(Credit: My Name’5 Doddie Foundation)

Doddie Weir Foundation unveils special whisky to raise funds for MND research

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My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, in collaboration with Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky, has launched a special bottle of whisky to add to its product line-up, just in time for Christmas.

The whisky is named Number 868 in honour of Doddie Weir OBE being the 868th rugby player to be capped by Scotland, going on to earn 61 caps for the national rugby team.  This specially blended scotch whisky bottling also features Doddie’s distinct tartan on the label, created by Genoa Black.  

With a beautiful ripe barley colour, the tasting notes herald fruitiness with a fresh, crisp and sweet balance of flavours.

Paul Thompson, Director of Fundraising, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, said: “It’s well documented that Doddie loved a dram, and it’s a very special moment for the Foundation to release its first core whisky product in partnership with Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky.” 

Kenny Logan with Number 868 whisky (Credit: My Name’5 Doddie Foundation)

Last year, the whisky firm were sponsors of various fundraising events for the charity including Kenny Logan’s epic challenge to raise £555,555.  Logan, along with a host of celebrities, undertook a 700-mile gruelling walk and cycle from Murrayfield Stadium to the Stade De France in Paris to deliver the match ball for the Scotland versus Ireland game.

Marketing Manager for Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky, Kevin Alston commented; “We’re proud to have supported the charity donating over £30,000 so far to help fund research into finding a cure for MND.  We felt there was an opportunity to get more involved this year by creating a dram that we think Doddie would have approved of, where every purchase supports the Foundation.”

Paul Thompson from the Foundation continued; “Every bottle of Number 868 whisky bought will move us closer to finding effective treatments and one day a cure for motor neuron disease. We hope everyone who purchases a bottle will raise a dram in Doddie’s memory, knowing they’ve played a part in helping move us closer to achieving his vision, a world free of MND.”

Number 868 (Credit: My Name’5 Doddie Foundation)

With its headquarters in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Duncan Taylor are famed for producing award-winning whiskies that sell globally. 

Kevin Alston continued; “This is a phenomenal blend to kick things off.  We look forward to continuing to work with the Foundation into 2025, where the plan is to launch more whiskies next year, so that we can continue highlighting Doddie’s legacy, whist at the same time raising vital funds.”

Number 868 is available online at £47 for a 70cl bottle with a 40% ABV, exclusively through The Spirits Embassy.

To purchase Number 868, please visit: https://thespiritsembassy.com/pages/number-868

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