Blended scotch “Lauder’s” attracts attention from the first meeting. An unusual four-sided bottle with smoothed edges and branded “dimples” on the sides, reminiscent of a pot-bellied barrel and cannot go unnoticed.
In addition to the unique design, the drink pleases customers with a great taste that embodies the best qualities of traditional whiskey blends.
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History of the brand Lauders
The company is one of the oldest representatives of blended Scottish scotch. The origins of its creation should be sought back in 1834, when the owner of a small bar in Glasgow decided to try his hand at the art of mixing alcohols.
Archibald Lauder was not a professional blender at all: he made a living selling alcohol. However, the enterprising Scot was one of the first who came up with the idea to conduct a kind of research-tasting alcohol.
To evaluate freshly created blends, a talented experimenter invited numerous acquaintances and friends to his own establishment, using the feedback received to further improve the drink.
The work on creating the perfect blend took about two years: in 1836, Archibald Lauder received a license to produce products under his own name.
The eccentric merchant became famous for his unusual “advertising campaign”. Visitors to the drinking establishment were offered not only to try “homemade whiskey”, but also to get a haircut without leaving the bar: the owner equipped a small hairdresser’s in the basement.
At first, Lauder’s scotch was sold only in Scotland, but in the second half of the 80th century it began to actively conquer foreign markets. At that time, the design of the drink was very simple, but this did not stop him from gaining fans in all parts of the world. In the 90s and XNUMXs, whiskey received several prestigious medals at international competitions – images of the first awards still adorn the bottle today.
The spread of Lauders whiskey outside of Scotland and Britain was facilitated by travel aboard the Queen Mary, the legendary transatlantic liner that started its journey from the port of Glasgow.
For a long time, the brand remained the property of the Lauder family, but at the beginning of the XNUMXth century, the brand was sold, after which it changed owners several times.
Since 1992, Lauders drinks have been produced by MacDuff International.
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Whiskey review from Lauders
FINEST
An iconic XNUMXth century blend made from the finest Highland, Lowland and Speyside malt spirits, matured in bourbon casks. The result is a light, fresh, full-bodied scotch with pronounced fruitiness, vanilla and peat aromas.
Palate: Sweet, floral and creamy with hints of toffee and a long, smooth caramel finish.
QUEEN MARY
Special balanced whiskey, including selected spirits of Highland and Speyside, aged in sherry and bourbon containers. The aroma combines notes of dried fruits with hints of roasted coffee beans and winter spices. The taste is dominated by tones of raisins, oak and vanilla.
Finish: velvety, with notes of toffee, pear and sherry.
OLOROSO CASK
The first scotch from the “Art of Blending” line, consisting of malt and grain alcohols. Aged in two types of barrels: charred bourbon and old Oloroso sherry casks.
Colour: bright amber. Aroma: Rich, fruity, sweetened with hints of chestnut, banana and dark berries.
Palate: Sweet, floral and creamy, with a smooth, long finish of toffee and caramel.
RUBY CASK
The second drink from the “Art of Blending” series, which is an aged blend of malt and grain components. For maturation, charred bourbon barrels and ruby port wine barrels are used.
Colour: deep gold with red highlights.
Aroma: cranberry-vanilla, with notes of oak, ripe fruit and spices.
Taste: spicy, smooth, complemented by a deep velvety sweetness of wood and red berries.
Finish: warming, with hints of caramel and grapes.
12 YEAR OLD
A mature, full-bodied blend of selected Highland and Speyside spirits, matured in bourbon and sherry casks.
The aroma contains notes of sweet spices, dried fruits, a light smoky shade.
Taste: balanced, with accents of apples, pears, honey and cinnamon.
Finish: sweet, sherry, with a warm spicy trail.
15 YEAR OLD
An outstanding blend created from the finest Highland and Speyside spirits, aged in sherry and bourbon vats.
Nose: complex, delicate, with notes of citrus, grain and oak. Palate: multi-layered, sweet, with fruity, spicy and confectionery undertones.
Finish: long, smooth, elegant.
AGED 25 YEARS
An exceptional drink produced in limited editions in black ceramic jars and luxurious gift boxes.
The composition of the blend includes selected malt spirits from Highland and island distilleries, as well as aged grain components that give the scotch finesse and tenderness.
Bourbon and sherry casks are used for maturation.
Aroma: delicate, sweetish, with hints of dried fruits, heather honey, leather and oak.
Taste: warm, balanced, with notes of malt, wood, vanilla, spices. Finish: lingering, mature, silky.
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Relevance: 21.04.2019
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