What happens when you mix Hong Kong and Scotland with a comic book artist? You end up with a new range of whisky bottles, which is exactly the case with Hong Kong Whisky.
Hong Kong Whisky is an independent bottler, where individuals from Hong Kong backgrounds strive to create exceptional Scottish whisky. The official website states:
Our goal is to showcase the best Scottish whiskies and collaborate with creative artists from Hong Kong. We specialize in hand-selecting single cask whiskies from renowned distilleries in Scotland and adding our own unique touch to the maturing process.
The company has already launched several whisky series. Those who visit the website will see that the bottle designs are exceptionally striking. This is thanks to a collaboration with a comic book artist.
Which whiskies from Hong Kong Whisky are selling well?
Three whiskies currently top the best-seller list:
- Blair Athol 2010 (converted to euros, just slightly above 140)
- Glen Elgin 2010 (converted to euros, just slightly above 120)
- Caol Ila 2008 (converted to euros, just slightly above 215)
Several whisky series have been released to date. The first was named Hong Kong Classic, and the second Free From Yum Cha? This latter theme features the protagonists of Old Master Q.
Old Master Q takes center stage on whisky bottles
Old Master Q is a classic comic series from Hong Kong that has been hugely popular in the Chinese world since the 1960s. It is a comedic strip about an older man (Old Master Q) and his friends who experience various absurd situations daily. The humor is often slapstick, satirical, or provides social commentary on modern life in Hong Kong.
Chinese Yellow Wine Barrels as an experiment
According to the recent news, as reported by Spirit Business, yellow wine barrels have been used to mature the whisky. This has been deemed a unique experiment. The barrels purportedly contribute 'delicate layers of sweetness, umami, and complexity to the whisky.'
Interested to know more? Visit the official website.
FAQ
- What is Hong Kong Whisky?
An independent bottler that combines Scottish single cask whisky with creative influences from Hong Kong.
- What makes Hong Kong Whisky unique?
They use their own single cask selections, collaborate with comic artists for bottle designs, and experiment with maturation in barrels like the Chinese yellow wine barrels.
- Which whiskies from Hong Kong Whisky are popular?
Examples: Blair Athol 2010, Glen Elgin 2010, and Caol Ila 2008.
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