Brand

J&B

J&B is a historic blended Scotch whisky brand created by Justerini & Brooks. Its best-known expression, J&B Rare, is a light, versatile blend obtained by marrying numerous malt and grain whiskies from multiple Scottish distilleries.
  • London · England · United Kingdom
  • Since 1749

J&B

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The story
The origins date back to the wine and spirits merchant founded by Giacomo Justerini in London (1749). After various changes of ownership the company adopted the name Justerini & Brooks in the 19th century. The J&B Rare blend was devised in the early 1930s and marketed from 1932, originally aimed at the North American market. Today the brand is part of Diageo’s portfolio, while Justerini & Brooks maintains a long tradition as a wine and spirits merchant.
Production philosophy
A brand with an informal, versatile personality: an 'un‑Scotch' that favors lightness and adaptability for mixing, conceived to be mixed and shared rather than only sipped slowly.
Territory
Scotland (produced as Scotch whisky) with roots and the historic merchant headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
Production method
Produced as a blended Scotch: assembly and marrying of numerous malt and grain whiskies from different distilleries, with selection of 'heart malts' to provide structure and body.
Distillation
Blend of malt and grain whiskies (assembly of malt and grain whisky).
Ageing
Maturation in wooden casks; J&B Rare is declared as matured in casks for a minimum period (e.g. minimum 3 years for the Scotch designation), while designated expressions (12Y, 15Y) are aged for the respective years stated on the labels.
Characteristics
Type
Brand
City
London
Categories
  • blended scotch
  • whisky for mixing
  • whisky (Speyside components)
Raw materials
  • malted barley
  • cereals (grain)
Casks and ageing vessels
  • oak casks (American oak)
  • European oak
Representative products
  • J&B Rare
  • J&B Rare Tattoo Edition Lt.1
  • J&B Rare Lt.1,5
  • J&B Rare 3L
  • J&B Rare 4,5L
  • Justerini & Brooks 12Y Jet 70cl
  • Justerini & Brooks 15Y Reserve 70cl
What makes it distinctive
  • J&B Rare is a blend composed of dozens of malt and grain whiskies (often cited as 42 components).
  • The J&B Rare blend was created and launched in the early 1930s (available from 1932).
  • The Justerini & Brooks name originates from a historic wine & spirits merchant in London (founded in 1749).
  • The J&B brand is currently part of Diageo's portfolio.

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