Hankey Bannister Blended Scotch Original
Hankey Bannister Blended Scotch Original carries one of the oldest names in Scotch — 80 proof (40% ABV), established 1757 by London wine and spirits merchants Beaumont Hankey and Hugh Bannister. Today blended under Inver House Distillers by master blender Stuart Harvey, it marries Highland malt whiskies (from distilleries including Old Pulteney, AnCnoc, and Balmenach) with light Lowland grain, aged a minimum of three years in oak, unpeated. This 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof) — international sources; US "86 proof" listings exist — FLAG, confirm from bottle
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: Highland malt + light Lowland grain, aged minimum 3 years in oak
- Style: unpeated blended Scotch whisky
- History: brand established 1757; blended by Inver House Distillers
- Awards: Gold, International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014
Since 1757
Few whisky brands can claim a 1757 founding date — Hankey Bannister predates the United States itself. The blend itself dates to the 1890s, built on the classic formula of Highland malt depth plus light Lowland grain. Brand copy describes a light aroma with a spiciness that "gives extra depth," and a clean, sweet, spicy palate with honeyed tones. It reportedly holds two Royal Warrants (dating varies by source, so we print the claim without a date) and was a favourite of Winston Churchill per retailer lore.
Tasting Notes
Colour: creamy toffee with a golden hue. Nose: a light aroma with a spiciness that gives extra depth. Taste: a light, subtle blend — clean, sweet, and spicy with honeyed tones and a pleasant lasting finish (official brand copy).
How to Enjoy
A classic neat-or-on-ice blend and a hardworking cocktail whisky — it holds its own in a Rob Roy. Compare with other Scotch whisky blends or the full Hankey Bannister range.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Hankey Bannister? The brand was established in 1757; the Original is aged a minimum of 3 years in oak.
Is it peated? No — an unpeated blend of Highland malt and light Lowland grain whiskies.
What is the proof? 80 proof (40% ABV) per international sources — a bottle check is pending on US 86-proof listings.
Who blends it? Inver House Distillers, under master blender Stuart Harvey.
A blend older than the nation — order Hankey Bannister Blended Scotch Original online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.