Haig (whisky)

Haig (whisky) is a Scotch whisky brand that has a long and storied history in the whisky industry. The brand is named after its founder, John Haig, who established the Cameronbridge distillery in the early 19th century. Haig is known for its distinctive single grain whisky and is considered one of the oldest whisky brands in the world.

History

The Haig brand traces its roots back to the 17th century when a member of the Haig family first started distilling. However, it was John Haig who officially established the Cameronbridge distillery in 1824, marking the birth of the Haig brand. The distillery was one of the first to produce grain whisky on a large scale, using the continuous still method invented by Robert Stein and later improved by Aeneas Coffey.

Products

Haig offers a range of whiskies, including the popular Haig Club, a single grain Scotch whisky that is aged in ex-bourbon casks. Other notable products include the Haig Gold Label, a blended Scotch whisky, and the Haig Dimple, known for its unique bottle shape.

Haig Club

The Haig Club is a single grain Scotch whisky that was launched in 2014 in partnership with David Beckham and Simon Fuller. The whisky is known for its light, smooth taste and distinctive square blue bottle. It is designed to appeal to both whisky connoisseurs and those new to whisky.

Haig Gold Label

The Haig Gold Label is a blended Scotch whisky that combines grain whisky from the Cameronbridge distillery with various malt whiskies. It is known for its rich, smooth taste and is often enjoyed neat or on the rocks.

Haig Dimple

The Haig Dimple, also known as Dimple Pinch, is a blended Scotch whisky that is known for its unique bottle design, which features a dimpled surface. The whisky itself is a blend of malt and grain whiskies and is known for its complex, rich flavor profile.

See also

• List of whisky brands
• Scotch whisky
• Cameronbridge distillery