Do you know a whisky lover who enjoys the best life has to offer? Maybe a handcrafted Whisky Cabinet is the perfect holiday gift for that good friend or special person in your life.

Whisky is a spirit that does not discriminate. Enjoyed by both men and women, whisky is the perfect choice. Its allure is the warmth and comforting embrace that it delivers.

As the popularity of whisky continues to grow, so do the number of gift options. From an elements set to glass sets to whisky stones, the choices are endless. But consider a practical gift that is just as much a piece of fine decor, as it is a practical whisky cabinet.

Offered by Whisky Vault, their handcrafted whisky cabinets are incredible. Each one is handcrafted and unique. Often furniture is mass produced and the end result is sub-par quality. Not in this case. It is perfection from top to bottom, inside and out.

First of all, the luxury safe features a bulletproof window. You’ve made an important in your whisky collection. Why not invest in a whisky cabinet that will not only protect, but is also visually stunning.

Here’s a list of some of the key product features:
* Solid handcrafted teak cabinet
* Vault door with locking bolts
* Steel plate construction
* Machined aluminum tri-spoke handle
* Individually numbered / limited edition / custom built
* UL certified La Gard electronic lock system

Below are the cabinet’s specifications:
Vault: 77 cm x 40 cm x 62 cm (H) / holds 21 bottles.
Cabinet: 77 cm x 40 cm x 64 cm (H) / holds 21 bottles.
Weight 140 kg / 308 pounds.

The whisky cabinet by Whisky Vault is perfect for either your Game Room or Man Cave. It is definitely a conversation piece and will be enjoyed for many years to come. The ultimate whisky protection for the serious collector.

Whisky Vault is scheduled for a global launch this December. Anticipation has been steadily growing. The new whisky vault will be available on the Indiegogo website. The starting price is $6,000 (US), but 50 units will be available at an incredible 51% discount.

Todd Lawrence is the owner of Whisky Vault. He is originally from Los Angeles, but has been happily living in Taiwan for the past 23 years. While working in the manufacturing industry, Todd decided to design and develop a Whisky Vault for his own office. He then began making them for his friends.

The word continued to spread and he quickly noticed how popular they were among whisky collectors. There was a strong desire for people to offer a secure place to showcase their collection without having to worry about bottles going missing or accidentally being opened by drunk friends. That is how Whisky Vault came to be.

In the feature image, the fire dragon is a gorgeous, hand airbrushed panel inside the vault door. This is custom feature offered to buyers. In addition, each panel is done one by one and personally signed by the artist.

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Each Year since 1801, Burns Night is celebrated on January 25. The holiday pays tribute to Scottish writer – Robert Burns. He is one of the world’s most popular writers.

The day is a celebration of life In Scotland. Scottish food, bagpipes, poetry and more! If you are planning to attend a Burns Night event or possible host your own Burns Night party, be sure to try Laphroaig whisky. This popular Scottish whisky is great tasting and loved around the world.

Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky really wants to make it easy for everyone to celebrate Burns Night. They have provided a detail infographic to help you better understand Burns Night.

This helpful infographic is a nice guide to assist with your Burns Night activities. Learn what to drink, eat and various ways to celebrate this Scottish holiday.

New York-based mixologist Andrey Kalinin, has created two Burns Night related cocktails. The two, delicious cocktails use Laphroaig whisky. Try these two whisky recipes and let us know what you think.

Ode to Whisky [Sour]
Ingredients:
2 parts Laphroaig® Select Scotch Whisky
3/4 part Lemon Juice
3/4 part Heather Honey Syrup
3 dashes Cardamom Bitters
1 Egg White
Fresh Cardamom (for garnish)

Method:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
2. Dry shake (if using egg white).
3. Add ice and shake vigorously.
4. Pour into a coupe or martini glass (served up).
5. Garnish with cardamom flakes.

