Why here

Twelve distilleries from a bottler with taste

James Eadie bottles in small runs and picks casks that are worth having: Teaninich, Benrinnes, Blair Athol, Auchroisk, Glenlossie, Glen Spey, Glen Garioch, Aberlour, Dailuaine and Laphroaig.

Alongside is the blend Trade Mark X, in the regular version and at one hundred proof. If you are not sure which one you need, give us a call. That is what we are here for.

Trade Mark X

The blend that gave the brand its name, in two strengths.

About the bottler

A brewer who started blending whisky

  • James Eadie in four facts
  • 1854James Eadie brings his blend Trade Mark X to market.
  • Burton-on-Trentthe city where his brewery stood.
  • 1933the brewery is taken over and the name disappears.
  • Rupert Patrickthe great-great-grandson who brought the brand back.

James Eadie (1827-1904) was a beer brewer in Burton-on-Trent. In 1854 he also released his own whisky blend under the name Trade Mark X. The brewery existed for some ninety years and was taken over in 1933; after that the name disappeared.

This century the brand was brought back by great-great-grandson Rupert Patrick, as an independent bottler. The source material differs on the exact year of that relaunch, so we do not mention it here.

The new Trade Mark X has been composed using the old Victorian bookkeeping, with whisky from Caol Ila, Aberlour, Craigellachie and Lagavulin, among others. In addition, the house bottles a few casks in small runs. A name like Finglassie is a trade name: which distillery is behind it is not disclosed and we do not guess at it.

A blend from 1854, recreated from the old account books.

Single casks

Twelve casks from as many distilleries.

All James Eadie in the online shop

Fourteen bottles, with the current price and stock.

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Frequently asked questions about James Eadie

How many James Eadie does ’t Bockje have in stock?

Fourteen different bottles: twelve single casks and two versions of Trade Mark X. All fourteen are currently available.

What is Trade Mark X?

The blend that James Eadie put on the market in 1854. The current version was composed from the old Victorian accounts.

Does James Eadie distill itself?

No. James Eadie is an independent bottler: the house buys casks from distilleries and bottles them under its own name.

Which distillery is Finglassie from?

That is not disclosed. Finglassie is a trade name used when the origin may not appear on the label. We say nothing about anything we cannot substantiate.

What does 100 proof mean?

The old British measure of strength, which comes to about 57 percent alcohol.

Can I reserve a bottle and collect it in Bathmen?

That is possible. Order online and choose pickup, or call us on 0570 541 278 and we will set it aside. Pickup at Brink 2 is free.

Order, collect or drop by

  • In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
  • Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
  • Order online or collect in Bathmen
  • Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
  • Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday

Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.

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Brink 2, Bathmen

All our stock is in the shop, not in a warehouse somewhere else. If you walk in with a name you couldn't find anywhere, it is often simply here on the shelf. You can also call: 0570 541 278.

Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18

  • Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
  • Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
  • Monday and Sunday closed