Ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament, there has been a number of whiskies released linked to football. Here are the latest football-themed releases found so far…
Master of Malt – Football Range
This limited edition five-expression collection spans Scottish, English, and Irish whisky, with each bottle featuring label artwork by in-house duo Ben McKeown and Chris Gunter. The labels were inspired by the iconic kits of the Italia ’90 and France ’98 World Cup games, which the experts state “a generation still talks about”. Celebrating the spirit of international football with a collection of limited edition whisky bottlings . Three proud nations, one beautiful game.
“I love whisky. I don’t care about football. Turns out everyone I work with does. So we made these.” Sam Simmons, Head of Whisky at Master of Malt
Gleann Mor Spirits Company – The Official Whisky of the Scottish National Team
Two Rare Find whiskies were created to celebrate the Scottish Football Association’s journey to the FIFA World Cup 2026 – Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The Glen Elgin 27 year old was distilled in 1998 – the last time Scotland’s mens team graced the world stage in France. Matured with patience and purpose, this whisky has waited for the right moment, much like the team we’ll be backing in 2026 as they set their sights on the USA.
The Bunnahabhain 11 year old, distilled in 2014, is a bright and energetic single malt. Bold and full of character, it embodies the spirit of the Tartan Army – vibrant, passionate and brimming with warmth and energy.
Both whiskies are available and alongside them, the official blended Scotch — The Hampden Pour.
Spirit of Brazil: A Landmark Scotland–Brazil Spirits Collaboration – Seven Sons 28yo Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A unique triple release featuring two distinct whiskies and a premium cachaça. Sharing the same name and labels linked together by the use of the Spirit of Brazil tartan. These spirits express three very different terroirs while celebrating a unified cultural bond.
8 Doors Distillery curated a Single Malt Scotch Whisky released under their Seven Sons label. This single cask liquid was personally selected by Master Blender John Ramsay and distilled in 1998—the same year Scotland last faced Brazil in a FIFA World Cup match.
This unprecedented project brought together Lamas Destilaria (Brazil), 8 Doors Distillery (Scotland), and Casa Studart Cachaçaria (Brazil).
Spirit of Brazil: A Landmark Scotland–Brazil Spirits Collaboration – Lamas Spirit of Brazil Single Malt Whisky
Based in Minas Gerais, Southeast Brazil, Lamas Destilaria released its first Brazilian Single Malt whisky in 2019. The distillery specialises in single malt whisky crafted using methods inspired by Scotch whisky, adapted to local conditions and terroir, and enhanced by the use of native Brazilian woods to create distinctive flavour profiles.
For their ‘Spirit of Brazil’ limited release, Lamas Destilaria produced a Brazilian Single Malt Whisky matured in ex-bourbon American oak casks and finished in pau-brasil (Paubrasilia echinata), a native wood deeply embedded in the country’s identity as the national tree of Brazil.
The Spirit of Brazil launch event took place at the Scottish Football Museum, located within Hampden Park, Scotland’s national stadium. All profits from the event will be donated to IPA Brazil and IPA Scotland. The date was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the first football match played in Brazil by Charles Miller on 14th April, who is responsible for bringing football to Brazil.
Saltire Rare Malt – Ooooh Yes Sir, I can Boogie! Ben Nevis 24yo
To commemorate the World Cup, Saltire has released this exclusive limited edition Ben Nevis 24yo Single Malt Scotch whisky bottle with only 11 available. A long and lively finish, with a zingy citrus edge and lingering sweet oak.
Finn Thomson – Tartan Army Official Whisky
To mark Scotland’s glorious return to the World Cup, independent bottler Finn Thomson have partnered with the Tartan Army to create 3 limited edition whiskies celebrating the end of a 28-year wait.
One of these is a 28 year old 1998 Glen Garioch, a single cask bottled at a naturally low cask strength ABV of 42.1% with only 134 bottles produced, the perfect dram to toast Scotland’s return to the world stage.
Finn Thomson are also working in conjunction with the Tartan Army Children’s Charity (TACC) – every bottle sold donates to this cause.
Fib Whisky – 2026 Tartan Army Bottling
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) – A Belter for America
The SMWS have released a limited edition 35cl whisky called ‘A Belter for America’ to celebrate Scotland’s return to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year absence. The half-size bottle is designed as a travel companion for fans heading to the United States this summer.
The release is a rare departure for the members-only club, as the bottle is available to all whisky fans.
The label design captures the now famous overhead kick against Denmark at Hampden Park and it is a nod to Letter to America by The Proclaimers. The SMWS described the band as “Scotland’s other most famous export.”
A Belter for America is one of two limited edition expressions the SMWS has created to mark Scotland’s return to the world stage.
Stirling Distillery – Billy Bremner Whisky
Scotland’s national independent fans organisation, the Scottish Football Supporters’ Association (SFSA), has launched an exclusive whisky created by The Stirling Distillery with just 4 bottles available to help raise funds for the Bremner statue at Raploch Stirling.
Cameron McCann of the Stirling Distillery said, “ When we were approached by the SFSA , we were delighted to be involved in such a worthwhile project to honour Stirling’s finest footballer. The 11 year old Speyside Malt is we believe a fitting tribute to Stirling’s most famous son.”
Stirling Distillery – The Beautiful Game Edition Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Stirling Distillery has also created a special bottling to celebrate 154 years of Scottish Football.
The Big Yin – We’ll Be Coming
A limited-release Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky celebrating Scotland’s journey to the 2026 World Cup finals with only 50 bottles available.
Wolfburn – Scotland World Cup Limited Edition Whiskies
Scotland are back at the FIFA World Cup, and Wolfburn Distillery has marked the occasion the only way they know how – a set of three single malts, hand-bottled in Caithness at Wolfburn, each one paired with a group-stage fixture. One for the opener. One for the match that matters. One for the night nobody will forget, whatever happens. They’re calling this set ‘Drams for the Tartan Army’.
Bimber – Spirit of the Game Collection
Limited to just 104 hand-numbered matching box sets, this exclusive release brings together all three editions in one unique collection – this limited box set includes:
USA Edition – 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Cask, Cask Ref. 400, 56.3% ABV
Mexico Edition – Tequila Cask Finish, Cask Ref. 382/56, 56.9% ABV
Canada Edition – Re-Charred Cask, Cask Ref. 691, 58.2% ABV
Buchanan’s – FIFA World Cup 26 Spirit Collection
All four Buchanan’s releases contain the same whisky: Buchanan’s 12 Year Old Deluxe Blended Scotch Whisky.
Big Peat – The World Football Edition 2026
No Peat, No Party. When the world’s eyes turn to the beautiful game, Islay’s wildest character pulls on his scarf and joins the crowd. The Big Peat World Football Edition is a strictly limited release – just 450 bottles – dressed in commemorative artwork that puts our smoky hero right in the heart of the stadium roar.
Big Peat – The European Football Edition
A limited edition bottling of Douglas Laing’s Big Peat blended malt Scotch whisky, celebrating football. The whisky is made with a selection of single malts from various Islay distilleries, and has been bottled up at 53.3% ABV. The label features the Big Peat heading a football and wearing a football kit.
Jim Beam – U.S. Soccer Limited Edition
Jim Beam has become the ‘official spirit partner’ for both the men’s and women’s international football – or soccer – teams. The arrangement is in place for the FIFA World Cup tournament in 2026.
Johnnie Walker – FIFA World Cup Brazil Limited Edition
Matured for 24 years, this Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch whisky limited edition makes reference to the 24 years between some of Brazil’s World Cup wins (from the first in 1970 to 1994 and to the last win in 2002 and the upcoming World Cup tournament in 2026).
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