The Macnab

The Inspiration:

The story begins with the 1925 novel John Macnab, in which three well respected members of society find themselves in need of a cure for their boredom. They travel to Scotland and, under the assumed name “John Macnab”, they write to three neighbouring estates informing them of their intention to take a Stag, a Salmon and a brace of Grouse from their land and present it on their doorsteps within the next 48 hours, all undetected and without permission. With reputations gambled and skills tested, it is a story of sportsmanship, nerve and luck. 

From the novel came the modern day “Macnab” challenge: To take a salmon, a brace of grouse and a stag, all within one day. 

To the uninitiated this may not sound too daunting a task, but invariably an attempted Macnab will turn out to be a Macnot.

The Macnab is carefully hand selected from casks of fine Scottish single malt whisky, celebrating the very best of the Highland style – and bottled at 46% abv to provide a structure and a wonderful smooth drinking style. 

Tasting Notes

Nose: Windswept barley fields, nutmeg and vanilla; developing into luxurious cedar wood and dried orange peel.

Palate: A silken mouthfeel with notes of barley sugar, Demerara sugar, candied oranges and confit lemon.

Finish: Long and unctuous, with waves of gingerbread biscuits, lemon curd, lemongrass and cracked white peppercorns.