Spirits
Whiskey
Ardbeg
Established in 1815, Ardbeg prides itself on being The Ultimate Islay Malt Whisky. And while it is one of the smokiest Islay whiskies, Ardbeg is also renowned for its delicious sweetness, a phenomenon that has affectionately become known as ‘the peaty paradox’. During the 1980s and 1990s, Ardbeg suffered from an uncertain future, and it was not until the brand was purchased by The Glenmorangie Company in 1997 that the Distillery was saved from extinction. Since then, the Distillery has risen like a phoenix and today Ardbeg is a niche, cult malt, with a passionate following. The legacy of the whisky was safeguarded in 2000 by the formation of the Ardbeg Committee, made up of thousands of Ardbeg followers, keen to ensure “the doors of Ardbeg never close again”. Today there are more than 160,000 members in over 130 countries. Ardbeg is loved not only by its fans, but also by the experts, who have made it the world’s most highly awarded smoky single malt whisky. The brand’s numerous accolades include winning World’s Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards twice, the International Whisky Competition Distillery of the Year Award three years running, and the competition’s World Whisky of the Year for Ardbeg Uigeadail.
Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie single malt whisky has been produced in the Scottish Highlands since 1843, when farmer William Matheson and his wife Anne followed their dreams and founded the Glenmorangie Distillery. Considered a pioneer in its field, the Scottish Distillery has become famous for combining tradition and innovation to create the most delicious whiskies. To achieve this, Glenmorangie single malt whisky is created by the people of Tain with a unique distillation process that uses the tallest stills in Scotland. Expertly matured in only the finest oak casks, the resulting single malt is testament to the savoir-faire that has been passed down from generation to generation by a team of expert craftsmen and women.
Vodka
Belvedere
Produced in one of the world’s longest operating Polish distilleries, which has been making vodka since 1910, Belvedere’s Master Rye Distillers draw from a 600-year Polish vodka-making history to artfully craft Polska rye into extraordinary spirits of distinct taste and character. Small and intimate, the Polmos Żyrardów distillery delivers Belvedere’s signature consistent quality and has been recognized by the European Commission for its aggressive sustainability agenda, having reduced energy-related CO2 emissions by 42% since 2012. Belvedere’s production is regulated by the Polska Vodka legal regulation, one of the strictest in the world. As the appellation dictates, all production must take place on Polish soil, the spirit must be made of either grain or potato, and nothing else can be added.
Cognac
Hennessy
Hennessy has been writing new chapters in the story of cognac for over 250 years. Pursuing the spirit of visionary founder Richard Hennessy, the Maison is renowned the world over for its exceptional cognacs. Present in over 160 countries, Hennessy is prized for the quality of its cognacs, the fruit of unique savoir-faire passed on over generations. For two centuries, Hennessy has entrusted the blending and tasting of its cognac eaux-de-vie to the Fillioux family, now represented by Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, the eighth generation of master blenders from the family. With deep roots in the heart of the Charente region, Hennessy plays a major role in the regional economy. The first spirits house to earn ISO 14001 certification in 1998, Hennessy continually innovates and works closely with its partners to preserve, enrich and pass on the wealth of its exceptional terroir.