Lauders whiskey: history, overview of taste and types

1) History of the Lauders brand
2) Overview of whiskey from Lauders

Lauder blended scotch’s" attracts attention at the first meeting. An unusual tetrahedral bottle with smoothed edges and branded "dimples" on the sides resembles a pot-bellied barrel and cannot go unnoticed.

In addition to its unique design, the drink delights customers with its excellent taste, which embodies the best qualities of traditional whiskey blends.

History of the Lauders brand

The company is one of the oldest representatives of blended Scotch scotches. The origins of its creation can be traced back to 1834, when the owner of a small bar in Glasgow decided to try his hand at mixing spirits.

Archibald Lauder was not a professional master distiller at all: he made his living by selling alcohol. However, the enterprising Scotsman was one of the first to come up with the idea of conducting a kind of research and tasting of alcohol.

To evaluate the newly created blends, the talented experimenter invited numerous friends and acquaintances to his own establishment, using the feedback received to further improve the drink.

The work to create the perfect blend took about two years: In 1836, Archibald Lauder received a license to manufacture products under his own name.

The eccentric merchant also became famous for his unusual "advertising campaign". Visitors to the drinking establishment were offered not only to taste "home-made whiskey", but also to get a haircut without leaving the bar: the owner equipped a small barber shop in the basement.

At first, Lauder scotch’s" was sold only in Scotland, but in the second half of the XIX century it began to actively conquer foreign markets. At that time, the design of the drink was quite simple, but this did not prevent it from gaining fans in all parts of the world. In the 80s and 90s, the whiskey received several prestigious medals at international competitions - the images of the first awards still adorn the bottle today.

The spread of Lauders whisky beyond Scotland and Britain was facilitated by traveling aboard the Queen Mary, a 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 XX century, the brand was sold, after which it changed hands several times.

Since 1992, Lauders has been produced by MacDuff International.

Overview of whiskey from Lauders

FINEST

The legendary blend, made according to the recipe of the XIX century from the best malt spirits of Highland, Lowland and Speyside, matures in bourbon barrels. The result is a light, fresh, full-bodied scotch with pronounced fruitiness, vanilla and peat aromas.
Finish: sweet, floral and creamy with hints of toffee and a long smooth caramel finish.
QUEEN MARY

A special balanced whiskey, including selected Highland and Speyside spirits, aged in sherry and bourbon casks. The aroma combines dried fruit notes with hints of roasted coffee beans and winter spices. The taste is dominated by tones of raisins, oak and vanilla.
Aftertaste: velvety, with notes of toffee, pear and sherry.
OLOROSO CASK

The first scotch from the "Art of Blending" line, consisting of malt and grain spirits. Aged in two types of barrels: charred bourbon barrels and old Oloroso sherry barrels.
Color: bright amber. Aroma: rich, fruity, sweetened with hints of chestnut, banana and dark berries.
Nose: 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. Charred bourbon barrels and Ruby port wine casks are used for maturation.
Color: deep golden with red reflections.
Nose: cranberry and vanilla, with notes of oak, ripe fruit and spices.
Finish: spicy, smooth, complemented by deep velvety sweetness of wood and red berries.
Aftertaste: warming, with notes 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 flavor contains notes of sweet spices, dried fruits, and a light smoky hue.
Nose: balanced, with accents of apples, pears, honey and cinnamon.
Finish: sweet, sherry, with a warm spicy aftertaste.
15 YEAR OLD

An outstanding blend created from the best spirits of Highland and Speyside, aged in sherry and bourbon casks.
Aroma: complex, delicate, with notes of citrus, grain and oak. Palate: multilayered, sweet, with fruity, spicy and confectionery hints.
Aftertaste: long, smooth, elegant.
AGED 25 YEARS

An exceptional drink produced in limited batches in black ceramic vessels and luxurious gift boxes.
The blend includes selected malt spirits from the Highlands and island distilleries, as well as aged grain components that give the scotch its elegance and tenderness.
Bourbon and sherry barrels are used for maturation.
Nose: delicate, sweet, with hints of dried fruit, heather honey, leather and oak.
Taste: warm, balanced, with notes of malt, wood, vanilla, spices. Finish: long, mature, silky.