[suijuris]

The result, a product called Mackinlay's Rare Old Highland Malt Whisky, is, as of this writing, buyable in stores.

Thought that part of the requirement to be a scotch is to be aged at least ten years.

Since the three cases were only discovered approximately five years ago and then analyzed; how long has the new stuff been aged?

[KrisKrinkle]

“Thought that part of the requirement to be a scotch is to be aged at least ten years.

Since the three cases were only discovered approximately five years ago and then analyzed; how long has the new stuff been aged?”

From the article:

“Armed with all this detail, Whyte and Mackay’s master distiller, Richard Paterson, was able to delve into the wealth of warehoused casks and, with the help of his prodigious nose, blend a number of whiskies in exact proportions to replicate the Shackleton spirit.”

They blended what they had on hand to get what they wanted. What they had on hand should have been properly aged.