Scottish Pub Whisky Water Carafe

From a discerning collector, we are pleased to offer this handsome and rare Scottish Pub Whisky Water Carafe. Produced as a promotional piece for Haig & Co. Whisky, this water carafe is an impressive find, having survived the rough and tumble rigors of pub life for over a century. Crafted from crystal clear mouthblown glass with a faceted neck to prevent slipping from possibly shaky hands, the carafe would have held the requisite water for patrons looking to add a splash to their 'wee drams.'

Considered the world's first commercial distillery, Haig's was founded in the early 1720s after Kane McKenzie Haig married into a distilling family, acquiring land and distilling operations in the bargain. The marriage combined two distilling families with Kane's great-grandfather Robert Haig, having first honed his distilling craft in the 1600s. After a century of growth, descendent John Haig founded the Cameronbridge Distillery in 1824. John also researched and perfected the use of the then-new column still technology to make grain whisky, forming a key component of today's modern Scotch whisky industry. By 1877, the distillery was producing more than a million gallons per year and John joined forces with four other distillers to create the Distillers Company. By 1939, Haig had become Britain’s best-selling Scotch and, in 1971, was the first spirit worldwide to sell more than one million cases. Although its popularity waned in later years, Haig was given a new launch by Diageo in 2014 and its original Gold Label blended whisky is still sold today.

This handsome weighty carafe features branding for 'John Haid & Co. Ltd' and 'Old Scotch Whisky' along with noting the distillery's location in Markinch, Fife Scotland. Prized by whisky collectors and renowned for its proud history and influence on the Scottish distilling industry, this storied piece of Haig Whisky pub memorabilia promises to become a striking addition and lively conversation piece for your home bar.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good condition. 9.25" H x 4.75" in diameter.