Whisky Distillery Blair Athol
Concept 8 Set
Created with the intention of supplying the Asian markets with the consideration of luck and fortune by using the number 8 Bottle 1: 8 Year old Blair Athol, Distilled in 2012, Bottled 2020. Matured in a American Oak Hogshead
About the distillery
Blair Athol distillery, Region Highland, Located in Pitlochry was founded in 1798 by John Steward and Robert Robertson who originally named the distillery Aldour. The distillery was sold to Peter Mackenzie who closed the distillery in 1932 with the overproduction of whisky along with the Global economic downturn. Arthur Bell & Son's purchased the distillery in 1933 who in 1949 restarted production in the distillery. Blair Athol played a vital part to the Bells Blends however did release its own single malts After Guinness purchased Arthur Bell's & Sons the distillery sole focus was production for blends until United Distillers Acquired Guinness and released a popular Flora & Fauna release however Blair Athol has not since bottle under their own single malt brand.
- Distillery Blair Athol
- Age8
- ABV40.8%
- Size70cl
Whisky Distillery Caol Ila
Concept 8 Release 2
Created with the intention of supplying the Asian markets with the consideration of luck and fortune by using the number 8 Bottle 2: 8 Year old Caol Ila, Distilled in 2012, Bottled 2020. Matured in a American Oak Hogshead.
About the distillery
Caol Ila Distillery, region Islay, located on Isle of Islay was founded in 1846 by Hector Henderson. The distillery changed hands on numerous occasions an in 1920 the distillery owners Bulloch Lade Ltd went into liquidation. A small group of individuals formed Caol lla Distillery Company Ltd and acquired the distillery before it was further sold onto the Distillers Company in 1927 and Scottish Malt Distillers Ltd in 1930 who were a subsidiary of DCL. The distillery did close its doors during WW2 between 1942-1945 when it reopened and continued to produce until 1972 and the distillery was re built and modernized. In 1986 DCL were acquired by Guinness forming United Distillers and in 1997 merged with Grand Metropolitan forming Diageo who remain owners of the distillery to date.
- Distillery Caol Ila
- Age8
- ABV40.8%
- Size70cl
Whisky Distillery Dailuaine
Concept 8 Release 3
Created with the intention of supplying the Asian markets with the consideration of luck and fortune by using the number 8 Bottle 3: 8 Year old Caol Ila, Distilled in 2013, Bottled 2021. Matured in a American Oak Hogshead.
About the distillery
Dailuaine Distillery, region Speyside, located in Aberlour was founded by William Mackenzie. Just after completion William Mackenzie died with the distillery being rented by James Fleming until 1884 when Thomas Mackenzie (Williams son) took back operation of the distillery and went onto modernise the distillery which was completed with Scotland's first pagoda roof. Opening in 1981 the distillery opened under the new company ownership Dailuaine-Glenlivet Distillery Ltd, formed by Thomas, In 1915 DCL purchased the distillery after the death of Thomas to continue production for many of the DCL blends. In 1986 DCL were acquired by Guinness forming United Distillers and in 1997 merged with Grand Metropolitan forming Diageo who remain owners of the distillery to date.
- Distillery Dailuaine
- Age8
- ABV40.8%
- Size70cl
Whisky Distillery Teaninich
Concept 8 Release 4
Created with the intention of supplying the Asian markets with the consideration of luck and fortune by using the number 8 Bottle 4: 8 Year old Caol Ila, Distilled in 2013, Bottled 2021. Matured in a American Oak Hogshead.
About the distillery
Teaninich Distillery, Region Highland, Located in Alness was founded in 1817 by Hugh Munro, Initially the distillery struggled greatly to make an impact with the vast number of illicit distilleries by 1830 the distillery began to build a reputation, In 1930 Hugh sold the distillery to his brother John who rented the distillery until 1898 when he sold a share in the distillery to Robert Cameron, They renovated and extended the distillery, In 1904 Robert bought out Johns stake in the Distillery to obtain full ownership, Scottish Malt Distillers bought ownership of the distillery in 1933 after the death of Robert, During WW2 the distillery closed its doors and re-opened in 1946, Scottish Malt Distillers were acquired by United Distillers and in turn became Diageo- The distillery mainly produces for blending and is used in Johnnie walker red label, The distillery has never released a whisky in its own name.
- Distillery Teaninich
- Age8
- ABV40.8%
- Size70cl