Within the early years of the 20 th century, Sir Ernest Shackleton led one of the crucial famous expeditions to the Antarctic, overcoming tremendous hindrances to make certain that all of his men returned home safely. Shackleton ordered 25 cases of Mackinlays Rare Old Highland Malt Whisky to tackle his expedition of 1907. In 2007, eleven intact bottles containing this perfectly preserved whisky were recovered from under the ice beneath Shackletons base camp. Inspired by Shackletons story, Master Blender, Richard Paterson, has recreated this lost whisky in a private and deeply felt project. Building on his recreation of Mackinlays Rare Old Highland Malt, combining the most efficient Highland malt whiskies and permitting them to marry over a long period, Paterson has created an enigmatic blended malt with a dash of body and a whisper of smoke. With complex notes of vanilla, honey and orchard fruits, the whisky has real warmth and depth, similar to Shackleton himself.
Dazzling amber with flashes of gold colour
On nose buttery vanilla, toffee apple, brioche with marmalade
Followed by cinnamon spice, cooked apples, banana bread and ginger cake
Finishing with a hint of gentle smoke, salted bananas, liquorice and crème Brule