Raw materials
malted barley
cereals (grain whisky)
Brand
White Horse
Explore the spirits, production style and story of White Horse.
White Horse is a historic brand of blended Scotch whisky originating in Edinburgh, known for a blend that incorporates characterful malts (including Lagavulin) and today part of Diageo's portfolio.
whisky
blended scotch
Scotch whisky brand
Producer range
Producer range White Horse
Spirit categories
whisky
blended scotch
Scotch whisky brand
Representative products
Whisky White Horse 100cl
Whisky White Horse 70cl
White Horse Fine Old
White Horse 12 Years (edition for the Japanese market)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Produced as a blended Scotch: a mix of malt whiskies and grain whisky; the blend's profile has historically been influenced by the use of malts such as Lagavulin.
Distillation
Blended (blend of single malts and grain whisky; not a single proprietary distillation process).
Producer history White Horse
The brand originated in connection with the famous White Horse Cellar inn in Edinburgh and dates back to the 19th century, linked to the Mackie family. During the 20th century the name became part of major distilling groups; the brand is currently managed within Diageo's portfolio with an international commercial presence, including market-specific variants such as releases for Japan.
Production philosophy
Positioned as an accessible yet characterful blended whisky, leveraging the contribution of smoky malts to give personality to the blend while maintaining price and availability suited to everyday consumption.
Territory
Origin: Scotland. International distribution with particular historical and commercial relevance in markets such as Japan and other countries where Diageo markets the brand.
Awards and recognitions
Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2007 — 'Scotch Blended Whisky of the Year' awarded to the White Horse bottling (mentioned in contemporary sources).
White Horse
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