{"product_id":"bells-decanter-marriage-of-prince-andrew-miss-sarah-ferguson-blended-scotch-whisky","title":"Bell's Decanter - Marriage of Prince Andrew \u0026 Miss Sarah Ferguson","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell's Marriage of Prince Andrew \u0026amp; Miss Sarah Ferguson – 1986 Royal Wedding Decanter, 750ml, 43% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a collectible vintage blended Scotch whisky released to commemorate the royal wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson on 23 July 1986.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArthur Bell \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this special edition forms part of Bell's celebrated collection of royal commemorative whisky decanters, combining traditional Scottish whisky heritage with a significant occasion in British royal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe marriage took place at Westminster Abbey in London and was commemorated through a variety of specially produced collectibles, including this distinctive Bell's ceramic decanter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the renowned British ceramics manufacturer, the decanter features a decorative white porcelain body with gold detailing, commemorative portraits and traditional heraldic artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts elegant bell-shaped design reflects the presentation style that made Bell's commemorative decanters popular among whisky collectors during the 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decanter contains Bell's blended Scotch whisky, traditionally produced from a combination of selected malt and grain whiskies, with Highland malt from Blair Athol playing an important role in the brand's established blending heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whisky offers a mellow and approachable character, with inviting notes of honeyed malt, caramel, dried fruit, toasted cereals and gentle oak spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, soft vanilla, sweet malt, orchard fruit and subtle warming spices combine to create a rounded and balanced profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is smooth and gently warming, with lingering malt sweetness and delicate oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ABV in a 750ml ceramic decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this historical expression represents an earlier era of Bell's commemorative whisky releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the annual Bell's Christmas decanters, this edition was produced specifically to celebrate the 1986 royal wedding, giving it a distinctive identity within the wider collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell's Marriage of Prince Andrew \u0026amp; Miss Sarah Ferguson Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an interesting historical bottling for collectors of vintage blended Scotch whisky, Wade porcelain decanters and British royal commemorative memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive example of 1980s Scotch whisky presentation, combining traditional blending heritage with decorative ceramic craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Please note bottle only no box!\u003c\/strong\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\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eHoneyed malt, soft caramel, dried fruit, toasted cereal, vanilla and gentle oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth and medium-bodied, with sweet malt, toffee, orchard fruit, light nuttiness and warming baking spices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mellow and gently warming, with lingering malt sweetness, soft oak and a delicate touch of smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BELLS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67944859205910,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/bells-prince-andrew-sarah-ferguson-1986-decanter.png?v=1794316525","url":"https:\/\/whiskylibraryshop.co.za\/products\/bells-decanter-marriage-of-prince-andrew-miss-sarah-ferguson-blended-scotch-whisky","provider":"The Whisky Library Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}