By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Glenfiddich has just announced its latest addition to its Grand Series — the Grande Couronne The whiskey was aged for 26 years in American and European oak casks at the Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown before being finished in French Cognac casks for two additional years Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky officially launches Grand Yozakura ($1,999 SRP): the first-ever single malt Scotch whisky to be finished in rare Japanese Awamori casks Grand Yozakura is an all-new 29-Year-Old Scotch whisky matured at the Glenfiddich Distillery in Scotland and finished in oak casks that previously held the oldest distilled alcoholic spirit in Japan: Awamori The expression is a limited-edition fusion celebrating the finest flavors from the two countries – bringing together an incredibly unique finish said: “Awamori is the oldest distilled alcoholic spirit in Japan Finishing in Awamori Casks for the last six months this process elevates the liquid with rich oak notes complimenting Glenfiddich’s signature smooth taste.” Grand Yozakura is the first of a collection of limited-edition Grand Series expressions that are finished in rare casks from around the world honoring a cultural celebration from that country Glenfiddich’s Grand Yozakura expression celebrates Hanami the cherry blossom festival when Japan appreciates the temporal beauty of nature through the sakura (cherry blossoms) the festival is best experienced illuminated after dark where it is known as the Yozakura or ‘night sakura.’ This fleeting moment captures a pause when nature is honored Grand Yozakura presents a transient chance to experience a beautiful collision of cultures and flavors The expression sits within Glenfiddich’s ultra-premium Grand Series – a collection of extraordinary single malts characterized by innovative and experimental cask finishing with beautifully constructed outer packaging – alongside Gran Reserva (21-Year-Old finished in French Cuvee Casks) and Grande Couronne (26-Year-Old Input your search keywords and press Enter French Cognac casks are the star of the show for the newest expression from Glenfiddich but is now seeing a wider release and an appropriately lush redesign addition to an elegant 3-part Grand Series the world’s most awarded Scotch whisky has crowned the short collection with the Glenfiddich Grand Couronne 24 of those years were spent across American and European oak casks while the final 2 years were spent ageing in ex-Cognac casks The Dufftown distillery is understandably putting plenty of weight into this release ensuring it meets the high standard already set by previous Grand Series expressions: the Gran Reserva 21 years we mean the distillery has truly rolled out the gold carpet for a redesign of the Glenfiddich Grand Couronne hooking up with contemporary artist David Aiu Servan-Schreiber to give the liquid an appropriately opulent vessel for its limited 50-bottle run each of these bottles come with unique sleeves designed by David to mirror the marriage between Scottish heritage in the whisky-making and French flair in the extended finishing David’s striking sleeve for the expression features emblematic crackles to reflect the smoked wood grains of the finishing casks and a gold filigree pattern artwork sprawled across the sleeve in perfect symmetry It certainly adds a sense of occasion to what will be an extremely rare bottle of single malt whisky to come across in subsequent years Collectors should be ferociously vying for one of these expressions if they haven’t snapped their prize already.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-ArticlesPOS3'); }); 2 years is an unconventional amount of time to spend maturing in Cognac casks adding extra layers of sweet toasted oak and smoother finish of cafe creme RELATED: The 12 Best Whisky Glasses For 2021 [Brand & Buyers Guide] With its name being the French expression of “Great Crown,” Grande Couronne rounds out of the special-occasion Glenfiddich Grand Series following the Glenfiddich Grand Cru which was aged for 23 years across American and Oak European casks before being finessed in French Cuvee oak casks Both the Grand Cru and Grande Corounne are similar in their marriage of Scotland and France while the outlier of the series is the Glenfiddich Grand Reserva which was mellowed for 21 years in bourbon casks before finishing in Caribbean rum casks.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-ArticlesPOS4'); }); A round of whisky writers from around the world has had a chance to preview the Glenfiddich Grand Couronne 26-Year-Old over the past few months Some have described the nose as being “vibrant and lively” with “an abundance of toasty oak sweetness reminiscent of a French patisserie,” while others have drawn out polished wood and warm honey with floral impressions and lemon cream Most seem to agree that the palate is deep and indulgently sweet and “a patina of salt that lingers on the lips.” All tasting notes online indicate a surprisingly long finish of sweet oak and the aforementioned notes of cafe creme Signup to the Boss Hunting Friday Newsletter Insurer TT Club has issued fresh warnings about the storage of lithium-ion batteries following last week’s massive fire at Bolloré Logistics’ warehouse in France smoke and flames were visible from the southern UK shores as the blaze which started in the warehouse in Grand Couronne containing 8,000 automotive lithium-ion batteries spread to a Districash Group facility storing some 70,000 tyres Freight forwarders should “beware of fraudulent customers offering lucrative loads” Automation across the supply chain is rapidly spreading and debate has ensued about its positive .. 