December 2023 Top Shelf Releases

A H Hirsch bottlings are some of the highest rated and most sought after bottlings of vintage whiskey around. The brand has a historical lure to it, with bottlings for the brand being done by Julian Van Winkle III and most likely being sourced from similar stocks as to what he was using for his own bottlings. Many of the Hirsch bottlings were exported overseas rather than being released domestically which further adds to the legend. Legend or not, those who have been fortunate enough to try some of these A H Hirsch bottlings will describe them as some of the best whiskey they've ever tasted

100th Anniversary Limited Edition. Representing a mastery of the art of blending, this delicate balance of several malt and grain whiskies is meticulously crafted to create a full orchestra of flavors and aromas in celebration of 100 years of Suntory Whisky.

 

ENHANCED BY MIZUNARA OAK
In celebration of a century of Japanese whisky, Chief Blender ​Shinji Fukuyo and his team of blenders challenged ​themselves to rethink the Art of Blending for Hibiki. They chose to use of the legendary Mizunara oak as a sign of respect for Japanese heritage, rather than the more traditional sherry cask. The final blend is an exploration of how ​a single detail can alter the whole alchemy, creating this extraordinary whisky.

COLOR
Tender gold

Nose
NOSE
Refined and elegant with top notes of kumquat and jasmine, and a hint of soothing Japanese incense

Palate
PALATE
Subtly sweet floral flavor and parfum as the harmony elongates to introduce spiced Japanese sandalwood and agarwood notes

Finish
FINISH
Long and deep with undernotes of spiced Mizunara woodiness

CUMULATIVE TIME AGED 40 YEARS

Silky Smooth, Complex and Memorable - Time Re:Imagined

TIME, AN ABSTRACT ENTITY, ACCUMULATES IN LAYERS

IT IS VISIBLE IN A ROCKY VALLEY’S MANY SOLID STRATA; LAID DOWN OVER MILLENNIA, WORN SMOOTH BY WIND AND RAIN. AND WITH LAYERS COMES COMPLEXITY. WHICH IS WHY GLENFIDDICH 40 IS SO MUCH MORE THAN AN EXEMPLARY SINGLE MALT. THIS RARE SINGLE MALT IS MADE THROUGH REMNANT VATTING, A PIONEERING PROCESS IN WHICH OUR MALT MASTER CARRIES ONE BATCH OVER, TIME AND AGAIN, AND MARRIES IT WITH THE CASKS SELECTED FOR EACH SUBSEQUENT RELEASE. CASK AFTER CASK, SEASON AFTER SEASON, IT ABSORBS THE EVOLVING FLAVOURS OF THE PASSING YEARS. MELDING THE MANY LIQUID LAYERS OF IT’S FOUR-DECADE FORMULATION TO CREATE AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPRESSION. IT IS TIME, AGE, EXPERIENCE ACCUMULATED. PHYSICAL. TANGIBLE. LAYER UPON LAYER OF MAVERICK THINKING, MADE MANIFEST.

THE TASTING NOTES
COLOUR
Dark mahogany.

NOSE
A deeply layered expression of dried fruits, dark chocolate, roasted coffee and ripe black cherries. Completed with subtle waves of gentle wood smoke, polished leather and cloves.

TASTE
A luxuriously full and silky smooth taste, with memories of past releases in every nuanced note. Evolving from deep dried fruit notes to rich fruitcake, dates, raisins and stewed apples, before giving way to dry oaky notes, with subtle hints of bitter chocolate and peat.

FINISH
Complex, memorable, and exquisitely long-lasting.

2020 Edition

An ultra-rare expression from one of the most revered names in agave releases, this is the Day of the Dead collection from Clase Azul. Each vintage is released in custom, ceremonial bottles that change from year to year, with every release. 

Clase Azul's Day of the Dead Tequilas are a collection of premium tequilas crafted to honor and celebrate the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). These tequilas are meticulously made with the finest blue agave plants, carefully selected and distilled to achieve exceptional quality.

Each bottle in the Day of the Dead collection is adorned with exquisite artwork, inspired by the vibrant and colorful imagery associated with the holiday. The bottles are custom produced and decorated with intricate details, making them unique works of art that embody the spirit of Día de los Muertos.

Suntory Kansha 100th Anniversary is a limited edition Japanese single malt whisky that was bottled in 2023 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the House of Suntory:

• Japanese single malt whisky
• 43% abv
• Comes with a Suntory branded glass 
  

The House of Suntory is a Japanese brewing and distilling company that was founded in 1899 by Shinjirō Torii. Suntory is considered one of the founding fathers of Japanese whisky.

*180ml*