Rhythm and Booze Records has released its fourth bottle, a blended Scotch whisky created in collaboration with indie bottler Cask Le Sens and directly inspired by the music of Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Nicole Cassandra Smit. The limited-edition expression marks the first time the indie bottler and record label has reversed its creative process, blending a whisky to match an artist’s sound rather than pairing music with a pre-selected spirit.
Bottled at 50% ABV, Rhythm and Booze Records #4: Nicole Cassandra Smit — Blended Scotch Whisky is limited to 300 bottles and priced at £65.
The blend was assembled by Cask Le Sens co-founder Winnie Ng. It features a significant portion of 35-year-old Invergordon grain whisky, contributing creamy, buttery richness at the heart of the expression. Malts sourced from Speyside and the Highlands provide structural integrity and fruity character.
Felipe Schrieberg, co-founder of Rhythm and Booze Records, described the creative philosophy behind the release. “This is the first time we’ve created a whisky that was directly inspired by the music rather than the other way around,” he said. “Nicole’s sound shaped the decisions made at the blending table. The result is something we’re genuinely proud of not just as a whisky or a music release, but as a single unified artistic statement.”The Top 10 Indian Whiskies Dominating Shelves Worldwide in 2026
Ng said the project fulfilled a long-held ambition. “This is a project I have been longing to bring to life: curating a whisky that truly connects with music, to build a blend from scratch that fits the vibe and voice of a specific artist without any shortcuts and no pre-blended whisky in the recipe,” she said.
Rhythm and Booze Records bills itself as the world’s first combination independent record label and spirits bottler. Each release pairs a bottled spirit with exclusive music from a featured artist. A QR code on the back label gives buyers access to a private link for streaming or downloading the songs. The music will not be available on any streaming platform.
Smit, born in Jakarta, Indonesia and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, draws on blues, soul, R&B, and pop across her body of work. She established herself on the Scottish live scene through sell-out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe and Jazz & Blues Festival. Her 2022 debut solo album Third in Line blends soul and blues with experimental electronica. For this release, she revisits her lo-fi roots with a deeply personal collection of songs celebrating her heritage and family.
“I wanted these songs to feel intimate and honest,” Smit said. “And I think the whisky captures that same feeling, something warm and welcoming on the surface, but with real depth and character underneath.”
The bottle is available through Cask Le Sens UK distributor Ruiseart Spirits as well as select retailers.
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