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Tam O’Shanter (photo above)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts Laphroaig® Select Scotch Whisky
1/2 part Drambuie® Liqueur
1 part Bordeaux Red Wine
3 dashes Orange Bitters
Orange Peel (for garnish)

Method:
1. Add all ingredients together in a mixing glass and stir.
2. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass (served up).
3. Garnish with a flamed orange twist.

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If you savoir the great taste of Laphroaig whisky straight, consider trying Laphroaig 10 YO ($49.99) or Laphroaig Lore ($124.99). Either is a fantastic choice to sip on Burns Night.

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It’s hard to believe but the holidays are right around the corner. Are you ready? Of course not. There is so much to do. Take a moment to relax and reflect. Enjoy the holidays with delicious Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Parties are being planned and Christmas gifts are being bought all around the world. Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky makes the ideal holiday gift for that Single Malt Scotch Whisky connoisseur in your life. Drink the best form the #1 Islay Single Malt whisky in the world.

Laphroaig is offering your choice of premium, holiday gift options. The top scotch whisky brand released two brand new, limited edition expressions. They are perfect for the holidays. Laphroaig 25 Year Old is a unique expression with creamy, sherried flavor that is perfect for scotch lovers in your life. In addition, the limited edition Laphroaig 30 Year Old brings to mind the seasonal flavors of almond and sage and is perfect for holiday dinners on a cold winter evening.

It’s important to remember the important things in life. The holiday season is a time to spend with the ones closest to us. Asa result, be sure to include Laphroaig’s subtly sweet Cairdeas Madeira in your holiday gathering. It’s barrel aged in ex-Madeira casks for the perfect, smooth taste. It is also the annual release of Laphroaig’s Cairdeas, which translates to “friendship” in Gaelic.

So be merry, drink and have a wnderful Christmas holiday season. We hope you get the chance to buy or try one of these awesome Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky choices.

Laphroaig Cairdeas Madeira ($74.99)
This is 2016’s iteration of Laphroaig’s annual “Cairdeas” release, expertly crafted by distillery manager John Campbell to celebrate friendship (“Cairdeas” means friendship in Gaelic). It features fully matured Laphroaig aged in ex-bourbon barrels before being artfully married together for a second maturation in Madeira seasoned traditional casks. The result is a unique expression to be savored among good friends.
NOSE: Ripe orange fruits, waxy carbolic soap and sweet licorice moving into Jamaican spices, dry mixed peppers and a dry nutty finish
PALATE: Lovely peaty earthy flavors come first followed by a hint of dry saltiness. Good mouthfeel and creamy orange tones follow
TASTE: Bold and lingering with a spicy, ashy, dry feeling

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Laphroaig 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky ($499.99)
It is a rare and unique expression, and the newest addition to the Laphroaig portfolio of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. This uncommonly exquisite liquid is a non-drill filtered marriage of Laphroaig’s signature Islay peat, with sherried, oaky flavors from second-fill European Oak Oloroso sherry casks and creamy, sweet flavors from American White Oak bourbon barrels, bottled at cask strength. The result is a whisky with exceptional character and depth.
NOSE: Initial sherry sweetness followed by an Islay peat tang
BODY: Multifaceted with great depth
PALATE: Burst of peat restrained by a sherry sweetness that develops into a spicy apple fruitiness
FINISH: Very long and slightly dry
TASTE: Deep, complex and smoky, with a gentle sweetness

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Laphroaig 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky ($1,000)
It’s a rare limited-release from Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky, and features notes of toasted almond, save and a subtle touch of the peat smoke that is Laphroaig’s trademark. Like the wave-washed granite walls at the Laphroaig distillery, Laphroaig 30 Year Old has acquired rounded character and exceptional smoothness through a double maturation in the first and second-fill ex-Bourbon barrels.
NOSE: Mandarin and mango rise to the forefront, tempered by toasted almond and coconut. Aromatic peat oils are interwoven, appearing as cedar, wintergreen and smoked sage. A drop of water releases flashes of honey and apricot
PALATE: A superbly oily mouthfeel with orange peel, vanilla and coriander leaf, in a cedar cigar box alongside wild root ginseng
FINISH: Long and complex with lingering pulpy stone fruit and chewy green hand rolled tobacco

Be sure to treasure the Christmas holidays with Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Perfect for any social occasion. Stop by again and read more spirit and fine liqueur articles in our luxury blog.

