THE ROYAL TREATMENT

Johnnie Walker is soon to release Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Glenury Royal – the latest in the series of special releases crafted using irreplaceable ‘ghost’ whiskies from iconic distilleries that closed many years ago.

At the heart of this whisky lies the Highland single malt Glenury Royal, from the distillery of the same name that shut its doors in 1985. Founded in 1825 by Captain Robert Barclay, it became one of only three Scottish distilleries to enjoy a royal title. “We have waited patiently for the moment when we turn our thoughts to this exceptionally rare whisky, carefully watching over our maturing casks until the time was right to explore its uniquely indulgent character,” says Johnnie Walker master blender Jim Beveridge.

Jim and his team also selected two rare whiskies from the ‘ghost’ distilleries of Cambus and Pittyvaich – perfectly balancing their creamy toffee and butterscotch notes with the sumptuous orchard fruits, sweet apple and delicate apricot character of Glenury Royal. Five other rare whiskies from Glen Elgin, Inchgower, Glenlossie, Cameronbridge and Glenkinchie bring waves of vanilla, heather honey and dried fruits that weave through the smooth dark chocolate and nutty layers of the limited-edition whiskey.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Glenury Royal is available globally from October 2019. Each bottle in this special release is individually numbered.