Bell's Celebration decanter celebrating 60th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II

Bell's Celebration Decanter – Queen Elizabeth II 60th Birthday, 1986, 750ml, 43% ABV

A distinctive vintage blended Scotch whisky released by Arthur Bell & Sons to commemorate the 60th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 21 April 1986.

Presented in an elegant Wade porcelain decanter, this historical release combines traditional Scottish whisky heritage with one of the significant royal celebrations of the 1980s.

The commemorative bottling forms part of Bell's celebrated collection of ceramic decanters, produced to mark royal occasions, anniversaries and important historical events.

Bell's blended Scotch whisky has a history dating back to the nineteenth century. Traditionally associated with the Highland malt whisky of Blair Athol, the blend combines selected malt and grain whiskies to create a balanced, approachable Scotch whisky.

The whisky offers the mellow character associated with classic Bell's expressions, with notes of honeyed malt, soft caramel, toasted cereal, orchard fruit and gentle warming spice.

Its distinctive bell-shaped porcelain presentation gives the release particular appeal to collectors of vintage Scotch whisky, decorative ceramic decanters and British royal commemorative memorabilia.

Bottled in 1986 at 43% ABV in a 750ml format, this expression represents an earlier generation of Bell's blended Scotch whisky.

Unlike the standard Bell's Original presentation, the Queen Elizabeth II 60th Birthday edition was created to commemorate a specific royal milestone, making it a recognisable part of the brand's historical decanter collection.

Now discontinued, surviving examples are valued by collectors for their commemorative significance, original presentation and condition.

Bell's Queen Elizabeth II 60th Birthday Celebration Decanter is a charming addition to collections of vintage blended Scotch whisky, historic Wade porcelain decanters and British royal memorabilia.

**Please note bottle only no box.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Gentle aromas of honeyed malt, vanilla, toasted cereals, dried fruit and subtle floral notes.

Palate: Smooth and medium-bodied, with soft caramel, malt biscuits, orchard fruit, toasted nuts and delicate oak spice.

Finish: Mellow and warming, with lingering malt sweetness, gentle spice and a subtle hint of smoke.