New alcohol events and launch you need to know/add to your collection
For any self-respecting alcohol enthusiast, one should always inform themselves about new alcohol releases in the Singapore market.
For any self-respecting alcohol enthusiast, one should always inform themselves about new alcohol releases in the Singapore market. Let us all raise a toast (or two, maybe three) to these alcohol-related news, new bars and drops!
*Please drink responsibly
St-Rémy launches St-Rémy Signature Brandy
Double-matured in two different types of oaks – new oak for the first maturation and old oak for the second – this unique process gives the new St-Rémy Signature an opening of spiced notes, giving indulgence, youth, and vivacity. It is then followed by the roundness, balance, and sweetness of aged oak.
On the nose, expect a sweet aroma composed of virgin wood and spices such as vanilla, coconut or almond, and fresh fruits. On the palate, the flavours are round and sweet, virgin woody notes enriched with honey, nut and butter flavours. Fruity aromas start fresh, before becoming candied. Sweet spices bring balance.
From 12 March – 30 April, cocktail enthusiasts who order a St-Rémy Signature cocktail at the five participating bars (Mama Diam, Potato Head Singapore, Qin Bar, Naga House and Brooklyn Bar) will also have the chance to win a Nespresso machine valued at S$249.
Get St Rémy Signature Brandy here
Guinness celebrates St Patrick Day from 15-17 March 2024
Every year, Guinness pull out the stops when it comes to St Patrick's Day. This year, expect a three-day extravaganza over Boat Quay and Clark Quay, with complimentary festive makeup, live bands, Guinness deals, free pints, trivia nights and more.
Highlights include:
Branded exhibits showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into the preparation process of the quintessential Irish brew
Exclusive masterclass hosted by Guinness Global Brand Ambassador and certified beer sommelier, Cian Hulm as he charms you with the artistry behind the perfect pint of Guinness and a curated canape pairing menu for just $25 per pax
Outdoor bar
Register to secure your spot at The Guinness Experience and score a complimentary Guinness on the house here!
Get Guinness and related merch here
Chang releases coffee-flavoured lager
Ahead of the Songkran Festival Celebrations for the Thai New Year in April 2024, Chang has released a beautiful combination of coffee and beer in a new launch: Chang Espresso Lager.
Available to the public from 27 February 2024, Chang will gift a Chang Espresso Lager Coffee-Tumbler with every purchase of six cans of Chang Espresso Lager, as well as a Chang-branded cooler bag with every purchase of four cans of Chang Espresso Lager.
These complimentary gifts are available on a first-come first-serve basis, limited to quantity, and are exclusive only to Thai Supermarket at Aperia Mall. The Chang Espresso Lager is sold at a special rate of $4.20 at Thai Supermarket, while Chang Espresso Lager can also be found in major supermarket retailers like NTUC Fairprice and Sheng Siong and e-commerce channels like Lazada's Redmart.
Get Chang Cold Brew Lager and Chang Espresso Lager here.
Meikle Toir Core Range by GlenAllachie
GlenAllachie has launched the brand's first peated core range of whiskies in four expressions:
The Original - matured in first fill Bourbon, Rye and American virgin oak casks at 50% ABV
The Sherry One - Matured in American ex-bourbon barrels and finished off in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso Sherry casks specially flown in from Spain
The Chinquapin One - Matured in American ex-bourbon casks before proceeding to special Chinquapin casks from Northern Ozarks in Missouri at 48% ABV
The Turbo - Matured in three medium-charred American virgin oak casks and five first fill Oloroso hogsheads with the highest PPM concentration of 71%
Made with water from the Ben Rinnes Springs and aged for five years in the respective barrels, expect the bold and peaty we've come to expect from a Speyside whiskey, which mellows as it ages.
Meikle Tòir’s peated whiskies are available in four expressions including the Original, The Sherry One, The Chinquapin One and The Turbo at $108 per bottle here.
Discarded Spirits Co
Expect a fully circular and sustainable alcohol experience with the Discard Spirits Co spirits, made with food waste that will otherwise be discarded. This food waste also gives the spirits another layer of taste, which these spirits can then impart to cocktails.
Discarded Sweet Cascara Vermouth blends cascara, a coffee industry waste product, with alcohol, a sherry-style spirit wine base, and botanicals like cinnamon and wormwood
Discarded Banana Peel infuses aged Caribbean rum with discarded banana peels
The latest release, Discarded Grape Skin Vodka, utilises discarded Chardonnay grape pomace to create a sustainable vodka with a retained grape flavour
These spirits will be available in Singapore at a later date, the first stop outside of the Scandivanian and European countries.
Glenglassaugh launches rare whiskies
How would you fancy getting your hands on a 48, 49 and 51-year-old rare cask release from Glenglassaugh? A hidden gem on Scotland's northeastern coastline, a rare collection of single casks sit in the coastal warehouse and have been left to mature for over 50 years. Three of the single casks are now available for application to purchase.
According to Rachel Barrie, Master Blender at Glenglassaugh Distillery, "It is extremely rare to find casks which have been left to mature in coastal locations for such a long period of time and our warehouses, perched on cliffs overlooking Sandend Bay, have acted as the custodians of this old and rare liquid for over five decades. These casks give a unique insight into ther nature of whisky making at the distillery before it was closed and capture a moment in time like few other expressions can."
For more information and application to purchase, click here.
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