A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF WHISKIES,ONE INSIGHT AT A TIME
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Up in New York, Hudson Four Grain bourbon is made using the Tuthilltown distillery's unique recipe of corn, rye, wheat and malted barley. Hold on a minute, that’s four grains - like what the name says! Tuthilltown Spirits were producers of the first legal pot-still whiskey in New York since prohibition. Four Grain is aged in small three-gallon barrels to accelerate maturation, and each bottle is numbered and wax-dipped by hand. The interaction of the four grains is intriguing and rather unique.
A re-emergence of the Rye whiskey which New York was famous for before prohibition halted its production. This is the first rye based whiskey produced in New York's Hudson valley for over 70 years. Doubled distilled in in a pot still it has been aged in small new oak casks which gives a richness of flavour to its spicy edge. Each bottle caries the year of bottling, batch number and bottle number.
Tuthilltown Spirits had the honour of producing the first legal pot-still whiskey in New York since Prohibition - Hudson Baby Bourbon! Made using 100% New York corn, the Tuthilltown folks mature the spirit in tiny 2 gallon barrels and treat it to some music. This isn't simply to entertain the whiskey as it sits stoically in a warehouse, the bass speakers agitate the cask and liquid, impacting the flavour! This is a 70cl bottling.
Dewar’s 25 Year Old is a Blended Scotch whisky released by Dewar’s in 2017, enhancing their core range and becoming its oldest member. It was released to replace Dewar’s Signature, previously believed to be Dewar’s most premium expression.
Kessler Whiskey is an American brand of blended whiskey started by Julius Kessler in 1888. It is known for the slogan, "Smooth as Silk". The brand is currently owned and produced by Beam Suntory.Beam claims it is the #2 selling American blended whiskey.
Distinctive rich and well-rounded whisky, with flavors of citrus, nuts, honey and oak. An icon of excellence among Scotch connoisseurs.
The Tormore Distillery produces a perfect malt for the contemporary taste. The spirit quality is enhanced by the secondary purifiers on top of all eight stills, giving a subtle smoothness and balance to the whisky. The freshwater pearl mussels flourishing in the waters below the disitllery are testament to the absolute purity of our stream that tumbles in to the river Spey.
The Breuckelen 77 (White Wax) is a whiskey distilled from local rye and corn and is a product of the Breuckelen Distilling Company. Located at Sunset Park neighbourhood in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, the name is inspired by the Old Dutch spelling of Brooklyn.
Old Forester Bourbon is made in the same style as when it was first introduced by George Garvin Brown in 1870. High in rye content, this is full bodied and rich.
One of the most prominent representative of Canadian Whiskey, which, moreover, has been getting better in recent years. It is no coincidence that the Canadian fishermen & farmers favorite drink.
It is an authentic and exquisite blend of Scottish malts from three regions – Highland, Lowland and Speyside. A truly exquisite whisky, it derives the distinctive taste and character from the charred oak barrels it is matured in. The strong toasted touch of charred oak, combined with the deep notes of fruity and floral flavours create a complex harmony that makes it a rich and rare blend. OC Black consumer is a self-made man who believes that his life is full of opportunities and looks forward to fulfilling his dreams and aspirations. While success is the driving factor for the consumer, he also realises that success is not just about money but transforming the lives of others. This is beautifully captured in the baseline of ‘Be More than Big. Be Great.’