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The Beauty Crown Grand Tree Hotel in Sanya, Hainan was the venue for a glittering celebratory dinner on 2 July to honour the global travel retail launch earlier that day of Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old with China Duty Free Group (CDFG) The launch was marked by the opening of  a pop-up store in CDF Mall at the Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex in Haitang Bay Following her earlier report from Haitang Bay for this website and a special Chinese language video feature on local media  (see below) Chief TV host of Hinews.cn Media and Head of the Duty Free Channel attended the evening celebrations In line with a ‘Le bal masque’ (masked ball) format guests arrived wearing the masks that accompanied their invitation cards Tian Qin and fellow guests at the sumptous dinner tasted Grande Couronne 26 Year Old alongside earlier expressions from the Grand Series (21 Year Old and Grand Cru 23 Year Old) Below we feature a range of images from the event [Click on the YouTube icon as Lu Tian Qin visits the new pop-up store; interviews William Grant & Sons Regional Manager Global Travel Retail China Duan Fei & Customer Planning & Activation Manager – Global Travel Retail North Asia Jean Chen; and delivers the seal of approval for Grande Couronne 26 after a nosing and tasting with Jean Chen at the pop-up.] HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR EARLIER STORY ON THE POP-UP LAUNCH William Grant & Sons Global Travel Retail plans to support the launch heavily via online partnerships with Ctrip livestream KOL engagements and airport media buys to drive awareness consideration and ultimately desirability for the brand in general and Grande Couronne specifically Lu Tian Qin writes: The global duty free premiere of one of the most important products of the world-renowned single malt whisky Glenfiddich – the Grand Couronne 26 Year Old part of the Grand Series – highlight’s the brand’s confidence in China’s duty free market Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old made its worldwide debut on 2 July at a pop-up store inspired by French gardens inside Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex William Grant & Sons joined hands with China Duty Free Group to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the launch of the pop-up store in Haitang Bay open until 31 July is decorated with gold-embossed patterns providing customers with a luxurious and upscale shopping experience Due to the huge impact of the 2020 epidemic the global duty free industry is facing many challenges but also ushering in many opportunities William Grant & Sons presented this year’s most important new product aiming to build a long-term and close cooperative relationship with China Duty Free Group hoping that both parties can grow together and create a better future William Grant & Sons Regional Manager Global Travel Retail China Duan Fei told Hinews and The Moodie Davitt Report: “The global duty free market is looking at China and the Chinese duty free market is looking at Hainan we must put our best resources into Hainan And we are very confident in the future of Hainan’s offshore duty free market the duty free market has huge potential and space for growth during the next three to five years Therefore we have made corresponding adjustments to our global strategies and shifted our focus to Hainan and particularly the Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex to be the location of our most important product launches “I believe the Hainan market will only get hotter and hotter.” Grande Couronne 26 Year Old has been aged in American and European oak for 26 years and finished in rare French Cognac barrels for nearly two years Note: Every fortnight The Moodie Davitt Report publishes Hainan Curated a selection of all recent stories from the offshore duty free sector in Hainan province Click here to view all back issues. 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All Rights Reserved What  modes of transport do people shopping in Paris prefer Do they have very different kinds of shopping bags depending on their means of transport which questioned more than 6,600 customers in shops in central Paris and the 17th district during the first half of 2024 looks at the profiles of consumers in these districts While the analysis reveals certain specificities it also confirms that consumer behaviour is changing In Central Paris 55% of shoppers are Parisian (18% of whom live in the area) 22% come from the inner ring of suburbs - la Petite Couronne - 10% from the outer suburbs - la Grande Couronne  - and 13% from the provinces or abroad in the 17th district the breakdown differs with 50% living within the district 25% are Parisians living outside the 17th district 