Hankey Bannister Regency 12 Years

Hankey Bannister Regency 12 Years

Hankey Bannister Regency 12 Years is a blended Scotch whisky that sets itself apart from the usual 12-year-old release. It keeps the softness and balance expected of the category, but the distillery behind it aimed to give it a character of its own. Here is a closer look at the brand and at what this whisky has to offer.

Hankey Bannister & Co.

Founded in 1757, Hankey Bannister & Co. has counted some well-known admirers among its followers over the years, including British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill and the Dukes of Norfolk and Queensberry, among other members of British royalty. Its quality was recognised with the Great Seal of England, granted by George V, and the brand remains a favourite well beyond royal circles today.

Features of Hankey Bannister Regency 12 Years

This 12-year-old Scotch blend offers a lot for a reasonable price. Here are its main features.

Scents

Neat, it opens with a soft, smoky scent with a touch of spice. Adding a little water softens it further and brings out a note of peanut, while ice gives it a light aroma of wheat flour.

Flavours

On the palate it starts with a slight numbing sensation, followed by a spicy flavour with a touch of caramel — less soft than other blends of its type. A splash of water rounds it out, making it softer and more pleasant; with ice, the numbness fades but so does much of the flavour, and the finish turns short.

Looking for another 12-year-old Scotch? Try our review of “Cardhu 12 years“.