To gain access to the VIP lounge and the masterclass sessions, which are available on a first come first served basis, attendees will have to spend a minimum of S$800 at Duncan Taylor’s main exhibition booth.
Nevertheless, there is plenty more to savour outside the VIP lounge. Duncan Taylor is releasing two exclusive limited edition Whisky Journey bottlings – the Bowmore 23-yer-old and Bunnahabhain 9-year-old, with just 100 bottles of each available at the show.
Discerning palates will also want to look out for premium tastings at the various exhibitor booths as many of these pours are highly valued in the whisky world. You heard it here first – many of the brands will be stocking exclusive releases or limited-edition bottles, for the rare opportunity to taste and even purchase these coveted whiskies, which can otherwise be hard to track down.
One premium whisky to look out for is Springbank’s very rare 30-year-old, with just one bottle available for tasting by dram and a ballot for just two bottles for sale daily. This limited-edition whisky, matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks and bottled at 46 per cent ABV, offers Springbank’s sweet, syrupy signature flavour with a rich, waxy mouthfeel.
Also available is the Frank McHardy Invergordon 58 Year Old Single Grain Vintage 1965. This prized, limited-edition 51.3 per cent ABV bottling with only 85 units in total celebrates the whisky guru’s illustrious 60-year whisky legacy, which began at Invergordon in 1965 and his stints as master distiller at iconic distilleries including Springbank, Bruichladdich and Bushmills.
