Captain Tristram Speedy whose colourful expeditions spanned a good part of the 19th century was a decorated commander born in India whose life of exploration and military triumphs left a distinct imprint in the colonial story of Africa and Asia. The trails of his explotis had illuminated his name in the rich historical annals of the Abyssinian Empire, known today as Ethiopia, the Indian region, and the bustling Straits of Settlement in Malaya.  A swashbuckling adventurer in service to the British Crown, Speedy lived up to his namesake as he pursued and seized turmoil where it arose in the region. His leadership in bringing order to chaos earned him the Indian Mutiny, Punjad and Eufoszai medals, as well as favour with the Abyssinian emperor who tasked the captain with training his imperial army.  Even after matters got worse and he had to flee for his life from the Abyssinians, Captain Speedy took up the role of the guardian to the son of the emperor who had died at the hand of the British. The winds that carried him to Malaya saw him raise and commandeer Indian troops into the heat of the Larut Wars, stamping order to a decade-long conflict in Larut.  A rogue spirit with a heart of honour, the enterprising Speedy was also known for his captivating, multi-faceted personality borne of exposure to cultures aplenty. Adventure was the home of this character, a globe-trotter that charts his own path of success for self and country, a trailblazer awash in the steamy tropical winds and swirling seas of the British frontier to the East.  The spirit of adventure captured in the feats of Captain Tristram Speedy is warmly encased in the light embers of Timah, a name which represents the enduring symbol of enterprise in Malayan history that led to cascades of development for the country at the dawn of the 20th century.  Unassuming notes for the nose make for an esay welcome to this dram, as a faintly floral flavour starts and is caravanned through for a breezy smooth finish. Before the taste of this light palate, a robust intensity greets the senses with a playful thrill before subduing into a sweet lingering warmth. Timah is imbued with a gentle tropical fruit peatiness that stays bright without undue intensity.  Timah Whiskey ,Malaysia first double peated blended whiskey, Awarded Silver winner in SanFrancisco World Spirit Award in year 2020

ROYAL SALUTE 2022 CNY Edition. This rich and complex whisky from Chivas is aged for 21 years in oak casks before bottling in handcrafted porcelain flagons.

Royal Salute was launched on 2nd June 1953 as a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day. The name of this exceptional Scotch Whisky comes from the 21 Gun Royal Salute, which is fired as a mark of respect for powerful dignitaries.

At her coronation, the crown of Queen Elizabeth II was set in rubies, sapphires and emeralds. These precious stones remain the inspiration for the colours of Royal Salute’s handcrafted flagons.

TASTING NOTES:

• Aroma: Initially light fruits, followed by toasted bread, chocolate and vanilla. After a long time in the glass unfolds a fine smoke.
• Palate: soft and sweet. The slight smokiness can be found just like the bright fruits. The alcohol starts decently, but then builds up in the course of some strength.
• Finish: In the medium long finish you will find pear and very slight oak bitterness.

Wyndham Estate BIN wines are multiregional blends, with fruit sourced from Australia’s premium viticultural regions.  The BIN range of wines reflect the full-flavoured fruit style for which George Wyndham is famous.

NOSE - Intensely flavoured, peat smoke with iodine and seaweed and a rich, deep sweetness.

TASTE - Dry peat smoke fills the palate with a gentle but strong sweetness, followed by sea and salt with touches of wood.

FINISH - A long, elegant peat-filled finish with lots of salt and seaweed.

HENNESSY VSOP 200th Anniversary Hennessy reimagined the classic cognac blend 200 years ago with V.S.O.P. And its special collector’s edition bottle, encased in a sleek metal gift box with leather handle, celebrates this milestone.

The ideal expression of a perfectly balanced cognac, Hennessy V.S.O.P originated from an order placed in 1817 by the future King George IV of the United Kingdom for a “Very Superior Old Pale” cognac.

The Macallan Harmony Collection

Crafted from a harmonious combination of European and American oak casks, this rich single malt whisky pairs in perfect harmony with fine chocolates for an elevated tasting experience. 

A collaboration with renowned pastry chef Jordi Roca of three Michelin star restaurant El Celler de Can Roca, this release brings the worlds of chocolate and whisky to life. To create the first limited edition whisky in a new annual release series, The Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan embarked on a unique journey to Girona, Spain, where she immersed herself in the world of chocolate, exploring the chocolate-making process and uncovering the distinctive flavour profiles at Casa Cacao.

Polly worked with Jordi Roca, owner of the famed chocolate boutique and hotel, Casa Cacao and the youngest of the acclaimed Roca brothers. As part of the exploration, she also spent time with master chocolatier of Casa Cacao, Damien Allsop.

Wyndham Estate BIN wines are multiregional blends, with fruit sourced from Australia’s premium viticultural regions.  The BIN range of wines reflect the full-flavoured fruit style for which George Wyndham is famous.

George Wyndham is one of the founding fathers of the Australian Wine industry having planted his first commercial vineyard in 1830 . His innovative spirit is a proud legacy that endures to this day at George Wyndham. George Wyndham BIN wines are multiregional blends, with fruit sourced from Australia’s premium viticultural regions. Created to be enjoyed now, BIN wines will also reward short term cellaring. The BIN range of wines reflect the full-flavoured fruit style for which George Wyndham is famous.

