Leith has collaborated with Ewan McGregor, Lochranza Distillery, and the charity Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) to design a unique bottle label for a limited edition run of Ewan’s Cut whisky. Each of the 150 bottles features a different quote from one of McGregor’s films, ranging from Trainspotting to Star Wars, making them highly desirable collector’s items.
The rare 26-year-old Arran Single Malt, matured in an ex-Sherry Hogshead cask, is one of the oldest whiskies ever produced by Lochranza Distillery. Bottled at 46% ABV, each bottle has a unique, specially designed label, making it highly collectible. Twenty of these bottles have been personally signed by Ewan McGregor.
The limited-edition bottles will be auctioned by Whisky Auctioneer, the world’s leading online whisky auction platform, from 27 September to 7 October. This auction is open to global bidders, with Whisky Auctioneer waiving the seller’s commission and donating its 12.5% buyer’s commission to maximise funds for CHAS.
Leith worked in partnership with Ewan McGregor and his brother Colin McGregor to create ‘Ewan’s Cut’ on a pro-bono basis. The bottle design and name were inspired by Ewan McGregor’s illustrious career, with each label featuring a reference to one of his iconic roles. The labels read like mini film scripts, with each one being unique.
Ewan McGregor shared, ‘I have been involved with CHAS and visited their hospices many times over the years, so I know the unwavering care that both Rachel House and Robin House provide children and their families during their hardest moments.’
McGregor first visited Lochranza Distillery in 1998, where he toasted the inaugural cask of Arran Single Malt to celebrate its launch. He expressed hope that the auction will raise significant funds to support CHAS’s services.
Richard Marsham from Leith expressed enthusiasm about the project, stating, ‘We’re thrilled to have worked on this project with Ewan and feel our creative take on bringing the film world and the heritage of Arran whisky together has led to something very special and highly collectible.’ The labels were created by the design team, making ‘Ewan’s Cut’ a truly unique product.
The limited edition Ewan’s Cut whisky is a distinctive blend of cinema and whisky heritage, set to raise significant funds for a worthy cause. This collaboration not only emphasises the creativity behind the product but also showcases the dedication to supporting children’s hospices.