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Today is not only Wednesday, July 27, but it’s also widely recognized as National Scotch Day. For whisky lovers, it’s a great time to celebrate the wonderful taste of Scotch Whisky. A top brand to consider when enjoying a Scotch drink is Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

To help you celebrate National Scotch Day, Laphroaig has partnered with Jordan Felix. He’s one of the top mixologists and lives in Portland, Oregon. Jordan created a smoky cocktail that’s both refreshing and innovative. Laphroaig is widely know for its unique, Islay smoke. The Taratan Select cocktail perfectly highlights the Islay smoke taste.

We are happy to share the Tartan Collins cocktail recipe.

Tartan Collins
Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts Laphroaig® Select Scotch Whisky
1/4 part Five-Spice Syrup (see the recipe below)
2 dashes of Orange Bitters
Ginger Beer
Method: Pour the Laphroaig Select in a collins glass, followed by the five-spice syrup and bitters. Add ice, and top off with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Five-Spice Syrup
Ingredients:
2oz bottle of Five-Spice Blend
64oz fine sugar
32oz water

Instructions:
– Combine all of the cocktail recipe ingredients that are listed above into a saucepan. Next bring it to a boil. Then reduce the heat until all of the ingredients are blended. Finally, let it cool for 2 hours and refrigerate before serving.

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The Tartan Collins cocktail is perfect for a National Scotch Day party or any other social event. The sweet and smoky taste of this Scotch Whisky cocktail ideal will be a big hit with your party guests. Even though summer can be quite hot, this drink is surprisingly refreshing.

If you are like us, you’ll quickly fall in love with Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Here are three we recommend you try for yourself.

Laphroaig Select:
It’s the blend that brings the world’s favorite Laphroaig expressions together. The result is an exquisite new Laphroaig expression with an additional layer of complexity and depth. More approachable than the average Laphroaig, Select is the perfect introduction for aspiring Scotch drinkers.
MSRP: $54.99

Laphroaig 10 YO:
The best recognized of all Islay malts and Laphroaig’s flagship expression, 10 Year Old delivers a unique measure of Islay peat smoke, tangy, salt-laden air and an echo of sweetness.
MSRP: $49.99

Laphroaig Lore:
Rich and deep with distinctive smoke, peat and seaside minerality, Lore is unmistakably Laphroaig. The remarkable flavor is the result of liquid being drawn from a selection of casks including ex-bourbon barrels, first-fill sherry butts, smaller quarter casks and Laphroaig’s most precious stocks.
MSRP: $124.99

Enjoy National Scotch Day!

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This Sunday is the 88th Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Celebrate the Oscar awards in VIP style with HAIG CLUB Single Grain Scotch Whisky.

After the Oscars ceremony concludes, many Hollywood celebrities will continue the celebration at the Governor’s Ball. This is the official post-party of the Oscars. It’s perfect way to end Hollywood’s biggest night in luxury.

So how will you enjoy the Oscars this year – with family and friends or home alone? There are numerous Oscar viewing parties to attend around Los Angeles. Some of them will be attended by Hollywood celebrities and movie industry executives.

Below are the movies nominated in the Oscar Best Picture category:
– The Big Short
– Bridge of Spies
– Brooklyn
– Mad Max: Fury Road
– The Martian
– The Revenant
– Room
– Spotlight

Wherever you celebrate the Oscars, be sure to impress guests at your social gathering with a handcrafted, HAIG CLUB Single Grain Scotch Whisky cocktail. It’s stylish and great tasting. Enjoy this well-crafted cocktail and a fun night.

