SADDLESORE Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Adventurers Drinks Company proudly announces the launch of SADDLESORE Whisky inspired by legendary adventure cyclist Mark Beaumont, BEM, who famously cycled Around the World in 80 days.
Saddlesore Whisky brings together two worlds, fine Scotch whisky and the spirit of adventure cycling. It celebrates endurance, determination and the remarkable journeys that push the boundaries of human achievement.
Mark Beaumont, the inspiration behind the whisky, is renowned for his extraordinary long-distance cycling adventures, including his record-breaking ride, 18,000 miles, Around the World in 80 Days, which is depicted on the whisky’s label. Amongst his many cycling adventures, he has cycled across the America’s and the length of Africa. His achievements embody the determination and resilience that sit at the heart of the Saddlesore story.
Saddlesore Whisky is a 10-year-old single malt from Speyside, one of Scotland's most celebrated whisky producing regions, selected to appeal to whisky enthusiasts while offering something distinctive to those who share a passion for cycling, exploration and adventure. Matured in a combination of first and refill ex Oloroso Sherry casks It has a taste profile of candied fruits, toffee apples, baking spice, cooked pears, malt, sweet caramel and coffee.
Mark Beaumont said, “Cycling the length and breadth of Scotland I have had the pleasure of enjoying many a dram and I am delighted to be launching Saddlesore Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a collaboration between myself and Phil Kite, founder of the Adventurers Drinks Company, which embodies my love of adventure cycling and good whisky. It’s a delightful dram to enjoy with friends, or to toast an adventure.”
Since 2019 Mark has been part of a community who take on a major cycle to one of the 6 Nations matches each year to raise funds for motor neurone disease (MND) research. These rides have raised over £4.5m. Mark and Phil have decided that a portion of profits from the sale of every bottle will be donated to the My Name's Doddie Foundation.
Another Chapter in Adventurous Spirits
The Adventurers Drinks Company is dedicated to creating premium drinks, inspired by adventurers and the iconic land and seascape they explore.
Saddlesore Single Malt Whisky is the company’s latest drink, a testament to craftsmanship, authenticity, and pushing boundaries.
“This isn’t just about launching a fantastic Whisky,” says Phil Kite, Founder of The Adventurers Drinks Company. “It’s about bottling a story, one that appeals to all those who are looking to challenge themselves. I am sure it will appeal to both Whisky lovers and those who have a passion for Cycling and Adventure. We are also looking to raise some funds for a great charity, funding research into MND”.
Saddlesore Single Malt Scotch Whisky is available online at www.adventurersdrinks.co.uk
NOTES:
Mark Beaumont is one of the world’s leading adventure cyclists. At only 12 years old he cycled across Scotland, and has gone on to cycle13,080 miles cross the Americas, has cycled the length of Africa and cycled 18,000 miles Around the world in 80 days. He has also taken part in several ocean rowing adventures. You can follow Mark on Instagram at @mrmarkbeaumont
Phil Kite, founder of the Adventurers Drinks Company, has rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, twice. He launched his business in 2022 with the goal of developing a range of adventurous drinks inspired by adventurers and the iconic land and seascapes they explore.
As well as Saddlesore Whisky, inspired by Mark Beaumont, MBE, the range of drinks includes; Everest Gin inspired by Kenton Cool, who has summited Everest 20 times and collected snow on the last two occasions so a drop can go in every bottles of Everest Gin (Instagram @kentoncool); Keel Over Sailors Rum inspired by Ella Hibbert who is in the middle of a challenge to be the first person to sail solo around the Arctic Circle (Instagram @ellainthearctic); Explorers Grand Slam Gin inspired by Sir David Hempleman-Adams, the first person to climb the highest summit on all seven continents and to also walk to both the North and South Poles; Peak Baggers Gin inspired by Northumberland Adventurer Claire Hughes (Instagram @ordinarygirladventure); and Rowers Gin, inspired by Phil’s love of rowing; river, coastal and ocean. You can find out more at www.adventurersdrinks.co.uk and follow on Instagram @adventurersdks
The charity My Name's Doddie Foundation is committed to help those affected my MND. You can find out more about the charity at www.myname5doddie.co.uk/
Retail price £59.00 - available at www.adventurersdrinks.co.uk
Saddlesore Single Malt Scotch Whisky is distilled at Linkwood and bottled for the Adventurers Drinks Company by Adelphi Distillery Ltd.
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