Trade
James Eadie
James Eadie's Trade Mark "X" Whisky
Customer Rating
“Having only just heard about this .. the story intrigued and I thought it worth a try. It certainly has the smoothness of the Speysides and the smokiness of the island whiskies. It’s a REALLY nice blend (well done Norman Mathison). Good balance of fruitiness without the overpowering “Christmas cake” flavour of say a Glenfarclas 15yo. I really like it. For the puritans who suggest that blended whisky is inferior ... as my grandmother famously said "why have beige when you can have the whole rainbow!" ”
Robb Eadie
Description
You might recognise the name James Eadie and Trade Mark "X" if you're a whisky history buff (or time traveller). Eadie began producing this expression all the way back in 1854, and trademarked the cross logo in 1877 - just a year after the Trade Mark Registration Act became a thing! Trade Mark "X" was produced until the late 1940s, then disappeared. However, the brand has been relaunched by Eadie's great-great-grandson, with a recipe that features 14 of the 16 whiskies that appeared in the original Trade Mark "X", including a couple of closed distilleries!
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Raisins drizzled with spiced rum and Sherry, a hint of grassy peat, oily walnut.
Palate
Mexican chocolate, ripe red berries, brown sugar, another waft of soft peat smoke.
Finish
Juicy apricot and pear notes last on the finish.
