Drambuie celebrates the 100th anniversary of its first bottling in Edinburgh this year with a brand new look. Retaining the same appearance since it was first bottled in 1909, 2009 sees Drambuie introduce a radical new design. No longer hiding the beautiful nectar coloured liquid behind dark brown glass, the new bottle is clear, taller and thinner, creating a graceful look for the 21st Century. It has a new interlocking

Their 18 year old is encased in a smoked brown glass bottle with dual labelling to differentiate it from the younger 12 year old sibling. Its gift tube is seaweed green in colour with a subtle but distinct illustration of Bunnahabhain’s bay on the front. This beautiful golden spirit’s nose releases honeyed nuts and a slightly sea-induced salty tang. Rich toffee and leathery oak aromas can be sensed upon further inspection. The palate is influenced by mellow sherried nuts and shavings of the finest natural oak wood. The voyage ends with dry notes that are interspersed with mixed spices fading magnificently into a light salt and sherry finale. scottish whisky