Whisky

Some whiskies may appear born to be paired together but very few are blended at birth. Yet such is the case with this unusual parcel of grain and malt, born 57 years ago and married as new make spirit, before aging as a blend for half a lifetime in ex-bourbon American oak. Time has brought the malt and grain components together to create a blend that has matured beautifully as a single spirit. Distilled in 1965 and bottled in 2022, this beautiful release displays rich notes of marzipan, Dundee cake and leather on the nose followed by pleasing tannin-rich herbal tea on the palate and a cool, minty aftertaste. This is not only one of the world’s first whiskies to be blended at birth, it is also likely to be one of the last, for such practices are now prohibited by the powers that be within Scotch. One of only 192 bottles, `Blended at Birth` forms part of the prestigious Charles Gordon Collection. Packaged in a hand-engraved, individually-numbered decanter with an ash display box featuring gold leaf inlay.

This exclusive blend from the Charles Gordon Collection was created in 1965, embodying the golden era of Scotch whisky craftsmanship. Each component was blended at birth rather than being aged separately, resulting in a harmoniously integrated profile that captures the essence of its era. Limited in availability, this whisky is a collectible masterpiece. Elegant and complex, with notes of ripe fruit, delicate spice, and a smooth, lingering finish.

The Charles Gordon Collection is a limited edition range from the House of Hazelwood, celebrating the legacy of Charles Gordon, a pivotal figure in the success of William Grant & Sons. This collection showcases some of the rarest and most exquisite whiskies, aged for decades, to honor the innovation and leadership of Charles Gordon.

House of Hazelwood, an illustrious name in the whisky industry, is celebrated for its exquisite blended Scotch whiskies, capturing the essence of the Speyside region. The brand draws inspiration from the Hazelwood House, directly linked to the Gordon family, known for their pivotal role in whisky production through William Grant & Sons.