HAIG CLUB™ was developed in a partnership between British entrepreneur Simon Fuller and world famous soccer star David Beckham. The spirit brand was carefully designed to be different. As a striking Scotch whisky, HAIG CLUB redefines sophistication. Enjoy a great tasting cocktail anytime of the year with HAIG CLUB Single Grain Scotch Whisky.

Charles Joly is an acclaimed mixologist and winner of the Diageo World’s Best Bartender competition, held in 2014. Joly is a respected mixologist and has served unique cocktails to some of the biggest names around the world.

We encourage you all to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night with a HAIG CLUB cocktail. Make it a VIP experience to remember for years to come. Here is a cocktail recipe for The Lowlands Highball with HAIG CLUB Single Grain Scotch Whisky

* Flavor profile: bright and refreshing, with hints of mild flowers and light bitter notes but still with a strong base of refined HAIG CLUB™.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces HAIG CLUB Single Grain Scotch Whisky
1/3 ounce Breckenridge Bitters
3/4 ounce Yuzu (mixed with lemon – 3 parts lemon: 1 part yuzu)
1/2 ounce Simple Syrup
Port-Pomegranate Ice*
1 – 1 1/4 ounces Bitter Lemon Soda

Preparation:
1. Combine all ingredients, except soda, in a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill with ice and shake gently.
3. Strain into Collins glass over flavored ice.
4. Top with bitter-lemon soda.
5. Mist with oil from orange twist, place twist on glass for garnish.

Port-Pomegranate Ice Cube:
1. Combine 1/2 ounce water, 1/4 ounce pomegranate juice and 1/4 ounce ruby port.
2. Pour into ice trays and freeze overnight.

Ideal Serving Glass: Collins glass

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Below are the names nominated in the Oscar Actress in a Leading Role category:
– Cate Blanchett, Carol
– Brie Larson, Room
– Jennifer Lawrence, Joy
– Charlotte Rampling, 45 Years
– Saoirse Ronan, Brooklyn

Below are the names nominated in the Oscar Actor in a Leading Role category:
– Bryan Cranston, Trumbo
– Matt Damon, The Martian
– Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant
– Michael Fassbender, Steve Jobs
– Eddie Redmayne, The Danish Girl

“And the Oscar goes to ….”

Be sure to enjoy the Oscars this year and celebrate in style. Make a delicious party cocktail with HAIG CLUB Single Grain Scotch Whisky. Stop by soon to read about other spirit and libation stories on this luxury blog.

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First distilled by monks until the 1500’s, Scotch is now produced in five different regions of Scotland. In many countries around the world, Scotch Whisky is the top-selling spirit.

To recognize the great taste of Scotch Whisky, celebrate National Scotch Day which is today – July 27, 2015. Many people will be heading to their favorite local bar or attending a party of social gathering to pay tribute to “Whisky Wednesday.” To enjoy your time, try a delicious cocktail made with Scotch Whisky.

Usquaebach is a Scotch whisky that brings to life the ancient traditions and historic craft of the world famous Scottish Highlands. The word Usquaebach literally translates to “whisky.” The Usquaebach Reserve Premium blend is a Scotch that’s ideal to mix into refreshing, craft cocktails. Usquaebach has also been labeled as the “King of Blended Whisky.”​​

To celebrate National Scotch Day, here are three great tasting cocktail recipes you can try with Usquaebach Reserve Premium scotch whisky.

​​Usquaebach Highlands Dash
​​Created by Warren Bobrow
1 oz Usquaebach Reserve
1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 oz sparkling water
1/2 oz honey simple syrup
Dash of grapefruit bitters
Small pinch of orange-zested sea salt
Orange twist for garnish

​​Method: Fill a highball with crushed ice. Add Usquaebach, lemon juice, grapefruit bitters, and honey simple syrup to an ice-filled Boston shaker. Shake, and strain into highball. Add a pinch of the zested sea salt and finish with sparkling water. Serve with an orange twist.

