With 200 whiskies having been
tasted by the judges over three tasting rounds,
Hankey Bannister was awarded this pre
stigious
accolade by a panel of high profile judges from
around the globe. This award adds a further
trophy to Airdrie-based Inver House Distillers'
collection, being awarded earlier in 2008 with
the Icons of Whisky INTERNATIONAL DISTILLER OF
THE YEAR.
Hankey Bannister 40 Years Old
is an intricate and sophisticated blended Scotch
whisky, specially selected to celebrate the
250th anniversary of the Hankey Bannister
partnership. This precious blend contains some
of the world's rarest and most extraordinary
whiskies.
Such is the rarity of this
blend that only 1,917 crystal decanters of
Hankey Bannister 40 Years Old exist, beautifully
packaged in a dark brown keep-sake box with
Glencairn crystal glasses. The spirit's
preciousness was recognized and appreciated by
the judging panel, which comprised the best
whisky journalists and retailers from around the
world, as well as industry representatives made
up of master blenders, distillers and brand
ambassadors.
