Bell's Prince Henry (1984) Blended Scotch Whisky

Emily Thomas — A proper time capsule

9/10

Picked this up at auction and I'm glad I did. The nose is all dried fruit and old oak, with this lovely honeyed sweetness that just lingers. At 40% it's gentle enough to sip neat after dinner. Not cheap at a hundred quid but you're paying for a piece of 1984 blending history.

Sara Lindstrom — A proper time capsule

9/10

Picked this up at auction and I'm glad I did. The nose is all dried fruit and old oak, with this lovely honeyed sweetness that just lingers. At 40% it's gentle enough to sip neat after dinner. Not cheap at a hundred quid but you're paying for a piece of 1984 blending history.

Nils Bergman — A proper time capsule

9/10

Picked this up at auction and I'm glad I did. The nose is all dried fruit and old oak, with this lovely honeyed sweetness that just lingers. At 40% it's gentle enough to sip neat after dinner. Not cheap at a hundred quid but you're paying for a piece of 1984 blending history.

Marcus Chen — Great conversation starter

8/10

Bought this more as a collector's piece but couldn't resist cracking it open. There's a rich maltiness with hints of dark chocolate and orange peel that you just don't get from modern blends. Shared it with a few mates over ice and everyone was impressed. The 1984 vintage definitely adds something special to the character.

Sophia Laurent — Great conversation starter

8/10

Bought this more as a collector's piece but couldn't resist cracking it open. There's a rich maltiness with hints of dark chocolate and orange peel that you just don't get from modern blends. Shared it with a few mates over ice and everyone was impressed. The 1984 vintage definitely adds something special to the character.

Idris Ibrahim — Great conversation starter

8/10

Bought this more as a collector's piece but couldn't resist cracking it open. There's a rich maltiness with hints of dark chocolate and orange peel that you just don't get from modern blends. Shared it with a few mates over ice and everyone was impressed. The 1984 vintage definitely adds something special to the character.

Omar Diallo — Surprised me in the best way

8/10

I'll admit I had low expectations for a Bell's bottling at this price point, but the Prince Henry is genuinely lovely. Soft vanilla and a hint of dried apricot on the nose, with a gentle spice that builds on the finish. I keep going back to it neat — really easy drinking at 40%.

Ingrid Holm — Surprised me in the best way

8/10

I'll admit I had low expectations for a Bell's bottling at this price point, but the Prince Henry is genuinely lovely. Soft vanilla and a hint of dried apricot on the nose, with a gentle spice that builds on the finish. I keep going back to it neat — really easy drinking at 40%.

Rafael Santos — Surprised me in the best way

8/10

I'll admit I had low expectations for a Bell's bottling at this price point, but the Prince Henry is genuinely lovely. Soft vanilla and a hint of dried apricot on the nose, with a gentle spice that builds on the finish. I keep going back to it neat — really easy drinking at 40%.

Aria Kim — Nice but not mindblowing

7/10

It's a solid old blend with some pleasant toffee and light smoke on the palate. I expected more complexity given the age of the bottle honestly. Drinks smooth neat and the finish has a nice warmth to it, but at £100 I think there are better options out there for the money.

James Okafor — Nice but not mindblowing

7/10

It's a solid old blend with some pleasant toffee and light smoke on the palate. I expected more complexity given the age of the bottle honestly. Drinks smooth neat and the finish has a nice warmth to it, but at £100 I think there are better options out there for the money.

Elena Vasquez — Nice but not mindblowing

7/10

It's a solid old blend with some pleasant toffee and light smoke on the palate. I expected more complexity given the age of the bottle honestly. Drinks smooth neat and the finish has a nice warmth to it, but at £100 I think there are better options out there for the money.