Brand/Distillery : Whyte & Mackay
Age : 40 Years Old
ABV : 45%
Region : Blended Malt
Retail Price inc VAT : £ 544.99
(Recommended Retail Price £ 560 you save £ 15.01
Whyte and Mackay Distillery Notes :
Founded on the docks of Glasgow in 1844 by James Whyte and Charles Mackay, the brand has gone from strength to strength over the years.
From the days of ship building, to current sporting traditions, to the arts and crafts and scientific inventions, 'Clyde built' is synonymous with quality and with Glasgow. Whyte & Mackay is proud of its Glasgow roots and has subsequently re-designed its packaging to capture the original brand essence whilst incorporating the traditional and stylish aspects that Glasgow has become renowned for.
History
By the late 19 th century Glasgow was famous for its ship building, pioneering its craft all over the world. It was at this time that James Whyte and Charles Mackay began to marry the best whiskies of Scotland. Taking over 35 specially selected malts, from the four whisky regions of Scotland, they blended them together to form a distinctive "Special" whisky.
Working on the philosophy of 'all good things come to those who wait', Whyte & Mackay used a double marriage process in the blending of their whisky, the same process that is still used to this very day. This unique process not only guarantees a smooth, mellow and distinctive character but more importantly it guarantees consistency, accounting for every drop of Whyte & Mackay tasting as good as the first.
Since the very beginning, the iconic symbol of Whyte & Mackay has been the double red lions. During the reign of David II, the Campbells procured a legal title to the Macgregor lands of Glenorchy. This resulted in the Macgregors being expelled from their own territory and by means of survival they became an outlawed, lawless and landless Clan. By an act of the privy council in 1603, all who had the name of Macgregor were compelled, on pain of death, to adopt another surname. During this time many of the Clan assumed the name Whyte. As a mark of respect to the Macgregor/Whyte Clan, the founders of Whyte & Mackay took the lion from the Macgregor crest as their emblem. They then added to this the Lion Rampant of Scotland, evoking loyalty and strength to the heritage of Scotland. In more recent years the figure is also said to be a tribute to the double marriage process that makes Whyte & Mackay whisky so special.
Prestige Whisky Guide Notes :
A superb gift whisky for the man in your life but be warned. Not for the beginner and I'd tend to drink it straight rather than with water.
Tasting Notes :
Nose : Rich and sherried with fruit elements arriving in the after nose.
Palate : Pleasant and sugary, best without water which dilutes rather than adds to the experience.
Finish : Lingering with fruit and some woody textures
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