Gregor Hannah’s interest in the beauty of whisky was piqued from an early age. His father, a Scottish piper, received bottles as thank you gifts, for performing at celebrations such as weddings and at Burn’s nights. These bottles created such a beautiful collection of colours and shapes, with intriguing names and intricate label designs, all rooted in Scotland that Gregor developed a deep appreciation for whisky.
Fast forward 25 years, while working in a bar, Gregor’s passion for independent bottling was ignited. He gained knowledge about the history and methods of independent bottling which led him to start Lady of The Glen in 2012, an independently owned Scottish brand that hand sources and bottles rare single cask whiskies from across Scotland.
Gregor was keen for the brand to embody the essence of Scotland, whilst exuding a fresh contemporary feel - Lady of Glen brand was borne – a homage to the green lady ghost, purported to roam around Stirling Castle, and encapsulating the vibrant purple of the Scottish wildflower, evidenced in the delicate floral pattern that adorns the brand today.
Origin
Discover Rare, Single Cask Whiskies
The whiskies from Lady if The Glen are meticulously selected from Scotland’s premier distilleries located in the Speyside, Highland, Lowland, and Islay regions. Each whisky is hand-bottled at cask strength, ensuring no tampering, chill filtering, or added coloring, providing maximum enjoyment. Every release is a limited edition, so explore their full collection of unique spirits before they are all gone.
Carefully Sourced
The distillery places great importance on wood management to achieve the perfect balance in their whisky. They dedicate significant effort to sourcing quality spirits and pairing them with casks that best express their attributes. Their ex-wine casks come from bodegas in Portugal and Spain, vineyards in Italy, and cooperages in France, among other sources.
By collaborating directly with family-owned businesses, the distillery ensures they understand the origins of their casks and the wine or spirits that were initially stored in them. This gives them confidence in their brand and assures their clientele of a quality product.
Transparency is emphasized by detailing the origin of each cask and the original distillate on their intricately designed labels.
Proudly Scottish and Independently Owned
As independent bottlers, Lady of the Glen is committed to releasing exceptional, high-quality whisky. They aim for their patrons to savor the intricate flavors in every drop, breathe in the aromas, and be transported to another world.
Their rare single cask whiskies are collectible, each featuring an iconic label with a hand-drawn number. However, they encourage their clientele to enjoy these whiskies in the moment.
Their new four-station hand bottling system allows them to efficiently fill various bottle types and decanters. By utilizing hand labeling techniques, they can quickly bottle casks, minimizing any potential delays in bringing their products to market.