Usquaebach Old Rare Scotch Whisky

Usquaebach Old Rare Scotch Whisky

Translated from Gaelic as the water of life, Usquaebach pronounced oos-ke-bah is the etymological root of the modern word whisky. With Usquaebach well face the devil, says Scottish poet Robert Burns in his famous 1791 work Tom OShanter. While the word itself was first trademarked in 1877, the blend used in Usquaebach Blended Scotch Whisky actually dates back to the 1700s, when traveling merchants and artisans would combine spirits from the highest-caliber single distilleries to create fiery, sophisticated blends consumed by people throughout the country's rolling hills. Usquaebach Old Rare Blended Scotch Whisky is crafted by Usquaebach's master blenders, who search for the very best malts and grains from Scotland's most reputable single malt distilleries. The blend contains 41 specially-selected single malts which are up to 20 years old 85% of the blend is comprised of such single malt whiskies, with the remaining 15% made up of blended grain whiskies (the blending has been done by the Laing family in Scotland for over 100 years). As a result, Usquaebach Old Rare Blended Scotch Whisky has noticeable aromas of coffee, tobacco leaf and white pepper. The palate is smooth, with notes of saddle leather and lemon curd leading to a long, complex finish with hints of seasoned oak, charcoal and fresh mint. Usquaebach Old Rare Blended Scotch Whisky was served at the 1969 and 1989 Presidential Inaugural Dinners (for Presidents Nixon and H.W. Bush).