kinclaith, Ladyburn, Glen Mhor, Glen Albyn, Glen Craig and Carsebridge has been expertly combined by master blender Euan Shand to create the world’s most exclusive blend, which uniquely features the names of the whiskies on the label.

He said: “Normally the make up of blends is kept very much a secret, passed down from generation to generation. We very much want to shout about what is included in Rarest of the Rare Blended 33 Year Old. When the whiskies are so special, why hide them?”

Rarest of the Rare Blended 33 Year Old whisky is reported wonderful balance of sweetness and spice with an incredibly silky texture, building to a powerful finish with citrus fruits, complemented by a touch of dryness.

Euan Shand added, “This blend will divide whisky experts. Some will say that rare whiskies should not be meddled with, whereas others will celebrate the result of combining these unique malts to create the ultimate whisky experience.

Bottled by hand in Aberdeenshire, only 750 bottles of Rarest of the Rare Blended 33 Year old have been produced. Priced at £85.00, the product is available through specially selected independent retailers throughout the UK.