The New York based fine wine and spirits company Biggar and
Leith, has today announced the launch of the first two expressions from its new
Gladstone Axe Malt Whisky brand.
The Gladstone Axe American Oak (41% ABV) is a blended malt Scotch
whisky, comprised of 14 different Highland and Islay single malts, which have
been matured in American oak bourbon barrels. The Gladstone Axe Black Axe (41%
ABV) is also a blended Scotch whisky, comprised of Highland and Islay whiskies,
but made with a higher proportion of Islay malts.
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| The Gladstone Axe American Oak and Black Axe blended malt Scotch whiskies |
The Gladstone Axe Malt Whisky brand, is named after four-times British Prime Minister, William Gladstone, and the whiskies were created by his great-great-great Grandson, Elwyn Gladstone, Founder of Biggar and Leith and Malfy Gin.
The new whiskies which are said to be "two easy-drinking
smooth blends", come presented in bespoke, bright, contemporary coloured bottles.
Commenting on the launch, Elwyn Gladstone, said: “We are
really excited to be launching a new blended malt whisky bearing the name of my
ancestor who was a great figurehead. In 1860, he signed the Spirts Act which
allowed the blending of Scotch Whisky for the first time, essentially creating
the Scotch Whisky industry as we know it today. Our family origins are in
Scotland and Gladstone had a love for the country. There is not a drop of blood
in me that is not Scottish. I am proud to be able to honour him with this
exciting new modern classic whisky.”
The Gladstone Axe American Oak and The Gladstone Axe Black
Axe, are available from Amazon, for a RRP of £32.00 each.