Where is Hankey Bannister?

Hankey Bannister is located in Airdrie North Lanarkshire United Kingdom.

What does Hankey Bannister produce?

Hankey Bannister produces or represents products such as blended Scotch whisky, Scotch whisky, whisky brand.

Where can I buy products from Hankey Bannister?

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Brand

Hankey Bannister

Q: What raw materials does Hankey Bannister use?

malted barley, cereals (grain whisky)

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Hankey Bannister.

Historic brand of blended Scotch whisky produced and bottled in Scotland. Hankey Bannister creates blends that combine low-aroma-profile grain whiskies from the Lowlands with single malts from the Highland and Speyside regions, under the supervision of the Master Blender.

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What to know about Hankey Bannister

Type Brand

Region Airdrie , North Lanarkshire , United Kingdom

Founded 1757

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Historic brand with origins in 1757 Blending that uses single malts from distilleries within the Inver House group Declared process: air-dried malt (no peat) for the Original and minimum maturation of 3 years Part of the International Beverage Holdings portfolio; production/assembly linked to Inver House Distillers

Producer range

Producer range Hankey Bannister

Spirit categories

blended Scotch whisky Scotch whisky whisky brand

Representative products

Blended Whisky Hankey Bannister 70cl - Hankey Bannister Blended Whisky Heritage 70cl - Hankey Bannister

Raw materials

malted barley cereals (grain whisky)

Casks and ageing vessels

oak casks

Distillation and production

Production method

Distilled, matured, blended and bottled in Scotland. Expressions are obtained by combining grain whiskies from cereals in the Lowlands with single malts from Highland and Speyside distilleries; the blend is assembled according to the Master Blender's recipes (Stuart Harvey). For the Original the malt is air-dried without the use of peat. Minimum maturation period is 3 years in wooden casks.

Distillation

Blend of single malt and grain whisky; distilled and matured in Scotland and subsequently blended according to the Master Blender's recipes.

Ageing

Maturation in oak casks for a minimum period of 3 years; each cask develops its own characteristics prior to blending.

Producer history Hankey Bannister

The house began as a wine and spirits business in London in 1757, founded by Beaumont Hankey and Hugh Bannister. During the 20th century it received recognitions such as the Royal Warrant and underwent ownership changes (including acquisition by Saccone & Speed in 1922). The brand was acquired by Inver House Distillers in 1988; more recently it is part of the International Beverage Holdings portfolio. Notable milestones include international awards and a major prize for a 40-year-old bottling (World Whisky Awards 2009).

Production philosophy

Combine style and substance: craft balanced blends that marry character and finesse, respecting historic recipes and prioritizing the quality of raw materials and the hand of the Master Blender.

Territory

Scotland (United Kingdom)

Awards and recognitions

The brand reports international recognitions (including awards and medals at competitions such as the World Whiskies Awards, IWSC, International Spirits Challenge and San Francisco World Spirits Competition); notably it earned World’s Best Blended Scotch for a 40-year bottling (2009).