Buchanan's
Buchanan’s is Diageo’s second largest scotch globally, and a brand loved by many people due to its values, heritage and provenance.
Heritage:
Buchanan’s Scotch dates back to 1884 when James Buchanan, an entrepreneur with natural talent, sought to create a blend that would be appreciated around the world for its light, smooth and refined flavour, by only using the most mature Scotch Whiskies that had been aged in cask for a minimum of 12 years.
Interesting Facts:
1885 SUPPLIER OF THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT: Whisky produced by James Buchanan was considered to be of excellent quality. Only a year after the start of his company, he opens new offices in 20 Bucklerbury and starts providing whisky to the British Parliament.
1926 BUCHANAN'S FINEST OLD LIQUEUR IS LAUNCHED: Buchanan's Finest Old Liqueur hits the market with a bottle inspired by the canteen of soldiers from World War I. This shape was chosen as a symbol of friendship to all those who drink it and is maintained in the bottle today.
1928 CHARITABLE DONATIONS: Throughout his life, James Buchanan made numerous donations. His generosity was marked with a commemorative plaque bearing the motto 'Hinc Clarior Spiritus' meaning 'Hence the Brighter Spirit'. This crest is engraved on the back of the bottle to show that the quality of the product inside will lift the spirits of all who drink it.
TODAY: the brand is the leading Premium Scotch in Latin America, and the 3rd biggest globally selling 1.5 million 9l cases (IWSR 2016)
Recipes:
Buchanan's On the Rocks
RECIPE
- 40ml Buchanan’s DeLuxe Blended Scotch Whisky
METHOD
- Pour Buchanan's DeLuxe Scotch Whisky in a whisky glass over ice.
This cocktail contains 2 units / 14.02g of alcohol
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Buchanan's Aguila:
RECIPE
- 40ml Buchanan's DeLuxe Blended Scotch Whisky
- 30ml Grapefruit soda
METHOD
- Add Buchanan's DeLuxe Scotch Whisky and grapefruit soda to a whisky glass filled with ice.
This cocktail contains 2 units / 14.02g of alcohol
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Buchanan's cola:
RECIPE
- 40ml Buchanan’s DeLuxe Blended Scotch Whisky
- 30ml Cola
METHOD
- Add Buchanan's DeLuxe Scotch Whisky to an ice-filled glass.
- Top with cola.
This cocktail contains 2 units / 14.02g of alcohol
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Buchanan's Old Fashioned:
- 30ml Buchanan’s Master Blended Scotch Whisky
- 5ml Bitters
- 1 Tsp sugar
- 1 Splash water
- 1 Twist lemon peel
- 1 Slice orange peel
METHOD
- In a rocks glass, muddle sugar and bitters.
- Add Buchanan's Master Blended Scotch Whisky and a large ice cube.
- Twist slices of lemon and orange peels over the drink and drop slices into the glass.
Range:
BUCHANAN’S 12 DELUXE: The heart of the Buchanan’s family - A smooth blended Scotch Whisky with notes of orange, chocolate and honey sweetness
BUCHANAN’S MASTER: - A delightfully complex blend- The personal creation of Buchanan’s Master Blender Keith Law, this is a whisky with smooth sweetness and fresh and spicy notes on the tongue
JAMES BUCHANAN’S 18 SPECIAL RESERVE: Excellence and quality - Distinctive rich and well-rounded whisky, with flavors of citrus, nuts, honey and oak. An icon of excellence among Scotch connoisseurs.
JAMES BUCHANAN’S RED SEAL: Luxury and craftsmanship - The most premium of Buchanan’s blends, a whisky of rare craftsmanship and smoothness that is inspired by the Buchanan’s Royal Household blend made for Edward VII in 1901.
Awards:
Buchanan’s 12:
- San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Gold Medal 2015, 2016, 2017
- Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016: Winner of Chairman’s Trophy, Blended Whisky Scotland
Buchanan’s Master:
- The San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Double Gold 2015, 2017
- Ultimate Spirits Challenge2017: Winner of Chairman’s Trophy, Blended Scotch Whisky
Buchanan’s 18:
- The San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Double Gold Medal 2013, 2014, 2017; Best of Class premium award for the “Best Blended Scotch – 16 Years and Older”
- Concours Mondial de Bruxelles: Gold Medal Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2015