MORRISON SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS EXPAND THEIR

OLD PERTH RANGE TO INCLUDE TWO AGED EXPRESSIONS 

Old Perth Vintage 1996 is the first in a series of limited releases 

Thursday 16^th September 2021, Aberargie, Scotland – Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers, creators of Old Perth Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, have announced the release of two aged expressions. Once regarded as one of the best blends in existence by publicans and hoteliers, Old Perth had been largely forgotten until the Morrison family added it to their portfolio. Now under their guidance the range has expanded to include Old Perth 12 Year Old and Old Perth Vintage 1996, which is the first in a series of limited releases.   

Niel Hendriksz, Sales Director, Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers said,  “We are proud that our Old Perth range of quality blended malt whisky has restored the tradition of blending in Perthshire, once synonymous with so many great whiskies. Our new 12 Year Old and Vintage Old Perth releases provide a new experience for whisky fans, showcasing the added depth and complexity that can be achieved when great single malts are blended to create something even more special.”

TASTING NOTES

Old Perth 12 Year Old 46% ABV

RRP: £45

Nose: Sherry-sweet stewed fruits and soft spices

Palate: Rich and complex with spicy orange marmalade and ginger

Finish: Layers of rich, warm fruits and lingering spices

Old Perth Vintage 55.8% ABV
RRP: £180

Nose: Dried fruits, soft spices and a hint of tobacco

Palate: Mouth-coatingly rich yet balanced, with layers of stewed fruits and smoke

Finish: Dark fruits lingering on the palate with a gentle smoky undertone

ABOUT OLD PERTH

Old Perth was a lost blend that was originally created by Peter Thomson, who began his career in the grocery, wine and spirits business in Perth in 1908, but soon established his own whisky blends. One of these was Old Perth, which quickly proved popular amongst Scottish publicans.

In the 1960s, those in the know held Old Perth whisky in high esteem because its high malt content (and inclusion of one of the world’s most prestigious sherried single malt whiskies). It was regarded as one of the best blends in existence.

Nearly half a century later, one of Scotland’s oldest whisky families, the Morrisons (formerly of Morrison Bowmore Distillers), purchased Old Perth and have brought the legacy back to life for all to enjoy. Old Perth is a range of Blended Malt Scotch Whisky which has restored 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.

To find out more about Old Perth visit www.oldperthwhisky.co.uk 

ABOUT MORRISON SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS 

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers is solely owned and operated by one of Scotland’s oldest and most prominent whisky families, Jamie and Brian Morrison. There has been over five generations of the Morrison family involved in the whisky business including grocers, brokers, blenders, bottlers and distillers, making them one of Scotland’s oldest whisky families.

Their heritage gives them access to a wide variety of unique and exceptional casks from pedigree distilleries across Scotland. Their family’s values are run through everything they do and they proudly showcase these underneath each of their bottles reiterating their commitment to Patience, Intuition and Integrity.

In every whisky they release, they are committed to continue to impart the knowledge that has been passed down from generations of family whisky makers.

To find out more about Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers visit www.morrisondistillers.com