James Martin, known as ‘Sparry’ to his acquaintances because of his prowess in the boxing ring, set up in business as a whisky merchant in Edinburgh during 1878. He had previously worked as a travelling salesman for Leith whisky merchant John H Bartram. James Martin & Co was the one-time producer of a popular eponymous range of blended whiskies, particularly successful in overseas markets. The Edinburgh-based whisky merchant was eventually acquired by Macdonald & Muir, the forerunner to the Glenmorangie Company, and continues to reside as a dormant subsidiary. From 1933, Martin’s blends were among the top 10 premium brands in the US. The brands in question included James Martin’s VVO Gold Bar 8-year-old, James Martin’s De Luxe 12-year-old, James Martin’s Fine and Rare 20-year-old. Age: 20 Years Old 43% ABV / 70cl