Berry Bros & Rudd Unveils Coasts & Shores Assortment

Berry Bros & Rudd, Britain’s oldest wine and spirits service provider, has unveiled the second installment in its ‘A Sense of Place ‘ assortment. Coasts & Shores includes 25 bottles of whisky hailing from the world’s most beloved coastal distilleries. The brand new launch follows Glens & Valleys into the Berry Bros & Rudd lineup. Launched in June of this yr, Glens & Valleys accommodates whiskies distilled within the valleys and glens of Scotland. 

Accessible ranging from at the moment (October twenty fourth), Berry Bros & Rudd Coasts & Shores boasts 25 bottlings from 12 completely different distilleries. A full record of bottlings and RRPs might be discovered additional down this text. 

Berry Bros & Rudd ‘A Sense of Place’ – Coasts & Shores 

The Coasts & Shores assortment goals to display how coastal maturation can have an effect on the profile of a whisky. From the briny sea spray of Islay to the coastal smoke of Smögen Distillery in Sweden, every whisky is characterised by its location as a lot as by the ability of the distillers.

The gathering options bottlings from Scotland, Sweden, and Japan, showcasing a breadth of whisky types from internationally. 

Felix Expensive, Spirits Curator at Berry Bros. & Rudd, stated: “Coastal environments play an vital function in shaping the flavour of a number of the world’s most celebrated whiskies. The distinctive circumstances, salty air and proximity to the ocean imparts flavour profiles that set these spirits aside with distinctive maritime traits. Our 2024 Coasts & Shores assortment explores these influences, providing a various vary of expressions that seize the essence of every distillery.”

What Can You Count on From The Berry Bros & Rudd Coasts & Shores Assortment? 

For peat lovers, Caol Ila’s 2010 releases deliver an attractive mixture of maritime peat smoke balanced by fruity notes resembling ripe peaches and figs. Equally, the Williamson 2013 Moscatel and Oloroso finishes mix wealthy, darkish fruits with treacle and daring peat, leading to an extended, warming end. 

In the meantime, Dalmore’s 2012 Barolo End gives a contrasting profile, with purple fruits and vanilla custard tempered by peppery spice and a velvety texture. For a coastal twist, Inchgower’s 2009 Pedro Ximénez finishes spotlight dried fruits like figs and plums alongside a touch of sea spray. 

This vary, outlined by its nuanced maturation processes, ensures there’s a whisky to go well with a wide range of palates, whether or not one seeks smoky depth or a wealthy, sherried sweetness.

Availability 

As said above, there are 25 bottlings obtainable within the assortment. They are going to be obtainable in various markets. The next is courtesy of Berry Bros & Rudd: 

“Caol Ila 2010 #311743 (RRP £105), Dalmore 2012 #4022 (RRP £90), Inchgower 2009 #301026 (RRP £105), Williamson 2013 #215 (RRP £90) and Single Orkney 2006 #2 (RRP £150) will probably be obtainable completely at www.bbr.com.

“Caol Ila 2010 #311739 (RRP £105), Inchgower 2009 #301032 (RRP £105), Williamson 2013 #210 (RRP £90), Williamson 2013 #213 (RRP £90), Smögen 2011 #402011 (RRP £225) and Single Orkney 2008 #17 (RRP £120) will probably be obtainable completely in chosen UK retail companions.

“The next bottlings will probably be obtainable completely in chosen worldwide retail companions – Caol Ila 2010 #311745 (RRP £105), Dalmore 2012 #3577 (RRP £105), Staoisha 2013 #10515 (RRP £70), Williamson 2013 #214 (RRP £90), Williamson 2013 #216 (RRP £90), Macduff 2006 #8102413 (RRP £125), Single Orkney 2006 #16 (RRP £150), Single Orkney 2009 #3 (RRP £108), Single Orkney 2008 #14 (RRP £12), Sakurao 2019 #5353 (RRP £105), Undisclosed Islay Distillery 2009 #6614 (RRP £120) and Undisclosed Islay Distillery 2009 #6613 (RRP £120).

“The next casks will probably be cut up between chosen UK and Worldwide retailers –  Ledaig 2009 #700324 (unique to Abbey Whisky www.abbeywhisky.com within the UK, RRP £130) and Tobermory 2008 #3082 (RRP £108).”