5% from the Grande Couronne and 3% come from the provinces or abroad The vast majority of customers use public transport to go shopping (48%) or go on foot (40%) The huge increase in cycling over recent years today results in the use of bicycles more than doubling that of cars (7% cyclists compared with 3% of car users) on weekdays and at weekends have provided a representative picture of the commercial structure of districts showing the more crowded places as well as the recent redevelopments of public space More than 80% of customers surveyed found the public spaces in shopping areas to be pleasant The downloadable study includes all the analyses categorised by type of shop and geographical distribution If you would like to find out more about the mobility observatory of the Roads and Travel Department, you can connect here Apur processes your data to manage sending out the newsletter. For more information on the management of your personal data and to exercise your rights, please click here Esquire Middle East – The Region’s Best Men’s Magazine Home | Invisible | ‘Enforce One’ Gary Yong on his gorgeous new Glenfiddich collaboration Dubai-based acclaimed visual artist Gary Yong unveils limited-edition sleeve Glenfiddich has just unveiled the latest expression of the Grand Series hailed as the crowning glory of the Grand Series and it’s teaming with one of Dubai’s best street artists to celebrate the occasion Glenfiddich has collaborated with acclaimed New Zealand visual artist Gary Yong was chosen by the brand to reimagine the lavish sleeve that adorns the Grande Couronne packaging merging Scottish and French heritage with UAE traditions The collaboration is part of Glenfiddich’s new Mavericks DXB Program in which select artists are invited to create a piece that expresses the opulence of Glenfiddich Grand Series The program showcases the artists unique style that is representative of their country’s rich heritage and culture Two confirmed artist partnerships will be revealed soon we have elevated the limited edition experience and the design is as bold and innovative as the product itself The artist and the product – they both share a passion for depth and distinction in creativity.” Grand Couronne is the latest edition of the Grand Series completing the trio with Grand Cru and Gran Reserva already launched last year Esquire Middle East sat down with Gary Yong to talk about the collaboration it’s such a pleasure to speak with you Congratulations on this project.  Glenfiddich has a great tradition but they’ve always tried to do things that are different I think you’ve always had like this really unique voice to yourself I wanted to talk a bit about your perspective What was it specifically that attracted you to this project I have previously collaborated with Glenfiddich but that was completely different from this I think the challenge of being an artist from this region is about getting into the project in a pure It also gave me an opportunity to really turn to the nature of the geography here That’s the most attractive thing for me going into the project.  I think it’s expected of your work that freedom is going to be really important But before we talk about what you’re doing with this project going back to the themes of Glenfiddich being driven by innovation I think sometimes you don’t even think about it I’m really lucky because my dad was a Chinese fine artist I would just always stumble across his tools Each thing informed my journey as an artist It is about having that hunger to try new things to never think that you’re good enough and just keep looking at the next thing and welcoming challenges or opportunities I’ve even gotten into projects where I am completely nervous and don’t even know if I can deliver it that’s the beauty of having a career like this you feel like you’ve kind of gone through art school again I’ve been really lucky living here in this region for the last eight years If we’re talking about the product itself and the filigree that’s on the product gorgeous packaging that’s on the original for the Grand Couronne The filigree was designed to mix the heritages and the traditions of France and Scotland You’ve been living in different places in the world you’re being informed by different cultures in the world How do you feel that the mix of cultures inspires your work let’s talk about this opulent filigree design Glenfiddich is inviting an artist like myself to go It’s everything that you talked about I am from very diverse cultural backgrounds I started studying some of the Maori culture when I was reimagining this filigree design I actually brought out all of those things–the Chinese culture I designed it for the sleeve based on this knowledge without really overthinking it The final result is very much based on the original but it’s also very much a visual style that I’ve been developing for a long time and I keep bringing back out when the time is right I do always reach back to this pocket of Asian culture You don’t always get to pick what commercial projects come up and you immediately know where to draw influences and inspiration from I’m definitely very excited to flex the visual style that I have.  