This Tasting Contains 12 tubes of the following Whisky Premia:
Amrut - Kadhambam
India
In 1947, founder J.N. Radhakrishna Rao Jagdale established a company called Amrut Laboratories in Bangalore, Karnataka, with an initial investment of a few hundred thousand rupees. Kadhambam means 'mixture' or 'combination' in Tamil. This Amrut is a blend of Amrut peated and Amrut single malt that first matured in 'Bangalore Blue brandy' casks, then in Rum casks and finally in Oloroso Sherry butts, which come from the own stock of the distillery; both rum and brandy are also produced at this distillery.
Hibiki - Japanese Harmony
Japan
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.
Jack Daniel's - Single Barrel, Barrel Strenght
United States of America
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Collection is hand selected to mature in the highest reaches of their barrel houses. Those barrels experience the most extreme temperature variances, resulting in exquisite Tennessee Whiskey. Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Cask Strength is picked by master distiller Jeff Arnett, one of only a handful of individuals ever holding that title. Bottled at an impressive 64.5%, this high character single barrel spirit has loads of flavor, imparted by handmade, toasted and charred, American oak barrels.
Jameson, 18 Y
Ireland
An Irish, limited Whiskey by Jameson, founded in 1780. This 18 years Limited Reserve is a very special one. It is a blend of 2 Pot Still distilled Malt Whiskey's and a Single Grain. The Whiskey matures 18 years in Oloroso sherry casks and got a 6-month finish in bourbon barrels. The result is a soft, balanced Irish Whiskey with beautiful sherry tones. All bottles are numbered. Jameson himself sees this 18-year-old as one of their masterpieces.
Kavalan - Solist, Ex Bourbon Cask C.S.
Taiwan
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.
WhistlePig, 15 Y - Vermont Estate Oak
United States of America
WhistlePig is one of the biggest success stories of the modern whiskey world. The brand has only been around since 2007, but American rye whiskey has won numerous prices nonetheless. The WhistlePig 15 Y – Vermont Estate Oak is one of their oldest whiskeys, but also the first to be finished in oak that was harvested on the distillery farm. This wood has more rings than the standard American oak used for whiskey, giving it more opportunity to impart deeper flavors.
Nikka - Tailored
Japan
Nikka Tailored is Japanese blended whisky like you’ve never experienced before. The whisky included in this blend is made exclusively at distilleries owned by Nikka. It combines a core of malt whisky from Yoichi and Miyagikyo with Coffey still grain whisky. Fresh and fruity but also with dark notes of chocolate. The Nikka Tailored is a worthy replacement of the much-loved Nikka 12.
Johnnie Walker - Blue Label
Blended Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker’s flagship whisky! This blend of 16 of the rarest Scotch single malts is an homage to the art of blending, perfected by father John Walker and son Alexander. It is a very limited whisky, which is why every bottle has its own individual number. The whiskies have aged for an exceptional amount of time, often in former sherry casks. Rich malts from the iconic Isle of Islay are at the heart of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. The result is a sublime, smoky and tasty whisky.
Akashi, 5 Y Sherry Cask
Japan
The Eigashima Distillery is the oldest Japanese whisky distillery on paper – they acquired a distilling license in 1919. But their current distillery was built in 1984 and they’ve only been releasing single malt whisky since 2007. Whisky production at this small family distillery is very limited, as they’re only active during the warmer months. Their Akashi Sherry Cask has matured for 5 years in a top-quality sherry cask: Japanese whisky at its finest!
Willett - Pot Still Reserve
USA
It’s a striking bottle, but the whiskey inside it deserves this fancy packaging. This Kentucky Bourbon might be a little difficult to pour, but the rewards come afterwards. Willett Distillery was completely renovated in 2012 and shifted from independent bottling company to actually distilling its own whiskey. There are a total of eight bonded warehouses on-site, for a total capacity of almost 50,000 barrels of delicious whiskey.
Teeling - Single Grain, 13 Y
Ireland
The skillful team at the Irish Teeling Distillery has finished a remarkable single grain whisky in red wine casks. Made with 95% corn and 5% malted barley, the whiskey first spent time in ex-bourbon casks before maturing an additional 4 years in ex-Bordeaux red wine casks. Single grain whiskey is traditionally more of a blank canvas, so the wine influence on this superb spirit is absolutely delightful.
Togouchi, 15 Y
Japan
A 15 year old blended whisky from the Togouchi range, produced by Chugoku Jozo in Japan. The company was founded in 1918 and is based in Akiota. They do not distil whisky themselves, but import the Malt Whisky from Scotland and the Grain Whisky from Canada. Blending and maturing takes place in Japan, which means it can be called Japanese whisky. The location for maturing the Whisky is a special one. An old, deserted train tunnel in the area turns out to be the ideal place to age whisky.