MARTELL Cordon Bleu Gift Set. The classic Martell Cordon Bleu was first bottled in 1912 by Edouard Martell. This iconic Martell Cordon Bleu brandy has since become synonyms with the highest standard of quality when it comes to cognacs.

Martell is the oldest of great Cognac Houses.  Because it was founded in 1715, some refer to Martell Cognac as Martell 1715. The first cases of Martell arrived in China in 1858 and in Malaysia in 1875. That’s more than a century of good Martell in Malaysia.

Aged in fine-grain oak barrels, the Martell Cordon Bleu is a classic and unequalled in the world of cognac. The deep, golden copper gives an impression that the Cordon Bleu is full of flavour. And indeed it is. 

Martell Cordon Bleu reviews have noted that there is a well-rounded mellowness to this brandy. A sustained finish with fruity and spice notes on the palate gives an added complexity to the final elegance of this drink. 

Monkey47 and A Bathing Ape (BAPE), two giants icons in the world of luxury craftsmanship within their own fields of Craft Gin and street wear fashion, have joined forces to create an exclusive capsule collection. Monkey 47’s eccentrically wunderbar jungle print fuses perfectly with BAPE®’s iconic camo design to create a collection that combines the best from the urban clothing and gin art worlds.

Monkey 47 is a batch distiller and unfiltered that unites British traditions, the exotic allure of India, and the ancient, untouched roots of the Black Forest with unsurpassed artisanal skill.

Product History
Monkey 47 is a batch distiller and unfiltered that unites British traditions, the exotic allure of India, and the ancient, untouched roots of the Black Forest with unsurpassed artisanal skill. Very attractive nose with typical London Dry characters with some slight spicy notes. Crisp and fresh on the nose and equally so in the mouth. Some tangy notes in the mouth add extra freshness to the traditional characters. Fairly complex. Good balance of all components and racy, fresh finish

Expertly crafted by Royal Salute Master Blender Sandy Hyslop and endorsed by long-standing World Polo Ambassador Malcom Borwick, this new expression is the first Scotch whisky from the Royal Salute portfolio to be fully finished in the finest Malbec wine cask from Argentina. The result is a full-bodied, velvety and luxuriously fruity blend, offering rich hints of raspberry and blackberry compote, notes of gently spiced cinnamon, followed by plum jam and indulgent dark chocolate ginger sweets. 

Maurice Hennessy created the Hennessy XO in 1870 for his circle of friends. Then, he introduced a new style of cognac: bold, rich and complex.

The 100 eaux-de-vie assembled to create X.O and it’s aged for a long time. Some for 30 years. This is to give an unparalleled robustness. Furthermore, Maurice Hennessy gave the name X.O to this unique “extra old” cognac.

The original Hennessy XO brandy Extra Old Cognac France is both elegant and complex. Moreover, we aged and blended to be bold, rich, and persistent.

Inspired by their origins and how our liquid was first crafted in the early 1800s, The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still is a limited edition whisky that has not been chill filtered for an authentic taste.

In 1824, before our founder George Smith licensed his distillery, the remote Glenlivet valley was the perfect location for the illicit scotch whisky trade, with distilleries handcrafting in smaller copper stills in bothies well hidden from the law.

It was there in the isolated valley that George Smith would learn his craft. Slowly and carefully distilling what would soon become the world-renowned single malt scotch whisky that established the signature fruity floral Speyside style. Bottled at 48% abv, this limited-edition malt has not been chill filtered, giving you an authentic taste of our history.

 

TASTING NOTES

NOSE : Tropical, fresh and summery aromas with ripe pineapple, vanilla fudge and coconut

TASTE : Rich fruity notes of peaches in syrup, poached pears and soft caramel

FINISH : Exceptionally long, sweet and smooth

Arran 10yo is a medium-bodied, citrussy dram that shows an elegance and deftness of touch that belies the distillery’s youth.

GlenDronach Distillery has released its ninth limited edition release of its Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía. This richly-sherried expression offers connoisseurs a deeper insight into the distillery’s signature profile, by bottling the whisky at its natural cask strength of 59.4%, to bring out the full character and depth of maturation.

With each unique Cask Strength release, Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie individually selects and combines the perfect marriage of sherry casks before they are bottled at natural cask strength, as was custom before the turn of the 20th Century. With every expression of The GlenDronach, the deep, natural colour is drawn from slow maturation in Spanish oak casks. The Pedro Ximénez casks impart rich, fruit flavours, whilst dry and nutty notes come from the Oloroso casks.

Little has changed over the centuries at The GlenDronach, where they carry forth the tradition and time-honoured methods that have been practiced since the distillery was established almost two hundred years ago. Founder, James Allardice, was an early pioneer of sherry cask maturation and deemed the distillery’s complex and full bodied spirit perfect for slow maturation in Spanish oak sherry casks; a popular import into Scotland from Spain in the 19th century.

Master Blender, Dr. Rachel Barrie said:

“The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 9 is incredibly rich and full-bodied; the result of years of slow maturation in Pedro Ximénez puncheons and Oloroso sherry butts.

Add a drop or two of water to reveal a cornucopia of flavour; from treacle toffee and raisin-filled toasted brioche, to baked apple and bramble pie and star anise.This crescendos into a lingering dark chocolate, espresso coffee finish. The depth of this Highland Single Malt’s character is boundless.”