Bottoms Up

Cannot wait to see the back of 2021? Send it off with a toast from one of these deserving bottles.

THE BALVENIE TWENTY-FIVE

Marrying liquid from European and American casks, this is a whisky that first opens with runny honey, hints of spice and a rich oakiness on the nose then reveals extraordinary depth. Bold vanilla and layers of toasted marshmallows come through on the palate alongside autumn fruits. The liquid goes down silkysmooth and finishes with a long-lasting sweetness. The Balvenie Twenty-five is available to purchase from The Distillers Library. Interested parties can contact James Ting at James.ting@wgrant.com

MARTELL NOBLIGE

Featuring a blend of more than 100 eauxde-vie from the finest terroirs in the Cognac region, this VSOP highlights the woody quality typical of old eaux-de-vie from the Fins Bois terroir. On the nose, the cognac introduces fruity notes of pear and prune, vanilla, as well as myrrh, cedar and fine-grained oak. On the palate, it yields caramel, dried fruit and bitter chocolate before giving way to a round wood and spice finish. Enjoy the Martell Noblige neat, on ice or in your favourite cocktails.

TELMONT

Crafted from the house’s ancestral vines in Damery, France, with a profound respect for nature, Telmont Champagne has just landed in Singapore. Seven out of the nine Champagnes are available here, including the Réserve Brut, which achieves a harmony of richness, fruitiness and freshness. The Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2012 is easy to enjoy with small bubbles and floral and fruit notes, while the Vinothèque 2012 offers a more nuanced flavour.