The popularity of films like Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings and some others can be seen from the fans behaviour. They have worn related T-shirts, collected the replica swords and rewatched the finales more often than they would admit. Even the whisky shelf could not escape their effect, In 2026, the next shelf to fill is the whisky shelf. The whiskies inspired by Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings and more include Kyro Whisky of Fire, Pokeno Ringbearer, Peaky Blinders Kentucky Bourbon, The Sassenach Jamie Fraser Collection and Penderyn The Village whisky. From a smoked Finnish rye to a Welsh malt named after a cult 1960s series, these bottles go well beyond a clever label. Here is what each one brings to the table, along with its reported price.
Inspired by Game of Thrones, Kyro Whisky of Fire is one of two ryes made by the Finnish distillery with Warner Bros. Discovery, built around House Targaryen and its “fire and blood” motto. It is matured in ex-bourbon and new American oak, finished in rum casks and bottled at 46.6% ABV. Expect toasted rye and spiced apple, then blackberry and mineral smoke. Its softer sibling, Whisky of Blood, leans towards apricot and chestnut.
Kyro Whisky of Fire Smoked Rye Whisky Price: £74.95 (approx).
Pokeno Ringbearer is the first officially licensed Lord of the Rings single malt, made by New Zealand’s Pokeno Whisky Co. and launched in August 2026. It marks 25 years of The Fellowship of the Ring. Aged for about six years at 46% ABV, it is matured in bourbon, virgin oak, French muscat and mānuka honey casks. Vanilla, white chocolate and white peach lead, followed by banana, melon and a honeyed finish.
Pokeno Ringbearer Single Malt Whisky Price: US$109.99 (approx).
Inspired by Peaky Blinders, this bourbon from Barrel Global is finished with Irish whiskey oak staves, a nod to the Shelby family’s transatlantic ties. It is bottled at 45% ABV. The brand lists cherries, stone fruit, honey, citrus and baking spices. The finish brings marzipan and cinnamon.
Peaky Blinders Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Price: US$44.99 (approx).
Made for Outlander’s final season, this limited edition comes with a letter from Sam Heughan. More than 4,000 bottles were pre-ordered in the US before shipping began. It is a blend of 9 to 12-year-old single malts and older single grain, finished in Madeira casks at 46% ABV. Expect citrus and almond, then peach, honey and cinnamon.
The Sassenach Jamie Fraser Collection Blended Whisky Price: US$189 (approx).
Penderyn The Village takes its name from the 1967-68 series The Prisoner, and the release marks Portmeirion’s 100th anniversary. The Welsh malt is finished in Amarone casks at 46% ABV, with ripe fruit, oak spice, vanilla, cocoa and honey. The finish carries candied fruit and a trace of grape tannin.
Penderyn The Village Welsh Single Malt Whisky Price: £64.95 (approx).
Note: Whisky prices are approximate and listed in their respective international currencies. Actual prices may vary by retailer, bottle size, local taxes, shipping costs and availability across markets.