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Usquaebach Summer Smuggler
Created by Brand Ambassador Ryan Judson
1 oz Usquebach Reserve
1 oz Contrato Bianco (or Lillet Blanc)
1 oz (quality) dry vermouth (La Quintinye Vermouth Royal)
Dash of orange bitters
Lemon twist for garnish

​​Method:Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, and stir until very cold. Strain into a cocktail coupe. Rim the glass with the lemon twist, drop into the drink and serve

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​​Usquaebach Bobby Burns
2 oz Usquaebach Reserve
1/2 oz (quality) sweet vermouth (La Quintinye Vermouth Royal)
1/2 oz DOM Benedictine
Dash of Aromatic bitters
Lemon Twist for garnish

​​Method:​​Fill rocks glass with one large ice cube (or serve up in a cocktail coupe). Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, and stir until very cold. Strain into your preferred glass. Rim the glass with lemon twist, and drop into drink to serve.

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Iconic Scotch whisky brand – Johnnie Walker has announced the second annual release of their collector’s edition to pay homage to the popular, thousands-year-old celebration of the Lunar New Year – Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Ram.

Now available to be enjoyed at your favorite social gathering, the new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Ram is a limited release spirit and will soon become a favorite of Scotch whisky connoisseurs.

This special edition scotch whisky blends traditional Chinese ceramic artistry with an exceptional taste.

Brian Cox is the Director of Scotch Whisky for Diageo North America and was quoted, “The Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Ram bottle weaves the best of Chinese ceramic art with the very finest blended Scotch whisky. The Lunar Year is an incredibly exciting and significant holiday in the Chinese tradition. We are proud to honor it with our finest blend—Johnnie Walker Blue Label—so that people can enjoy the Lunar New Year responsibly and with quality.”

As the world’s number-one selling Scotch whisky brand, Johnnie Walker even took great care in designing the iconic bottle. Placing four bottles side by side with their signature Johnnie Walker slanted labels showing – an images of a gorgeous Chinese scroll painting appears. Amazing!

The bottle’s artwork features three rams that are proudly standing, which is a traditional reference to the Book of Changes that designates a New Year of great fortune.

The new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Ram Special Release is already available for sale. The suggested retail price is $258 for a 750 ml/bottle.

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For Scotch lovers, we wanted to inform you of three different bottles of Laphroaig Scotch that are ideal for this holiday season to either drink yourself or give as a Christmas gift.

These new single malt scotches from Laphroaig continue the premier status the brand holds in the industry and is the one other Islay malts are compared against.

Laphroaig Scotch delivers a peaty, smoky and authentic taste that is what one would expect from a fine, luxury spirit. The brand’s rich tradition lives on with these three, new bottles of Scotch.

Laphroaig Select (The Entry Level Islay)
The newest member of the Laphroaig family, Laphroaig Select takes its name from the special selection of American and European casks chosen for their unique character that they give during maturation. With liquid carefully selected by Master Distiller John Campbell and The Friends of Laphroaig, Select brings selections of Quarter Cask, PX Cask, Triple Wood, and 10-Year-Old together to create a subtle blending of peat, oak and sweetness and is known to be more approachable for those interested the classic peaty flavor, characteristic of Laphroaig and Islay single malts.
Price is $55.00 for 750ml Bottle

Laphroaig Cairdeas Amontillado Edition (The Experimenter’s Expression)
Every year, Laphroaig releases a limited edition Cairdeas bottling, crafted specifically for the brand’s loyalty group, Friends of Laphroaig. This year’s Cairdeas Amontillado is an 8-Year-Old Laphroaig that has been double matured, first aged in ex-bourbon barrels and then in Amontillado hogheads for one year resulting in a unique Laphroaig expression that is perfect for the colder weather!
Price is $74.99 for 750ml Bottle

