WH-BE-001 Bell’s Extra Special

🥃 Bell’s Extra Special – Miniature Bottle (5 cl)

Bell’s Extra Special miniature is a compact version of one of the UK’s best-known blended Scotch whiskies. Known for its smooth, approachable character built around malt from Blair Athol and other Highland, Speyside, and Islay distilleries, this miniature delivers the same warm, gently smoky, malty profile as the full-sized bottle. A popular choice for collectors, tasting sets, and whisky samplers.

📌 Features & Details

Brand: Bell’s
Expression: Extra Special
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Region / Origin: Scotland
ABV: 40%
Bottle Size: 5 cl miniature
Maturation / Cask Details: Matured in oak casks; blend includes malts from Blair Athol (the heart of Bell’s) complemented by other distilleries to create a balanced, lightly smoky profile.
Status: Widely recognized blend; certain miniature designs and label variations can be collectible.

👃 Tasting Notes

Nose:
Malty and slightly sweet with touches of cereal, soft smoke, light spice, and gentle fruit notes.

Palate:
Smooth and easy-drinking; flavors of sweet malt, subtle peat smoke, warm spice, and light oak influence.

Finish:
Short to medium; clean, lightly spiced, with lingering malt and a whisper of smoke.

⭐ Independent Review Highlights

• Praised for reliability and easy-drinking character.

• Known as an accessible introduction to Scotch blends.

• Miniature format is popular for gifting, collecting, or travel-friendly sipping.

• Long-standing history makes older miniatures particularly collectible.

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

Ideal For:
Blend collectors, whisky miniature enthusiasts, tasting sets, or fans of traditional Scottish blends.

Serving Suggestion:
Enjoy neat, with a cube of ice, or in classic whisky cocktails such as whisky & soda or a simple highball.

Collectible Notes:

• Label variations—including older “Arthur Bell & Sons” designs—are sought after.

• Some minis include unique cap styles or export labels.

• Represents one of Britain’s most iconic everyday Scotch brands in collectible miniature form.