Could you tell me more about the development of that style I could be really interested in these old-school Japanese paintings and the elements in this branch that I would take and I would renew it and mix it with something contemporary.  I know fashion designers do the same thing part of their ethos is this Maverick spirit What does it mean to being a maverick mean to you But I also know that to have individualism you do need to be around people with different voices people that inspire you in a different way there’s only that much you can achieve For a really individual artist like myself It’s liberating to know that I can let go and be with other people you have to learn a lot as an artist and you have to grow with influential people around you you need to know when the time is to have a voice and be completely individual Even going through adolescence and dressing a certain way I’m able to let that let my individualism come out in a different way I guess I’m just busy trying to be me Once something is finally in front of people they don’t necessarily have all context that I’m able to get in speaking to you All they have is this piece of art in front of them What do you hope that people take away from it without your full story?  I think people will see that that I’ve approached this project in a very free way I’m very disciplined in every part of the project that I need to deliver I don’t think there’s a lot of projects like that.  our bushes and ocean dunes and rivers and things like that naturally I’ve also had a huge love for the desert and then when I started putting them together researching more into the meaning of the project the whole theme about being resilient actually just formed quite late It’s because of me having this kind of freedom and just trusting my instinct to draw elements in that I was able to create a cohesive theme That’s something I am really appreciative of Esquire now has a newsletter – sign up to get it sent straight to your inbox Subscribe to our newsletter now and you will be we’ll give you Esquire’s A-to-Z of Men’s Fashion for FREE Maybe later, thanks Around 100 firefighters were called to tackle a massive blaze at a factory housing thousands of lithium batteries in Grand-Couronne The fire followed an explosion on Monday evening, reported local media including Euroweekly News The blaze rapidly spread into a nearby warehouse that was thought to store around 70,000 rubber tyres The Préfet de la Seine-Maritime authority said in a statement that the fire started in a 20,000 square metres facility belonging to Bolloré Logistics Firefighters specialising in chemical fires also attended The authority said the depot contained around 12,250 electric vehicle lithium batteries The fire service took air measurements after the fire which showed an absence of any significant substances connected to the fire There were no injuries and no restrictions placed on people’s movements See the fire: https://twitter.com/Sdis76/status/1615350704633167872?s=20&t=zFr2vCn3T2IA9Q8TrHJ3hw All the latest on Batteries & Energy Storage Technology a major investor in the Turkish renewable energy sector has signed an agreement for British engineering company Rolls-Royce to supply a 132MWh LFP battery energy storage system (BESS).. Find a wealth of information on the energy storage and battery industries with BEST Magazine From all the latest news to in-depth technical articles we have everything you need in print and online All the latest news and articles on Batteries & Energy Storage Technology Copyright 2025 © Energy Storage Publishing Ltd William Grant & Sons celebrated the global duty free launch of Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old with China Duty Free Group (CDFG) on Friday by opening a pop-up store in CDF Mall at the Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex in Haitang Bay That evening the company hosted a spectacular commemorative dinner at the Beauty Crown Grand Tree Hotel in Sanya The Moodie Davitt Report was represented at both events by our colleagues at Hainan Hinews Media Co (Hinews) – Hainan’s largest digital media company The two leaders in their respective sectors struck a long-term strategic agreement earlier this year to boost international and Chinese awareness of the offshore duty free business and to bring the latest developments to the widest possible consumer and business audience The Moodie Davitt Report proudly presents this special Chinese language video report from Lu Tian Qin Chief TV host of Hinews.cn Media and Head of the Duty Free Channel In the video Tian Qin visits the new pop-up store; interviews William Grant & Sons Regional Manager Global Travel Retail China Duan Fei & Customer Planning & Activation Manager – Global Travel Retail North Asia Jean Chen; and delivers the seal of approval for Grande Couronne 26 after a nosing and tasting with Jean Chen at the pop-up Her report will be viewed by a large Chinese audience in Hainan and beyond as well as a further sizable readership on The Moodie Davitt Report’s English language website and our WeChat platform (publishing 5 July) Guests at the sumptous celebration dinner at the Beauty Crown Grand Tree Hotel had the opportunity to taste Grande Couronne 26 Year Old alongside earlier expressions from the Grand Series (21 Year Old and Grand Cru 23 Year Old) We will bring you images of that event in a subsequent report Duan Fei told Hinews and The Moodie Davitt Report: “The global duty free market is looking at China At the elegant cocktail party in the Beauty Crown Grand Tree Hotel the Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador officially introduced the new launch to the world guests arrived wearing the masks that accompanied their invitation card INSEE has published figures showing that almost 75,000 inhabitants have left Paris between 2014 and 2020 Many interpretations of this figure do not consider its context demographic data must be analysed over the long term It is also necessary to study the precise territory in which it is collected the data must be related to the population density in the area concerned.  