For the first time in six years, real craft ale and whisky connoisseurs alike will get the chance to put Harviestoun Brewery’s Ola Dubh 40-Year-Old Reserve at the top of their Christmas tipple list, complete with a special presentation gift box.

Ola Dubh, meaning ‘black oil’ in Scots Gaelic, is a real labour of hand-crafted love for Harviestoun’s brew team. It is the result of maturing the brewery’s Old Engine Oil stout in 40-year-old whisky casks from the award-winning Orkney distillery, Highland Park, for at least six months.

The result is a highly complex and beautifully balanced mahogany black dark ale. Aromas of smoky peat, nutmeg, and vanilla are complemented by sweet notes of toffee, dark chocolate, soft dark fruits and fragrant orange zest.

Harviestoun Brewery, based in Alva near Stirling, is rolling out only 120 bottles of Ola Dubh 40-year-old Reserve as an online exclusive from 5pm on Wednesday 2nd December, including next-day delivery around Scotland and the rest of the UK. This rare limited-edition bottling is expected to sell out within days.

Ola Dubh 18-year-old limited-edition is also available in a special gift pack. Ola Dubh 12-Year-Old and Old Engine Oil can be purchased in individual cases and gift packs.

‘Flavours from the wood enter the beer to produce Ola Dubh’

For foodies, Old Dubh matches perfectly with festive favourites, including venison and brisket, roasted vegetables such as parsnips, carrots, and tatties, as well as chocolate brownies and all hard and soft strong cheese, such as Anster or Isle of Mull Cheddar.

Harviestoun’s master brewer, Stuart Cail, said: “We’re extremely proud to be working with our friends at Highland Park once again to release our very special, limited edition, Ola Dubh 40-Year-Old Reserve and wider Ola Dubh range in time for Christmas. With only 120 bottles up for grabs, people need to get to the front of the queue, because once it’s gone, it’s gone.

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