ONE OF SCOTLAND’S OLDEST WHISKY FAMILIES LAUNCH CAREFULLY CURATED PORTFOLIO – Scotch Whisky News
ONE OF SCOTLAND’S OLDEST WHISKY FAMILIES LAUNCH CAREFULLY CURATED PORTFOLIO
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers release range of whiskies
Thursday 20TH May 2021, Aberargie, Scotland – Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers have launched their awaited portfolio of brands which include a wide variety of unique and exceptional casks from pedigree distilleries across Scotland. Since coming under sole ownership of Brian and Jamie Morrison last year, Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers (formerly Morrison and Mackay) have completely refined their portfolio.
The Morrison family can trace their involvement in the whisky business for over five generations. This includes Brian’s grandfather, William Walker a pre-eminent whisky broker of his era and was succeeded by Brian’s father, Stanley P. Morrison. Stanley cemented the family’s roots in the industry when he purchased Islay’s oldest distillery — Bowmore, which Brian would later become managing director of before its sale to Suntory. In their new venture the family are committed to continuing to impart the knowledge that has been passed down to them from generations of whisky makers.
THE PORTFOLIO
Mac-Talla – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A taste journey across Islay, from Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers
Current Expressions: Terra and Mara
Upcoming: Strata launching May 2021
RRP: £42 – £58
Old Perth – Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
The finest sherry-matured whiskies, specially selected to honour the birthplace of blending
Current Expressions: The Original and Cask Strength
Upcoming: Aged Collection launching autumn 2021
RRP: £32 – £45
Càrn Mòr – Single Malt Scotch Whisky
As close to drinking straight from the cask as you can get
Current Expressions: Strictly Limited and Celebration of the Cask
Upcoming: Family Reserve launching autumn 2021
Prices from £47
Jamie Morrison, Chairman of Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers says: “As one of Scotland’s oldest whisky families, we can trace our involvement in the whisky business back five generations where we have held almost every role possible in the industry including licensed grocers, brokers, blenders, bottlers and distillers”.
Jamie further comments, “In the coming years we will release Aberargie Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Distilled in our purpose-built facility in Aberargie, just outside Perth, its release will mark the return to distilling after nearly 25 years for my Father and I”.
The distillers next launch will be from their Mac-Talla range. Strata is a 15-year-old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky and as the rocks Islay stands on. Strata has a velvety texture with earthy is complex and layered peat and winter spices, making it rich and warming with a lovely smoky finish.
Available from late May 2021.
Jamie Morrison, Chairman of Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers says: “As one of Scotland’s oldest whisky families, we can trace our involvement in the whisky business back five generations where we have held almost every role possible in the industry including licensed grocers, brokers, blenders, bottlers and distillers”.
Jamie further comments, “In the coming years we will release Aberargie Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Distilled in our purpose-built facility in Aberargie, just outside Perth, its release will mark the return to distilling after nearly 25 years for my Father and I”.
The distillers next launch will be from their Mac-Talla range. Strata is a 15-year-old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky and is complex and layered as the rocks Islay stands on. Strata has a velvety texture with earthy
peat and winter spices, making it rich and warming with a lovely smoky finish. Available from late May 2021. www.morrisondistillers.com
Mac-Talla is a range of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies from the Scottish island of Islay. Created by one of Scotland’s oldest whisky families, it is a journey across this weather-beaten island through the eyes of the Morrison family. Mac-Talla, meaning “echo” in Scottish Gaelic, perfectly reflects the taste journey that the Morrison family take you on as they demonstrate the multiple dimensions that come from this complex, untamed environment. The range boasts a variety of strength and maturation style including one age statement. Each expression is Non-Chill Filtered with No Colour Added. www.mactallawhisky.com
The Scottish city of Perth was historically the home of many a whisky company. It was the blending capital of the world where many great blended malts were created however as they moved away, Perth became the forgotten whisky city. Old Perth is a range of Blended Malt Scotch Whisky which will restore tradition by blending in Perth and exclusively using sherry matured malt from a selection of Scotland’s finest distilleries, located in the Glenlivet region of Speyside. www.oldperthwhisky.co.uk
The Càrn Mòr range is a selection of whiskies from single or limited casks, each with their own individual character and story. Where many distilleries strive for consistency across larger batches, Càrn Mòr is able to release unadulterated expressions from these distilleries using traditional methods meaning it is as close to drinking straight from the cask as possible. www.carnmorwhisky.co.uk
