Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl (No Box)
Brand: Shackleton | Category: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 40% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 70cl
Cask Type: American Oak, ex-bourbon casks | Edition: Core Range (Gift Box Not Included)

Intro/Heritage:
Inspired by a whisky made for polar legend Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1907 Antarctic expedition, this blended malt is a tribute to courage, cold, and craftsmanship. Created by Master Blender Richard Paterson using Highland malts, it channels the spirit of endurance and the elegance of well-balanced Scotch, no box needed, just a thirst for the bold.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Inviting and honeyed. Orchard fruit, vanilla fudge, baked apple, and a soft whisper of smoke float through malt and oak.
Palate: Silky and warming. Notes of toffee, dried apricot, cinnamon, and gingerbread roll over a smooth, lightly spiced texture with subtle depth.
Finish: Medium and mellow. A graceful fade of sweet malt, soft peat, and winter spice leaves a lasting impression.

Production Details:
A blend of Highland single malts matured in ex-bourbon American oak casks and bottled at 40% ABV. Crafted by Whyte & Mackay’s legendary blender Richard Paterson to honor the whisky left behind in Shackleton’s frozen stash over a century ago.

Perfect For:
Gift-worthy even without the box. Ideal for casual sipping, storytelling around a fire, or introducing someone to the richness of blended malt Scotch with an adventurous twist.

Expert Notes:
While the story runs deep, the whisky is anything but heavy. Light smoke, soft spice, and a honeyed core make this a dram of balance, modern in execution, historic in spirit.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “Smooth and subtly smoky — a perfect everyday explorer’s dram.”
🗨️ “Great value, rich story, and the flavor holds up.”
🗨️ “Tastes like adventure in a glass. Box or no box, I’m sold.”

Interesting Fact:
The inspiration came from actual bottles of Mackinlay’s whisky discovered under Shackleton’s Antarctic hut, perfectly preserved in ice for nearly 100 years and carefully analyzed to recreate their profile.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve neat or over a large cube. A splash of water reveals more spice and fruit. Also works beautifully in a Rob Roy or Scotch & ginger highball, the modern explorer’s cocktail.

Brand Background:
Shackleton is more than a whisky, it’s a legacy of perseverance. With every sip, you trace the footsteps of an explorer who faced the impossible with resolve, grit, and a quiet flask of Scotch. Adventure, now bottled.