What goes into Bells Whisky?
Blair Athol is the main component of the blend. Dufftown and Inchgower still figure, but Glenkinchie and Caol Ila are also components. The Pittyvaich distillery was used in the blend between 1974 and 1993.
How old is my bells Whisky?
Is Bells Whisky a good Whisky? With Whisky Blends made from over thirty-five different Whiskies aged around five to twelve years, Bells is the UK’s best selling Blended Scotch Whisky today.
Is Bell’s whiskey good?
Bell’s is the best selling scotch whisky in the whole of the UK, exceeding even Famous Grouse which is the best selling globally as I understand it. Twice as much whisky for a quid sounds like a good deal when you’re young and skint. This blend is something of a joke among single malt drinkers.
Where is Bell’s whiskey made?
The Blair Athol distillery, where Bell’s is produced, was established in 1798 and is one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland. In the same distillery, the distinctive taste of Bell’s comes together with a select blend of grain and fine malt whiskies, all matured in selected oak casks for a richer flavour.
Is Bell’s whiskey or brandy?
Bell’s original blended scotch whisky comes from some of the finest malt whiskies in Scotland – from the fresh, sweet malts of Speyside to the smoky sea salt of the Islands – all matured in selected oak casks for a richer flavour.
What volume is Bells whiskey?
40%
It contains 40% alcohol by volume. It’s shelf life is 999 days.
Does bells whisky go off?
Unlike wine, whisky does not mature in the bottle. So even if you keep a 12 year old bottle for 100 years, it will always remain a 12 year old whisky. As long as the bottle is kept out of direct sunlight, the Scotch Whisky will not deteriorate, even if it is opened.
How long does whiskey last unopened?
But once it reaches the halfway mark, this drops to just one or two years. If you want your whisky to last even longer, the best thing to do is decant it into a smaller glass bottle, reducing the amount of air in the bottle and stopping it from oxidising any further.
What does Bell’s whiskey taste like?
Malted barley and hints of cut herbs and a fresh floral note. Cereal and grist with a little honey. Palate: Quite smooth, medium body. Barley and cereals with nut oils, hints of wood and spice.
Does Bell’s Whiskey go off?
How many units are in a liter of Bells whiskey?
For example, most whisky has an ABV of 40%. A 1 litre (1,000ml) bottle of this whisky therefore contains 400ml of pure alcohol. This is 40 units (as 10ml of pure alcohol = one unit).
Who is the owner of Bell’s Scotch whisky?
Afore ye go. Bell’s is a brand of blended Scotch whisky originally produced by Arthur Bell & Sons Ltd and now owned by Diageo.
When did Bell’s Extra Special whisky come out?
This was effectively Bell’s first branded blend, and the ‘Extra Special’ tag was used until the introduction of the Bell’s Original variant in 2008. 1896 saw the registration of Arthur Bell’s signature, which still adorns every bottle, along with the slogan ‘Afore ye go,’ which was registered in 1921 and first used four years later.
How did Arthur Bell come up with the slogan Afore ye go?
This changed, however, after his sons joined the business and in 1904 a whisky was released under the name Arthur Bell & Sons Extra Special Old Scotch Whisky. In 1925, the company registered the company motto ‘Afore ye go’. The slogan came about during the First World War, when cases of Bells were sent to the docks for soldiers to enjoy ‘afore’…
How old is the Golden Bell Scotch whisky?
A 12 year old blended Scotch whisky from the Bell’s range, produced in the 1970s. Note the name on the label – Golden Bell’s. Could this bottling have predicted David Beckham’s nickname around 25… More info.