Game of Thrones fans may have to wait till next year for the final season of their favorite, bloody Westeros drama, but in the mean time they can drink a new line of scotch whiskies created in partnership with the hit HBO show.
The first, Johnnie Walker White Walker, is on shelves this week. The specially designed Walker blend contains single malts from Cardhu and Clynelish, one of the most northerly distilleries in Scotland–a hat tip to the extremes beyond The Wall. The icy blue bottle has thermosensitive ink–and will change design when frozen.
Later this Fall, however, Diageo is also bringing out eight new malts. Each named for one of the great houses of Game of Thrones‘ Westeros (and the Night’s Watch) to stores in November.
As an industry leader in blended and single malt whisky, Diageo has a wide range of distilleries in Scotland. And much like in Westeros, each has their own unique characteristics. These similarities were the inspiration behind each House pairing, like the legendary women behind House Targaryen and Cardhu, or the royal lineage of House Baratheon and royal warrant-holding Royal Lochnagar.
The full Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection includes:
Game of Thrones House Tully – Singleton of Glendullan Select; SRP: $29.99 for 750ml; ABV 40%
Game of Thrones House Stark – Dalwhinnie Winter’s Frost; SRP: $39.99 for 750ml; ABV 43%
Game of Thrones House Targaryen – Cardhu Gold Reserve; SRP: $39.99 for 750ml; ABV 40%
Game of Thrones House Lannister – Lagavulin 9 Year Old; SRP: $64.99 for 750ml; ABV 46%
Game of Thrones The Night’s Watch – Oban Bay Reserve; SRP: $62.99 for 750ml; ABV 43%
Game of Thrones House Greyjoy – Talisker Select Reserve; SRP: $44.99 for 750ml; ABV 45.8%
Game of Thrones House Baratheon – Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old; SRP: $64.99 for 750ml; ABV 40%
Game of Thrones House Tyrell – Clynelish Reserve; SRP: $59.99 for 750ml; ABV 51.2%
White Walker is on shelves now, but the rest will be available in the US next month. Find out more about Johnnie Walker here.
