Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co has announced the discovery of Castle’s Curse 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Teaninich Distillery.
Castle’s Curse is the latest addition to the Orphan Barrel collection of nearly forgotten whiskies and the second Single Malt Scotch Whisky to be featured. Diageo’s Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. searches for rare whiskies hidden away in distilleries and rickhouses around the world, releasing limited amounts of these found liquids.
Castle’s Curse is a 14-year old single malt scotch (94.8 proof) from selected casks, matured in European oak at the Teaninich Distillery. Founded in 1817, Teaninich established itself as a leader in whisky distilling and cutting-edge technology. Located in the Northern Highlands of Scotland, the land is well-known for its aquatic wildlife and beautiful sceneries.
Castle’s Curse is named after the legend of the Scottish Kelpie, a supernatural, shape-shifting aquatic spirit or “water-horse” that is said to haunt the local waters. The Kelpie creature depicted on the bottle label symbolizes water’s crucial role in the creation of whisky and Scotland’s rich history of cultivating the land for barley. This limited edition whisky and caricature are a tribute to traditional Scottish culture and the distillery’s’ beloved heritage story.
Castle’s Curse 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is available in limited quantities nationwide for $175.
