King's Ransom Blended Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old
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A rare old blend from the last century which they reckon contains a high percentage of Edradour & Glenlivet which makes sense as William Whiteley who created this blend went on to own the Edradour distillery.
Also a whisky that was one of the blends destined for America that went down on the SS Politician made famous in the Whisky Galore book and film.
Featured in Ian Buxton's 101 legendary whiskies you're dying to try but (possibly) never will book.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber with luminous gold and copper highlights, a warm, sherry-influenced glow.
Nose
Sherry-kissed and refined, with dark fruit—raisin, fig, dried apricot—woven into honeyed toffee and vanilla. Almond and walnut add nuance, while warm oak spice and a hint of cocoa linger, lifted by citrus zest. An elegant, storied nose that hints at its maritime, old-world pedigree.
Palate
Silky and medium-weight on the palate, this 12-year-old blend delivers sherry-influenced richness with a refined oak backbone. Raisiny fig and plum notes mingle with subtle toffee, orange zest and toasted almond. Spices—cinnamon and nutmeg—emerge, balanced by vanilla; the finish is warm, long, and lightly smoky, echoing the blend’s storied heritage.
Finish
Long, velvety finish with sherry-tinged sweetness. Dark fruit—fig and raisin—unfolds into cocoa and toasted oak, framed by a whisper of spice, with a final, comforting warmth that lingers gracefully.