Banff - A forgotten legend of Scottish whisky history
The Banff Distillery, once located on Scotland's north-east coast, is one of the lost jewels of the whisky world. Founded in 1824, it produced single malts full of character for over 150 years until it was finally closed in 1983. Today, its whiskies only live on in a few collector's bottles - as coveted rarities with a fascinating history.
Banff whiskies were known for their unmistakable maritime character, paired with complex flavours of dried fruit, spices and a light smoky note. The proximity to the North Sea gave the distillates a salty freshness, while the maturation in sherry and bourbon casks provided depth. The bottlings from the 1960s and 1970s in particular are now considered icons among collectors.
The fate of the distillery was chequered: destroyed several times by fires, bombed during the Second World War, but always rebuilt. Its final closure marked the end of an era. Today, only archive photos and the odd auction specimen bear witness to its legacy.
For whisky enthusiasts, Banff epitomises the magic of lost distilleries - every surviving bottle is a precious contemporary document. They hark back to a time when Scotch whisky was characterised more by individual distillery characters than marketing strategies. Banff's legacy teaches us to appreciate the transience of even great whisky traditions.
Contents: 0.75 Liter (€766.67* / 1 Liter)