Scotch Whisky Distilleries Take Drinkers Again To The Twenties With The Venture 1927 Assortment

Six whisky distilleries from throughout Scotland have partnered with blender and botler, James Eadie Ltd, to create a brand new make whisky assortment that showcases long-lost Twenties distillation methods. Venture 1927 has resulted in a seven-dram assortment that takes drinkers again virtually 100 years and presents a singular alternative to pattern early Twentieth-century model spirits. 

The brand new make spirits might be out there completely at royalmilewhiskies.com from September twenty fourth, 2024, for an RRP of £115. 

The Distillation of Whisky, 1927-1931

The whisky-making course of used to create this assortment was impressed by The Distillation of Whisky, 1927-1931, one of many foremost first-hand assets on early Twentieth-century scotch whisky distillation. The e book was republished by James Eadie Ltd in 2023 in collaboration with the British Library. The e book serves as a useful useful resource for scotch whisky historians and drinkers alike, detailing the methods used throughout the interwar interval. 

The Distilleries & Venture 1927

Ardnamurchan, Dornoch, Holyrood, InchDairnie, Lochlea, and ‘An Unnamed Farm Distillery within the Coronary heart of the Kingdom of Fife’ participated within the challenge, distilling the spirit with the assistance of whisky knowledgeable, Dave Broom, and former Glenlivet Grasp Distiller, Alan Winchester. 

The challenge concerned every distillery implementing its tackle the distillation strategies offered within the e book. Every whisky was distilled with both regionally grown barley, or a barley pressure that was out there within the Twenties. Brewer’s yeast was additionally utilized in fermentation, a observe that was as soon as commonplace, however is now a misplaced artwork. 

Venture 1927 Assortment

The Venture 1927 Assortment, as talked about above, comprises seven drams: one from every distillery, and one other ‘blended at start’ bottling, containing a mix of the brand new make spirits from every distillery. Every spirit has been bottled at 63.4% ABV. 

Because the spirit has not matured in oak casks for at least three years, the drams are labeled ‘Spirit Drink’ relatively than ‘Scotch Whisky’. 

James Eadie Ltd has additionally introduced plans to proceed the collection, finally releasing matured whisky within the coming years. 

Pre-Sale

Royal Mile Whiskies, considered one of Scotland’s most unique whisky retailers positioned in Edinburgh is internet hosting a particular presale. On September seventeenth, 2024, those that buy a replica of The Distillation of Whisky, 1927-1931, will obtain unique presale entry to the Venture 1927 Assortment. 

Leon Kuebler, Model Director at James Eadie Ltd:

“James Eadie is a enterprise rooted in Scotch whisky’s wealthy custom. Our dream was all the time to recreate the whisky of 100 years in the past, even when the massive challenges concerned meant that we doubted it might ever be finished. To have the chance to develop this challenge on an industrywide stage with six of the most effective distilleries in Scotland at present, along side Alan Winchester and Dave Broom, two of probably the most educated authorities on Scotch whisky, has actually been the privilege of a lifetime.

“Venture 1927 isn’t just about reviving the previous; it’s about celebrating the enduring legacy of Scotch whisky and the progressive spirit of at present’s distillers. We imagine whisky lovers will discover these spirits as fascinating as they’re distinctive, and we sit up for experiencing the journey collectively because the spirit matures.”

Dave Broom, Whiskey Professional and Writer:

“This was an impressed concept from Leon, to not solely uncover the truths of how whisky was made in the Twenties – exploding a couple of myths alongside the way in which – however then turning the data contained in this must-have e book into one thing tangible. It’s one factor to learn the idea, however whisky is about flavour. Right here was a technique to study.

“The Scotch business is at an interesting stage in its evolution with any variety of forward-thinking distillers utilizing ‘previous’ methods to maximise flavour and improve complexity. Right here was a toolkit for them to proceed these explorations. The brand new makes they’ve produced are exceptional and engaging. Congratulations to all concerned.’”