From limited editions of Glenmorangie to nectar of nectar, spirits’ picks to gift this festive season
Glenmorangie’s limited edition, A Tale of Cake
The famed single malt Scotch whiskey, which celebrates ‘all the good things about cake’, is now included in French-American pastry chef Dominique Ansel’s cake and cocktail pairing, Caketail. The cost of smooth and fruity whiskey in Mumbai is ₹ 12,500.
Jacob’s Creek for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021
The limited-edition cricket-themed bottles come in two variants: Chardonnay Pinot Noir and Classic Cabernet Sauvignon. While the former is a popular sparkling wine, the latter is medium bodied and a new introduction. ₹1,500 in Mumbai.
The Balvenie Doublewood 17-Year-Old
We hear that this Speyside Single Malt will be discontinued… if you need an excuse to stock up. Matured first in American oak barrels, and therefore releasing softer sweet vanilla notes, this whiskey can also match European oak sherry casks thanks to its depth and flavor. ₹ 26,250 700 ml in Mumbai.
Amrit’s Single Malts Of India
Launched as part of their new Umbrella brand, a limited release of 12,000 bottles worldwide includes 1,200 bottles allocated for India. If you can still get your hands on this tribute to our coastal plains, do so. While it is not distilled into nectar, it is “partially matured by them” according to head distiller Ashok Chokalingam. ₹ 5,900.
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