Here’s a round-up of the new launches from spirits brand owners in the week commencing 27 March.
Whyte & Mackay’s Fettercairn Warehouse 14 single malt
- Scotch whisky, single malt, Highlands, 51.2% ABV
- Rolling out next month in limited numbers to markets including Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK
- In the UK, SRP of GBP70 [US$86.25] per 70cl bottle
Loch Lomond Group’s The Open Special and Course Edition single malts
- Scotch whiskies, single malts, Highlands. The Open Special Edition 2023 carries an ABV of 46%, the Open Course Edition 2023 – a 22-year-old expression – is 48.2%
- Available online from this week ahead of a wider roll-out to UK specialist spirits outlets from mid-April123
- In the UK, SRP of the Special Edition is GBP45 [US$55] per 70cl bottle, The Open Course Edition – limited to 4,500 units – costs GBP240
William Grant & Sons’ Glenfiddich Grand Yozakura single malt
- Scotch whisky, single malt, Speyside, 29 years old, 45.1% ABV
- Released this week in the brand’s “key” markets, including selected Global Travel Retail outlets
- In the UK, SRP of GBP1,500 [US$1,840] per 70cl bottle. A total of 12,214 units available globally, 1,388 for the UK
Rémy Cointreau’s Louis XIII Cognac Cask 42.1
- Cognac, 42.1% ABV
- Available online. The ultra-high-end expression will be the subject of tasting events globally in cities including Dubai, London, Paris and New York
- Price not specified [consumers need to register “to try to purchase” a bottle], limited to 775 Baccarat black crystal decanters including crystal glasses and a serving pipette
Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky’s Black Bull blended Scotch whiskies
- Scotch whiskies, blended. Created in partnership with golfer Sir Nick Faldo. Comprising an 18-, a 30-, a 50- and a 55-year-old expression.
- Released this month, on sale online
- SRPs of GBP120 [US$147] for the 18-year-old, GBP500 for the 30-year-old, GBP5,000 for the 50-year-old and GBP8,000 for the 55-year-old [the latter pair are limited to 600 units]
La Martiniquaise-Bardinet’s Poliakov Lime
- Flavoured spirit drink, 32% ABV
- Unveiled earlier this week in France, where Poliakov is the largest vodka brand, according to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet
- SRP of EUR12.45 [US$13.50] per bottle
