CSP Independent Bottlers & Third-Party Releases 2

Question 1

Signatory Vintage, one of Scotland's prominent independent bottlers, is also the owner of which working distillery?

Accepted Answer

Edradour

Answer

Signatory Vintage acquired Edradour Distillery in Pitlochry in 2002, making it unusual among independent bottlers for also owning and operating its own distillery.

Question 2

Berry Bros & Rudd is a historic wine and spirits merchant based in London that also acts as an independent bottler. What is their Scotch whisky brand called?

Accepted Answer

Blue Hanger

Answer

Berry Bros & Rudd release their independent bottling Scotch expressions under the 'Blue Hanger' name, a tribute to Lord William Hanger, a historic customer of their St. James's Street shop.

Question 3

What key information must legally appear on a Scotch whisky label, including those of independent bottlers, under the Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009?

Accepted Answer

The age of the youngest whisky in the bottle if an age statement is given

Answer

Under the Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009, if an age statement appears on a label, it must reflect the age of the youngest component whisky in the bottle, ensuring transparency for consumers.

Question 4

An independent bottler's release labeled 'NAS' means which of the following?

Accepted Answer

No Age Statement

Answer

NAS stands for 'No Age Statement,' indicating the bottler has chosen not to declare the age of the whisky, which is legally permissible under Scotch Whisky Regulations.

Question 5

Which independent bottling company, founded by brothers Fred and Stewart Laing, split from Douglas Laing in 2013 to create its own firm called Hunter Laing?

Accepted Answer

Fred and Stewart Laing

Answer

Fred and Stewart Laing founded Hunter Laing & Co. in 2013 after the family business Douglas Laing was restructured, with Fred taking Hunter Laing and his brother Scott continuing at Douglas Laing.

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CSP Independent Bottlers & Third-Party Releases 2