Luxebook June 2022

exclusive is that the distillery yields just 15 ml of the spirit per distillation, and each batch yields just six bottles. Priced at US$ 2,912/750ml, this surely is luxury in a glass. Presented in a hand-blown decanter finished with silver, the packaging is as mesmerising as the flavour. Watenshi is a dry, medium-bodied gin that balances intensity with softness and is certainly one drink to sip slowly. The unique gin is presented in a hand-blown decanter bottle. Menthol notes of shiso partnered with yuzu citrus deliver lively acidity and energy, while a base of sansho and juniper provide a rich, long finish to savour. Have it neat or on the rocks. Nolet’s Reserve Price: USD 700 An artistically created and packaged bottle, this spirit is a masterpiece. Warm, spicy saffron, the world’s most expensive spice and verbena add bright citrus notes, making this a perfect harmony. This gin can only be described as a masterpiece, and is the personal creation of Carolus Nolet Sr., 10th generation distillery owner. The bottles are allocated annual, individual numbers and presented in a prestigious package. It might not be as costly as the other two, but with a price tag of US$ 700, Nolet Reserve makes it to the list as one of the most expensive gins of the world, packed as it is in a chic black-and-gold chic bottle. Cambridge Distillery Anty Gin Price: USD 260 Eyes don’t lie — yes, you heard it right — those are ants in the bottle. While it may be a perturbing sight, the flavours are unlike anything you’ve ever tasted before. A famous concoction from Cambridge Distillery, Anty Gin derives its name from one of its key ingredients, ants — and to be precise, the essence of 62 wood ants. Adding to the flavour profile are the hand-forged botanicals. The woody notes of the insects are balanced with flavours of juniper, wild wood avens and nettle that create a unique drink. With a price tag of US$ 260 the gin with a distinct flavour is one to savour. Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut 2021 Price: USD 179 One of the popular gin brands, Monkey 47 is a favourite for many, but this one is a unique creation by a German distillery. As part of its tradition, each year the distillery produces a special gin every year as a part of its Distillers Cut Collection. The 2021 edition is a smooth and elegant dry gin with a refined yet spicy top note and a hint of lemon, making it not just a treat for those who love the scent of bergamot. What is also interesting to note is the ever-evolving motif on the gin bottle with the 2021 edition featuring a caricature of a monkey. Forager’s Clogau Reserve Gin Price: USD 100 Ever thought of creating a gin to celebrate your wedding? Forager’s Clogau Reserve Gin was made exclusively for the Royal wedding in May 2018. A Welsh limited edition gin with 440 bottles, a mere 250 bottles were available to public. It was an exclusive coming together of two brands, Clogau and Snowdonia Distillery behind this limited edition. Crafted to perfection, the gin is made with six hand-picked botanicals from the Welsh coastline and mountains including juniper, cameo apple, sea buckthorn, heather, gorse flower and elderberry. If you are a connoisseur of food and beverages, the next time you fly out, be sure to return to town with an additional gin to add to your collection. 10| L U X E B O O K | J U N E 2 0 2 2 J U N E 2 0 2 2 | L U X E B O O K | 1 1