Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD), one of Scotland’s leading independent family-owned distillers, blenders and bottlers, will shine a spotlight on its extensive range of spirits at the upcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition.
IMD is bringing a broad-ranging portfolio to the exhibition and will showcase its Super Premium single malt whiskies, including Glengoyne Highland Single Malt, Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt, Smokehead Islay Single Malt and Rosebank Lowland Single Malt. IMD will also update customers on the new Rosebank and Edinburgh Gin distilleries, both of which will be completed within the next 12 months.
The company will unveil three new whisky expressions, including the second edition from the highly collectable Travel Retail Exclusive Rosebank Lowland Single Malt Vintage Series. The Rosebank Vintage Series Second Edition (47.8% ABV / 70cl) is 32 years old and, with only 350 bottles released, will have highly select distribution. Distilled in 1990, this expression is an elegant, characterful limited release, with aromas of Victoria sponge, pineapple and caramelised pecans. It is silky and juicy with citrus, peach and butter icing on the palate and has a delicate finish of crisp fruity notes, gentle spice, toffee and oak. The unique combination of triple distillation and worm tub condensers gives the Rosebank spirit its exceptional fruity, floral style, for which it is renowned as The King of the Lowlands.
IMD will also present the number 1 selling value Blended Scotch Whisky in Global Travel Retail, King Robert II. The brand is already well established in Asia and now a fourth whisky expression is to be introduced. Finished for six months in sherry casks, King Robert II Sherry Cask Finish will be available in Asia Pacific for the first time, following a period of customer exclusivity in Europe. Other expressions include King Robert II 12 years old, King Robert II Treble Cask Matured and GTR-exclusive King Robert II 8 years old.
IMD is also launching a new Global Travel Retail Exclusive version of its highly regarded As We Get It brand, which is much loved by whisky connoisseurs around the world. As its name suggests, this Highland Single Malt whisky comes straight from the cask as nature intended – at cask strength, non chill filtered and of natural colour. IMD is launching a Travel Retail exclusive batch series, with each batch created from a maximum of 15 to 20 specially selected casks.
Alongside the new whiskies, IMD will feature Edinburgh Gin and introduce a new full-strength flavoured gin to the region. Handcrafted using a blend of traditional gin botanicals, Edinburgh Gin Orange & Basil is made with sweet orange peel and fresh basil leaf, allowing the sweetness from the Valencian oranges to blend perfectly with the subtle herbal note from the basil. The Edinburgh Gin London Dry full strength, flavoured gin and gin liqueur ranges are available in key Asia Pacific airports.
