Johnnie Walker Blue Ghost and Rare Pittyvaich Edition Whisky (0,7L 43,8%)

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Pittyvaich, the fourth in this much talked about limited edition series, draws on rare casks from the legendary Speyside “ghost” distillery of Pittyvaich, a hidden treasure of the whisky world, which closed its doors in 1993 after only 19 years. Other “ghost” whiskies from Port Dundas and Carsebridge distilleries are balanced with exceptional rare single malts.

Master blender Dr Jim Beveridge OBE and his team hand-selected two other “ghost” whiskies from the distilleries of Port Dundas and Carsebridge. He combined these with exceptionally rare Scotch from a quartet of Speyside distilleries including Mannochmore, Auchroisk, Cragganmore and Strathmill as well as the Highland whisky of Royel Lochnagar – crafting something exceptional.

Alongside the distinctive autumnal character from Pittyvaich whiskies, the sweet and fruit notes of fresh apple beautifully balanced with the delicate subtle sweetness of honeycomb and soft wood from the “ghost” whiskies of Port Dundas and Carsebridge. Other very rare whiskies bring aromas of dark fruit and berries before revealing gentle butterscotch, stewing orchard fruits and a dash of cinnamon.

For the unversed, the term ghost whisky refers to irreplaceable whiskies from “ghost” distilleries that have long since closed, making them a much sought-after whisky in the world of Scotch.