There will be more inhabitants in Paris in 2020 than there were in 1999 the Parisian population constantly decreased then decreased again between 2013 and 2020 Paris had almost 3 million inhabitants at the beginning of the 20th century and has therefore lost 760,000 inhabitants in a century a quarter of its initial population (Table 1) Table 1 : Population trends in inner Paris from 1921 to 2020 is explained by a negative migratory balance which is not sufficiently compensated for by the natural surplus of births over deaths Just over half of all households are single-person households and single-parent families have increased from 7.5% of households in 2008 to 8.3% in 2019 The second cause of de-densification is the decrease in the number of primary residences in Paris (Table 2) the number of primary residences fell by 15,194 while the number of secondary residences increased by 103,218 and the number of vacant dwellings by 79,396 the 167,421 new dwellings created between 1968 and 2019 did not benefit Parisians This phenomenon has accelerated over the last ten years with the development of platforms such as Airbnb There has been a spectacular increase (+55%) in second homes and occasional accommodation between 2008 and 2019 the 131,320 dwellings listed as second homes it is as if two large arrondissements (ditricts) of Paris Table 2 : Distribution of the number of dwellings in Paris according to residence status between 1968 and 2018 (in thousands) the question to ask is that of the relevant territory The fact that a family moves from Paris to Pantin is measured statistically because there is an administrative border between the two cities This means that the administrative territory of the city of Paris is not relevant the employment area and the urban continuity that count The significant perimeter is the urban unit of Paris all the municipalities with a continuity of built-up areas around the city of Paris This urban unit will have 10,858,874 inhabitants in 2020 over an area of 2,853.5 km² It is the most populated in the European Union It is the right scale to judge the influence of a territory and the link between economic growth and demographic dynamism population movements are an indicator of the choices or constraints of the residential pathways of families and companies but not of the attractiveness of the territory It is not because Paris Intramuros is losing 75,000 inhabitants that Greater Paris is losing momentum its attractiveness has been growing since 2008 as all the available international rankings show but Seine Saint Denis has gained some (the department will have 1,700,000 inhabitants in 2020) grew by 0.4% per year between 2013 and 2018 (Table 3) Table 3 : Distribution of the Ile-de-France population by geographical area in 2019 (in millions) Table 4 : Population variation 2013/2018 (%/year) but this ranking mixes small and large cities If we look only at large cities (more than 2 million inhabitants) and leave aside the case of the Manila agglomeration the density of Paris is measured without the woods (Boulogne and Vincennes) which makes it the 5th densest city in the world ahead of Calcutta and on a par with Karachi But even in the small area of Paris (105 km2) there are significant differences from one arrondissement to another The 11th arrondissement is the densest with 39,566 ha/km2 – which puts it just behind Manila (46,178) – while the 16th arrondissement is the least dense with 10,111 ha/km2 This diversity is reflected in the neighbouring communes Saint Mandé and Montrouge (from 24 to 26,000 ha/km2 ) Courbevoie and Boulogne are just behind Paris (around 19,000 ha/km2 ) The “Petite couronne” (Inner suburbs) has an average density of 7,077 ha/km2 and the “Unité urbaine” (Urban economic zone) de Paris 3,790 ha/km2 But these averages hide considerable differences This is what makes the issue of densification so complex which is posed differently from one district or suburb to another there is the gap between reality and the feelings of the inhabitants who are already there Table 5 : Density of the different geographical areas of Ile-de-France (in inhabitants/km2) 3,700 (conurbation): these density figures must be kept in mind to understand the issues at stake in the Greater Paris dynamic Paris is very dense and cannot become any denser This is what the INSEE projections show: in 2050 Paris will have more or less the same number of inhabitants as in 2013 or in 1982 On the other hand, stability does not mean immobility7: we must continue