Livingstone Macbeth 19 Year Old The Witches Series – First Witch

Step into a dark, theatrical realm of world-class liquid storytelling with Livingstone Macbeth 19 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Witches Series – First Witch. Representing the spellbinding inaugural release of The Witches Series in the ambitious Macbeth Collection (Act One), this extraordinary single malt fuses fine literature, iconic art, and master-level distilling into an unforgettable collector’s item. Curated by Livingstone Rare alongside independent bottler Elixir Distillers and renowned whisky writer Dave Broom, this rare dram brings Shakespeare's "Weird Sisters" to life.

Discreetly sourced from a legendary distillery nestled high on Islay’s Kildalton coast (widely heralded by connoisseurs as an extraordinary, mature Ardbeg distillate), this heavily peated single malt spent nearly two decades maturing before undergoing a two-year finish in rich Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry casks. The intense, dark fruit character of the PX wood intertwines seamlessly with Islay’s raw, medicinal smoke. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 51.7% ABV, this un-chill filtered release retains its viscous texture, oily weight, and pure natural colour.

A Limited-Edition Masterpiece Illustrating Literary Magic

Collector's Allocation: Strictly limited to just 1,800 bottles globally, the First Witch features exclusive, custom label artwork by the legendary artist Sir Quentin Blake, accompanied by literary character notes crafted by Dave Broom. As the first of four smoky whiskies in The Witches Series, this bottle is an essential acquisition for Shakespeare enthusiasts, dusty hunters, and high-end whisky investors.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma / Nose: Rich, complex, and hauntingly dark. Sweet bonfire ashes, tarry ropes, and medicinal coastal iodine open the bouquet, yielding to rich figs, raisins, stewed rhubarb, dark chocolate, and candied citrus peel.
• Palate / Flavour: A velvety, full-bodied, and smoky flavour bomb. Waves of sweet smoked bacon, acacia honey, and espresso melt into dark plums, spiced cinnamon cake, black pepper, and medicinal herbal tinctures.
• Finish: Exceptionally long, peaty, and warming. Briny sea salt tang and medicinal peat smoke linger alongside dark cocoa, dry oak tannins, and sweet tobacco.

Enjoy this 19-year-old Peated Single Malt neat to dissect its multi-layered sherry and smoke profile, or preserve it sealed as a crown jewel in your luxury spirits collection.