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Macbeth Whisky

Macbeth Whisky was born from literature, not a distillery's history. Design studio Livingstone, led by Lexi Burgess, teamed up with whisky writer Dave Broom, illustrator Sir Quentin Blake, and whisky producers Elixir Distillers to translate Shakespeare's tragedy into a series of whiskies. Each character from the play gets its own bottle and flavour profile, depicted as anthropomorphic birds painted by Blake.

  • Glen Garioch Livingstone Highland bottle
    Item no.: 059763-615-74

    Glen Garioch belongs to the kind of spirit whisky people speak of quietly, with respect.

    Expert's description

    Macbeth Angus 31 år Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,6% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in american oak & first fill bourbon cask and bottled at 54,6%.

    The whisky is distilled at Glen Garioch and independently selected and bottled by Livingstone as part of the Macbeth – Angus, The Thanes series.

    Only 600 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The nose opens with light smoke, honey and coconut.

    Palate

    On the tongue you find spice, vanilla and caramel.

    Finish

    The aftertaste is long and warm, with gentle sweetness from American oak and light smoke.

    Specifications

    Name: Macbeth Angus 31 år Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,6%
    Distillery: Glen Garioch
    Bottler: Livingstone
    Region/Country: Highland
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 31 years
    ABV: 54,6%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: American Oak & First Fill Bourbon Cask
    Number of bottles: 600
    Edition: Macbeth – Angus, The Thanes
    EAN no.: 5060880922897

    Flavour profile

    Bourbon-matured · Soft · Sweet

    Investment potential

    Medium. The Macbeth series is illustrated by Sir Quentin Blake in collaboration with Elixir Distillers, and with 31 years of maturation and only 600 bottles, Angus is a sought-after collector's item.

    Did you know?

    Glen Garioch, in Aberdeenshire, is known for having reused waste heat from distillation to warm local greenhouses.

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    • 1.005,25
      1pcs.
      874,50EUR
  • Tobermory Livingstone Isle of Mull bottle
    Item no.: 059763-615-70

    Some bottles tell an entire story in the name alone. Macbeth First Murderer 18 år The Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50,5% is one of them.

    Expert's description

    Macbeth First Murderer 18 år The Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50,5% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in american oak & hogshead and bottled at 50,5%.

    The whisky is distilled at Tobermory and independently selected and bottled by Livingstone as part of the Macbeth – First Murderer, The Murderers series.

    Only 2100 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    On the nose you meet malt, citrus and light oak.

    Palate

    On the tongue you find sea salt, light oak and spice.

    Finish

    The aftertaste is medium in length, with mild sweetness and malt.

    Specifications

    Name: Macbeth First Murderer 18 år The Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50,5%
    Distillery: Tobermory
    Bottler: Livingstone
    Region/Country: Isle of Mull
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 18 years
    ABV: 50,5%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: American Oak & Hogshead
    Number of bottles: 2100
    Edition: Macbeth – First Murderer, The Murderers
    EAN no.: 5060880923092

    Flavour profile

    Fruity · Soft · Classic · Smoky

    Did you know?

    Tobermory is the only distillery on the Isle of Mull, overlooking the island's colourful harbourfront, one of Scotland's most photographed views.

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    • 308,25
      1pcs.
      268,00EUR
  • Macbeth First Witch Ardbeg Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottle with witch illustration
    Item no.: 059763-615-71

    Three figures bent over a cauldron in the mist, a prophecy whispered out over the heather, and a 19-year-old Ardbeg dressed for the occasion.

    Expert Review

    Macbeth First Witch 19 Year Old is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Ardbeg, matured in Pedro Ximenez casks and bottled at 51.7%.

    First Witch is the opening bottle in the Witches series, part of Livingstone's wider Macbeth Collection, where every release is named after a character from Shakespeare's tragedy and illustrated by British artist Quentin Blake. Underneath the imaginative label sits an unadulterated Ardbeg, left to rest on Pedro Ximenez casks so it can pull both sweetness and depth from the dark sherry wood. 1,800 bottles of this release were filled.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Tar and peat smoke meet a deep, dark sweetness of dried fig and raisin, with a hint of fish leather in the background.

    Palate

    Bold and oily, where the smoke is carried by syrupy sweetness, dark chocolate and a touch of salted liquorice.

    Finish

    Long, dry and smoky, with a final wave of spiced sherry and ash from an old bonfire.

