HANKEY BANNISTER 40 YEAR OLD – 250TH ANNIVERSARY DECANTER
The Hankey Bannister brand dates back to 1757 when Messrs Hankey and Bannister formed the successful partnership that created a smooth and complex blend of premium scotch whiskies which was awarded royal warrants under King George V and Edward VII. Today Hankey Bannister continues to charm an ever-growing number of consumers with their portfolio of the Original blend, 12 year old, 21 year old and 40 year old blended Scotch whisky, distilled at some of Scotland’s finest distilleries. Hankey Bannister is the focus brand within International Beverage’s ever growing portfolio of blended Scotch whisky, selling over 230,000 cases a year in over 50 countries. Hankey Bannister is the premier blend of whiskey, malt blends from five individual malt whiskey distilleries. Exported to more than 40 countries, this whiskey is present in most major markets in Europe, with other key markets including South Africa, Latin America and Australia. Not to disappoint fans, Hankey Bannister has released a proud 40-year version of Hankey Bannister, a collection worth collecting for whiskey lovers.
- “World’s Best Blended Whisky” version
Hankey Bannister 40 Years Old is an intricate and sophisticated blended Scotch whisky specially selected to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Hankey Bannister partnership. This precious blend since 1966 contains some of the world’s rarest and most extraordinary whiskies, such as Garnheath, Killyloch and Glen Flagler, whose distilleries are now no more. The blends were skillfully hand-selected at 6 years old; this unique and exceptional blend was then re-racked into ex-sherry Spanish oak casks, which lay quietly maturing at the back of the warehouses until our Master Blender, Stuart Harvey, re-discovered them 34 years later.
Once again, Hankey Bannister 40 Year Old has been awarded the coveted title of the World’s Best Blended Scotch at the World Whisky Awards, having taken this title in 2008, then going on to win the World’s Best Blended Whisky in 2009. 300 whiskies battled over three tasting rounds for the coveted title of the “2011 Best Whiskies in the World”. Three intensive rounds of blind tastings were carried out by the Whisky Magazine’s independent editorial panel drawn from the best journalists and retailers across the world, and also by industry representatives made up of master blenders, distillers and brand ambassadors in the final round. The winners of the “2011 World Whiskies Awards” were announced at a dinner at the Waldorf, Hilton Hotel, in London. Hankey Bannister Year Old, a collectible bottle for whiskey lovers.
- Rich fragance
Such is the rarity of this precious liquid that there exists only 1,917 crystal decanters of Hankey Bannister 40 Years Old, each bottle is bottled at a concentration of 43.3% ABV, with a volume of 700ml.
This 40-year-old whiskey features a deep amber color paired with a deep copper tone with a mild aroma. The nose is quite light, yet rather punchy. There are notes of winter spice and black pepper with a touch of caramel. The palate is quite fresh and crisp with medium-body. There are notes of buttery biscuit and toffee fudge with cereal sweetness and a creamy mouthfeel. The finish is of good length with a fudge sweetness.
