The much anticipated David Beckham endorsed single grain whisky, produced at Cameronbridge distillery. A combination of first-fill, rejuvenated and refill bourbon barrel-matured whiskies are used and Beckham, along with Simon Fuller, is very much involved in the development of the Haig Club brand.
The Haig dynasty meanwhile is the stuff of legend, with Robert Haig getting himself into trouble for distilling on the sabbath back in 1655! Cameronbridge was founded by John Haig in 1824, and a continuous still designed by Robert Stein (who was John's uncle) was soon installed at the site for the production of grain whisky, predating Aeneas Coffey's famous patent for his own version of the continuous still by a handful of years.
The grain whisky produced at Cameronbridge would naturally become integral to the well-loved Haig blended whiskies and now the Haig brand has been reinvented for a new generation and new markets. It may seem like a scary new world to some, but grain whisky is on the march, and Haig Club is at the very forefront.
It doesn't jump out at you, granted, but there's more here than meets the eye (/nose). Apple crumble, expressed lemon peel and a touch of mango. Millionaire's shortbread, banoffee pie, coconut milk, dried grass, orange Turkish delight and cardamom.
Toffee and vanilla with pleasant supporting oak notes. Fresh banana (neither overpowering nor artificial), a hint of nougat and honeycomb pieces.
Praline, cinnamon and a little ginger with perhaps a hint of cardamom returning right at the death.
Approachable, adaptable, good mouthfeel (I chucked some ice in afterwards and the texture was great). A hugely accessible whisky with tasty spice, toffee and, with the ice now, increasingly some tropical fruit notes too.
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I finally got to try this because a "friend" bought me some as a present, thinking they were being kind. I'm no longer on speaking terms with said person.
Very nice ?
A friend brought over a bottle gifted to him... I was excited to try it as I've seen the bottle at duty free shops but have always opted for more traditional choices. Without a doubt the worst whiskey I've tasted, ever. Tastes to me like cheap grappa and evokes a gag reflex deep in the stomach. Couldn't get past the overwhelming gutwrenching action it forces upon all senses to actually taste any real flavours. Since the friend is known for being a cheapskate I figured he may have refilled the bottle with fuel grade alcohol - after reading 1 review I realised this was no cruel joke. Reccomend trying it for a memorable experience you won't soon forget. Madroub 10/10
Worse then red label Cheap aroma and poor taste Clubman the cheaper option is quite nice not my top 10 but drinkable. This however I wouldn't waste my time on again I'm very unhappy and I got it cheap.
If you enjoy overpaying massively for nail polish remover, this is your dram. Otherwise, avoid at all costs.
