{"product_id":"w-a-gilbey-whisky","title":"W \u0026  A Gilbey whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1970s W \u0026amp;  A Gilbey whisky DAMAGED LABEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW\u0026amp;A Gilbey isn’t a single whisky style but a historic blending house whose whiskies share a recognisable profile: light, Speyside‑leaning, orchard‑fruit driven, and built for elegance rather than power. The company was a major force in Scotch’s development, owning and shaping distilleries like Glen Spey, Strathmill, and Knockando .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW\u0026amp;A Gilbey was founded in 1857 by Walter and Alfred Gilbey as a wine and spirits merchant before expanding into gin and Scotch whisky blending. It later became part of International Distillers \u0026amp; Vintners (IDV) and was eventually absorbed into Diageo .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir legacy lives on through the distilleries they developed and blends like Catto’s, still marketed today .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical Whisky Style (Based on Gilbey’s Distillery Portfolio)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Gilbey’s whiskies were blends built around their own distilleries, the house style reflects the character of Glen Spey, Strathmill, and Knockando:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma - Soft orchard fruits: apple, pear, white peach. Light malt sweetness. Gentle floral notes (hawthorn, meadow flowers)Subtle vanilla and cereal tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate - Clean, light-bodied Speyside character. Honeyed malt, barley sugar, and fresh apple. Hints of almond, hay, and soft spice. Very smooth, designed for easy drinking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish - Medium length. Malty, slightly nutty, with lingering orchard fruit. A touch of vanilla or gentle oak\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51536754311489,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/3736\/5313\/files\/w-a-gilbey-whisky.jpg?v=1774514090","url":"https:\/\/www.mikeoldfieldwines.co.uk\/products\/w-a-gilbey-whisky","provider":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}