Luxury in a sip, sip in luxury. Imagine the luxury of sipping a divine wine from 1901, a rare and vintage 50 YO whisky, a rich champagne or an elegant cognac, each carrying history and tradition of, at times, over a 100 years. Sipping luxury… luxury crafted in the wild valleys of Scotland or the elegant countryside of Europe or the lively Chateau`s of France.
We invite you to join us on a voyage of luxury spirits.
An unhurried experience that showcases life and lifestyle, craftsmanship, history and tradition, all passed down generations & handed over the last century awaits your pleasure. The experience of sipping a dram of The Macallan 1926, lovingly caressing a Louis XIII or indulging in a bubbly Cristal in a tall stemmed Tulip are life`s little pleasure and greatest experiences.
One can experience these golden nectars at select bars across the work or can acquire them for the private collection.
The Macallan 1926
Dry, Complex, very rich and concentrated, was how this magnificent dram was described. — What else would you expect from one of the most expensive whiskies in the world ? Help yourself to a little liquorice aftertaste. In 2005, a South Korean businessman paid $70,000 for a bottle of The Macallan’s 1926, the finest and rarest of the Fine and Rare. At present, the price could be over US $ 80,000. Whilst you are enjoying this dram, try The Macallan’s 55 year old Lalique was base on a 1910 perfume bottle designed by Rene Lalique Crystal Bottle. Exotic, with hints of peat smoke, the taste is smooth with lingering citrus overtones. “Peaty and powerful,” with overtones of sweet toffee and dried fruits,
The Macallan’s 1939, a 40 year old was first bottled in 1979. In 2002, it was added to the distillery’s Fine and Rare line and re-bottled. It can be found today for around US$20,000.
The Dalmore 40 YO
The Legacy of The Dalmore 40 YO is strong that we need to visit its “ancestors” to actually understand the product.
An older variant, The Dalmore 62 YO single malt had only a dozen bottles. One night in 2005, a man bought a bottle for $58,000, and downed it with five of his buddies. Only 60 crystal-cut bottles of this Highland single malt were produced. Filled in 1978, this dark sherry-aged Dalmore has a reputation for being intense and deeply flavored and is considered by many aficionados among the best 50 year olds in the world.
The 40 year-old Dalmore has been matured in the nut-brown Matusalem sherry butts – themselves over 30 years old has and during its maturation, it has taken liquid from the pores of the old sherry wood. This has increased its rich character while marginally dropping its strength from the usual 45% volume to 40%. Sampled annually to confirm its progress, some four decades had to pass before Richard Paterson, the Master Distiller, would release this exceptional malt.
The Dalmore ages perhaps better than many other Highland distillery and these long-aged Dalmores are increasingly sought-after by collectors. The casks used for this 40 YO were a mixture of American oak and sherry casks from the world-beating Gonzalez Byass. This is a rare and magnificent expression of our Master Distiller’s art.
Another 50 YO, worthy of companionship is the Glenfarclas 1955 Wealthy tasters are warned to overlook this richly scented 50 year old. Speyside at their own “peril.” Spicy and silky with a sweet start, this is the oldest batch ever bottled by the Glenfarclas distillery
Royal Salute
This whisky was special enough to be packaged for the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Salute is a 50 year old, a Scotch with a smoky anise and raisin flavors. Only 255 bottles were made, 10 of which were destined for America, where collectors eagerly poured out $10,000 each. The Royal Salute Stone of Destiny is a supreme 38 Year Old Scotch whisky, with rich notes of cedar wood & almond, and sherried oakiness. Dried fruits linger with an assertive spiciness, making it the ultimate experience for the connoisseur.
Chivas Regal 25 YO
When Chivas Regal was first launched in 1909 it was the world’s first luxury whisky. It was a 25 year old blend. Blended in the style of the original 1909 masterpiece, Chivas Regal 25 year old is carefully crafted by Master Blender Colin Scott who has used the same traditions and techniques as the legendary Charles Howard used for the original. The final blend includes many whiskies from distilleries that would have contributed to the original 1909 blend . Some of these whiskies are now exceptionally rare – not only are they over a quarter of a century old, but they come from silent distilleries that ceased production many years ago. Chivas Regal 25 Year Old Original epitomizes the Chivas family style, but with its own superlative qualities. The whisky’s astonishingly rich character yields an abundance of flavour and aroma. Elegantly smooth and perfectly balanced, this is the consummate blend.
