In-house edition

A house edition is a standard bottle that represents the distillery and its house style. It serves as a reference product for the distillery's identity and as a consistent expression in the market, regardless of vintage or batch. The house edition is used as a central element in marketing and in tastings, where a faithful reflection of the house's character is important for comparison between releases and for communicating the portfolio's profile.

• Purpose
• To ensure a consistent and recognizable expression of the house style in the portfolio.

• To serve as a reference in tastings, marketing, and evaluation of new releases.

• Characteristics

• Label and information: clear presentation of the distillery, often a volume around 700 ml and alcohol strength, as well as possible indication of the house style.
• Style and profile: reflects the house's characteristics (balance between sweetness, malt, fruitiness, smoke or dryness) and provides an expected experience in line with the house's identity.

• Association: often part of the core range or as a reference product used to compare other releases and to communicate the distillery's baseline.

• Use

• Used in marketing, at tasting events and as a frame of reference when evaluating new releases.

• Related concepts

• house style, distillery, edition, reference bottle