to transform Paris by favouring the rehabilitation of buildings rather than demolition-reconstruction And if we wish to give an urban form to Greater Paris it is essential to develop the gates of Paris by transforming them into places of Greater Paris new centralities for a polycentric metropolis the boundary of the Périphérique (Ring Road) must be erased and the monopoly of the car on surface traffic must be broken The development projects around the Périphérique provoke violent conflicts but we must put things in their place: the Bercy-Charenton project which was abandoned because of “excessive densification” planned the construction of 4,000 housing units an increase of 0.0028% of the number of housing units in Paris The density of the project was less than 11,500 ha/km2 compared to the 15,600 ha/km2 of the city of Charenton The question that must be asked is: what is the minimum density to create urban continuity and a living space between Paris and its suburbs and to erase the urban highway that is the Périphérique The paradox is that maintaining the void is tantamount to making the motorway a sanctuary the case of the Porte de Montreuil is exemplary This is an urban space that is about the same size as the Place de la République What would the Place de la République be without buildings around it the density of the inner suburbs is a real mosaic The potential of a territory is often undermined by barriers It is in these border zones that territories suffer This patchwork of the inner suburbs is the result of a lack of connections between territories the multiplication of impassable borders and the absence of coordinating policies at the scale of the dense zone the State ignored the inner suburbs and created five towns in the outer suburbs from scratch: Evry The attractiveness of the Paris Region was described as based on an archipelago made up of Paris La Défense and these new centralities in the outer suburbs these territories were excluded from the agglomeration effects and were treated as servants’ territories whose mission was to accommodate all the urban services that Paris did not want to burden itself with: cemeteries spontaneous urban dynamics eventually caught up with state planning and the inner suburbs experienced spectacular successes such as the development of the Plaine Saint-Denis This history explains the complexity of implementing a policy aimed at better balancing densities between the territories of the metropolis This rebalancing would make it possible to fight against urban sprawl which contributes to the artificialization of land contributes to the breakdown of social ties and ultimately to global warming The yellow waistcoat movement was also a symptom of uncontrolled and even encouraged urban sprawl This means that on the scale of Greater Paris both for the preservation of agricultural land and green spaces and for low-carbon mobility This is as much a matter of urgency for the climate as for social cohesion the solution lies in a simple intensification of the 60 to 100 m2 pavilion without increasing the land area of the building Such a strategy represents a potential of 140,000,000 m2 of building space It seems possible to densify Greater Paris without disfiguring it The implementation of the Grand Paris Express may be an opportunity to improve the porosity and cooperation between the cities of the dense zone as this network is not only a mobility project it will transform the spatial representations and urban practices of millions of inhabitants will be able to be extended to the whole of Greater Paris: The Grand Paris Express station at Bagneux and the Denfert Rochereau station in Paris will be equidistant (in terms of travel time) from the Porte d’Orléans hundreds of thousands of students will be able to get to their university in half an hour And the densification of the neighbourhoods around the new stations is a key condition for the success of the project For this new network to play its full role it must polarise pieces of dense city combining housing and it must participate in the rebalancing of jobs and housing between the West and the East of Greater Paris should we be worried about the decline in the population of Paris It would be a different matter if the population of the Urban Unit were decreasing We must be concerned about the imbalances in population density within the dense zone as well as the imbalances in jobs/housing between the territories The ideal density of Greater Paris is a common metropolitan good and should be the subject of shared governance at the metropolitan level A metropolitan urban strategy is possible to increase density without disfiguring it requires both a political will and an adapted governance tool the Glenfiddich Grand Series invites you to celebrate and elevate special occasions Refined the Glenfiddich Grand Series invites you to celebrate and elevate special occasions The peerless reputation of Glenfiddich is known the world over the Scotch distillery has continued to push the boundaries in whisky-making over its 136 years in the industry—a commitment that shines through every bottle leading the brand to become the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky what Southeast Asia brand ambassador for Glenfiddich Brett Bayly loves