🥃 Buchanan's Master
Buchanan's blended malt Scotch: only single malt whiskies from all Scottish regions, created by Keith Lowe, 40% ABV.
Buchanan's Master is a version of the Buchanan's brand that contains no grain whisky. The label calls it Select Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, meaning it is a blended malt Scotch whisky. Its strength is 40% ABV. According to The Whiskey Wash, the youngest component is at least 12 years old.
According to the official website, the blend was created by the brand's master blender, Keith Lowe, and it includes at least one single malt whisky from each region of Scotland. The Whiskey Wash calls Master Lowe's personal blend. The specific distilleries are not disclosed. The producer describes the taste as herbal and citrusy. It is produced, blended and bottled in Scotland, like the rest of the brand's lines.
Why this matters to you. Master is worth comparing with Buchanan's DeLuxe 12: the age is similar, but DeLuxe contains grain whiskies while this one has only single malts. Buchanan's Special Reserve 18 is an older blend from sherry casks. The WHO reminds us: there is no safe amount of alcohol.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV |
|---|---|
| Minimum maturation | at least 12 years (according to The Whiskey Wash); by law, from 3 years |
| Raw material | only malt Scotch whiskies, at least one from each region of Scotland |
| EU category | 2 — whisky (whisky/whiskey) |
| Legal basis | Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890) (Blended Malt Scotch Whisky) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Buchanan's Master → affects → 🍷 Alcohol and health ← affects ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- 🥃 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Buchanan's, 🥃 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, 🥃 Scotch Whisky
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Buchanan's DeLuxe 12, 🥃 Buchanan's DeLuxe 12, 🥃 Buchanan's Special Reserve 18, 🥃 Buchanan's Special Reserve 18
Frequently asked questions
Is Buchanan's Master a single malt whisky?
No. It is a blended malt Scotch whisky: a mix of single malt whiskies from different distilleries, with no grain whisky.
Who created Buchanan's Master?
The brand's master blender, Keith Lowe; The Whiskey Wash calls it Lowe's personal blend.
How does Master differ from DeLuxe 12?
DeLuxe 12 contains malt and grain whiskies, while Master is made only from malts, from all regions of Scotland.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🥃 Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Scotch from a single distillery: only malted barley, water and copper pot stills; at least 3 years in oak, 40% vol. or more.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Buchanan's Special Reserve 18 · 🥃 Buchanan's DeLuxe 12 · 🥃 Royal Salute 21 Year Old Malts Blend · 🥃 Dalmore 12 Year Old · 🥃 Dalmore 15 Year Old · 🥃 Dalmore 18 Year Old
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Buchanan's (official): Master, Select Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, 40 %; malts from every region of Scotland; master blender Keith Law
- The Whiskey Wash: Whisky Reviews — Buchanan's Deluxe 12 Years and Buchanan's Master (both at least 12 years, 80 proof; Dalwhinnie key malt; Master — personal blend of Keith Law)
- The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890), reg. 3: definition and categories of Scotch Whisky
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)