This bottle is smoother than what we’re used to from the house of Ardmore. Combined with a Dalay Reserva Maduro Chisel, a honey sweetness with spices develops.
Koval Whiskey: Austrian Distillery Tradition in Chicago
Robert Birnecker dreamed of taking Austria’s time-honored distillery tradition to the United States. His Koval brand has achieved that dream – though not with Old World-style fruit brandies, but by producing distinctly New World whiskeys. Two years after the company’s founding, his creations already won several awards.
The Pleasure of Smoke in Vienna’s Bar Scene
For smokers, Vienna is truly “paradise found.” There are few cities left in the world where one can indulge in the centuries-old cultural tradition of a good drink and a fine smoke in such a variety of venues – and in such style.
Powerful: Highland Park Dark Origins
The new bottling has produced an extraordinary character. The nose is determined by peat, sherry, fried bananas with honey and black chocolate, the aromas are powerful in the taste. The Family Blend The Lineage by Alec Bradley comes into its own perfectly in this combination.
For the Afternoon: Marzadro Espressioni Teroldego
An extraordinary example of barrel-matured grappa. The fruity sweetness, merging with the bitter almond and mild woody tones on the tongue, is the ideal starting point for a distinguished encounter. A Primeros Nicaragua Maduro by Davidoff, with its texture of spicy toast boosts the liquid interaction between fruity sweetness and woody aromas.
Complex Sherry: Ximénez-Spínola Very Old Pedro Ximenez D.O.
Who needs a dessert? This complex single variety sherry brings with it everything you need – aromas of a luxurious plum juice, harmonious fruity acidity and dark chocolate. And with it, an Aniversario No. 1 by Schuster ensures an exciting expansion of the range of aromas.
Surprising: Blaauwklippen Potstilled Brandy
The surprise from South Africa. This delicate brandy produces a nose of dried apricots, apricot jam, acacia honey and hints of spice and wood. It goes excellently with an El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme, whose mild and spicy, creamy, slightly sweet texture boosts the spirit’s fruity notes.
Distinguished: Glenfiddich
Probably the most well-known and distinguished single malt worldwide. Combined with a Torpedo from the Balmoral Royal Selection Anejo 18 aromas of candied apples.
Extraordinary: Don Papa Rum
A very extraordinary rum from the Philippines. A Zino Classic Petit Corona with its creamy, sweet texture intensifies the sweetness after the first sip.
Traditional: Pierre Ferrand Pineau des Charentes
This traditional aperitif from France should really be enjoyed slightly cooled. The aromas of a Bolivar Royal Corona accommodates the drink smoothly.
Complex: Bentley B13
Complexity says it all with this rum. Perfect for a Robusto from the Air Bender series by La Flor Dominicana, the blend of which is mainly distinguished by its spicy aromas.
Denmark: A Tobacco Nation in the Back Rooms
The scene is small and everyone knows everyone, but signs of a trend reversal are there. There are in fact individual, young, cigar-smoking Danes around – a harbinger that Danish cigar culture is slowly gaining momentum again.
