Rosebank Distillery has partnered with whisky specialist MacLean & Bruce to offer private clients some of the first bottles from Living Cask 1165, a historic Lowland single malt Scotch whisky. Leonard Russell, managing director of Ian Macleod Distillers, and whisky writer Charles MacLean MBE chose the cask at the Falkirk distillery, and the partners announced the release in October 2026.
According to the Falkirk Herald, the pair selected an exceptional cask of Rosebank distilled in 1991, just two years before the distillery closed.
MacLean called the whisky “very impressive” during the selection tasting. He pointed to its oak influence, fruit character and depth. “It’s a typical old-style Rosebank – mellow, well-rounded and elegant,” he added.
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READ THE STORYUnder Rosebank’s Living Cask model, collectors can draw bottles on request. The rest of the spirit stays in the cask and keeps maturing. Staff will hand-bottle, label and number each bottle at the distillery, and MacLean and Rosebank distillery manager Neil Bulloch will sign every one.
Buyers can attend an event at Rosebank in December. There, they can collect their bottles, taste the whisky and meet the team. Rosebank will ship bottles directly to buyers who cannot attend.
Vikki Bruce, managing director of MacLean & Bruce, said: “Rosebank holds a very particular place in the history of Scotch whisky, and it is a pleasure to be working with the distillery on this release.”
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She added: “Our clients value provenance and authenticity, and the opportunity to see their whisky bottled, numbered and signed at Rosebank adds another dimension to what is already a remarkable single malt.”
William Ovens, head of global travel retail and private clients at Ian Macleod Distillers, said: “Cask 1165 stood out immediately for its remarkable quality and character.”
“We are delighted to be working with MacLean & Bruce to introduce this release to their private clients,” Ovens continued.
Rosebank built its name on triple distillation and traditional worm-tub condensers. That process produced an elegant Lowland style with floral and fruity notes. The distillery shut in 1993. Ian Macleod Distillers bought the site in 2017 and restarted production in June 2023 after a major restoration.
In 2025, Rosebank 31 Year Old won Best in Show – Whisk(e)y at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Bruce established MacLean & Bruce in 2013 with Charles MacLean MBE. The company provides luxury whisky travel experiences, bespoke bottlings, private casks and premium experiences across Scotland to international markets.
Allocation is limited, and bottles are available only through MacLean & Bruce. The partners have not announced a price.
