Local drinks brand Courageous Spirits is expanding its drinks portfolio by announcing its debut into the whisky category with the planned release of its first single malt whisky later this month. Small batch King’s Inch single malt whisky will be available from late November and one of the final legacy projects by top Scotch industry figure Dr. Jim Swan.
Named after a forgotten island in the Clyde, King’s Inch is a Glasgow spirit described as full of style and character. It has been produced in small batches to create a smooth, fruity and characterful spirit.
Distilled with west coast barley and water from Loch Katrine by Jack Mayo in Glasgow, the spirit is then aged in Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks. This modern whisky will have a first release of 5000 bottles.
The small-batch lowland single malt was produced and bottled for Courageous Spirits who are known for award-winning Glaswegin premium gin.
Mark Nicholson, Business Development Manager said: “We’re gearing up to launch later this month and release our first single malt whisky.
“It’s a really special moment for us and a tribute to Jim Swan’s original recipe. This whisky marks our first entry into the category and we can’t wait for Scotland to try it.
The measure of an inch was once three fat barleycorns laid end to end – a King’s Inch they called it. The measure of a good host, in our opinion, is one who knows how to pour a decent dram and it just happens that King’s Inch is perfect for most.”
King’s Inch single malt whisky will be released on the 15th November via their website and selected retailers. For your chance to get your hands on their first bottling, head to kingsinch.com or follow @Kings_Inch_Whisky.