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Price has never been a reliable indicator of a bottle's quality. But let's be honest: when we're talking about exceptional wines, the numbers on the label tend to climb. For this selection, we've therefore set a simple rule: stay under €500. We like to dream, but not enough to sell a kidney.
Rare aging, limited editions, confidential distilleries or big names: here are bottles that are worth the detour, enough to mark the end of the year, a gift or simply a very nice tasting.
Whiskies
Nikka – 12 years old
A Japanese blend combining malt and grain whiskies, including expressions from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.
43% ABV – 70cl – Suggested retail price: €175
Kavalan – Soloist – Vinho Barrique
Kavalan Vinho Barrique is a Taiwanese single malt aged in American oak barrels that previously held red and white wine, then re-processed using the STR method (Shaved, Toasted, Re-charred): the wood is scraped, toasted and then burned again to release more aromas.
56.3% ABV – 70cl – Suggested retail price: €180
GlenAllachie – 18 years old
The GlenAllachie 18 Year Old is a single malt patiently crafted in casks selected by Billy Walker. It has aged for 18 years in American oak, oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks.
46% ABV – 70cl – Suggested retail price: €180
Rozelieures – 18 years old – French Wine Cask
This Rozelieures 18 Year Old French Wine Cask is a French single malt whisky from the Lorraine distillery Grallet-Dupic, aged for 18 years in Banyuls-style French wine casks. A rare level of maturity for a French whisky.
53.2% ABV – 70cl – €290 – Lightly peated
Dalmore – Cigar Malt Signature Reserve – 18 years old
The distillate is aged first in ex-bourbon barrels, then in barrels that have contained Marsala, Oloroso Matusalem Sherry, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
46% ABV – 70cl – Suggested retail price: €295
BM Signature 21 years
A whisky entirely aged in ex-vin jaune casks (savagnin, aged under a veil of yeast) and bottled at its natural strength (52.14%).
52.14% ABV – 70cl – €320 – Sold in a solid oak gift box
The Macallan – Rare Cask
This whisky has been matured in the finest and most exclusive oak sherry casks to give it the robust personality unique to The Macallan.
43% – 70cl – €380