LOUIS XIII BLACK PEARL (LIMITED EDITION)
LOUIS XIII meets Baccarat and gives birth to LOUIS XIII Black Pearl, an exclusive series produced from a century-old tierçon*, namely 786 carafes numbered from 001 to 786.
Installed in a cellar hidden in the Grollet Homestead since 1960, this extremely rare tierçon, C 100-29, is one of the oldest barrels from the family’s personal reserve. It has aged and nourished the most precious of blends, that of the LOUIS XIII cognac, made up of some one thousand two hundred eaux-de-vie, some of which are over a hundred years old, originating from the most sought after slopes in the Grande Champagne region.
The steel colored crystal carafe ceaselessly plays with the light, which sweeps and rebounds creating pure flashes of silver, black, chrome, blue and anthracite, like a black pearl, the pearl of queens. Yours for Euro 25,000
LOUIS XIII RARE CASK (LIMITED EDITION, AVAILABLE IN INDIA ONLY AT THE LEELA PALACE NEW DELHI):
Every once in a while a cognac comes along that turns the industry upside down. The LOUIS XIII Rare Cask from the House of Rémy Martin – a unique special edition that can’t be predicted or replicated – is no exception and is changing the meaning of supreme luxury. For the first time in the history of LOUIS XIII, a strictly limited edition of just 786 bottles drawn from a single special cask comprising of 1200 eaux de vie aged upto 100 years that delivers a strong 43.8 degrees alcohol, identified by Cellar Master Pierrette Trichet in 2004 has been launched.
Each decanter is made in black Baccarat crystal, a material that requires craft skill of the highest order. The neck of the decanter is dressed in palladium.
The nose opens with a show of astonishing intensity, and unfurls layer by layer with fabulous discoveries. First, a formidable bouquet of wild mushrooms, then a chorus of more lifted underwood notes that summons up visions of the forest in autumn. These are followed in turn by a sparkling display of full, spicy tones that speak of 100 years aging in Limousin oak, and then gingerbread, wax, nuts and fresh mint. Strength on the palate is supplanted here by a wave of rounded textures. From the first sip, the palate is showered with a thousand ornaments, marked by dense notes of mushroom joining in celebration with bold tones of candied fruit. You can almost taste the stone walls of the cellars.
With a peg costing Rs. 1,25,000+ taxes, indulge your senses in pure ecstasy at The Library Bar, Leela Kempinski, New Delhi.
Martell Cognac
Quintessence of Martell three hundred year quest for perfection, L’Or de Jean Martell is the culmination of the house’s unique style. Outstanding blend of several hundred different eaux-de-vie, some of which have been aged for over a century like hidden treasure deep in the Martell cellars, L’Or de Jean Martell is an incomparable cognac.
An extremely rich and exceptional cognac, exquisite, lingering finish or “peacock’s tail” effect.
Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2000
This premier Champagne began its journey in late 17th century and carries on the tradition even today, adopting a fine blend of tradition and contemporary lifestyle. Legend has it monks made the first champagne in the region and some of the cellars exist even to date.
Dom Pérignon Rosé is made from the rarest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, aging for 10 years, on the lees in the Dom Pérignon cellars brings out the wine’s fresh, fruity vibrancy and maturity, enabling it to reach the desired intensity and complexity. It is a perfect balance between white and black grapes, which has a crisp and lingering taste. A daring spirit with amazing freshness, best enjoyed chilled at 4*, with few close friends and soft salmon rosettes.
Most of these luxury expressions are beyond money, they are more towards a sensory experience, which conjures up images of life as it was 100 years back. These are best enjoyed with meaningful company, in exceptional glassware and above all with small amount of water or ice, to bring out the finest in the spirit.