    Specifications

    Name: Macbeth First Witch 19 Year Old
    Distillery: Ardbeg
    Bottler: Livingstone
    Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
    Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 19 years
    ABV: 51.7%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Pedro Ximenez casks
    Number of bottles: 1,800 bottles
    Edition: The Witches – First Witch
    EAN no.: 5060880923054

    Flavour Profile

    Smoky · Sherry-matured · Dark · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    Medium. A 19-year-old Ardbeg limited to 1,800 bottles, from a sought-after collection with striking artwork, typically draws in collectors as well as drinkers.

    Did You Know?

    Livingstone's full Macbeth Collection runs to 42 bottles, one for every named character in Shakespeare's play, and First Witch is the very first you meet in the line-up.

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    • 737,25
      1pcs.
      641,25EUR
  • Linkwood Livingstone Speyside bottle
    Item no.: 059763-615-75

    In the shadow of the famous names, Linkwood quietly does its work — consistent, without fanfare.

    Expert's description

    Macbeth Lady Macduff 31 år Linkwood Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48,2% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in american oak & first fill bourbon cask and bottled at 48,2%.

    The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Livingstone as part of the Macbeth – Lady Macduff, The Thanes series.

    Only 650 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The nose opens with honey, ripe pears and coconut.

    Palate

    On the tongue you find blossom, gentle sweetness from American oak and coconut.

    Finish

    The finish is short but concentrated, with caramel and blossom.

    Specifications

    Name: Macbeth Lady Macduff 31 år Linkwood Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48,2%
    Distillery: Linkwood
    Bottler: Livingstone
    Region/Country: Speyside
    Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 31 years
    ABV: 48,2%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: American Oak & First Fill Bourbon Cask
    Number of bottles: 650
    Edition: Macbeth – Lady Macduff, The Thanes
    EAN no.: 5060880922934

    Flavour profile

    Bourbon-matured · Soft · Sweet

    Investment potential

    Medium. With 31 years of maturation and only 650 bottles, Lady Macduff is one of the rarer Linkwood releases, reinforced by the Macbeth series' status as an illustrated collector's item.

    Did you know?

    For decades, most of Linkwood's output went straight into blends such as Johnnie Walker and White Horse, and official single malt releases have historically been rare.

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    • 1.005,25
      1pcs.
      874,50EUR
  • BenRiach Livingstone Speyside bottle
    Item no.: 059763-615-73

    BenRiach belongs to the kind of spirit whisky people speak of quietly, with respect.

    Expert's description

    Macbeth Menteith 31 år BenRiach Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53,1% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in american oak & refill hogshead and bottled at 53,1%.

    The whisky is distilled at BenRiach and independently selected and bottled by Livingstone as part of the Macbeth – Menteith, The Thanes series.

    Only 650 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The aroma offers malt, light fruit and light oak.

    Palate

    On the tongue you find honey, mild sweetness and spice.

    Finish

    The finish is medium in length, with mild sweetness and honey.

    Specifications

    Name: Macbeth Menteith 31 år BenRiach Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53,1%
    Distillery: BenRiach
    Bottler: Livingstone
    Region/Country: Speyside
    Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 31 years
    ABV: 53,1%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: American Oak & Refill Hogshead
    Number of bottles: 650
    Edition: Macbeth – Menteith, The Thanes
    EAN no.: 5060880922880

    Flavour profile

    Fruity · Soft · Classic

    Investment potential

    Medium. 31 years on cask and only 650 bottles make Menteith a rare BenRiach, further sought after by collectors for the Macbeth series' illustrated labels.

    Did you know?

    BenRiach stood silent for much of the 20th century but is today known for experimenting widely with both peated and unpeated malt from the same site.

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    • 1.005,25
      1pcs.
      874,50EUR
   

About Macbeth Whisky

Macbeth Whisky is a concept project translating Shakespeare's tragedy into a series of whiskies, each with a character-inspired flavour profile. For newcomers it's a narrative-driven, unusual entry into whisky; for collectors, it's the illustrations by Sir Quentin Blake and the literary storytelling that make the series unique in a category where most releases sell on age and distillery alone.

History & Background

The series is part of the broader tradition in which Scottish whisky brands draw inspiration from the country's history and culture, including Shakespeare's Scottish-themed works.

Production & Style

The whisky is distilled and bottled using classic Scottish methods, with a focus on delivering an approachable, characterful tasting experience.

Signature Style

Round, Characterful, Approachable
The taste offers a round, approachable character that appeals broadly to whisky lövers.

Facts

ProducerMacbeth
CountryScotland
Official websitemacbethwhisky.com

Did You Know?

Macbeth was a real Scottish king in the 11th century, long before Shakespeare immortalised him in his famous tragedy.

Like Macbeth Whisky? You should also try:

Douglas Laing Whisky, Coopers Choice Whisky and Signatory Vintage Whisky.