December 3, 2024
Luxuria Lifestyle’s Top Picks: The Finest Luxury Whiskies
For connoisseurs of sophistication, whisky is more than just a drink, it’s a celebration of luxurious indulgence. Luxuria Lifestyle presents a selection of some of the finest whiskies, each chosen for its unparalleled quality, distinct character, and captivating heritage. Whether you’re savouring a dram by the fireside or hosting a gathering, these whiskies elevate every moment to one of pure heaven. From rare single malts to exclusive blends the Luxuria Lifestyle team have taken great delight in checking these out:
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky
The Hibiki Whisky range celebrates an unrivalled art of blending, fine craftsmanship and a sense of luxury from the House of Suntory. With its amber hue, the Hibiki Japanese Harmony reveals a nose of rose, lychee, rosemary, mature woodiness, and sandalwood. Enjoy honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel, and white chocolate on the palate. Perfect for toasting special moments and sharing with loved ones, Hibiki Japanese Harmony is the ideal gift to bring warmth and joy to your festive celebrations.
Available to purchase at Selfridges
Laphroaig 10-year Whisky
Laphroaig, 10 years old, is the definitive Islay peated single malt, distilled following traditions laid over the last 200 years by passionate master distillers. It’s a staple for connoisseurs and a peaty rite of passage. Its unique flavour profile is conjured from malted barley, which is first cold-smoked over peat fires, like only a handful of distilleries.
The grain is then dried over those same fires and tossed on the malting floor facing out to sea. It spends the next ten years in ex-Bourbon barrels. Because a full decade is what it takes to create our full-bodied 10-year-old whisky with bold smoky flavour, notes of salty seaweed, and a lingering sweetness. Sip neat or over ice. Either way, you’ll be drawn in by its quintessential Islay charm.
Available to purchase at Laphroaig
Highland Park Whisky
Highland Park recently unveiled a new look for its existing range of 12, 15 and 18-year-old award-winning single malt whiskies. The new design is inspired by the natural beauty and creative spirit of its home in Orkney and customers can get their hands on the new packaging just in time for Christmas.
It is a fresh-faced, zesty whisky with a natural glowing colour which comes directly from the cask. Spicy but mellow, with subtle smoke on the finish, it’s a great introduction to the unique warmth of Orkney heathered peat—and the convivial spirit of Highland Park’s Island home.
To create the well-rounded character of the 12-year-old, Highland Park harmonises hand-selected, first-fill, sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, which together deliver the main flavour profile of spicy-sweetness and mellow warmth. Additional refill casks round out the powerful notes from the first-fill casks, resulting in a classic, easy-drinking whisky that’s always finely balanced.
Available to purchase at Highland Park Whisky
Duncan Taylor Whisky – Luxury gift boxes
With over 125 distilleries now producing in Scotland our “12 Whiskies of Scotland” is the ideal way to learn and understand more about the world’s greatest spirit. Our kit allows you to journey across the country sampling drams from your favourites mixed with some lesser-known gems. At Duncan Taylor we have access to some exceptional whiskies. Pour a dram and join us on appreciating Scotland’s finest.
The Spirits Embassy has been brought to you by award-winning online retailer Single Malts Direct, who have over 15 years of experience in carefully selecting the rarest and finest whiskies from every corner of the world.
Balblair Whisky
Treat your palette to the best.
Savour and tick every sensual box and pour yourself at least a Scottish two-finger measure of an unforgettable experience – treat yourself to, undoubtedly, the world’s best single malt whisky, revered and recognised around the globe, and generously stir your passions.
Fill your glass with a large dram from the Balblair boutique single malt portfolio, but then wait… wait… and anticipate your enjoyment of the golden nectar; swirl the liquid around your glass tumbler, then lift it to the light and admire the purity of the colour. Bring the vapours to your nose and inhale deeply several times. Close both eyes to envelop your brain in Balblair’s tantalising esters that will cause extreme anticipation of the intoxicating flavours waiting for you, ranging from succulent apricots and aromatic spices to nutty chocolate praline and woody tobacco – a journey of magnificent tastes wonderfully wrapped in an unforgettable encounter – the satisfying and fulfilling statement of the supreme craft and art of distilling and maturing the much sought after, collectable and low-volume Scottish Balblair whisky.