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Berry Bros. &
Rudd celebrates Scotch whisky's legacy
and global influence with the 2026
Odyssey collection.
The Berry Bros & Rudd 2026 Odyssey
Collection The Auld and the Bold features 20 single-cask
releases spanning whisky, rum and
Cognac. Continuing the Odyssey series,
which debuted in 2024, The Auld and the
Bold brings together a carefully curated
selection of single casks connected by a
shared narrative, creating an annual
themed "Odyssey" across the world of
fine spirits.
This year's edition examines the lasting
impact of Scotland's whisky heritage
beyond its borders, highlighting how
time-honoured production methods have
inspired distillers worldwide while
continuing to shape some of Scotland's
most celebrated producers.
Felix Dear, Spirits Curator at Berry
Bros. & Rudd, said:
"For this year's Odyssey collection, we
wanted to explore the relationship
between heritage and innovation. Scotch
whisky remains the benchmark that has
inspired generations of distillers, but
some of the most exciting spirits being
made today are emerging from places far
beyond Scotland.
"The Auld and the Bold brings these
worlds together, showcasing both the
timeless qualities that define great
whisky and the fresh perspectives that
continue to push the category forward.
Whether the spirit comes from Speyside,
Tasmania, Yorkshire or New Zealand, what
unites these bottlings is a commitment
to character, craftsmanship and a strong
sense of place."
The Scottish selection reflects the
extraordinary diversity of Scotch
whisky. Highlights include the
distinctive waxy character of Glenlossie
1975, alongside the fruit-forward
profiles of Glencadam and Blair Athol,
the latter finished in an unusual
Viognier cask. Rich sherry-matured
expressions from Longmorn, Glen Garioch
and Tamdhu sit alongside smoky releases
from Caol Ila, Williamson and Ruadh
Mhor, together demonstrating the
craftsmanship, provenance and patience
that underpin Scotland's whisky
tradition.
Looking beyond Scotland, the collection
showcases producers who have embraced
Scotch whisky's foundations while
interpreting them through their own
environments. Australia's Lark offers
exceptional richness through Tawny cask
maturation, India's Paul John combines
Scottish peat with tropical ageing, and
New Zealand's Thomson introduces its
distinctive Manuka-smoked style.
England's Spirit of Yorkshire represents
the continued evolution of English
single malt, producing an expressive,
fruit-led whisky grounded in local
ingredients and traditional methods.
Further examples of this global movement
come from Denmark's Thy and Finland's
Teerenpeli, both of which apply classic
Scotch whisky-making techniques while
reflecting their own regional barley,
climate and maturation conditions.
Collectively, these whiskies illustrate
a worldwide renaissance in whisky
making—one rooted in Scottish heritage
yet defined by local terroir, innovation
and individuality.
The collection also includes three
exceptional Caribbean rums, each
demonstrating the breadth of the
category. Releases from Foursquare,
Diamond and the iconic Caroni showcase
styles ranging from elegant tropical
maturation and vibrant fruit character
to Caroni's unmistakable intensity.
Completing the line-up is a 35-year-old
early-landed Cognac from Frapin,
distilled in France, matured in the UK
and bottled at natural cask strength.
The Auld and the Bold comprises 20
bottlings from 20 distilleries and will
be available from 16 July 2026. The full
collection will be available to purchase
from the Berry Bros. & Rudd spirits shop
at No. 1 St James's Street, London.
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