HBO and Johnnie Walker have teamed up to produce 2 new Scotch Whiskies created to further celebrate the popularity of Game of Thrones.
Game of Thrones legacy is already promised in Northern Ireland, with an artistic museum providing fans a chance to explore the sets of the show opening.
But now there is something for fans of the fantasy series to increase a glass or two to. Or drown their sorrows in.
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A continued teamwork with HBO, the 2 new restricted-edition whisky blends are inspired by the strong and iconic house of Westeros – House Targaryen and House Stark.They will dish up as a successors to the White Walker restricted edition blend launched in 2018, which proved a hit with spirit drinkers and Television fans alike.
From House Stark comes A Song of Ice, from A Song of Fire House Targaryen .
Combine, the 2 whiskies celebrate the dynamic link between the houses, represented, by their home sigils – the Dragon and the Direwolf – which fiercely adorn each bottle.
A song of Ice Johnnie Walker specs single malts from Clynelish, and one of Scotland’s most northern distilleries, and exudes a crisp, fresh taste like the unforgiving force of ice that shapes mountains and rivers stops.
A song of Fire is spicy and rich, boasting flavours of subtle smoke from the peated malts of the Coal lla distillery with an ABV of 40.8 percent.
A song of Ice Johnnie Walker and Johnnie Walker A song of Fire will both be accessible in the US this August 2019 and internationally starting October 2019.
FOR THE REALM: A SONG OF FIRE SCOTCH WHISKY COCKTAIL
- 0.5 oz Johnnie Walker A Song of Ice
- 0.5 oz Caramel
- 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
- Pear Cider
- Pinch of Salt
- 2 Pear Slices
- Cinnamon Powder
- Prepare a double rocks glass by rimming it with cinnamon powder.
- Add all ingredients in a mixing tin.
- Add ice and shake vigorously.
- Strain over ice in a double rocks glass.
- Top with Pear Cider. Garnish with 2 Pear Slices
QUEEN IN THE NORTH: A SONG OF ICE SCOTCH WHISKY COCKTAIL
- 1 oz Johnnie Walker A Song of Ice
- 3 oz Fevertree Ginger Beer Pressed Mint
- Mint Sprig
- Using a muddler, press Mint inside highball glass.
- Add all ingredients and ice.
- Garnish with Mint Sprig
VISION IN THE FLAMES: A SONG OF FIRE SCOTCH WHISKY COCKTAIL
- 1 oz Johnnie Walker A Song of Fire
- 0.5 oz Passion Fruit Puree
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 0.25 oz Simple Syrup
- 3 Dashes Habanero bitters
- Flaming Passion Fruit & Cinnamon
- Add all ingredients in a mixing tin.
- Add ice and shake vigorously.
- Strain over ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a flaming passion fruit and grate cinnamon on top.
NOTE:
For the flaming passion fruit, cut a passion fruit in half as only one half will be used as the garnish. Place the halved passion fruit atop the cocktail making sure the exposed flesh is facing up. Add just a bit of over proof alcohol into the exposed flesh of the halved passion fruit ensuring it does not overflow and spill into the cocktail. Light on fire. Grate Cinnamon over the flames and serve.
