Modern Distillery Age

JULY 11, 2014
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MODERN DISTILLERY AGE

Branded Spirits

Branded Spirits from China has released five brands in the U.S. (first in Chicago, Nashville and soon Indianapolis): Ice Fox Vodka, Hana Gin, Motu Rum, HM The King Blended Scotch Whiskey, and two cognacs — Majesté XO and Majesté VSOP.Ice Fox Vodka (40% ABV) is triple- distilled in Treasure Island, Calif., from American corn. A 750-ml bottle sells for about $20.

Hana Gin (40% ABV) is named after the Japanese word hana, meaning “flower,” and includes as botanicals juniper, lemon and lavender. The bottle design features an etched glass orchid on the back. A 750-ml bottle sells for about $20.

Motu Rum (40% ABV) is distilled from Polynesian sugar cane molasses and aged in French oak. A 750-ml bottle sells for about $20.

HM The King Blended Scotch Whiskey (40% ABV) is distilled in the Highlands of Scotland. The HM on the bottle stand for “His Majesty” the King, because the final blend was signed off on by the late King of Tonga. A 750-ml bottle sells for about $25.

Majesté XO Cognac (40% ABV) is distilled in Cognac, France, by the Dupuy Bache-Gabrielsen family and is aged for 10 years or more. A 750-ml bottle sells for about $110.

Majesté VSOP Cognac (xx% ABV) is aged for four years. A 750-ml bottle sells for about $48.

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