The Haunted Dram
Where spirits linger, and every pour tells a ghost story.
This Halloween, uncover Scotch whisky as you have never experienced it before. The Haunted Dram is a limited-edition tasting, available only from October 13 to November 7.
Hosted in evocative Highland settings, from private lodges and estates to select hotels with prior permission, this experience invites you to explore four rare single malts chosen for their depth, character, and intrigue. Each dram offers smoky whispers, autumn spice, and flavours that linger long after the glass is set down.
This year’s lineup includes two ultra-rare, collectible bottlings seldom opened, alongside exclusive first access to a brand-new release. Once poured, this exact tasting will never be repeated.
✨ First Reveal: The Glenrothes 13 Year Old Halloween Edition 2018
Distilled beside the ancient cemetery of Rothes, The Glenrothes is said to be haunted by the ghost of Biawa “Byeway” Makalanga. The 2018 Halloween Edition is a true collector’s gem, a rare single malt released only once and tied forever to the season of spirits. Expect rich autumnal depth, lingering sweetness, and a whisky that feels made for candlelight.
✨ Second Reveal: Balblair 17 Year Old
Founded in 1790, Balblair is the oldest working distillery in the Highlands, its stills watching over the ancient Pictish Clach Biorach stone long tied to Samhain rites. The 17 Year Old is a whisky of quiet power and elegance, offering bonfire toffee apples, root spices, thick honey and the warmth of autumn nights. Rare, refined, and steeped in Highland story.
✨ Third Reveal: The Glenrothes 13 Year Old Halloween Edition 2019The story of The Glenrothes continues with its second seasonal release. Inspired by Scotland’s tradition of Ghosts & Guising, this rare 13 Year Old arrived in a striking white bottle, as spectral as the spirit it holds.
Matured in sherry and bourbon casks, then finished in wood that once held peated whisky, it balances orchard fruit sweetness with a smoky, lingering finish. A rare bottling seldom seen and even more rarely tasted.
✨ Fourth Reveal: Cù Bòcan Creation #6
From Tomatin comes a whisky born of legend. Named for the ghost dog said to wander the Highlands, Cù Bòcan embodies the elusive and the spectral. Creation #6 brings together Pedro Ximénez and Jamaican rum casks with lightly peated spirit, evoking indulgent notes of rum and raisin, bonfire toffee, and spiced plum jam. Rare, fleeting, and unforgettable.
The Haunted Dram is not just a tasting. It is an ephemeral journey through remarkable whisky, available only once a year and only for those who dare.
Dates: October 13 – November 7
Venues: Highland lodges, estates, and select hotels by prior permission
Availability: Spaces are strictly limited
Price: £70 per person