Blended Scotch Whiskies

Question 1

What is the core of the Chivas Regal blend?

Answer 1

Strathisla

Question 2

Ballantines

Answer 2

-1935 group is sold to Hiram Walker
-Hiram Walker began buying distilleries in Scotland including Miltonduff & Glenburgie in 1936 (still the backbone of Ballatine’s today)
-Built huge Dumbarton complex
-In 1960’s Hiram Walker focused Ballantine’s on Europe - by 1986 it was the leading blend on the continent
-1987 Hiram Walker sold to Allied Domecq
-Ballantine’s now owned by Pernod Ricard

Question 3

Cutty Sark

Answer 3

-At one time the leading spirit sold in US - 1st brand over 1 million cases in US after prohibition
-Owned now by La Martiniquaise-Bardinet
-Blending elements =
North British, Invergordon, Highland Park, Glenrothes, Macallan, Bunnahabhain
-Named after smuggling ship captained by John McCoy “the Real McCoy”

Question 4

Dewar’s

Answer 4

-Owned by Bacardi
-Tommy Dewar was one of the first true marketeers
-Core elements
Aberfeldy
Aultmore
Craigallachie
MacDuff
Royal Brackla
The Deveraon

Question 5

Famous Grouse

Answer 5

-Edrington just sold to Wm Grant (monopolies board taking a look at deal)
-Bunnahabhain is core element along with
Macallan
Glen Rothes
Highland Park

Question 6

Johnnie Walker Black

Answer 6

-Originally called “Old Highland Whisky”
-Core elements
Clynelish
Cardhu
Glenkinchie
Caol Ila
Cameronbridge
Blair Athol

Question 7

Johnnie Walker Green

Answer 7

-Blended Malt
-15 Years Old
-Blend of
Talisker
Linkwood
Cragganmore
Caol Ila

Question 8

Monkey Shoulder

Answer 8

-Blended Malt - Wm Grant
-Glenfiddich
-The Balvenie
-Kininvie