Our whiskies are inspired by wonderful mythical beasts from myth and folklore. Like our single cask releases, they are rare, fleeting, mytsterious - and full of character.
Spiritfilled's
Mythical Beasts
We have six Mythical Beasts, each one paired with an exceptional whisky-producing region or style.
Nyami Nyami from Speyside
The Dryad from the Highlands
El Carbuncio from the Lowlands
The Qilin from Islay
And the Stratford Lyon from England
Representing the regions, plus The Phoenix, representing grain whiskies.
Meet each of our Mythical Beasts, and find out more about their stories, below.
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The Qilin
The Qilin combines the essence of Scotland with the spirit of Asia. An equine form, it gallops through wild Eastern forests. Sporting a majestic horn and a wreath of divine flames, it mirrors the Unicorn, the symbol of Scotland. The Qilin represents wisdom, justice and truth. Legend has it that all who commune with the Qilin reap the rewards of its benevolent spirit, finding good fortune and prosperity. Rich in character, the Qilin brings elements of ancient mythology into the modern age.
The Dryad
Deep in the beautiful forested green glens and groves of the Highlands stands a mighty oak. Strong and silent, it hides a secret, hidden in its core: a tree nymph, beautiful, shy and unique. The Dryad is deserving of our respect. It has hidden strengths and beneficial supernatural powers, connected to its Celtic roots, with an air of ancient timelessness. Spiritfilled's whisky reflects the smooth flowing power of this mythical being. In touch with Nature and the spirit of Scotland, housed in oak, with a hint of mystery and a timeless mystical quality.
Nyami Nyami
The sparkling blue waters of the mighty Spey wind their way through the idyllic Speyside landscape. Their depths home to myriad mysteries and myths. Gliding through deep waterways, the River God Nyami Nyami radiates benevolence. Using his supernatural powers he provides sustenance for his followers. He bestows wealth and good fortune, protecting them from dark forces in troubled times. Yet there is a poignancy about his solitude. He searches the rivers endlessly, seeking a reunion with his beloved mate. If thwarted, he need only shake his mighty snake-like tail to send tremors through the earth and waves crashing to the riverbank. Smooth, strong and complex, with a sting in the tail, this Scotch leaves a lasting impression.
El Carbuncio
From deep in the undergrowth of the rolling Scottish Lowlands, a bright gem sparkles like a firefly in the pitch-dark night.
By jet black streams that race and churn into the mighty rivers of the Forth and Clyde, protecting his trove of treasure from those who wish him harm, this elusive, legendary creature lights his way by the ruby red coal glowing in his forehead.
A Mythical Beast of the night, protector of gold, precious metal and gemstones hewn from the Lowland’s mines, El Carbunclo offers enriching, fluid gold and great fortune only to those with the courage to seek him out.
The Stratford Lyon
When John de Stratford surveyed his lands 600 years ago and came across a huge pair of antlers in the ground, he could never have imagined what he was about to uncover. Hidden beneath the earth for centuries, until dragged into the light in medieval times, was this King of beasts, a giant lion, blood-red in hue, with a crown of mighty antlers on its brow. A battle of wits ensured, but de Stratford calmed the beast, which remained loyal to its adopted kin ever thereafter, appearing in the shadows to share joy in festive times and comfort in times of sorrow. Unexpected, surprising, unpredictable. Savour the fire of this powerful English beast, tamed just enough to make it good company. Fresh yet everlasting. A creature of contrasts and surprises; a primal force reborn and continually renewed.
The Phoenix
Immortal, powerful, the mighty Phoenix rising from the fire symbolises regeneration and hope, born of great experience and knowledge dating back to the time of Creation. Allied to the sun which ripens the grain, the Phoenix spreads its wings and soars above the mountains and valleys of Scotland, generating new life, healing and harmony from the ashes of old - now golden and strong, familiar yet aged, fresh yet everlasting. A creature of contrasts and surprises; a primal force reborn and continually renewed.
