THE INSPIRATION
The story begins with the 1925 novel John Macnab, in which three well respected members of society find themselves in need of a cure for their boredom. They travel to Scotland and, under the assumed name “John Macnab”, they write to three neighbouring estates informing them of their intention to take a Stag, a Salmon and a brace of Grouse from their land and present it on their doorsteps within the next 48 hours, all undetected and without permission. With reputations gambled and skills tested, it is a story of sportsmanship, nerve and luck.
From the novel came the modern day “Macnab” challenge:
To take a salmon, a brace of grouse and a stag, all within one day.
To the uninitiated this may not sound too daunting a task, but invariably an attempted Macnab will turn out to be a Macnot.
THE INSPIRATION
The story begins with the 1925 novel John Macnab, in which three well respected members of society find themselves in need of a cure for their boredom. They travel to Scotland and, under the assumed name “John Macnab”, they write to three neighbouring estates informing them of their intention to take a Stag, a Salmon and a brace of Grouse from their land and present it on their doorsteps within the next 48 hours, all undetected and without permission. With reputations gambled and skills tested, it is a story of sportsmanship, nerve and luck.
From the novel came the modern day “Macnab” challenge:
To take a salmon, a brace of grouse and a stag, all within one day.
To the uninitiated this may not sound too daunting a task, but invariably an attempted Macnab will turn out to be a Macnot.
THE WHISKY
The Macnab is carefully hand selected from casks of fine Scottish single malt whisky, celebrating the very best of the Highland style – and bottled at 46% abv to provide a structure and a wonderful smooth drinking style.
TASTING NOTES
Nose Windswept barley fields, nutmeg and vanilla; developing into luxurious cedar wood and dried orange peel.
Palate A silken mouthfeel with notes of barley sugar, Demerara sugar, candied oranges and confit lemon.
Finish Long and unctuous, with waves of gingerbread biscuits, lemon curd, lemongrass and cracked white peppercorns.
BUY THE MACNAB
Bottles of Macnab can be purchased directly from the Heroes & heretics website and is also available from whisky and spirits shops in the UK and globally.
ABOUT HEROES & HERETICS
Heroes & Heretics is a cask whisky specialist, bottling quality spirits through our own range of brilliant brands. We deal mainly in Scotch Whisky but have bottled some exquisite American Whiskey and Rum expressions for individuals and businesses in the UK and further afield.
Having built up a strong reputation in this market, in recent years we have produced a quality range of bottled whiskies to suit all our clients needs. Our clients enjoy luxurious, quality releases at affordable prices. However, our clients have been crying out for our commitment to quality expressions, but in a consistent bottled whisky.
With this in mind, Heroes & Heretics are very proud to present their latest product, the iconic Macnab™, a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, classically bottled and labelled. Not just pleasing on the eye in your drinks cabinet but also on the palate and in the pocket.
THE BOTTLE & BRAND
In typical HAH spirits fashion there is a contemporary take on a historical tradition. A space for “Date” and “Location” allows the bottle to become an interactive keepsake.
