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Bell'S

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Bell'S is a historic brand of blended Scotch whisky originating in Perth (Scotland), now part of the Diageo portfolio; known for its Extra Special bottlings and numerous commemorative decanters and ceramic editions.
whisky blended scotch whisky limited editions and commemorative decanters
Producer range

Producer range Bell'S

Spirit categories

whisky blended scotch whisky limited editions and commemorative decanters

Representative products

Whisky Bell'S 50 Reign 70cl - Ceramic Whisky Bell'S 75 Queen Birtday 70cl - Bell Whisky Bell'S Christmas 2001 70cl - Bell Whisky Bell'S Christmas 2002 70cl - Bell Whisky Bell'S Christmas 2003 70cl - Bell Whisky Bell'S Extra Special 100cl Whisky Bell'S Extra Special 70cl

Raw materials

malted barley cereals (grain) water yeast

Casks and ageing vessels

American oak casks oak casks
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Produced as a blend combining numerous malt and grain whiskies; Blair Athol is cited among the main components of the blend. The mixture is assembled by selecting distillates matured in oak casks to achieve the brand's typical aromatic profile.

Ageing

Variable depending on the expression; some labels (for example Extra Special in certain versions) show declared ages (e.g. 8 years).

Producer history Bell'S

The brand is named after Arthur Bell, a central figure in 19th-century Scotch blending. The commercial activity that gave rise to the brand dates back to the 19th century and over time Arthur Bell & Sons became renowned for its blends; the brand entered its current owner group (Diageo, through mergers and acquisitions) in the 1990s. Throughout the 20th century Bell's gained strong commercial importance particularly in the United Kingdom and released numerous special editions and commemorative decanters.

Production philosophy

Strong focus on blend consistency and drinkability: the brand has historically concentrated on mixtures of malts and grain whiskies calibrated to offer a uniform, recognizable profile, suitable both for neat consumption and as a base for cocktails.

Territory

Origin Scotland (Perth/Perthshire); main market United Kingdom with an established presence in Portugal, Spain, the Nordic countries, Brazil and South Africa and international distribution.

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