North British 1993

Samhain Pronounced "SOW - IN" The origins of Samhain are rooted in ancient. Each whisky in the Samhain Series tells a tale steeped in local legend, with evocative labels designed by Edinburgh-based artist and designer Steven Shand, who has over 13 years of experience in the Scottish whisky industry. Shand's intricate artwork and storytelling complement the atmospheric whiskies, capturing a haunting essence of Scotland's past.

●      ‘Grizel & The West Bow Saint’

Major Thomas Weir was known for his piety and religious fervour, preaching to the masses of the West Bow of Edinburgh.

One Sunday morning in 1670, instead of Weir's usual sermon, he instead confessed to many evil deeds; witchcraft, necromancy, and terrible intimate acts with his own sister Grizel. After claiming that he had made a pact with the devil the Weir siblings were arrested, accused of witchcraft and incest.

Grizel recounted stories of devilry and magic including one occasion, when a blazing carriage led by charcoal horses arrived at their home on the West Bow to take them to their master, Auld Nick himself.