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Love the show and fancy the bottles? This quick guide breaks down the entire Game of Thrones whisky line-up: who bottled them, when they dropped, what artwork each label wears, and which drams are now hardest to find (hint: think Mortlach and Lagavulin). You’ll also see prices, chest details, and handy links to every full review—perfect if you decide whether to drink, display, or chase the last few bottles online.
1. Who Created The Game Of Thrones Whisky Set?
Diageo owns both HBO’s bar tab and a stack of famous distilleries. In 2018, the brand team spotted a neat crossover: match single malt Scotch to each excellent House of Westeros (plus the Night’s Watch) and let whisky fans argue over the rest. They later added three Johnnie Walker blends for good measure.
Bottom line: eight house malts + three blends + one finale release (Mortlach Six Kingdoms) = an even dozen bottles to chase.
2. Game of Thrones Whisky Release Timeline
| Year | What Dropped | Quick Note |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Johnnie Walker White Walker | First teaser bottle – freezer trick label. |
| Jan 2019 | Eight House Single Malts | Tyrell, Stark, Lannister, Greyjoy, Baratheon, Targaryen, Tully, Night’s Watch. |
| Aug 2019 | A Song of Fire & A Song of Ice | Twin blends – one smoky, one crisp. |
| Nov 2019 | Mortlach 15 yo – Six Kingdoms | Final curtain call, sherry finish, higher price. |
After 2020 the line was effectively retired; Diageo has said nothing about new bottles.
3. Game of Thrones Bottle Art – What’s on the Labels?
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House Malts: Each carries the sigil of its house in bold monochrome. Lagavulin’s roaring lion, Clynelish’s golden rose, Talisker’s kraken-esque squid… you get the idea.
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Night’s Watch: Oban comes in a matte-black bottle – looks like the Wall itself.
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White Walker: Icy blue Striding Man who glows “Winter Is Here” when frozen.
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Fire & Ice: Fiery red dragon wrap vs. frosted direwolf.
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Six Kingdoms: Gold-foil raven and a map of the realm post-finale.
The design work alone nudged plenty of non-whisky fans into buying “just for the shelf.”
4. Are Game of Thrones Whisky Collectable?
Short answer: yes, but only some.
| Bottle | Original RRP | Current Ballpark* | Collectability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clynelish House Tyrell | £65 | £90 | Medium – limited out-turn. |
| Lagavulin House Lannister | £80 | £100 | High – peat lovers hoard it. |
| Dalwhinnie House Stark | £65 | £180 | Highest– hard to find. |
| Mortlach Six Kingdoms | £70 | £115 | High– finale, older age. |
| White Walker | £32 | £80 | Medium |
| A Song of Fire / Ice | £32 | £150 | High– getting harder t find |
*Prices are mid-2025 averages; local shop tags will vary.
5. Rarest Game of Thrones Whisky in the Set
Mortlach 15 Year Old Six Kingdoms wins this crown. Limited run, higher age statement, fancy tube, and the “last ever” tag all push demand up. Lagavulin 9 Year (Lannister) follows in second place for drinkers who can’t resist Islay peat.
6. The Game of Thrones Limited-Edition Chest
Diageo released a wooden presentation “chest” that holds the eight house malts in individual slots. It has a sliding panel, branded sigils, and is a nice bit of display furniture. Only a few thousand were built, and most went to high-end retailers. Empty chests now change hands for £1000-£1500.
7. Are The Bottles Still in Production?
Nope. All bottles were one-off batches. Diageo hasn’t teased new HBO tie-ins, so the smart money says the series is finished.
8. Quick-Glance Bottle Review Table
| # | Bottle & Review Link | Distillery | Style | ABV | My Score (/10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clynelish House Tyrell Tasting Review | Clynelish | Floral / coastal | 51.2 % | 7.5 |
| 2 | Dalwhinnie House Stark Tasting Review | Dalwhinnie | Honey / crisp | 43 % | 7.2 |
| 3 | Lagavulin House Lannister Tasting Review | Lagavulin | Peaty | 46 % | 8.5 |
| 4 | Talisker House Greyjoy Tasting Review | Talisker | Briny pepper | 45.8 % | 7.0 |
| 5 | Royal Lochnagar Baratheon Tasting Review | Royal Lochnagar | Sweet malt | 40 % | 7.6 |
| 6 | Cardhu House Targaryen Tasting Review | Cardhu | Fruity spice | 40 % | 7.4 |
| 7 | Singleton House Tully Tasting Review | Glendullan | Fresh fruit | 40 % | 7.3 |
| 8 | Oban Night’s Watch Tasting Review | Oban | Dark malt | 43 % | 7.8 |
| 9 | Johnnie Walker White Walker Tasting Review | Blend | Vanilla chill | 41.7 % | 6.9 |
| 10 | Johnnie Walker A Song of Fire Tasting Review | Blend | Sweet smoke | 40.8 % | 7.1 |
| 11 | Johnnie Walker A Song of Ice Tasting Review | Blend | Crisp & light | 40.2 % | 6.8 |
| 12 | Mortlach Six Kingdoms (15 yo) Tasting Review | Mortlach | Rich sherry | 46 % | 8.0 |
9. Are New Bottles Coming?
Unlikely. The TV spin-off universe is busy, but Diageo hasn’t hinted at more “Song” labels or house malts. If anything changes, you’ll hear my cork pop first.
Final Thoughts
The Game of Thrones whisky collection is part drink, part memorabilia. Some bottles (Lagavulin, Mortlach) offer serious flavour; others (White Walker) are pure HBO party fun. If you’re starting a set, grab what’s left now—especially Six Kingdoms—before auction prices climb like a dragon.
Feeling thirsty? Pick up the full Game-of-Thrones whisky set or jump straight to the bottle that suits your house personality. Then tag me on X @lochsofwhisky with your shelf shot.
Winter may be gone, but good whisky never melts. Slàinte!
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