Maiden's Blend - Cask #8 - Collaboration with Jim Moir

For collectors and whisky enthusiasts alike, Vintage Bottlers has commissioned famous artist Jim Moir to create exclusive, individual and truly vibrant paintings for all four of the Maiden’s Blend's limited edition labels. Each label features a stunning depiction of a native Scottish bird, each intricately painted to reflect Scotland’s rich natural heritage.

These exceptional whiskies were hand-picked for their harmonious balance of flavours and characteristics and expertly blended at birth. This rare blended spirit was laid to rest in a 1st fill Sherry Butt for 25 years, where nature took over and the stars truly aligned.

To match this fantastic whisky, there are 25 limited edition, signed prints of this amazing painting by world-famous artist Jim Moir available to collect (including certificates of authenticity). These are available as part of our exclusive Maiden’s Blend Art Print collection.

Colour: Amontillado sherry.

Nose: An immediate and powerful medicinal hit with secondary notes of high cocoa-butter chocolate. The nose screams: add a few drops of water to me.

Palate: The tightly wound 'ball' of flavour unloosens with just a little water. Dark berries are infused with nutmeg and cinnamon. The renowned Speyside malt barley content comes through and a honeyed sweetness becomes discernible towards the end of the sip.

Finish: A fragrant pipe tobacco is to the fore, fading quite quickly to a dry, grain-heavy smokiness.

Verdict: Another superb rendition of the blend and further evidence of the blender's wise hunch. Big flavours and great depth make for a most satisfying dram.

Distilled, Blended & Bottled In Scotland

Sherry Butt