Honor the legacy of the critically acclaimed series with Six
Kingdoms – Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 15 Years
LONDON, Nov. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DIAGEO and
HBO® are proud to introduce the final piece of the
exclusive Game of Thrones Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch
Whisky Collection – Six Kingdoms - Mortlach Single Malt Scotch
Whisky Aged 15 Years. Inspired by the finale of HBO's iconic
series, the ninth and final bottling in the Game of Thrones
Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection pays
tribute to the fate of Westeros, whose long-held Seven Kingdoms
ultimately became six at the conclusion of the show's climactic
battle for the Iron Throne.
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Encased in a metallic gold cannister that features an intricate
pen and ink drawing of the three-eyed raven, seen throughout the
eight seasons of the series, the Six Kingdoms packaging pays homage
to the last Greenseer and the independence of the North, which
stands alone under The Queen in the North, leaving a reconfigured
landscape known as The Six Kingdoms. The three-eyed raven exists
with the gaze of a thousand eyes and only sees beyond the
constraints of time to unravel the intricate stories that hold the
tapestry of Westeros together.
"Eight fantastic scotches toasted the coming of the final season
of the show, and we now look back on the most captivating
television show of all time and raise a ninth glass in
celebration," said Jeff Peters, Vice
President, Licensing & Retail at HBO.
On the ancient hills of Dufftown lies the hallowed Mortlach
Distillery. Mortlach, built on the site of a historic battle and
the first distillery to legitimately rule over Dufftown's whisky
trade, has equally been influenced by important historical figures.
George and Alexander Cowie were
integral influences for both the distillery and surrounding
community, with George holding the
esteemed title of Provost and Alexander developing Mortlach's
signature method to distil the liquid exactly 2.81 times—a complex
process as unique as the three-eyed raven character.
Evocative of the past and crafted for the future, the Mortlach
Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 15 Years, has been matured in
first-fill sherry-seasoned casks and finished in American Oak
ex-bourbon casks. The delicious whisky imparts a bold, smooth taste
with notes of vanilla and spice befitting of those with a noble
palate.
"We saw an overwhelmingly positive response to the launch of the
Game of Thrones Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch
Whisky Collection and as Game of Thrones fans continue to
explore both the world of whisky and the world of Westeros, we are
proud to introduce the final addition to the collection. Mortlach
is one of our most sought-after super premium single malts, and
seemed fitting as the perfect finale to complete the collection,"
commented Kavita Agarwal, Diageo
Global Brand Director, Malts.
Game of Thrones Six Kingdoms – Mortlach 15 Year Old will
be available in extremely limited quantities alongside the full
collection starting this month wherever fine spirits are sold and
available today for pre-order on Amazon.
Suggested retail price for Mortlach Six Kingdoms: £120 for
700ml.
GLOBAL DIAGEO PR CONTACT
Gillian Cook
Gillian.Cook@diageo.com
HBO PR CONTACT
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