Edinburgh attraction exclusive home of Lord of the Rings whisky
Edinburgh-based CASC Whisky has secured the exclusive rights to import and sell Ringbearer, the officially licensed single-malt whisky created to mark 25 years since The Fellowship of the Ring had its world premiere.
The Lost Close, set within a hidden underground close beneath Edinburgh’s Old Police Chambers, will be the only place in the UK where fans can taste the Ringbearer whisky.
Guests will be able to join a whisky experience or one of a series of special Ringbearer events themed around the films in January 2027 – the month of J.R.R. Tolkien’s birthday:
“Bringing Ringbearer to the UK, and making Edinburgh its home, is a dream for us,” said Chris Cusiter, of CASC Whisky: “It’s a serious single malt with a story fans will love.
“We’re delighted to have been chosen as the place to experience Ringbearer whisky at The Lost Close. At the heart of what we do is storytelling, creating atmospheric tastings and introducing guests to whiskies with remarkable stories of their own.”
Katie Scott, head of events and experiences at The Lost Close said: “Bringing the legend of The Lord of the Rings to an underground space steeped in centuries of history creates a striking contrast, and one that feels perfectly at home in The Lost Close.
“Our January events will be a real celebration of the films, and of a remarkable dram. We can’t wait to welcome people underground to taste it.”
Ringbearer is distilled by award-winning Pōkeno Whisky in New Zealand, the country where the trilogy was filmed, in partnership with licensed collectibles creator Syzygy Forge. Made from 100 per cent New Zealand barley and aged for at least six years, it is matured in first-fill bourbon, virgin oak and French Muscat casks, as well as casks seasoned with local Manuka honey.
The whisky is described as golden in colour, opening with notes of creamy vanilla, white chocolate, Manuka honey and white peach, moving to spice, banana and melon on the palate before rich honey on buttered toast and a long, warming finish. It comes in collector’s packaging inspired by the maps of Middle-earth.
Ringbearer, which can now be pre-ordered, is priced at £89.99. Bottles will be shipped between December 2026 and January 2027.
Photography: Emilie Lumineau
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