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The GlenDronach Cask Bottling Batch 18 collection
The GlenDronach Distillery announces the US arrival of four casks from the 18th batch of its acclaimed Cask Bottling collection. Eighteen casks dating from 1990 to 2009 have been personally selected by Master Blender Rachel Barrie, specially chosen for their exceptional character, to celebrate and share some of the finest Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Highland distillery. This is the first time the US receives these highly-anticipated Cask Bottling releases.
Whether they have previously housed sweet and rich Pedro Ximénez, dry and nutty Oloroso, or in selected expressions fruit-laden Port from the Douro Valley; each cask presents uniquely remarkable characteristics while remaining distinctively of The GlenDronach.
The GlenDronach Cask Bottling Batch 18 collection as a whole globally features \a variety of cask types and maturation periods. The US releases include cask bottlings from 1990, 1994, 2005 and 2008; bottled from Oloroso, Pedro Ximenez and Port Pipe casks.
The distillery’s newly enhanced tasting bar will be the only location in the world where all eighteen bottles will be available to try by the dram. Master Blender Rachel Barrie, said:
“The GlenDronach Cask Bottling Batch 18 is a celebration of the distillery’s time-honored mastery and a showcase of the finest of what this richly-sherried Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has to offer.
This long standing, much loved release is a focal point to each year, demonstrating the exquisite character of our whiskies, through these exceptional casks which I have carefully hand-selected. Each cask individually explores the sophistication, powerful intricacy and rich layers of Spanish sherry cask maturation found in every expression of The GlenDronach.
From the rare vintage casks of 1990 with exquisite layers of dark chocolate and the elegant Victoria plum, date and bramble preserve notes in the 1992 Po
For years, the spritz has been touted and ridiculed as the warm weather drink of choice, but this year, as we hopefully ease our way slowly and safely back into normal life, I’d love to recommend accessories for the drink that has been waiting in the wings for its warm weather moment in the spotlight – the Gin & Tonic. Even as your readers start to frequent more bars and restaurants safely, there will still be plenty of at-home happy hours and I’d love for you to recommend Riedel’s Gin & Tonic Glassware Set for the G&T lover or for those just starting to dabble in the world of Gin.
Gin can be as nuanced as wine, with varying aroma and flavor profiles based on its distillation, and this level of palate sophistication should be met with the proper glassware. The bulbous bowl of the Riedel Gin & Tonic Glass ($49.90/set of 4) specifically enhances the characteristics of the cocktail, allowing the complimenting aromas of gins and tonics as they play together in the glass. The larger bowl allows ample space for accoutrements to the cocktail, garnishes pairing with the juniper and spice notes of certain gins or the floral and fruit-forward notes in others.
Springtime in New York City means breezy strolls through Central Park’s luscious cherry blossoms, listening to impromptu jazz performances and sitting by the glittering water of the Bethesda Fountain with a delicious cup of coffee. There is no better time to visit the city and no better place to enjoy all it has to offer than the Upper East Side’s most illustrious address, The Lowell Hotel.
Make your long-awaited return to the city extra special by arranging accommodations in the Garden Suite, boasting a gorgeous private terrace decorated with aromatic florals and a soothing fountain, with stunning views of the park and city skyline. While on property, indulge in afternoon aperitif at the property's French fine-dining restaurant, Majorelle, led by acclaimed restauranteur Charles Masson. Guests can choose from a private dinner set up in-room or at the restaurant (available both indoor and outdoor).
For the ultimate city itinerary, location is key and The Lowell is just steps away from a visit to the Central Park Zoo with family, shopping down Fifth Avenue for some long-overdue retail therapy or sauntering over to lunch with a view at the Rockefeller Center. This season, the property is unveiling a once-in-a-lifetime Empire State sunrise experience available only to guests of The Lowell, offering an uninterrupted and entirely private experience of a classic New York City staple. Treat your family, friends or special someone to an unforgettable glimpse of the Big Apple from an unparalleled vantage point just as the sun’s golden hue kisses the concrete jungle’s iconic skyline. Following a delicious, NYC-inspired breakfast catered by Le Bilboquet, head over to the MET early to beat the crowds and see the Alex De Corte installation on the freshly reopened Roof Garden. All of this and more can be arranged with The Lowell’s expert concierge team, who will go above-and-beyond to ensure access to all of the best New York has to offer, whether it’s opening doors to a shop designer’s private collection, reservations to a fully-booked restaurant, or tickets to a sold-out exhibition.
photo credit: John Scotto
The restaurant has not strayed from its format and highlights a seven-course signature menu and a five-course menu with supplemental options available as well as wine pairings. The signature menu, which has consistently seen small variations in both presentation and flavor profiles since the opening of the restaurant, begins as it always has with an awe-inspiring amuse bouche, where one will find five rotating impeccable bites all served on white ceramic platforms for a dramatic entrance into the dining experience.
Jungsik is located at 2 Harrison Street, New York, NY, and is open Wednesday-Monday 5:00-8:00pm. Phone Number: 212-219-0900.
To celebrate the opening of their sixth shop in Williamsburg’s Domino Park, on April 21st, OddFellows Ice Cream will launch ‘The Boozy Capsule’ - a collection of six liquor-laced ice creams based on signature cocktails from some of the world’s best bars.
Available for shipping nationwide and in OddFellows’ NYC and Boston stores, ‘The Boozy Capsule’ translates expertly crafted cocktails from talented bartenders at Death & Co., Attaboy, Long Island Bar, Maybe Sammy, Limantour and Two Schmucks into delicious ice cream form. The capsule has been conceptualized by the clever flavor technologists at OddFellows as led by Chef and Co-Founder Sam Mason.
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