Inspired by the upcoming release of Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey, Berry Bros. & Rudd has unveiled its 2026 Odyssey Collection.

Referencing both the film and Homer’s epic poem, the merchant said the collection explores a dialogue between Scotland’s great whisky traditions and a new generation of distillers around the world.

Made of 20 single-cask whiskies, three rums and a Cognac, the Odyssey Collection is part of Berry Bros. & Rudd’s existing Auld and the Bold series, which was first launched in 2024.

Drawing on the epic tale in which King Odysseus of Ithaca embarks on a 10-year journey home following the Trojan War, the merchant said the collection considers how whisky has travelled beyond its Scottish home.

The release includes a selection of Scottish whiskies that showcase the breadth and diversity of the country’s distilling tradition.

It then expands with bottlings from Australia’s Lark Distillery, India’s Paul John, New Zealand’s Thomson Whisky, England’s Spirit of Yorkshire, Denmark’s Thy Distillery and Finland’s Teerenpeli Distillery.

The collection also features three Caribbean rums from Foursquare, Diamond and Caroni, alongside a Cognac from Frapin in France.

Felix Dear, spirits curator at Berry Bros, said: “For this year’s Odyssey collection, we wanted to explore the relationship between heritage and innovation.

“Scotch whisky remains the benchmark that has inspired generations of distillers, but some of the most exciting spirits being made today are emerging from places far beyond Scotland.

“The Auld and the Bold brings these worlds together, showcasing both the timeless qualities that define great whisky and the fresh perspectives that continue to push the category forward.

“Whether the spirit comes from Speyside, Tasmania, Yorkshire or New Zealand, what unites these bottlings is a commitment to character, craftsmanship and a strong sense of place.”