By owmore has unveiled the final release in its Designed by Aston Martin collection. Launched in 2021, the travel retail-exclusive collection brings together the Islay distillery’s whisky-making prowess with design expertise from the luxury British car maker. This final Designed by Aston Martin release combines Bowmore 10, 15, and 18 Years Old single
Old Pulteney bolsters travel-retail portfolio with 13 Years Old
Scotch Highland single malt producer Old Pulteney is expanding its global travel retail portfolio. The travel-exclusive Old Pulteney 13 Years Old is set to be officially launched at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in May. It will initially be available in key European and UK locations with a suggested price
Tasting: The Single Cask – Caol Ila 13 Years Old
The Single CaskCaol Ila 13 Years OldThe Single Cask ABV: 54.5%Country: ScotlandStyle: Single MaltPrice per bottle: GB£82.00Availability: Travel Retail Phoebe Calver – 8.0 Nose: A lovely combination of salty peat, citrus peel, orange marmalade and damp wood. Some fresh elderflower notes, too. Palate: Follows through from the nose, with more peatiness,
Tasting: The Glen Grant – 18 Years Old
The Glen Grant 18 Years OldCampari Group ABV: 43.0%Country: ScotlandStyle: Single MaltPrice per bottle: US$139.99Availability: Travel Retail Phoebe Calver – 8.3 Nose: Lovely and luscious, with malted milk biscuits, piles of chopped dates and raisins, and some wildflowers. Just a hint of cinnamon. Palate: More of the malty note, but this
Bowmore unveils travel retail-exclusive 2023 Lunar New Year edition
Bowmore has announced the release of its 2023 Lunar New Year limited-edition whisky. The travel retail-exclusive Bowmore 18 Years Old Lunar New Year edition has been matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks and is bottled at 43% ABV. The decoration on the single malt Scotch whisky’s presentation box is
Tasting: The Glen Grant – 15 Years Old
The Glen Grant15 Years OldCampari Group ABV: 50.0%Country: ScotlandStyle: Single MaltPrice per bottle: US$79.99Availability: Travel Retail Phoebe Calver – 8.5 Nose: It’s pretty zesty, with tarte au citron hints, crispy thin pastry, a little sweetness of caramel and some gingery spice. Palate: Things definitely get more fruity here, with lemon peel,
Tasting: Johnnie Walker – Blue Label
Johnnie WalkerBlue LabelDiageo ABV: 40.0%Country: ScotlandStyle: BlendedPrice per bottle: £30.00Availability: Travel Retail Phoebe Calver – 8.2 Nose: A breakfast buffet of blackcurrant-covered pastries, a little ginger spice, sandalwood box and orange zest.Palate: Very different here, getting dark and rich. Hints of tiramisu, with lots of creamy dark chocolate, some oaky spice
Tasting: Johnnie Walker – Gold Label Reserve
Johnnie WalkerGold Label ReserveDiageo ABV: 40.0%Country: ScotlandStyle: BlendedPrice per bottle: GB£33.00Availability: Travel Retail Phoebe Calver – 8.4 Nose: A hint of eggnog spice, grated nutmeg and stroopwafel. There’s runny honey drizzled on rye bread and heathery wildflowers. Palate: Thick caramel sauce, like banoffee pie, with more of the heathery herbal notes,
Tasting: Royal Brackla – 12 Years Old
Royal Brackla12 Years OldJohn Dewars & Sons ABV: 46.0%Country: ScotlandStyle: Single MaltPrice per bottle: £60.00Availability: Travel Retail Phoebe Calver – 8.2 Nose: Rich and tangy orange peel, then dried apricot and cedar. Delightful smooth vanilla cream, like a choux bun. Sweet peppers, lavender and salty pork.Palate: Rich salted pork chops
Tasting: Edinburgh Gin – Raspberry Liqueur
Edinburgh GinRaspberry LiqueurEdinburgh Distillery ABV: 20.0%Country: ScotlandStyle: FlavouredPrice per bottle: GB£16.50Availability: Travel Retail Bethany Whymark – 8.8 Nose: A beautiful raspberry nose – just like a very seed-heavy raspberry conserve, layered thick on top of fruit scones with a dollop of clotted cream.Palate: The texture is silky and light. The
