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James Eadie · Blended, Scotland
James Eadie's X
A Victorian-era blend brought back to life, with Batch One in a bold apothecary bottle.
- Distillery
- James Eadie
- Region
- Blended, Scotland
- Style
- Blended Scotch
- Age
- No age statement
- Strength
- 45.6%
- Cask
- Bourbon & sherry
Nose
Golden syrup, orange marmalade and malted biscuits.
Palate
Rich and malty; honey, vanilla and a touch of clove.
Finish
Medium length, warm and slightly nutty.
The verdict
James Eadie was a 19th-century Burton-on-Trent brewer who also blended whisky. His great-great-grandson revived the brand and recreated the old "Trade Mark X" blend from the archives.
It's a malt-heavy blend with plenty of body, and a great argument that blends deserve more respect.