{"product_id":"berry-bros-rudd-islay-blended-malt-scotch-whisky-batch-1-2018-3cl-sample","title":"Berry Bros \u0026 Rudd Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Batch 1 (2018) 3cl Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eBerry Bros \u0026amp; Rudd Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Batch 1 (2018) 3cl Sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical Islay whisky is this vatted or blended malt from the Classic Range by Berry Bros. \u0026amp; Rudd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic Range presents the high-quality Berrys at an incredible price-performance ratio. Even if it is described as a blended malt on the label, it can also happen that the bottling also contains a single malt. In any case, even in the “normal” case, only single malts are used, which speaks for the high standards that Douglas McIvor and Ronnie Cox have for this series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blended malt whisky was created using a variety of Scotch whiskies distilled and matured on the island of Islay. Famous for peated and smoky expressions the barrels were sourced from the mosr well known distilleries on the island. The Berry Bros. \u0026amp; Rudd Classic Range was launched in 2018 and each blend is a wonderful representation of the style on the label.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright, shimmering whisky with aromas of tar, Islay peat and garden fruits. The full taste is creamy with a light sweetness and a typical peat smoke note. The peat remains beautifully present in the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Berry Bros \u0026amp; Rudd \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"720602992521434593\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerry Bros. \u0026amp; Rudd is Britain's oldest wine and spirit merchant, founded in 1698 as a grocery by Widow Bourne at No. 3 St James's Street, London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"720602992521434470\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe business evolved from selling coffee and spices to specializing in wine and spirits, eventually adding the \"Rudd\" name in the early 1900s after Hugh Rudd joined the family-run business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"720602992521434347\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt remains family-owned and operates from the same London location, maintaining a global presence with offices in Asia and the US.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"3f9ef5fc-3ca0-4493-b383-e635bd78fab5\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e44.2% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3cl \/ 30ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berry Bro's \u0026 Rudd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52786084020562,"sku":"5010493048668","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/9737\/9666\/files\/4602480427.jpg?v=1771936387","url":"https:\/\/whiskysituation.co.uk\/products\/berry-bros-rudd-islay-blended-malt-scotch-whisky-batch-1-2018-3cl-sample","provider":"Whisky Situation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}