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Vestal Releases Fruity Expressions Into The Mix

Vestal Releases Fruity Expressions

August 5,2020

Polish potato-based brand, Vestal Vodka, has released its first flavoured expressions: Black Cherry, and Raspberry and Blackcurrant.

Bottled at 40% ABV, the two flavours are based on traditional Polish fruit-based vodkas known as ‘nalewka’. They are both made by macerating Vestal’s 2015 vintage vodka.

Vestal Vodka is made from potatoes grown in Kaszebe in the north of Poland. The brand was founded by bar owner William Borrell in 2011.

In January this year, UK-based Halewood Wines & Spirits acquired a 48% stake in Vestal Vodka for an undisclosed sum.

To mark the deal, Vestal released a new bottle design and the 2015 vintage vodka, which is said to have the longest known rest period for any vodka at four years.

Vestal Releases Fruity Expressions Into The Mix

ERIC LEGRAND BOURBON LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION SINGLE BARREL BOURBON

November 8,2024

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey brand Eric LeGrand Spirits has expanded its portfolio with a limited-edition bourbon: Eric LeGrand Single Barrel Bourbon.

The company’s first single-barrel bourbon and first limited-edition release, the release has been aged in perfectly toasted and charred new oak barrels.

To honour Eric LeGrand’s #52 while playing football at Rutgers University, the bourbon is proofed at 52% ABV and includes notes of Vanilla, Orange Peel, soft Oak, and a subtle hint of Black Cherry.

“Our goal with this bourbon is to offer a new tasting experience for those who love higher-proof spirits,” said Eric LeGrand, co-founder of Eric LeGrand Bourbon.

“I’ve always wanted to launch a special bottle for the holiday season, and we were able to experiment with a single barrel of bourbon that’ll win over bourbon drinkers. With this release, we’re continuing our work with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, so this gift will give back to a good cause.”

$5.20 of every case sold is donated to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, supporting those living with and impacted by paralysis by finding the cure for spinal cord injuries.

For more information, go to ericlegrandwhiskey.com

Vestal Releases Fruity Expressions Into The Mix

EL TESORO ANNOUNCES BASIL HAYDEN TOAST EDITION

October 24,2024

Award-winning Tequila producer El Tesoro are proud to introduce the third instalment of its “The Mundial Collection” Limited Edition Cask Finishing Series: El Tesoro Mundial: Basil Hayden Toast Edition.

Produced from La Alteña Distillery in the Jalisco highlands of Mexico, Basil Hayden Toast is a unique expression of the brand’s Reposado that is aged for nearly six months in Basil Hayden oak barrels that are toasted then flash-charred.

The result is a delicious sipping tequila that is perfectly balanced with indulgent notes of cooked agave, cinnamon and crème brûlée.

“I am a firm believer that great tequila has the power to bring us together,” says Jenny Camarena, third-generation Tequila Maker and Head of Operations at La Altena Distillery.

“It’s made to be shared over good food and even better conversation. The Mundial Collection represents a group of people coming together to create something beautiful, continuing the vision and spirit that my family set for El Tesoro. It honours tradition while exploring the very best of what tequila can be.”

“Mundial” expressions see one-of-a-kind special releases of El Tesoro® tequilas matured in unique casks that have previously held some of the best spirits from across the globe and were crafted by like-minded distillers, all of which share a strong commitment to craftsmanship and high-quality production.

Other releases the brand has developed have been The Laphroaig Edition in 2021 and the Knob Creek Rye Edition in 2023.

For more information, go to eltesorotequila.com

Vestal Releases Fruity Expressions Into The Mix

RABBIT HOLE RELEASES 8-YEAR-OLD BOXERGRAIL FOUNDER'S COLLECTION

October 24,2024

Kentucky Whiskey Distillery Rabbit Hole has launched its Boxergrail Founder’s Collection, a one-of-a-kind 8-year-old Rye Whiskey bottled at cask strength.

Building on the celebrated legacy of its previous 6-year iteration, this limited release is a distinct, richer interpretation of Rabbit Hole’s award-winning Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. It marks the newest addition to the brand’s highly sought-after Founder’s Collection.

Drawing on the success of the brand’s earlier Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Rabbit Hole Founder and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Whiskey Maker, Kaveh Zamanian, opted for an extended maturation of 8 years for this release. Aged in wood-fired, toasted and charred new American Oak barrels and bottled at cask strength, this version achieves a new level of complexity and excellence in both flavour and appearance.

“For this latest Founder’s Collection release, our team set out to honour our core offering of Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. We aged it for 8 years and bottled it at cask strength to show how cask and whiskey come together at natural strength,” explained Zamanian.

Named in honour of Louisville’s long legacy of boxing champions, Boxergrail is being released in. a limuted-edition of only Only 1,200 bottles.

