Lost Distillery Co. unveils Christmas Pudding malt

Independent Scotch whisky producer The Lost Distillery Company has launched a limited edition Jericho Christmas Pudding blended malt whisky for the festive season.

The Lost Distillery Company has launched Jericho Christmas Pudding blended malt whisky

The seasonal bottling is a variation of the Jericho malt, which is part of the producer’s Archivist collection of blended malt Scotch whiskies – styled on the silent Jericho Distillery in Nether Jericho, Aberdeenshire, which closed in 1913 due to its isolated location.

The whisky offers a “richly aromatic” nose with hints of natural honey, dried fruits, orange zest and marzipan. On the palate, the expression is said to be “full-bodied and satisfyingly oily”, offering hints of heated rubber,  ripened dried berries and “savoury depth”, which opens up into raspberries and gentle spice with a “burst of sweetness and tart notes” towards the end. The finish is “long, warming and dry”, with “more sweetness than Jericho Archivist”.

Scott Watson, co-founder of Crucial Drinks and The Lost Distillery Company, said: “We’re obsessive about craft and uncompromising when it comes to whisky quality. Each resurrected brand is the subject of an in-depth research project to establish the original character of the long lost distilleries.

“Jericho Christmas Pudding offers a splendid seasonal toast to the heritage of a forgotten liquid and a renowned distillery in Scotland.

“A hearty, indulgent tipple, this special release is best savoured with friends and family on the most special day of the year.”

The liquid is presented in a yuletide-themed red and silver bottle.

Jericho Christmas Pudding is available from The Lost Distillery Company online for £49.99.