Usquaebach Scotch • Old Rare

This classic blended malt comes in a stunning historic stone flagon instead of the standard whiskey bottle. That’s because this whiskey was once reserved for royalty. First introduced to the United States in 1969 its name derives from the words uisge beatha later translated to Usquaebach which means water of life. It drinks like a royal beverage with a nose intertwining flavors of earth dried fruits and spice and a palate boasting freshness and vanilla oak spice and dried leaves. Finishing with a hint of fruit and spice this ode to history is for those who prefer hearty whiskey. 43% ABV Tasting Notes: Nose: A rather young-seeming straightforward traditional blended nose with a bit of everything. There’s honey malt syrup and juicy sweet citrus initially with a little-toasted barley and vanilla bean behind. Further back there’s a subtle bit of youthful rancio dried grass and sawn wood…though not necessarily oak. Sweet cinnamon and candied ginger provide a