Flower Of Scotland Sporting Heroes Football Paul Scholes Manchester United &

Flower Of Scotland Sporting Heroes Football Paul Scholes Manchester United & England 5cl miniature

The Flower of Scotland Sporting Heroes series is a nostalgic and collectible line of blended Scotch whiskies, each bottle honoring a legendary athlete or cultural icon. Bottled at 40% ABV and produced by Rutherglen Scotch Whisky Co Ltd., these expressions are more about sentiment and memorabilia than high-end connoisseurship—but that doesn’t mean they’re without character.

Speculative Tasting Notes – Flower of Scotland Sporting Heroes (Blended Scotch, 40% ABV)

Appearance: Pale gold, with a light body and modest legs. Suggests chill filtration and caramel coloring typical of blends from the late 20th century.

Nose: Soft grain sweetness—think vanilla fudge and honeyed cereal. Gentle orchard fruit: green apple, pear drops, and a hint of lemon zest. A whisper of peat smoke, more atmospheric than assertive. Faint herbal note, possibly dried heather or chamomile.

Palate: Light and approachable. Sweet malt and toffee upfront, followed by mild spice—nutmeg and white pepper. Subtle oak influence, with hints of pencil shavings and dry tannin.A touch of smoke lingers in the background, more Highland than Islay in style.

Finish: Short to medium. Fades with soft vanilla, grain husk, and a trace of dry wood.

Contextual Notes
These bottlings were often released in limited runs tied to sporting events or figures—Eric Cantona, George Best, Muhammad Ali, and others.

While not crafted for complexity, they offer a charming snapshot of mid-tier Scotch blending from the era.