Savour award-winning whiskies from our Whisky 1901 Windows
Inspired by the wine windows of Tuscany, we’ve teamed up with Whisky 1901 to display six replica windows around the Blenheim Palace Estate. Each window will be serving one of five different award-winning Scotch whiskies.
As you wander around The Game Fair, you can seek out the Whisky 1901 Windows. For £9 you can taste the superb offerings and enjoy the different flavours, described below.
Who are Whisky 1901?
Established in 2019, Whisky 1901 collaborates with over 250 clients and oversees the management of more than 1,000 whisky casks. As a premier Scotch whisky investment firm, they facilitate the connection between prospective investors and optimal cask selections.
The Game Fair are delighted to be able to offer visitors a taste of these superb, award-winning whiskies.
The whiskies on offer:
Glendronach 12 year old.
This bottle has five awards. A sweet nose of Christmas cake fresh from the oven. Smooth on the palate with sherry, soft oak, fruit, almonds and spices. The finish is comparatively dry and nutty, ending with bitter chocolate.
Highland Park 12 year old.
This bottle has nine awards. The nose its fragrant and floral, with hints of heather and some spice. Smooth and honeyed on the palate, with citrus fruits, malt and distinct tones of wood smoke in the warm, lengthy, slightly peaty finish.
Cragganmore 12 year old.
This bottle has one award. A nose of sherry, brittle toffee, nuts, mild wood smoke, angelica and mixed peel. Elegant on the malty palate, with herbal and fruit notes, notably orange. Medium in length, with a drying, slightly smoky finish.
Benriach 10 year old.
This bottle has three awards. Citrus-forward, with gingerbread and cinnamon in support. On the palate you will notice fried banana, brown sugar, powerful barley notes driving it all along. Lasting hints of peppery malt and vanilla custard finish.
Laphroaig quarter cask.
This bottle has nine awards. Oily and buttery nose, with toffee, nuttiness, hickory, bicarbonate of soda, rum and raisin ice cream and zest. Big rush of sweetness, in fact it’s an explosion of sweetness, with fiery chilli heat, sweet cereals and a touch of cola syrup.
