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William
Grants completes the release of their
new seven strong Wildmoor aged Scotch
blended whisky collection with the
launch of two travel retail
exclusive expressions at Singapore
Changi airport, Wildmoor Waking Forest
23 Year Old and Wildmoor Tropical Coast
30 Year Old.
In March this year Glenfiddich and The
Balvenie owners, William Grant & Sons,
unveiled 'Wildmoor' a new premium aged
Scotch blended whisky brand. They
announced a collection of seven whiskies
aged between 21 and 40 years were to be
released.
The William Grant & Sons family has
spent the past six decades acquiring and
meticulously curating an extensive
reserve of rare, matured malt and grain
whiskies from various regions across
Scotland.
Their latest venture introduces a new
brand, conceived and crafted by Master
Blender Brian Kinsman with the aim of
offering a comprehensive "Flavour Map of
Scotland in a Glass." The Wildmoor
Collection is said to showcase a
diverse array of liquids, not bound by
the confines of individual distilleries
or house styles. Additionally, the
design of the range is artfully crafted
to encapsulate the essence of the
Scottish landscape.
Here in the UK they launched three
expressions, the youngest of them is
Wildmoor Dark Moorland 23 Year Old, a
masterful blend marrying Highland and
Speyside malts with Lowland grain
whisky. Matured in a marriage of
American and European oak, culminating
in a finish in Oloroso Sherry casks,
enriching it with depth and complexity.
The Wildmoor Rugged Coast 30 Year Old
expression, having basked in the embrace
of Oloroso Sherry casks, draws
inspiration from the rugged beauty of
Scotland's western coastline. Offering a
symphony of peat and luscious stone
fruit notes, it embodies the untamed
spirit of the region.
The pièce de résistance of the
collection here in the UK is the
Wildmoor Black Mountain 40 Year Old,
which pays homage to the brooding
mountains of northern Scotland. Crafted
from a robust blend of rare grain and
Highland malts, with a touch of history
from distilleries of yore, it reaches
its pinnacle of flavour through
finishing in a PX Sherry cask, resulting
in a whisky of depth and character.
In Taiwan, there is the exclusive offering of
Wildmoor Heather Valley 21 Year Old blended Scotch. This expression harmoniously
blends Highland and Speyside malts with
Lowland grain whisky, aiming to evoke
the serene moorlands of Scotland. It
undergoes maturation in both American
and European oak before a finishing
touch in Oloroso Sherry casks.
Meanwhile, available solely in China and
Taiwan, Wildmoor Ancient Moorland 23
Year Old showcases a blend of Highland
and Speyside malts, aged in American and
European oak casks. This exquisite
whisky culminates its journey with a
finishing touch in Oloroso Sherry casks,
resulting in a liquid that boasts a
"rich oak taste complemented by the
signature deep vanilla, mellow Sherry
spice, and sweetness."
Completing the seven strong collection
of Wildmoor Scotch blended whiskies is
two global travel retail exclusive
whiskies which they have just launched
at Singapore Changi airport this month.
This exciting debut comes to life
through an immersive pop-up experience,
made possible by Changi 1st. Running
until May 23rd, 2024, this captivating
activation awaits travellers at Changi
Airport Terminal 1 Departures (Transit),
open daily from 5:30 am to 1:30 am SGT.
The first travel retail exclusive whisky
is Wildmoor Waking Forest 23 Year Old
Blended Scotch Whisky (£148), a
captivating fusion of oak elements
reminiscent of Scotland's lush forests.
Here, Virgin Oak intertwines with Sherry
oak, enhancing the smooth vanilla notes
with a delightful infusion of rich
sweetness.
The second travel exclusive Wildmoor and
in contrast to the Waking Forest is
Wildmoor Tropical Coast 30 Year Old
Blended Scotch Whisky (£340), drawing
inspiration from the picturesque
north-western coastline of Scotland in
the summertime. Picture white sandy
beaches caressed by clear turquoise
waters, crafting a tropical panorama.
This exquisite whisky, finished in
Caribbean Rum casks, unfolds with a
smooth, fruity profile and a tantalising
hint of rum spice.
The
Wildmoor Black Mountain 40 Year Old
will also be available from global
travel retail.
Changi Airport travellers are among the
first in Singapore and Asia to indulge
in the Wildmoor travel retail range,
initially exclusively available at
Singapore Changi Airport Lotte Duty Free
shops for the duration of the
promotional period. The activation space
promises an enchanting journey into the
realm of Wildmoor, drawing inspiration
from Scotland's untamed landscapes.
Guests are invited to immerse themselves
in a biophilic oasis, embarking on a
sensory adventure through touch, sight,
and sound, all evoking the essence of
the wild. The experience culminates in a
gastronomic exploration of meticulously
curated whisky and food pairings at the
pop-up bar.
For those eager to savour the spirit of
the wilderness at home, exclusive
gifting options and complimentary
personalisation accompany every
purchase, ensuring a memorable takeaway
from this extraordinary encounter.
From the end of May the travel retail
exclusive Wildmoor whiskies will be
available in selected airports
worldwide, including London Heathrow
(with Avolta), Thailand (King Power),
China (Lagardère and CDFG) and South
Korea (Shilla/Shinsegae).
If you have no travel plans in the near
future you will find the domestic
Wildmoor whisky range available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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