Whisky & Bourbon, a World Tour of the Amber Flavours

Aberlour Wood Essence Case

The best of wood and metal craft go into making this portable artisan piece. Bringing together organic nobility and the elegance of leather, it contains a collection of 4 bottles of 100 % Sherry cask, 3 single malts of 15 and 17 years and the original edition of A’Bunadh. www.aberlour.com

To have the full experience, 2 Quaichs, the traditional Scottish glasses are provided in the case. © DR

Jim Beam Devil's Cut Bourbon

All the way from Illinois, this made-in-the-US is the devil’s water ! Its intense flavour comes from the liquid preserved in the wood barrel, watched over by an artisan distiller. This flavour is then combined with 6 year old Jim Beam Black to obtain a powerful balance. www.jimbeam.com

Jim Beam has given the Devil his cut in their premium bourbon. © DR

Meyer's Homage Case

In Alsace, the sons of Jean-Claude Meyer pay tribute to their father with this 12 year old single malt. Elaborated with unique barley notes, this edition, limited to only 53 cases, is housed in a handcut crystal bottle with gold decoration. distilleriemeyer.fr/hommage

Absolutely one-of-a-kind, this case emphasises the craft knowledge of what is one of France’s most celebrated distilleries. © DR

Whisky Pike Creek Vintage

Discover the mysteries of this whisky of the Great Canadian North ! It is forged by the elements, aged 10 years in oak barrels and finished in rum barrels to give it a subtle taste of dry fruit, peppery spices and notes of salted caramel. www.pikecreekwhisky.com

The rope wrapped around the neck of the bottle calls to mind the tied sacks of grain used to make this artisanal whiskey. © DR

Grant's Smoky Whisky

The celebrated brand of blended Scotch is launching this year a new line, issued from a blend of single grains and peaty single malts. This whisky will charm amateurs with its surprising association of a smoky essence with light fruit notes. www.grantswhisky.com

For diehards, this nectar goes very well with a good piece of meat. © DR

Nikka Coffer, Taketsuru on the Road

During his Scottish travels, the « father of Japanese whisky » discovered a passion for this drink. This coffer contains 2 booklets and 4 bottles : a 12 year bottle, the multi-medalled Taketsuru, aged between 17 and 21 years, as well as an extremely rare bottle of 25 years. www.nikkawhisky.eu

This exceptional case offers an intense voyage of the senses. © DR