Whisky Focus - Balblair Collaborates with Internationally Acclaimed Tailor, Peter Johnston

Balblair Collaborates with Internationally Acclaimed Tailor, Peter Johnston

Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has partnered with Scotland’s foremost bespoke tailor Peter Johnston to create a specially designed Balblair tie. The bespoke tie represents the shared philosophy of both Balblair single malt whisky and Peter Johnston – a luxurious timeless classic which is diligently hand crafted to the highest quality.

I was lucky enough to receive one of the luxury bespoke ties this week as only a limited number of Balblair ties have been created and these will be presented to the brand’s key UK and international customers. The initiative forms part of Balblair’s ongoing strategy to showcase high quality, handcrafted classics and the pursuit of timeless perfection.

The pure silk ties are midnight blue with Balblair’s signature ‘B’ creating a subtle pattern throughout. Each tie has been painstakingly hand cut and assembled by Peter Johnston’s skilled team of artisans to his unique specification. Made from the highest quality silk threads, with an exclusive 350 warp threads per inch, the ties have a lustrous finish, and improved strength, weight, texture and fall. No artificial additives are added to the yarn and the tie’s interior construction is made from 100% brushed wool, to provide body and elasticity.

Balblair is the only distillery to solely produce vintage expression whiskies which are handpicked by the Distillery Manager after a complex tasting and nosing process. Only the finest whiskies – those that have reached the peak of their perfection – are chosen and named by the year that they were laid down in cask.

Edinburgh-based bespoke tailor Peter Johnston was perfectly placed to create the Balblair tie. His passion for the best in un-rushed craftsmanship, sophistication, design and materials has led him to grow an enviable client base ranging from premiership football personalities to business tycoons.

Andy Hannah, Brand Manager, Balblair Highland Single Malt Whisky says: Balblair is delighted to announce this new creative partnership. Peter Johnston’s commitment to producing high quality, hand crafted classics aligns perfectly with Balblair’s brand values. The Balblair tie is an ideal initiative to showcase the unique craftsmanship behind Balblair’s vintage single malts.

Peter Johnston, Proprietor, www.peter-johnston.co.uk says: Scotland has an enviable reputation for luxury and heritage, non more-so perhaps than textiles and whisky, which is why we at Peter Johnston are so delighted to have entered in to a new creative partnership with Balblair. We share a belief that the best is worth waiting for, so we are two Scottish businesses sharing the same language. We both craft unique timeless products and it is an honour to work so closely with Balblair.
 

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