North British Distillery announces limited release of rare 60-year-old charity whisky

The North British Distillery (NBD) has released a uniquely packaged run of 60-year-old Single Grain Scotch Whisky, with all proceeds going to charity.

Distilled in 1960, the liquid for this rare expression comes from a single cask, which lay resting in the NBD warehouse in the outskirts of Edinburgh for 60 years. Bottled at natural cask strength of 50.6% ABV, the release is limited to just 60 individually numbered bottles.

Each has been hand filled into an elegant wax dipped decanter and packaged in a luxury moleskin coffret, which comes complete with a signed certificate of authenticity.

Available to purchase for £3,000 + VAT, the NBD aims to raise £60,000 for each of the three charities it is supporting in 2023 – Big Hearts, Scottish Autism and Four Square.

Managing director of NBD, Alan Kilpatrick, said: “North British is a modern company founded on traditional values. We’ve manufactured whisky for 138 years and recycle our by-products for animal feed and electricity. We value our roots and respect our environment, which is why it’s important for us to give back to the community around us as we safeguard our future.

“We have a long history of supporting local charities, which is something we’re really proud of. This 60-year-old gives us, and whisky lovers and collectors around the world, a chance to boost these fundraising efforts and make a real difference.

“Creating great whisky for three great causes, the 60-year-old is the perfect harmony of flavours, with rich spiced fruit, deep oak, and velvety caramel notes. With every sip, you can indulge in one of the finest grain whiskies, having secured an exclusive piece of North British Distillery history while supporting these important causes.”

Established in 1885 on the outskirts of Edinburgh, The North British Distillery is one of Scotland’s oldest and largest Scotch Grain Whisky producers. It serves leading brands across the world where its grain whisky forms a key component of many well-known blends, but rarely releases eponymous single grain whiskies straight to the consumer.

Having supported neighbouring charity Big Hearts, the official charity of Heart of Midlothian FC, for over five years, proceeds from the 60-year-old sale will raise vital funds to help bring community resources together to offer adults and children at risk of social isolation and poverty free opportunities to help them live a safe and fulfilling life.

New charity partners Scottish Autism and homeless charity Four Square will also benefit from the bottling, with an equal share of all proceeds.

The North British Distillery 60-year-old Single Grain Scotch Whisky is now available to purchase for £3,000 + VAT per 70cl bottle: shop

Tasting Notes

The journey begins with a rich, fragrant nose that captivates the senses, and the flavours unfold with each sip. Molasses, vanilla and treacle toffee create a luxurious and indulgent mouthfeel while the flavours provide a rich depth and complexity. Every sip is a masterpiece of taste and refinement.

About the charity partners

Big Hearts

Big Hearts is the registered charity operating from Tynecastle Park, home of Heart of Midlothian FC.

Since 2015, the charity has harnessed the social power of football to improve lives in South West Edinburgh, with a focus on adults and children most at risk of social isolation and poverty.

Considered to be one of the leading football charities in Scotland, Big Hearts works with local partners to build, deliver and run free programmes of support, building meaningful relationships in the community.

Scottish Autism

Scottish Autism is the largest provider of autism-specific services in Scotland and a leading authority and advocate for good autism practice.

Established in 1968 by a group of parents, today Scottish Autism provides services and support for children and adults including education, day and vocational opportunities, residential, practical living support, outreach, respite and transition services. It also provides the only autism-specific Advice Line in Scotland, and online support and post-diagnostic services.

Scottish Autism exists to help autistic people lead meaningful and fulfilling lives and be recognised as valued members of the community they live in. It shares its knowledge and expertise with parents, carers and other professionals in order to support the development of skills and strategies needed to provide the best care and support for autistic people.

Four Square

Working across Edinburgh, Four Square supports 1,000 people each year, providing accommodation, person-centred support, work and learning opportunities to help people avoid becoming homeless, move on from homelessness, and to prevent them facing homelessness again.

Through its social enterprises - Edinburgh Furniture Initiative on Gorgie Road and Saughton Park café (opening Autumn 2023) – Four Square is able to provide training and employment opportunities for the people it supports, and access to beautiful furniture and wholesome food at affordable prices, all while generating additional income for the charity.

About The North British Distillery

The North British Distillery Company Limited is one of Scotland’s oldest and largest Scotch Grain Whisky producers.

Situated in the south-west of Edinburgh, the company was founded in 1885 in the then developing suburb of Gorgie. Its founders Andrew Usher (of Usher Hall fame), William Sanderson and John Crabbie set the business up as a “cooperative” operation – financed by the trade, for the trade - which would remain the ownership structure for the distillery’s first hundred years.

The North British Distillery is now owned as a joint venture between Diageo plc and Edrington and employs over 200 people at the distillery and its main warehousing complex at Muirhall.

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