If you’re anything like me, you’re probably highly aware that the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones drops in LESS than two weeks.
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I’m already sweaty and nervous, and the first episode isn’t even out yet.
To celebrate the series coming to a close, Diageo have collaborated with HBO to release a collection of limited edition whiskies that were inspired by the Houses of Westeros.
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And don’t worry, they didn’t forget about the Night’s Watch.
House Stark’s resilience and strength has been paired with Dalwhinnie Winter’s Frost, which is made in cold and remote conditions much like The North.
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Seriously, the Starks have been through enough and all I want this season is for them to be safe and unharmed.
While House Lannister is represented by Lagavulin, a ~rich~ and ~renowned~ single malt whisky.
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Because you know the Lannisters would only drink the good stuff.
If you’re team Targaryen, they’ve matched Dany’s fierce and fiery spirit with Cardhu Gold Reserve, a distillery that was pioneered by a team of strong women in the 1800s.
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The Cardhu distillery is honestly such an inspiring piece of history. It was pioneered by Helen Cumming and her daughter-in-law during a time where the industry was almost ENTIRELY male-dominated. How good is that?!
And then there are the Tullys, the lords of the river lands, who have been matched with Singleton of Glendullan Select, which is produced on the banks of a river.
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In a perfect world where the Red Wedding didn’t happen, I can lowkey imagine Catelyn and Ned sipping on a glass of this at dinner.
If House Tyrell is your pick, you’ll be enjoying Clynelish Reserve. It tastes sweet and floral, like the Tyrells, but has an underlying ~complexity~ to it.
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House Greyjoy has been paired with Talisker Select Reserve, a whisky that is distilled in one of the most remote and rugged areas of Scotland.
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Or basically the Iron Islands, right?
While the rich history of the Baratheons is represented by Royal Lochnagar, which was awarded a royal warrant in 1848 after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited the distillery.
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Last but certainly not the least is the Night’s Watch who have been paired with Oban Bay Reserve. Kinda like Castle Black, the Oban distillery sits beneath a steep cliff – but this one overlooks the bay between the west Highlands and the Islands of Scotland.
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And you can bet that this is EXACTLY the sort of drink Jon Snow would be enjoying on those cold nights.
If you’re keen to get your hands on these, they’re available to purchase from liquor stores across Australia or on Amazon.
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Honestly, I don’t even like whisky but catch me drinking these while watching the final season anyway.
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