Wine News

Following on from the great success of the award-winning Blue Hanger 3rd Limited Release, Berry Bros. & Rudd is delighted to announce the arrival of the latest addition to the family – Blue Hanger 4th Limited Release Blended Scotch Malt Whisky.

This latest release differs from its predecessors in that a wider range of ages have been used. With spirits ranging from between 16 and 34-years-old, it combines the benefits of relative youth with the refinement that comes with age.

Each release of Blue Hanger is a labour of love. Berrys’ Spirits Buyer, Doug McIvor, noses and tastes his way through many samples to identify exceptional casks before working with them to produce the best possible results in terms of aroma, flavour and finish.

“We aim very high and with each release I have learned more about the integrity of the whisky and what each distillate and type of cask will bring to the party. There has always been a strong influence from sherry casks but I try to rein this in to offer balance and complexity from the other casks,” says Doug.

Every release is unique, although there is continuity in overall style to retain the rich, smooth, fruity complexity that makes this whisky stand out from the crowd.

The Blue Hanger whiskies are named after William Hanger, the third Lord Coleraine and loyal customer of Berrys during the late 18th century. He was renowned for the striking blue clothes he wore and therefore gained the sobriquet ‘Blue Hanger’.