{"product_id":"bells-queen-elizabeths-90th-birthday-decanter","title":"Bell's Queen Elizabeth's 90th Birthday Decanter","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell's Queen Mother's 90th Birthday Decanter – 1990, 750ml, 43% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a collectible vintage blended Scotch whisky released to commemorate the 90th birthday of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, celebrated on 4 August 1990.\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 represents an interesting combination of traditional Scotch whisky heritage and British royal commemorative history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWade ceramic decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the bottling was created as a lasting tribute to one of the most recognisable members of the British Royal Family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Queen Mother, born on 4 August 1900, celebrated her 90th birthday in 1990, an occasion marked by numerous commemorative releases and collectible presentations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell's, a historic Scottish whisky brand with roots dating to the nineteenth century, became particularly well known for its decorative ceramic decanters, which were produced for Christmas celebrations, royal occasions and other significant events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1990 edition contains Bell's traditional blended Scotch whisky, combining malt and grain whiskies to create the approachable, rounded character associated with the brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blend offers gentle malt sweetness, soft orchard fruit, caramel and vanilla, accompanied by subtle notes of oak and warming spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is smooth and mellow, with lingering honeyed sweetness and delicate cereal notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ABV in a 750ml presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this historical release is particularly interesting to collectors seeking older Bell's bottlings and commemorative Scotch whisky decanters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts decorative Wade ceramic presentation distinguishes it from conventional glass bottles and adds to its appeal as a display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike Bell's annual Christmas decanters, this release was created specifically to celebrate the Queen Mother's milestone birthday, giving it a distinct place within the brand's commemorative history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than three decades after its original release, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell's Queen Mother's 90th Birthday Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains a charming example of vintage Scotch whisky presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA collectible expression combining Scottish blending tradition, royal history and distinctive ceramic craftsmanship.\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 Honeyed malt, soft vanilla, caramel, orchard fruits and gentle oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth and rounded, with sweet cereal, toffee, dried fruit, light spice and subtle nuttiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mellow and gently warming, with lingering malt sweetness, vanilla and soft oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BELLS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67944652865814,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/bells-queen-mother-1990-decanter-and-tube.png?v=1794310224","url":"https:\/\/whiskylibraryshop.co.za\/products\/bells-queen-elizabeths-90th-birthday-decanter","provider":"The Whisky Library Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}