THE WORLD of Westeros and whisky have collided in a limited-edition collection featuring eight Scottish distilleries being launched in the UK.
To mark the eighth and final series of the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones which is due to premiere in April whiskies from eight Scottish distilleries have been revamped and rebranded to be paired with the seven houses in the series plus the Night Watch.
The new look Dalwhinnie, Glen Ord (Singleton), Cardhu, Lagavulin, Oban, Talisker, Royal Lochnagar and Clynelish are now on sale in the UK. The collection also features the White Walker by Johnnie Walker, a limited-edition blend inspired by Game of Thrones baddies the White Walkers.
Diageo said orders are being taken at the Scots distilleries where the malts are made as well as Amazon with fans able to have it delivered to them from February 19.
The collection has been launched in collaboration with series makers HBO.
A Diageo spokesman said: “In celebration of the eighth and final season of the hit TV series Game of Thrones , Diageo and HBO are releasing a limited-edition collection of single malt scotch whiskies inspired by the show.
"Each of these rare scotches is paired with one of the iconic Houses of Westeros, as well as the Night’s Watch, giving fans an authentic taste of the Seven Kingdoms and beyond. These iconic whiskies serve as must-have collectibles for Game of Thrones fans and whisky adorers to toast to the final season."
How the whiskies are being sold.
House Tully – The Singleton Glendullan Select
House Tully located at Riverrun rules as the lord of The River lands. The power of water flows through both House Tully and The Singleton Glendullan Select as it is made on the banks of the River Fiddich in the wooded hills of Dufftown. Here they harnessed the water that flowed through the land utilizing a water wheel to power the entire distillery.
House Stark – Dalwhinnie Winter’s Frost
Dalwhinnie, known for being one of the highest distilleries in all of Scotland, is cold and remote much like The North where House Stark calls home, making the two an iconic pairing. Extreme conditions are responsible for shaping the signature Dalwhinnie Winter’s Frost honeyed sweetness and spicy warmth. Naturally, it’s best served chilled or over ice.
House Targaryen – Cardhu Gold Reserve
Fueled by the same fiery spirit of the fierce female leadership of Daenerys Targaryen, this single malt celebrates legendary women and their unwavering perseverance. The Cardhu distillery was pioneered by Helen Cumming and her daughter-in-law Elizabeth during the 1800s, a time when the whisky industry was almost entirely male-dominated.
House Lannister – Lagavulin 9 Year Old
Lagavulin is one of the most legendary single malt brands and has been crafted on the shores of Islay for more than 200 years – mirroring the calculation and tenacity employed by the Lannisters in their rise to conquer the Iron Throne. This single malt whisky is a roaring single malt that recalls the Lannister’s riches.
The Night’s Watch – Oban Bay Reserve
The Oban distillery sits beneath the steep cliff that overlooks the bay in the frontier between the west Highlands and the Islands of Scotland, separating land and sea, just as Castle Black, home of The Night’s Watch, sits between Westeros and the lands beyond The Wall.
House Greyjoy – Talisker Select Reserve
House Greyjoy rules the Iron Islands and worships the Drowned God. Talisker was a natural pair for House Greyjoy as this single malt is distilled on the shores of the Isle of Skye, one of the most remote and rugged areas of Scotland. The layered flavours and signature maritime character of Talisker Select Reserve are the result of its wave-battered shores.
House Baratheon – Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old
Royal lineage drives the iconic pairing between House Baratheon and Royal Lochnagar. Similar to Robert Baratheon ruling the Seven Kingdoms upon the Iron Throne, Royal Lochnagar was deemed a whisky worthy of a royal family as it was granted a Royal Warrant after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited the distillery in 1848.
House Tyrell – Clynelish Reserve House
Tyrell of Highgarden rules over the Reach, the lush and fertile region of Westeros. Like the Reach, Clynelish is positioned among green pastures and rolling hills, with scenic views of the North Sea.
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