The Founder’s Collection is a platform under which Zamanian and his team develop unique expressions that showcase his ingenuity and commitment to the artistry of whiskey making. Released bi-annually, each limited edition, cask-strength offering is a testament to Rabbit Hole’s ethos: “No Shortcuts. No Compromise. Nothing Left To Chance.”

“The result is a bold expression that embodies the strong character, showcasing innovation and creativity while honouring our city’s rich boxing heritage and fighting spirit. We’re especially proud of this special edition rye and look forward to sharing it with those who favour one-of-a-kind whiskeys,” Zamanian continued.

Boxergrail Founder’s Collection is notable for its rich auburn hue and a velvety texture, thanks to a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. On the nose, it promises an enticing bouquet of mint, cinnamon, anise and brown sugar, followed by a palate that balances notes of ginger, tobacco and blood orange with a long, dramatic finish of allspice, herbs, tobacco and oak. Individually numbered for authenticity, each bottle is a work of art. It features a stunning heavy gold cork engraved with the Founder’s family crest alongside an embossed sash for an eye-catching display.

For more information, go to rabbitholedistillery.com

Vestal Releases Fruity Expressions Into The Mix

DEWAR'S INTRODUCES DOUBLE DOUBLE 38-YEAR-OLD BLENDED MALT

October 16,2024

Scotch Whisky producer Dewar’s has announced the second release in its Collector’s Series: Dewar’s Double Double 38-Year-Old Whisky.

Released as a strictly limited edition, the whisky pays tribute to the stunning Northern Highlands, offering a rare, blended malt whisky that exemplifies Dewar’s craftsmanship and sets a new standard for luxury whisky.

Expertly crafted by six-time Master Blender of the Year Stephanie Macleod, the expression showcases the brand’s unique four-stage ageing process. This innovative method begins with a carefully selected blend of single malt whiskies from the Islay and Highland regions, each aged for at least 38 years. After blending, the whiskies are aged for an additional month in their original casks.

What sets this whisky apart is the inclusion and blending of a reserved portion of 2023’s release – Dewar’s Double Double 37-Year-Old – which was held back and given an extra year to mature.

The final blend is then transferred into Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, previously used to age the prestigious Royal Brackla Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, for several additional months of maturation. This final finishing process deepens the whisky’s complexity, producing an exquisitely aromatic and nuanced finish.

“Creating Double Double 38-Year-Old allowed us to explore the full potential of our unique four-stage ageing process, blending tradition with a forward-thinking approach to Scotch whisky,” explained Macleod.

“This blend is meticulously crafted using some of Scotland’s finest Highland and Islay malts, each aged for at least 38 years, and then finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, adding layers of richness and complexity.”

For more information, go to  dewars.com or follow the brand on its socials

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JOHNNIE WALKER & SKIWEAR BRAND PERFECT MOMENT LAUNCH BLUE LABEL ICE CHALET

October 15,2024

Global Scotch Whisky brand Johnnie Walker has collaborated with luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand Perfect Moment to launch the limited-edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet.

Unveiled by Johnnie Walker Blue Label ambassador and Perfect Moment shareholder, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Blue Label Ice Chalet captures the essence of the luxury après-ski experience.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet x Perfect Moment

Featuring a rare new blend crafted by Master Blender Emma Walker, the expression blends whiskies from distilleries at the highest elevations in Scotland, creating a velvety-smooth blend that evokes salted honey, cacao, and soft malt characters.

“Luxury Après Ski has surged in popularity in recent years*, marking a transition from slopes to socializing that has opened the door to a new occasion,” explained João Matos, Johnnie Walker’s Global Marketing and Innovation Director. “These moments already feel special, but we wanted to elevate them further by creating a Scotch whisky specifically blended to be enjoyed during ‘Blue Hour’.

“Collaborating with Perfect Moment and Priyanka has enabled us to perfectly blend the worlds of Après Ski and fashion to create an unmatched luxury experience,” Matos continued.

This new Johnnie Walker expression sees the whisky brand’s iconic square shape meet Perfect Moment’s bold star logo and houndstooth pattern in a striking deep blue bottle and a bespoke bottle bag that transforms into a stylish, reversible crossbody bag.

Actress and producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas said about the collaboration: “The quintessential après-ski moment embodies the fusion of great fashion and good friends, ideally accompanied by an exceptional drink. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet captures this essence perfectly, with a nod to the freshness of the mountains and a crossbody bag that looks as good on the snowy slopes as it does by the fireside.”

The new limited release will be showcased at a series of global events, starting with a launch in London and New York in October. Consumer experiences will open in key luxury Après Ski locations in January.

For more information, go to johnniewalker.com

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