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Bell's Whisky
Having previously worked for a drinks company prior to joining the company in 1837 Arthur Bell of Bells Whisky was finally asked to become a partner in 1851. Experience gained from previous jobs with in the Whisky industry allowed Bell to envision great opportunities with in the Blended Whiskey market. This prompted him to travel around Scotland and the isles in search of quality Malt Whisky to infuse with his own whisky blends. He went against the usually method of blending whisky. Instead of searching for newer, lower quality whisky, he actively sought out only well aged, properly matured Whisky. As a result of this search he gained very high standards with regards to his own Bells Whisky, securing him solid reputation as a man of whisky.
In the beginning Arthur Bell believed he didn’t need a brand to sell his whisky blends, relying on the quality of his whisky alone. That is why none of the bottles in the early days featured the Bells label. In 1904 his sons accompanied him in running the business, convincing him to release their new whisky under the name Arthur Bell & Sons Extra Special Old Scotch Whisky.
Bells Whisky even took things a step further with regards to branding in 1925, issuing the company motto on to the bottles, “afore ye go” the term was from the First World War a few years prior, when they used to send cases of Bell Whisky to the docks for the soldiers to drink “afore” they went. With Whisky Blends made from over thirty-five different Whiskies aged around five to twelve years, Bells is the UK’s best selling Blended Scotch Whisky today.
Is Bells Whisky a good Whisky?
With Whisky Blends made from over thirty-five different Whiskies aged around five to twelve years, Bells is the UK’s best selling Blended Scotch Whisky today. Although it is such a good seller throughout the UK and the World it is often overlooked by connoisseurs, mainly because of its reasonable and affordable Bells Whiskey price tag, but don’t be mislead, each Bells mixture is made up of only the best Whiskies in the UK. All of The Bells Whisky range is available here at Hard to Find Whisky below.
What is Bells Whisky?
Whether as a decent, easy-drinking general whisky, or one to introduce others to the pleasures of this UK favourite, Bell’s Original is hard to beat. It has a surprisingly rich and complex flavour given its price and age, and while you won’t get much peat on the nose, there’s some spicy sweetness that lasts across the palate.
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Bell's - De Luxe Blendend Scotch (Old Bottling) 12 year old Whisky75cl | 43%
Distillery Bell's Age 12 year old Description De Luxe Blendend Scotch (Old Bottling) Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 1980's Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP19728 -
Bell's - Decanter Christmas 1995 (75cl) 8 year old Whisky75cl | 40%
This special edition of Bell's is to commemorate the Christmas of 1995 in 75cl format. Click for more info£99.95Distillery Bell's Age 8 year old Description Decanter Christmas 1995 (75cl) Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 1995 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP19005 -
Bell's - Decanter Queen Elizabeth II 75th Birthday Whisky70cl | 40%
£199.95Distillery Bell's Age Description Decanter Queen Elizabeth II 75th Birthday Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP16900 -
Bell's - Decanter Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 8 year old Whisky
70cl | 40%
Distillery Bell's Age 8 year old Description Decanter Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP5552 -
Bell's - Decanter Birth of Prince Henry of Wales 8 year old Whisky
50cl | 40%
A special edition of Bell's to commemorate the birth of Prince Henry of Wales, 15th September 1984. Click for more info£49.95Distillery Bell's Age 8 year old Description Decanter Birth of Prince Henry of Wales Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 1984 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP4742 -
Bell's - Decanter Birth Of Prince William Of Wales 8 year old Whisky
50cl | 40%
This 50cl sized Bells Decanter has some box damage and thus has been priced to reflect this. Please see the photograph for details of the damage. Click for more info£49.95Distillery Bell's Age 8 year old Description Decanter Birth Of Prince William Of Wales Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 1982 Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP4741 -
Bell's - Decanter Prince of Wales 50th Birthday 8 year old Whisky
70cl | 40%
This special edition of Bell's is to commemorate thePrince of Wales 50th Birthday, 1998. Click for more info£199.95Distillery Bell's Age 8 year old Description Decanter Prince of Wales 50th Birthday Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 1998 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP4740 -
Bell's - Decanter Queen Mother 100th Birthday 8 year old Whisky
70cl | 40%
This Bell's decanter was released to celebrate the Queen Mother's 100th birthday which was on the 4th August 2000 Click for more info£149.95Distillery Bell's Age 8 year old Description Decanter Queen Mother 100th Birthday Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 2000 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP4147 -
Bell's - Decanter Queen Mother 90th Birthday Whisky
75cl | 43%
A Bells decanter released to celebrate the Queen Mother's 90th birthday which occurred on 4th August 1990 Click for more info£69.95Distillery Bell's Age Description Decanter Queen Mother 90th Birthday Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 1990 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP4146 -
Bell's - Decanter 60th Birthday Queen Elizabeth II Whisky
75cl | 43%
This special edition of Bell's was released to commemorate the 60th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II in 1986. Click for more info£99.95Distillery Bell's Age Description Decanter 60th Birthday Queen Elizabeth II Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 1986 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP4119 -
Bell's - Blended Scotch Decanter Miniature Whisky
5cl | 40%
A very rare Bell's bell ceramic miniature. Click for more info£29.95Distillery Bell's Age Description Blended Scotch Decanter Miniature Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP2859 -
Bell's - Wade Ceramic Bell Decanter (50cl) (Unboxed) Whisky
50cl | 43%
Out of stockDistillery Bell's Age Description Wade Ceramic Bell Decanter (50cl) (Unboxed) Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP19004 -
Bell's - Decanter Christmas 2007 8 year old Whisky
70cl | 40%
Out of stockDistillery Bell's Age 8 year old Description Decanter Christmas 2007 Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 2007 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP17929 -
Bell's - Decanter Christmas 2008 8 year old Whisky
70cl | 40%
Out of stockDistillery Bell's Age 8 year old Description Decanter Christmas 2008 Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 2008 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP17930 -
Bell's - Decanter Christmas 2009 8 year old Whisky
70cl | 40%
Out of stockDistillery Bell's Age 8 year old Description Decanter Christmas 2009 Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 2009 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP17931 -
Bell's - Decanter Christmas 2010 8 year old Whisky
70cl | 40%
Out of stockDistillery Bell's Age 8 year old Description Decanter Christmas 2010 Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 2010 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP17932 -
Bell's - Blended Scotch (1.5 Litre) Whisky
150cl | 40%
The principal expression available globally is Bell’s Original, which comprises up to 40 different malt and grain whiskies. The ‘heart malt’ of Bell’s is Blair Athol, while the Speyside malt of Dufftown and the Lowlander Glenkinchie help to s... Click for more infoOut of stockMore coming soonDistillery Bell's Age Description Blended Scotch (1.5 Litre) Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP17923 -
Bell's - Blended Scotch Miniature Whisky
5cl | 40%
The principal expression available globally is Bell’s Original, which comprises up to 40 different malt and grain whiskies. The ‘heart malt’ of Bell’s is Blair Athol, while the Speyside malt of Dufftown and the Lowlander Glenkinchie help to s... Click for more infoOut of stockMore coming soonDistillery Bell's Age Description Blended Scotch Miniature Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP17920 -
Bell's - Decanter Christmas 1992 (Unboxed) 8 year old Whisky
70cl | 40%
Out of stockDistillery Bell's Age 8 year old Description Decanter Christmas 1992 (Unboxed) Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 1992 Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP16902 -
Bell's - Decanter Christmas 2004 8 year old Whisky
70cl | 40%
Out of stockDistillery Bell's Age 8 year old Description Decanter Christmas 2004 Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 2004 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP16901