most about the refined tipple goes beyond the intricate whisky-making process and the treasured history behind the art form—rather “I dare say my favourite thing about whisky is that it brings people together,” he admits “There’s a certain celebration that occurs when sharing a dram with a friend I think it’s just a wonderful element of whisky.” See also: Glass Class: Do You Know the 5 Main Glasses for Drinking Liquors and Spirits? brand ambassador for Glenfiddich (Southeast Asia) Brett Bayly brand ambassador for Glenfiddich (Southeast Asia) there’s a cherished ceremony that comes with each bottle—a ritual that makes every occasion more meaningful and opulent From the second you present the elegant casing and pour its liquid gold to share in good company a palpable excitement builds towards that momentous clink “I often observe that small moment of people clinking a glass together making that brief moment of eye contact and enjoying their first sip feeling like they are in a tiny little exclusive club for that split second in time,” Bayly shares The newest collection from the whisky artisan Glenfiddich challenges the conventions of whisky through the unexpected collision of different luxury worlds from France to Scotland and even the Caribbean Glenfiddich proudly challenges the status quo making it the perfect choice to elevate any occasion and turn them into extraordinary moments See also: When Celebrities Pop The Question, It’s Grander Than Movies Above Embrace every occasion with the Gran Reserva mellowed for 21 years in American and European oak casks finished for 6 months in Caribbean Rum casks Embrace every occasion with the Gran Reserva mellowed for 21 years in American and European oak casks finished for 6 months in Caribbean Rum casks Golden hour is captured in a bottle for well-earned celebrations with the Gran Reserva which is aged for 21 years and finished in rum casks and fig that crescendo with sweet toffee and exotic spice Savour the very best of Scotland and the Caribbean through each delightful sip See also: What Cocktails Do We Love At Tatler? aged for 23 years and finished in French Cuvée oak casks Finished in French Cuvée oak casks for up to six months the Grand Cru invites you to commemorate marked occasions with the grandeur and the festive spirit of the roaring twenties this golden whisky is aged for 23 years and boasts decadent flavours of vanilla oak It is the ideal accessory for any social event to toast amongst friends The Grand Cru marries the finest flavours of France and Scotland sparking a new and extraordinary drinking experience See also: Architectural Marvels: Places You Need To Visit In France aged for 26 years and finished in French cognac casks reserved for life’s grandest and majestic moments Aged for 26 years at The Glenfiddich Distillery the regal tipple undergoes an extended process in rare French cognac casks velvety smooth finish reminiscent of toasted oak uncorking the Grande Couronne is truly a moment to treasure It makes for a grand gift and is the perfect way to express your appreciation for those who command respect With such an impressive range of world-class whiskies each defining the marriage of luxury worlds like Scotland the Glenfiddich Grand Series is designed to elevate occasions in a whole new way especially a Scottish single malt like Glenfiddich “It’s a moment that’s been captured in a bottle—a celebration.” Do You Love Martinis? 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The Glenfiddich Gran Reserva is available for purchase in all S&R outlets in Manila and for online purchase at Boozy To order the Glenfiddich Grand Cru and Grande Couronne please contact William Grant & Sons representatives Spencer Ty at spencer.ty@wgrant.com or Dominique Repoquit at dominique.repoquit@wgrant.com The launch culminated in a whisky-pairing dinner where guests immersed themselves in the subtle nuances of each variant while savoring a delicious multi-course meal In keeping with its esteemed reputation as one of the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky Glenfiddich elevates ordinary celebrations into extraordinary ones with the launch of its newest range The Glenfiddich launch was made extra special as it was led by the newly appointed regional malts brand ambassador for Southeast Asia Jyri Pylkkänen who flew in from Singapore specially for the Glenfiddich event and shared his extensive knowledge and expertise on whisky Each imbued with intriguing and indulgent finishes Grand Cru and Grande Couronne are a series of single malts designed to elevate occasions and celebratory moments in a whole new way The launch culminated in a whisky-pairing dinner where guests immersed themselves in the subtle nuances of each Grand series while savouring a multi-course meal every occasion deserves a celebration – toast to personal triumphs in luxurious fashion and savor the very best of Scotland and the Caribbean with golden hour in a bottle Mellowed for 21 years in meticulously selected American and European oak casks and finished for six months in Caribbean Rum casks the liquid builds to a crescendo of sweet toffee and spicy exotic warmth deep amber packaging and reminiscent of the warm hues of beach sunsets complete with Caribbean-inspired illustrations the Gran Reserva is a blend of tradition and rebellion the Gran Cru is an expression that redefines moments of celebration with true luxury and elegance Matured for 23 years in hand-selected oak casks it is finished in rare French cuvée casks for six months – the first and only Glenfiddich expression to be finished in such casks Corked in a bottle of black glass embellished with gold foil its lavish exterior offers hints of the indulgence that awaits this masterpiece of whisky-making exudes elegance on the nose while bringing sophisticated richness to the palate.  