{"product_id":"bells-celebration-decanter-celebrating-60th-birthday-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-blended-scotch-whisky","title":"Bell's Celebration decanter celebrating 60th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell's Celebration Decanter – Queen Elizabeth II 60th Birthday, 1986, 750ml, 43% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive vintage blended Scotch whisky released by Arthur Bell \u0026amp; Sons to commemorate the 60th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 21 April 1986.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in an elegant Wade porcelain decanter, this historical release combines traditional Scottish whisky heritage with one of the significant royal celebrations of the 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe commemorative bottling forms part of Bell's celebrated collection of ceramic decanters, produced to mark royal occasions, anniversaries and important historical events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell'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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distinctive bell-shaped porcelain presentation gives the release particular appeal to collectors of vintage Scotch whisky, decorative ceramic decanters and British royal commemorative memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled in 1986 at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ABV in a 750ml format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this expression represents an earlier generation of Bell's blended Scotch whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow discontinued, surviving examples are valued by collectors for their commemorative significance, original presentation and condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell's Queen Elizabeth II 60th Birthday Celebration Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a charming addition to collections of vintage blended Scotch whisky, historic Wade porcelain decanters and British royal memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**Please note bottle only no box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gentle aromas of honeyed malt, vanilla, toasted cereals, dried fruit and subtle floral notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSmooth and medium-bodied, with soft caramel, malt biscuits, orchard fruit, toasted nuts and delicate oak spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mellow and warming, with lingering malt sweetness, gentle spice and a subtle hint of smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BELLS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67944868348182,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/bells-queen-elizabeth-60th-birthday-1986.png?v=1794316971","url":"https:\/\/whiskylibraryshop.co.za\/products\/bells-celebration-decanter-celebrating-60th-birthday-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-blended-scotch-whisky","provider":"The Whisky Library Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}