La Maison du Whisky unveils its 2025 catalogue, showcasing nearly 170 exclusive references.
Whisky from Scotland and around the world, rum, cognac, armagnac, calvados... as well as sake. Named Foundations, the new collection highlights the architectural heritage of the spirit industry.
Collection 2025
Our new Foundations collection is inspired by Rothes Glen Castle, in the heart of Speyside. When we visited this 19th century manor house, we discovered that its architect was none other than Charles Doig. A noteworthy contributor to the history of whisky, Doig is known for having planned and perfected the layouts of some fifty distilleries, and as the inventor of their famous pagoda-shaped roofs.
Designed to improve the malting process, this invention has had a long-lasting influence on the production of whisky, far beyond the mere borders of Scotland. From Arran to Taiwan to Japan — where Yoichi has just celebrated its 90th anniversary — the Doig pagoda is a veritable architectural icon. The two Artist series within these pages were created as an homage to Doig: bearing labels illustrated by painters Victor Ekpuk and Logovarda, these series feature distilleries on which the architect and inventor left his mark, beginning in 1880.
In this new collection, made up of 170 exclusive editions, these distilleries grant us a glimpse into not only their latest creations, but into their very buildings, cellars, and stills. Several have given us access to their archives and plans, some of which date back to the 19th century. This delve into the heritage of spirits has special resonance in 2024, as we prepare to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Whisky Live Paris —an event which takes place in the Grande Halle de la Villette, a superb example of 19th century industrial architecture.
Thierry Bénitah
PDG de La Maison du Whisky
