HANKEY BANNISTER - a Scotch whisky brand with a history of over 260 years. The drink of the powerful and influential such as the Prince Regent, William IV, the Duke of Norfolk & Queensberry and Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. Hankey Bannis ...
HANKEY BANNISTER - a Scotch whisky brand with a history of over 260 years. The drink of the powerful and influential such as the Prince Regent, William IV, the Duke of Norfolk & Queensberry and Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.
Hankey Bannister was Winston Churchill's favourite whisky.
Sweet and smoky, with accents of overripe fruit, caramel, coffee, chocolate, spice and a light earthiness.
It consists of malt and grain distillates aged for a minimum of 3 years in Bourbon casks, as well as aged spirits and peated spirits. Contains malt whisky from all Inver House distilleries ( Balblair , Speyburn , Pulteney , Knockdhu, Balmenach )
Bottled at an elevated alcohol content of 46% ABV
This is a patented recreation of the 1924-1928 Hankey Bannister recipe made by Inver House Master Distiller, Stuart Harvey based on perfectly preserved whiskies from those years.
Produced in quantities of 5000 cases per year. Excellent value for money. Double gold medal at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
The story of Hankey Bannister began in 1757 right in the middle of London's West End. Here were the first premises of the company founded by Beaumont Hankey and Hugh Bannister. These two extremely different men shared a common goal which, although set 250 years ago, is still considered the driving force behind the brand. Decades later, Hankey Bannister's determination and passion led him to move to the prestigious Adelphi Cellars and in 1901 he was awarded a 'Royal Warrant' of the highest quality by King George V. Throughout its years of operation, the company was constantly evolving, changing locations to more prestigious ones and reaching more and more corners of the world. Today it is known literally everywhere and its products are appreciated by the greatest critics.
A great opportunity to showcase the craft and uniqueness of Hankey Bannister came in 2012 when an extremely old but perfectly preserved bottle of whisky with the brand's label was discovered. The address on the label, the type of bottle glass and the adhesive paper were checked to identify the year of creation. The address turned out to be 32 Sackville Street, the place where Hankey Bannister moved in 1915. Experts eventually proved that the drink was bottled between 1924 and 1928. This bottle inspired the creation of the original recipe for Stuart Harvey's acclaimed Master Coupe. The master created Hankey Bannister Heritage based on a 100-year-old bottle of whiskey. He used multiple malts to bring out the fullness of flavor, and an innovative treatment involving the addition of a small amount of smoky peated whiskey allowed for a blend straight out of the 1920s.
The taste and aroma of the whisky was considered complex. The fruity and smoky aromas combined with the intense, full-bodied flavours caress all the senses and bring great satisfaction and pleasure to the tasting experience.
Colour: golden amber
Aroma: sweet smoke, orange peel, green apple, vanilla and caramel, fresh herbs
Taste: full and expressive; honey, caramels, raisins, plums, almonds, a touch of smoke
Finish: long and complex; dark chocolate, dried fruits, pepper and smoke
Hankey Bannister Heritage is at its best at tastings where it plays a starring role. That's why it's best tasted roasted, and more delicate palates may love the Whisky Sour with Heritage. It's the perfect drink to sip on a quiet autumn evening at home or a warm summer night in the garden.
The whisky has been sealed in a rectangular bottle of clear glass, which makes the beautiful shade of the drink a delight to the eyes even before opening. The black cap matches the black hood with the signatures of the brand's first owners, B. Hankey and H. Bannister, just below the cap. Down the front, the date 1757, the date of Hankey Bannister, is embossed in glass, with two labels in a light cream shade below the embossing. The top label is a large maker's name, while the bottom label is dedicated to the history of the blend. Above the description is a red company logo consisting of two gentlemen with hats and walking sticks in their hands standing on either side of the Hankey Bannister gate, with wooden casks of liquor stacked between them. The inscription beneath the picture reads: 'Suppliers of the finest Scotch whisky'. Not hard to agree with them! The whole thing is kept in elegant style and tasteful colours.
Inspired by the drink of the early 20th century, the whisky has been appreciated by tasters around the world. In 2014, it won a gold medal in an international wine and spirits competition. In 2018, it was awarded a gold medal during the World Whisky Awards and was even awarded double gold during the Francisco World Spirits Competition!
The Hankey Bannister Heritage Bottle is a great gift idea for the early 1900s lover and the connoisseur of strong drinks. It will add sparkle to any quiet evening spent by candlelight with a loved one and highlight a memorable moment when celebrating unusual occasions.
