About this whisky

100 Pipers was introduced by Seagram in 1965, taking its name from the old Scottish song about the hundred pipers who marched with Bonnie Prince Charlie. The brand has been part of Pernod Ricard since 2001 and is among the most familiar Scotch names in India. The 12 Year Old is the step up in the range: every whisky in the blend has spent at least 12 years in oak, with Speyside malts at its heart, before the Scotch is bottled in India.

Those extra years show in the glass. It is heavier, sweeter and more rounded than the Deluxe, with honey and caramel over toasted oak and vanilla, and a gently floral finish. Enjoy it neat, with a splash of water or over ice. Its smart presentation makes it a sensible gift for Diwali, Puja visits or a business contact, and a good bottle for a sit-down family dinner.

Key facts

• Every whisky in the blend aged at least 12 years
• Speyside malts at the core, in the 100 Pipers house style
• Brand introduced by Seagram in 1965; owned by Pernod Ricard since 2001
• Heavy, sweet and rounded, with a floral finish from oak and vanilla

Tasting notes

Nose:

Oak, vanilla and caramel

Palate:

Heavy, sweet and rounded, with honey and toasted spice

Finish:

Warm, with a subtle floral note from oak and vanilla

Serve

Neat, with a splash of water, or over ice; also makes a mellow highball with soda.

Food pairing

Pairs well with chicken rezala, mutton cutlets or a classic Kolkata biryani, and with caramel custard for dessert.