Living Souls, the Scottish spirits brand known for its small batch releases, has announced the launch of its latest collection of four whiskies.
The independent bottler’s sophomore release, which follows last November’s Batch #1, includes a bold peated experiment and an ultra-rare 40-year-old blend of 40% malt (with Glenfarclas, Fettercairn, and Glen Garioch), and 60% grain, mostly from the closed Cambus distillery.
Along with the 40 year-old the batch includes Ninety-Nine & One -a NAS Scotch born from a happy accident at the distillery, blending a heavily peated island malt with a touch of grain, bottled just as it was discovered plus 10-Year-Old Balblair, and 25-Year-Old Dumbarton.
Co-founder Calum Leslie said, “This batch is where we really start to show the range of what Living Souls can offer. From a happy accident that turned into a bold, peated experiment, to an ultra-rare 40-year-old blend drawn from closed distilleries, each whisky is bottled with intention, created to express something distinctive and memorable.
“With this new batch, we’ve expanded the spectrum from vibrant and youthful to complex and aged, while holding true to our principle of bottling only the most distinctive spirit,” added co-founder Jamie Williamson.
“There’s personality in every drop, and I think that’s what makes these releases so compelling.”
Living Souls is a Scottish spirits brand specialising in small batch releases. Founded by John Torrance, previously Diageo then former lead of Tullibardine distillery’s redevelopment, now heading Torrance Premium Spirits Co., Calum Leslie, creator of four award-winning brands, including PeatReekers, Spearhead Whisky and Noble Rebel Malts, and Jamie Williamson, Founder of Kilninian Drinks Co., with extensive experience of brands like Old Particular and introducing Dictador Rum to the UK market.