Laphroaig 10-Year-Old (The Classic Scotch Drinker)
Laphroaig 10-Year-Old is the classic Laphroaig expression with signature peat and smoke flavor with unmatched quality and superior taste are characteristic of all Laphroaig single malts. It is a perennial favorite of critics and aficionados alike and is known to evoke some unique opinions that make for great conversation during the holidays.
Price is $49.99 for 750ml Bottle

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Looking for that perfect Christmas gift for that whisky connoisseur in your life? How about ‘The Luxury Collection’ from The Whisky Shop.

The Whisky Shop offers the most exclusive, collectable and high value whiskies in the world in their 22 UK stores nationwide, plus a new website at www.whiskyshop.com

The Luxury Collection consists of three, rare and high value whiskies. The retail price of the three whiskies range from £600 to £26,500. Take a look at the three options below.

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The Dalmore 25 – £600 – 42% abv
– The Dalmore 25 forms part of The Dalmore Principal Collection and only 3000 bottles are available globally each year.
– During a quarter century of patient aging, this whisky passes through a range of cask types, creating wonderful depth and complexity of flavour.
– Initially matured in American white oak barrels, the whisky is then transferred for a further aging period in a combination of Palomino Fino sherry butts and first-fill Bourbon barrels. Each batch is then mixed and rested, or “married” in Bourbon barrels before being transferred into Tawny Port casks, known as “pipes”, from Portugal for a final, delicate finishing period.

Tasting notes:
With layer upon layer of flavour, coming from the various casks used in the maturation process, this is a voluptuous whisky. Definitely one for after dinner, notes of rich dried fruit, orange peel, spiced gingerbread, marzipan and chocolate truffles make it a perfect Christmas dram.

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Glenfiddich 50 year old – £20,000 – 46.1% abv
– Created from just two casks, one from 1955 and one from 1957, only 500 individually numbered bottles of this incredibly rare and precious whisky will ever be produced, with just 50 being released each year since 2009.
– The elegant presentation is fitting for a whisky of such rarity. Each bottle is hand-blown by independent Scottish glass studio, Glasstorm, dressed with a heavyweight stopper, neck collar and label plaque fashioned from Scottish silver by sixth-generation silversmith Thomas Fattorini, and finished with a numbered wax cartouche.
– The hand-stitched black leather case was inspired by one of William Grant’s original ledgers and is lined with bespoke hand-woven silk to perfectly complement this stunning bottle.

Tasting notes:
The Glenfiddich 50 year old is wonderfully fresh despite over half a century in oak casks. With a pale, golden hue, the whisky is strikingly fruity and floral – a real surprise in a whisky of this age. Orange marmalade and vanilla fudge come through, along with a delicate hint of smoke like a whisper from an older era of Speyside whisky-making.

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The Balvenie 50 – £26,500 per bottle – 45.4% and 45.9% abv
– The Balvenie is steeped in a rich tradition of handcrafted whisky and the latest release of The Balvenie 50 is the pinnacle of this craft.
– David Stewart, The Balvenie Malt Master, and one of the whisky industry’s longest-serving master blenders, has selected two European oak hogshead casks, both of which were filled on the same day in May 1963 and left to rest in Warehouse 24 at The Balvenie distillery.
– Rather than marrying the whisky from each cask, they have been bottled separately to create a magnificent pair of single cask bottlings, offering connoisseurs the chance to explore the uniquely complex characteristics imparted by each cask.
– In keeping with the traditions of The Balvenie, the bottles are presented in stunning handcrafted wooden cases comprising 49 layers of wood and a single brass layer. Cask 4567 produced 131 bottles, and with only 128 bottles coming from cask 4570, not everyone will be able to secure a pair.

