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Quench your thirst with these latest releases from the world of wines, whiskies, teas and coffees
The start of the month means fresh recommendations for drinkers who might be looking for a celebratory bottle of whisky, wine or just plain ice coffee and tea to beat Singapore’s humid weather. Those who have a penchant for brown spirits may opt for The Balvenie Cask Finishes Range’s three new cask expressions inspired by the team’s journeys in the wine regions of Europe. Or, they can go for a classic like the Highland Park 15 Year Old served neat to let the fruity, vanilla flavours with a touch of smoke shine.
Alternatively, you can go for Robert Mondavi’s 2018 and 2019 cabernet sauvignon vintages, boasting a world of flavours that you can enjoy with food. Teetollers aren’t forgotten, as they’re more than welcome to prepare a glass of Nespresso iced coffees or TWG Tea’s iced teas.
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1. The Balvenie Cask Finishes Range
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The Balvenie Cask Finishes Range
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Malt master David C. Stewart MBE pioneered cask finishing (storing the whisky in another cask for a short period for extra flavours) in 1982 when he created The Balvenie Classic. This technique has been widely used in the whisky world until today and is the backbone of The Balvenie’s Cask Finishes Range.
The updated range comprises three new expressions inspired by The Balvenie team’s journeys throughout Europe’s wine-making regions. A holiday on the volcanic island of Madeira inspired Stewart’s The Balvenie Madeira Cask aged 15 years—a bright and summery single malt interwoven with peach, orange and hazelnut notes. Meanwhile, The Balvenie French Oak Cask aged 16 years and finished in French Pineau casks is a complex balance of vanilla spice and warm honey notes. Rounding out the collection is The Balvenie Pedro Ximénez Cask aged 18 years and a fusion of lavender, mandarin and clove.
The Balvenie French Oak Cask aged 16 years is available on iShopChangi and selected 1855 The Bottle Shop outlets. The Balvenie Madeira Cask aged 15 years and The Balvenie Pedro Ximénez Cask aged 18 years are only available at travel retail stores in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.
2. Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon
The winery based in Napa Valley, California is known for producing some of the finest cabernet sauvignons in the world. Check out its 2019 vintage made from grapes sourced from its own vineyards in Oakville and Stags Leap and aged for 18 months in French oak. The introduction of Bordeaux varieties to this pour also gives it that desired structure, balance and expressive flavour profile.
The 2018 The Estates Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is another delicious offering, with its bold and intense structure that ends wonderfully with bright and beautiful acidity. Last but not least is the 2018 The Estates Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon; aged in new French oak barrels, the wine boasts a deep and vivacious body enlivened with dark fruits and a trail of herbal notes.
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3. Highland Park 15 Year Old
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The sherried whisky is a permanent expthe ression in award-winning distillery, Highland Park’s offerings. Aged in first-fill American oak sherry seasoned casks selected by master whisky maker Gordon Motion, the whisky entices the palate with its complex characters of vanilla,crème brulee and fruits. It ends with gentle heather peat—a signature of Higland Park.
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4. Nespresso Barista Creations for Ice
Singapore is known for its summer weather all year round, and Nespresso has launched its latest Barista Creations which is best served cold. The latest additions are the Liminha over Ice, inspired by the zesty Brazilian flavours, and the Coconut Over Ice, which is infused with coconut flavours. Simply serve with ice or get creative with Nespresso’s original iced coffee recipes.
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5. TWG Tea
Given our hot and humid weather, TWG Tea has launched the Summer Holiday Iced Teabag Taster. Best served with ice, each set comes with 15 refreshing tea blends and the flavours include signature blends like the 1837 black tea, French earl grey and Eternal Summer Tea (South African red tea). To serve, simply put one tea bag in a teapot with hot water, steep for five minutes and pour into glasses with ice.
