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Scotch Whiskey Single Malts and Blends - White Horse
Scotch Whiskey Single Malts and Blends - White Horse The first scotch that I can remember tasting was 'White Horse' Scotch whiskey. The white horse on the label is a symbol for victory and it stands for quality. White Horse has some good breeding in its blend. White Horse blends include Glen Elgin and Lagavulin (Lagga-voolin) which translates into "the hollow where the mill is." Both of these are single malt whiskeys with great heritage. White Horse has a smooth and distinctive peaty aroma and flavor. It's alcohol is 43% by volume. White Horse is owned by United Distillers. I think they own just about all the little shops like White Horse. They are the largest spirit distilling company in the world. White Horse's main market is in Japan where it is the leading standard blend. The 'White Horse' name was registered in 1861 by Peter Makie, nephew of Peter Mackie, who formed the White House Distillers. The White Horse blend was named after the White House Inn located in Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland. James Logan Mackie of Glasgow had taken possession of the White House Inn in 1883. At the inn, the White Horse Close, a strictly confined or guarded area, was named after the palfrey (a light saddle horse for a woman). The horse on the White Horse label is a representation of the palfrey of Mary Queen of Scots. The inn was a stop over point for people heading to and from Edinburgh to the Mary Queen of Scots Palace at nearby Holyroodhouse. James Logan Mackie and Captain Graham in 1883 formed a partnership to set up Lagavulin distillery on Islay, Scotland. James Logan Mackie's nephew Peter Mackie was the first to recognize the importance of a standard whiskey. With the purchase of Craigellachie distillery on Speyside, Scotland, in 1915 and later the purchase of Glen Elgin distillery, the recipe for White Horse was complete. Peter was a major inventor and contributor to the growth of scotch whiskeys. A proponent of maturing whiskeys and the pioneer of the screw top cap to replace the old corking method, Peter Mackie left his mark on scotch whiskeys. Glen Elgin was founded 1898, and Lagavulin (pronounced "Lagga-voolin") which means "the hollow where the mill is" are part of the White Horse blend. Mellow, full-bodied, Clean taste. Dark Color. For me it has a slight sweetness in the finish to the drink. Today White Horse products are exported to almost 200 countries from its location at Port Dundas, Glasgow, Scotland. |
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