Ron Burgundy Great Odins Raven 750ML

Ron Burgundy Great Odins Raven 750ML is a blended Scotch whisky bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle, combining malt and grain whiskies sourced from Scotland's most renowned regions. Created as the official whisky for Paramount Studios' Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, it stands as one of the few Scotch whiskies produced expressly for a major motion picture release.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Speyside, Highlands & Islay, Scotland  |  NAS Blended Scotch  |  Bottler: Old St. Andrews

Production & Heritage

Great Odin's Raven was produced and bottled by Old St. Andrews, a Scottish firm known for assembling multi-regional blends. The liquid marries 60% malt whisky drawn from Speyside, Highland, and Islay distilleries with 40% grain whisky, yielding a blend that balances sweetness with a distinct smoky backbone courtesy of the Islay component. The brand was developed in partnership with Paramount Studios to coincide with the 2013 sequel, making it a genuine collector's piece as well as a drinkable blend — a rarity in the world of movie-licensed spirits.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Warm baked muffins and caramel greet the nose first, followed by grassy, herbal undertones. A good measure of peat smoke arrives on the back end, hinting at the Islay malt in the blend.

Taste: The entry is decidedly sweet, with caramel and light cereal grain forming a soft foundation. Mid-palate, a peppery spice emerges and begins to push back against the sweetness. The Islay influence surfaces as a gentle smokiness that adds depth without dominating.

Finish: Relatively short and clipped, with lingering spice and a faint smoldering quality. The smoke tapers off quickly, leaving dry pepper and a trace of malty warmth.

How to Drink Great Odin's Raven

Neat or on the rocks allows the interplay between sweet malt and Islay smoke to come through most clearly; a few drops of water can tame the pepper if desired. A Penicillin cocktail highlights the smoky notes alongside honey and ginger. A Rob Roy lets the caramel sweetness shine through sweet vermouth. A straightforward Scotch Highball with quality soda water opens up the lighter malt character and makes the blend especially refreshing.

Best For

• Gifting a film buff who also appreciates Scotch whisky
• Adding a conversation-starting bottle to a home bar collection
• Themed movie nights or Anchorman viewing parties
• Collectors seeking limited-run movie-licensed spirits

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Great Odin's Raven taste like? It leads with caramel sweetness and baked grain, transitions into a peppery mid-palate, and finishes with a short burst of Islay-style smoke and spice.

How does Great Odin's Raven compare to Johnnie Walker Black Label? Both are blended Scotch whiskies bottled at 40% ABV, but Great Odin's Raven uses a higher proportion of malt whisky (60% versus Johnnie Walker Black's undisclosed ratio) and carries a more pronounced smoky note from its Islay component. Johnnie Walker Black Label carries a 12-year age statement and generally delivers a more complex, multilayered profile, which is reflected in its higher critical scores.

Is Great Odin's Raven good for sipping neat? It can be sipped neat, though its shorter finish and lighter body mean many drinkers find it equally enjoyable on the rocks or in cocktails.

Where is Great Odin's Raven made? The whisky is blended and bottled in Scotland by Old St. Andrews, using malt whiskies from Speyside, Highland, and Islay distilleries combined with Scottish grain whisky.

What foods pair well with Great Odin's Raven? Smoked salmon complements the Islay peat character; aged cheddar echoes the caramel sweetness; grilled sausages match the peppery spice; dark chocolate rounds out the smoky finish; roasted nuts highlight the malty grain notes.

What sizes does Great Odin's Raven come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Great Odin's Raven worth the price? It positions as an entry-level to mid-range blended Scotch; its primary value proposition lies in its novelty as an officially licensed movie tie-in whisky, which adds collectible appeal beyond the liquid itself.

Why Great Odin's Raven?

What separates this bottle from the crowded blended Scotch shelf is its singular origin story — it remains one of very few Scotch whiskies produced under license for a Hollywood studio and a specific film franchise. The 60/40 malt-to-grain ratio delivers a malt-forward character uncommon at this price tier, and the inclusion of Islay whisky gives it a smoky signature that many entry-level blends lack. Whisky Advocate rated it 78 points, placing it as a straightforward, serviceable blend. For collectors and Anchorman fans alike, Great Odin's Raven occupies a unique niche where pop culture and Scotch whisky genuinely intersect.