A pioneering transatlantic spirits collaboration between Scotland and Brazil was unveiled on 14 April 2026 at Hampden with the launch of Spirit of Brazil — a unique triple release featuring two distinct whiskies and a premium cachaça.

Sharing a unified name and labels linked together by the use of the newly created Spirit of Brazil tartan, each spirit reflects its own history while celebrating a shared cultural connection.

This unprecedented project brings together 8 Doors Distillery (Scotland), Lamas Destilaria (Brazil) and Casa Studart Cachaçaria (Brazil), celebrating craftsmanship, cultural exchange, and innovation across the global spirits category.

Spirit of Brazil - the Seven Sons Release

We were asked by the Brazilian Consulate in Scotland to take part in the Spirit of Brazil initiative, creating a special Scotch Whisky bottling as part of this collaboration.

Working alongside John Ramsay, we selected a single cask of Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled and filled in 1998 — the year Scotland last met Brazil on the World Cup stage.

This 28-year-old lightly peated Highland Single Malt will be released as a single cask bottling ahead of the match in June. A rare and exclusive release, limited to just 270 bottles.

A Special Moment at Hampden Park

The launch marked a truly special moment for us at Hampden Park, where we shared the first taste of the dram with John Ramsay hosting the tasting, and we unveiled an early look at the bottle design.

We were proud to be part of the occasion alongside the Brazilian Consulate, our charity partners, and everyone behind the Scotland–Brazil initiative.

A Cultural Celebration at Hampden Park

The launch event took place at the Scottish Football Museum, located within Hampden Park, Scotland’s national stadium. The date was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the first football match played in Brazil by Charles Miller.

Alongside the tasting of the three spirits, the event featured the unveiling of the Spirit of Brazil tartan, a musical tribute by BA Robertson, and an exhibition of artefacts celebrating the life and legacy of Charles Miller.

Charles Miller - The Father of Brazilian Football

The Spirit of Brazil is influenced by Charles Miller, the Brazilian-Scotsman widely credited with introducing football to Brazil. Miller was born in São Paulo, after his father emigrated from Scotland, and founded Brazil’s first football team, São Paulo Athletic Club (SPAC). His legacy is honoured at the Football Museum in São Paulo, located in a square bearing his name.

The launch date for the Spirit of Brazil initiative marks the anniversary of the first officially recognised football match in Brazil, organised by Charles Miller, which took place on 14 April 1895 in São Paulo.

The Spirit of Brazil Tartan
The tartan, called the Spirit of Brazil, has been designed in honour of the FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture between Brazil and Scotland taking place on 24 June 2026.

Created by 6 year old Indie Menzies from Largs Primary School, close to the birthplace of Charles Miller. It is part of UK/Brazil Season of Culture, a year-long exchange between the British Council and Brazil’s Instituto Guimarães Rosa (IGR).

The tartan is primarily yellow, green and blue, influenced by the colours of the countries’ flags and celebrating the importance of the natural landscape for both nations. The tartan is produced by Slanj Kilts, who will create a selection of kilts, trews, scarfs and ties.

Supporting the International Play Association
Every bottle gives back, with profits from this release supporting young people in Brazil and Scotland through the great work of the International Play Association, a global organisation dedicated to protecting and promoting every child’s right to play.