Indian whisky is conquering the world, and Amrut is the absolute frontrunner, stunning connoisseurs over and over with their exquisite single malt whisky. The warm climate in India is perfectly suited for maturing whisky, of which the Amrut - Madeira Finish is an excellent example. It aged primarily in ex-bourbon casks before a length finish in ex-Madeira casks from Spain and Portugal. There are only 4,800 bottles available of this first batch, a fantastic whisky. 50% Vol. |
First released in the summer of 2015, Hibiki Japanese Harmony is crafted by the Suntory Whisky blending team, led by Master Blender Shingo Torii with malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries and, for the larger component by volume, grain whisky from the Chita distillery. The whiskies are drawn from 5 different types of cask, amoungst others American white oak, Sherry and Japanese Mizunara oak casks, entering a new fase of ‘no age statement’. Light, approachable with notes of orange peel and white chocolate. 43% Vol. |
Isaac Wolfe Bernheim and his brother, Bernard, founded I.W. Harper Bourbon, even winning a Gold Medal at the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893. I.W. Harper was originally launched in the late 19th century, but the revered Kentucky bourbon brand made a return in 2015 after a prolonged absence from the marketplace. It is currently distilled at the New Bernheim Distillery in Louisville with a high corn mashbill of 85 percent. 43% Vol. |
First created in 1984 and annually released since, Midleton Very Rare is one of the most exclusive and sought-after Irish whiskeys. It is undoubtedly the pinnacle of Irish whiskey. Year after year Midleton Very Rare astonishes with its quality, richness and complexity—it is consistently rewarded with the highest honors at some of the world’s most respected competitions. The Vintage Release 2018 is a continuation of the tradition started over three decades ago, and another gem from the Emerald Isle. 40% Vol. |
The Solist-bottlings are the epitome of Kavalan whisky. These single cask whiskies are bottled at cask strength. Obviously un-chill filtered and uncoloured. This Ex-Bourbon has matured to a hand-selected American oak barrel of which 199 were bottles. The cask strength is 57.8%. In 2010, the Soloist Ex-Bourbon was elected Best Rest of the World Single Malt Whisky and received a gold medal at the International Spirits Challenge. 57.1% Vol. |
After studying the best techniques of the Old World, particularly Scotch whiskies, Master Distiller Dave Pickerell finished 12-year-old rye in premium European Sauternes, Madeira, and Port wine casks, releasing these single wine barrel finishes individually as the Old World Series in limited quantities. Then, they carefully married the 3 whiskeys into the Old World, highlighting their distinct flavors to create an exceptionally balanced spirit. This ultra-premium straight rye is distinctly American, yet harkens back to its stately Old World roots. 43% Vol. |