Tasting notes:
The Balvenie 50 year old Cask 4567, 45.4% – a beautiful, deep reddish colour, the whisky has sumptuously rich aromas and flavours of dark fruits and Christmas spices, typical of a European oak maturation.
The Balvenie 50 year old Cask 4570, 45.9% – by contrast, this has a rich golden hue and a surprisingly light and elegant oakiness, underpinned by some of the characteristic vanilla and honey sweetness of The Balvenie.

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Since 1824, luxury single malt whisky brand – The Glenlivet has produced great tasting Nàdurra whisky utilizing historic oak barrels during the whisky aging process.

The stylish Glenlivet Nàdurra Dram Chair was created by award winning, British design maker Gareth Neal.

The body of this contemporary designed chair is made with Aberdeen Angus leather, from the only remaining oak tannery in all of Britain.

Commissioned by the luxury Scotch whisky brand The Glenlivet, Gareth Neal was tasked to design the ultimate Dram Chair. Beyond a comfortable sitting chair, the Glenlivet Nàdurra Dram Chair was also meant to be conducive to enjoy drinking Scotch whisky.

The dram chair’s frame is made of oak. The wood was personally chosen Gareth Deal. Luxurious copper rivets hold the chair’s arm to its frame. The arm has perfectly design to align to where its owner will rest his dram.

The new Glenlivet Nàdurra Dram Chair is surprisingly light. It’s ideal to move around with ease, so a he or she can enjoy their Scotch whisky.

The chair design was inspired by the unique, nineteenth century crafts and natural materials that represent class and dignity of The Glenlivet family.

The chair is now on display until December 24, 2014 at the The New Craftsmen in London’s Mayfair. After, it will move to The Glenlivet Distillery and Visitor’s Centre until March 2015.

You can purchase the Glenlivet Nàdurra Dram Chair as a made to order by visiting and registering as Guardians of The Glenlivet (www.glenlivet.com).

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Diageo is widely known as a global leader in beverage alcohol. The alcohol brand recently announced their worldwide launch of a new Single Grain Scotch Whisky – named Haig Club™.

The new Haig Club whisky was developed along with sports icon David Beckham plus British entrepreneur Simon Fuller. You will be able to enjoy this great tasting whisky in U.K. bars, restaurants and retail stores.

Over the next several weeks, Haig Club will be rolled out in China, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and the United States. Future expansion markets are planned including Europe and and South America.

Haig Club Single Grain Scotch Whisky is made at Scotland’s oldest grain whisky distillery – Cameronbridge in Fife.

Built on heritage but designed for the modern world, the House of Haig can be tracked back to the seventeenth century. Its whisky roots run deep, thus making making the Haig family Scotland’s oldest grain whisky dynasty.

Haig Club is a luxury whisky made to appeal to a variety of people who are either new to whisky or longtime whisky connoisseurs.

During a toast by David Beckham at the launch event held on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland – he stated “Thanks for joining me in this beautiful place. It’s great to have many people I know and care for in the room. For Simon Fuller and I, this is a special night as we launch our new collaboration with Diageo, a wonderful whisky called Haig Club.

This whisky is designed to be different – from the unique way in which it has been crafted to the distinctive bottle design. Crafted at Scotland’s oldest grain distillery, Haig Club has a rich tradition and heritage that we are honored to be part of and now take forward.

To celebrate this partnership, we are lucky enough to have dinner prepared by not one but two Michelin Star Chefs tonight, Scottish chef, Tom Kitchin and my good friend, Gordon Ramsay.

Please join me in raising a toast to an amazing whisky, wonderful company, good friends and the start of a new adventure. Welcome.”

The unique flavors of the new Haig Club whisky were developed by master blender Chris Clark. He carefully selecting mature whisky from Refill, American Oak and Rejuvenated casks that produced a stunning Single Grain Scotch Whisky with a fresh, clean style showcasing butterscotch-smooth tropical fruit and unexpected, spicy backing harmonies.

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