'Diamond Jubilee' Whisky At £100,000-A-Bbottle

Cheers, Your Majesty: The £100,000-a-bottle Jubilee whisky that has been maturing for the Queen’s 60 years on the throne

Blended malt and grain 'Diamond Jubilee' whisky was distilled in 1952 and finally bottled yesterday

Sixty years ago, as the Queen was preparing to accede to the throne, distillers on her Balmoral estate were taking care of preparations of their own.

And yesterday, as Her Majesty celebrated 60 years of her reign, the final touches were put on a whisky especially produced to mark the anniversary.

The blended malt and grain 'Diamond Jubilee' whisky, which was distilled in 1952, was finally bottled at the Royal Lochnagar distiller.

Only 60 bottles were made at the distillery on the Balmoral Estate in Ballater, Aberdeenshire. One will be gifted to the Queen and the others will be sold around the world for £100,000 each.

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My Comment: If I had the funds, I would buy two. One to sip on very special occasions, the the other for my ancestors to enjoy.

John Walker & Sons' Diamond Jubilee Blended Scotch Whisky

John Walker & Sons' Diamond Jubilee Blended Scotch Whisky

John Walker & Sons Launch Diamond Jubilee To Ccelebrate Queen Elizabeth -- Business Day

Scotch Whisky Distillers has created Diamond Jubilee Blended Scotch Whisky by John Walker & Sons, a unique blend of grain and malt whiskies all distilled and maturing since 1952 to mark Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.

The Whisky, 60 in number represent each year of The Queen’s reign and is offered for sale at £100,000 each. Grantee of John Walker & Sons’ Royal Warrant, David Gates, oversaw the filling of The Queen’s decanter, as well as 60 further editions for sale around the world. Gates commented, “John Walker & Sons was first awarded a Royal Warrant in 1934 by King George V

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My Comment: This is something that you do not drink. Instead .... you just put it aside.

The Story Of Johnnie Walker And His Whisky (Video)

My Comment: It's a great video.