Whisky 1901 launches restricted version Glenburgie 1988 single cask expression Scotch
Premier Cask funding agency unveils its newest addition: a a number of award-winning bottled whisky – marking the debut of its unbiased bottling collection.
To spotlight the excellence of the casks in its portfolio, the main whisky cask funding firm, Whisky 1901, is unveiling its inaugural award-winning bottled Scotch: a uncommon Glenburgie 1988 single cask expression (70cl/45.1% ABV) from the famend Speyside distillery. This launch, termed Version One, signifies the launch of the corporate’s unbiased bottling vary, named ‘The Assortment’. Subsequent additions to this collection will happen when Whisky 1901’s Keeper of the Quaich identifies casks inside the firm’s stock that meet the model’s exacting requirements.
This a lot sought-after 35-year-old Scotch shall be priced at £1325 together with VAT per bottle and with solely 263 numbered bottles obtainable from Glenburgie no.14483, an ex-bourbon cask distilled 4th October 1988 it is going to show a extremely collectable piece. The meticulous hand bottling course of occurred on the firm’s Glenrothes warehouse facility in Fife, Scotland, on seventeenth Might 2024 and its official debut within the Scottish market shall be on twenty second June at The Renaissance, Edinburgh. It’s going to even be supplied on the market at The Recreation Honest, Blenheim Palace, London, from the twenty sixth to the twenty eighth July, the place Whisky 1901 is an official accomplice.
Earlier than its official launch, The Assortment has already obtained three prestigious awards from famend whisky trade authorities. Version One in all The Assortment has been honoured with a Silver medal from The San Francisco World Spirits Competitors, a Gold medal from the World Scotch Whisky Masters hosted by The Spirits Enterprise Journal, and a Bronze award from The Worldwide Wine & Spirit Competitors (IWSC).
Single malt Scotch produced by Glenburgie, or ‘Valley of the Fort’ from Scots Gaelic, is never seen available on the market. Owned by Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky division of Pernod Ricard, Glenburgie is extra generally utilized by a collection of blended Scotch manufacturers.
Aaron Damiano Sparkes, Founder and CEO of Whisky 1901, explains, “With single cask bottling, no two casks are ever the identical. Every is a snapshot in time of the distillery, its environment and manufacturing processes, plus the kind of cask and wooden sort that the spirit has matured in, creating an unique one-of-a-kind masterpiece”.
Whisky 1901’s new bottle caters to the growing worldwide curiosity in restricted version bottlings and uncommon single-cask expressions amongst Scotch aficionados.
Commenting on The Assortment launch, Aaron stated, “After two years in planning and growth, we’re very excited to launch our first bottled Scotch, a Glenburgie 1988 single cask expression. This bottle launch sees us convey a number of years of expertise within the cask funding sector to the unbiased bottling market.
“At Whisky 1901 now we have established robust relationships with an in depth community of distilleries. This has fuelled my private ardour for Scotch whisky and ignited my want to share it with different fanatics. That is what has impressed ‘The Assortment’. We fastidiously chosen the various single casks for our assortment, to indicate Scotch whisky at its easiest, starting with this excellent and uncommon providing from Glenburgie.”
Commenting on the flavour and profile, Matt Chambers, Keeper of the Quaich, stated, “This classic Speyside single malt Scotch whisky is vibrant gold in color. Aromas of vanilla and butterscotch paved the way and sit alongside luscious and juicy tropical fruit corresponding to peach and pineapple. Beneath are additional aromas of inexperienced apple, hazelnut praline and crème brulee. Hints of earthy spice, particularly white pepper and cinnamon, linger within the background, as does toasted oak and faint aromas of candle wax and blackcurrant.
On the palate, this whisky feels comfortable and oily in texture. The mouthfeel is beautifully structured with loads of physique, depth, and complexity. Fruity notes are to the fore with peach compote, apricot jam, and crisp inexperienced apple evident. Additional sweetness is supplied with notes of milk chocolate, vanilla fudge, and toffee. There are additionally hints of golden syrup, blackcurrant leaf and tarte tatin. Savoury components add steadiness within the type of delicate baking spice, particularly cinnamon and clove, and gingerbread. A pinch of cocoa powder accentuates additional notes of charred oak and dusty cigar field.
The addition of water softens the whisky and permits the stunning oak construction and high quality of aged spirit to shine. Consider vanilla ice cream coated in butterscotch sauce now. It additionally feels much less spicy with extra inexperienced fruit and grassy traits coming by way of.”
