Berry Brothers & Rudd Brings Back Its Blue Hanger After A Decade-Long Wait
Britain’s oldest wine and spirits merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd, is poised to ship the 14th edition of Blue Hanger, one of its most celebrated blended malt whiskies, following a hiatus of more than ten years. Over its previous Baker’s Dozen of editions, the series has built a dedicated following among whisky enthusiasts and collectors alike, with earlier releases now highly sought-after on the collectables and resale market.
Named after William “Blue” Hanger, 3rd Lord Coleraine, an 18th-century patron of Berry Bros. & Rudd known for his elegant style and signature blue attire, the Blue Hanger series comprises limited-edition blended malt whiskies crafted from carefully selected casks. Each batch is produced in small quantities, resulting in releases that are both individual and collectible.
Originally created for the diplomatic export market in 1934, Blue Hanger disappeared for decades before being revived in 2003 by Doug McIvor, then Berry Bros. & Rudd’s Spirits Manager. Now, after more than a decade since the last release, the series has been resurrected by Felix Dear, the company’s Spirits Curator.
Across its history Blue Hanger has not been defined by a fixed flavor profile but by a consistent pursuit of complexity and balance. Individual editions have varied in character, some built around sherried depth, others leaning into coastal smoke, but each has been united by an emphasis on harmony and finesse.
Blue Hanger 14th Edition is a marriage of aged malt whiskies, the youngest of which is 26 years old. The blend was composed from seven casks: six ex-bourbon hogsheads and one ex-sherry butt.
Bottled at 45.6% ABV with a limited run of just 2,500 bottles and priced at £120.00, Blue Hanger 14th Edition will be available for purchase from 3 March 2026, exclusively through bbr.com.
