The original royal-named scotch is one of the few Scottish brands owned by family businesses.
Drink “King Robert II” is highly appreciated not only by ordinary consumers, but also by whiskey connoisseurs: Jim Murray gave the product 93 points out of 100 possible and described it as “an honest and refreshing blend.”
famous brands of whiskey
History of the brand
The origins of Ian Macleod & Company Ltd., which has been producing popular scotch for more than half a century, go back to 1936, when Leonard Russell founded his own liquor company.
Throughout the XNUMXth century, the company actively bought the best Scotch whiskeys in order to offer customers only worthy products. In the portfolio of Ian Macleod Distillers, already managed by the founder’s great-grandchildren, there are many famous brands. Among them: blends “Isle of Skye” and “Clan Macleod”, single molts “Glengoyne” and “Tamdhu”, several types of rum, vodka, wine and gin.
In 1984, the company created its own bottling shop “Broxburn Bottlers”.
In the 2000s, the company’s possessions were replenished with the famous Tamdhu and Rosebank distilleries. Today, Ian Macleod Distillers is the 10th largest Scottish whiskey company and sells over 15 million bottles of Scotch annually.
The brand “King Robert II” appeared in the assortment of the enterprise in 1968. The drink got its name from one of the representatives of the Scottish Stuart dynasty.
To create a blend, first-class grain and malt spirits are used, which have undergone long-term aging in sherry and bourbon barrels (from 3 to 12 years).
The soft, smooth character of the scotch was highly acclaimed at the 2007 IWSC International Competition, where it won gold in the Best Blended Scotch Whiskey – No Age Stated category. Also on account of the drink – a few less significant awards.
Today the blend is presented in more than 40 countries, in 5 of them it is the bestseller. The annual sales volume is about 500 thousand copies. In addition to whiskey, vodka, gin and rum are produced under the same brand.
King Robert II Scotch Collection
Classic Blended Scotch Whiskey
The most famous version of the “royal” products.
It has a bright golden color, pleasant aroma with hints of pear, wood and fresh apple.
Main flavor notes: oak, spices, dried fruits, smoke.
Suitable for making cocktails, drinking neat and with ice. Fortress: 40-43%.
12 YO Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
An aged single malt drink for true connoisseurs.
In addition to fruity notes, the bouquet contains subtle oaky and spicy undertones. Fortress: 43%.
Deluxe Blended Scotch Whisky
A special blend for travelers, presented in the duty-free network. Sold in a gift box.
It has a bright aroma with hints of caramel, juicy fruit, licorice and custard.
Taste: rich, full-bodied with notes of malt and dried fruit, sweet enveloping finish. Fortress: 43%.
whiskey cocktails
Relevance: 09.05.2019
Tags: Whiskey and bourbon, Scotch brands