Do they still make dimple whisky?

While the brand disappeared in the UK (until the advent of Haig Club), Dimple was stilling selling over a million cases by the millennium when its key markets were South Korea, Germany, Greece and the US.

Who made Dimple whiskey?

Haig
The well-known Dimple whisky is produced by Haig, historical distillery born in 1824 in Cameronbridge by John Haig. The distillery, now owned by Diageo, has become over the years one of the largest in Europe and currently includes four labels: Haig Club, Gold Haig, Haig Pinch and Haig Dimple.

When did Haig Dimple whisky come out?

This bottle of classic Haig Dimple whisky probably dates from the 1960’s and comes complete with the famous trademarked Haig Dimple bottle and spring cap closure. Haig Dimple was the upmarket whisky offering from Haig Whisky which was very popular as a luxury whisky export.

Why is it called Dimple whisky?

Unsurprisingly Dimple (or Dimple Haig or Dimple pinch as it was also know,) was named for its highly distinctive bottle shape. How much is your Dimple whisky worth? Despite the age of some of the bottles available to collectors, blended whisky simply does not command the same prices as its single malt counterpart.

How do I know if my bottle is Haig Dimple?

Spring Cap– The famous spring cap associated with Haig Dimple (first made in 1897) was introduced in the 1920’s. Stamped/Molded Bottle– If the bottle has “Dimple” or “Pinch” stamped or moldedinto the glass of the bottle than it was bottled before 1954. If the label has both Edinburgh and Markinch mentionedthen you may have an unusual bottle!

Where does Haig Dimple come from?

The original distillery in Cameronbridge meanwhile went from strength to strength and now, in the ownership of Diageo, is one of the largest distilleries in Europe. Haig Dimple was named after the unique shape of the Dimple bottle. It was also known as Dimple Pinch in the USA, albeit in a stronger 43%abv expression.