Product of: United Kingdom

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Named after a London firm of wine and spirit merchants established 1757, Hankey Bannister launched this blend aimed at the gentry in the 1890s. The firm was taken over by Saccone & Speed in 1932, which was in turn was acquired Diageo. Inver House purchased the brand from Diageo in 1988.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 18/08/2013

Appearance:

Clear, golden amber.

Aroma:

Honeyed toffee apple with attractive vanilla, caramel and butterscotch grain whisky notes evident.

Taste:

Honey, butterscotch, vanilla fudge, sweet corn, caramel and hints of toffee.

Aftertaste:

Slight burnt malt, light smoky and buttery corn.

Overall:

Honeyed with vanilla fudge, caramel, butterscotch and toffee with the merest wisp of smoke.