The crowning glory to any occasion and the epitome of true opulence is the Grande Couronne could very well be the pinnacle of the night’s revelry Aged for 26 years before receiving an extended finish of up to two years in rare French cognac casks the Grand Couronne is painstakingly sourced in limited quantities it is the piece de resistance of the Glenfiddich Grand Series Secured with a 26-sided gold closure and adorned with gold filigree each bottle is designed to impress at the most important of occasions we believe that grand occasions deserve grand celebrations,” Jyri “Combining a time-honored vision with the maverick spirit and determination to blaze new trails the Glenfiddich Grand Series is a celebration of the extraordinary “From unexpected cask finishes of Caribbean rum to French cuvée and cognac casks the Grand Series showcases our ability to experiment with aged liquid and intriguing finishes — bringing together luxury and traditional worlds in an unexpected marriage and elevating the ordinary occasions to offer a true taste of opulence.” Jyri’s career has been defined by his dedication to the spirits industry During his tenure at Beverage Partners Finland Oy he spearheaded multiple successful activations playing a pivotal role in driving brand presence and engagement while managing high-level relationships with key influencers and high-net-worth individuals two award-winning cocktail bars in Helsinki further solidifying his reputation as a creative force and industry leader Jyri will play a pivotal role in cultivating advocacy and supporting continued growth for both Glenfiddich as well as other Malts brand such as The Balvenie in the Southeast Asia “I am incredibly honored to be representing Glenfiddich as their SEA Brand Ambassador,” said Jyri beauty and lifestyle tips and secrets on a daily basis founder of Zashadu — a leading British/Nigerian sustainable luxury brand specializing in hand-crafted leather pieces — kicked off with the “Where Next Live?” dinner in celebration of their new partnership at the prestigious Thomas and Ray Whisky bar in Transcorp Hilton in the luxurious Seattle Residence and spa the ambiance of the night did not fall short of the luxurious standard of Glenfiddich Guests were welcomed at arrival with an astonishing red carpet and an exhibition of Zainab’s work The designer shared her vision for her brand in an interview and her partnership with Glenfiddich a brand that continues to celebrate and align with exemplary mavericks across the globe Venture Capitalist and former Glenfiddich Campaign Ambassador Sam Otigba of Avante Fly and Opeyemi Ajayi (Executive Director Genesis Group) It was truly a night of celebration as everyone enjoyed a taste of the excellently crafted Glenfiddich Grand Couronne 26-year-old single malt paired with the gastronomic mastery of celebrity chef, Fregz musical performances lit up the evening with stellar numbers from Jazz musician Jessica Bongos as well as singing duo Oiza and Meyi of Project Fame a video presentation of Zainab’s work was played and the parallels drawn with the Glenfiddich Where Next ideology Glenfiddich continues to pave the way for creativity This year 2021 also marks the 20th anniversary of the brand’s Artist in Residence program – an initiative that champions collaborations with breakthrough artists through a residency at the Glenfiddich distillery Follow on Instagram: glenfiddich_ng For the latest in fashion, lifestyle and culture, follow us on Instagram @StyleRave_ Fashion Blog Shop the Look Lifestyle Blog Entertainment News Black Celebrity News Fashion Tips Style Blog Beauty Blog Fashion News Online Clothing Store Style Rave participates in various affiliate marketing programs which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites Will be used in accordance with our Terms and Condition and Privacy Policy Interparfums and Bolloré Logistics announce the extension of their partnership for a period of three years including 2018 Interparfums is a French company that develops perfumes and cosmetics lines on the basis of global exclusive licensing agreements with luxury, fashion or accessories brands that include Montblanc They own Lanvin fragrances and Maison Rochas (fashion and perfumes) The company monitors and takes complete care of the perfume life cycle from its creation to its distribution in France and internationally Bolloré Logistics has accompanied the development of Interparfums’ logistics activities since 1994 The logistics partnership started in a 200 m² warehouse located in Petit Quevilly and then was transferred to a dedicated warehouse of 9,000 m² in Grand Couronne in 2000 after which was expanded in 2003 to reach a surface area of 12,000 m² Given its strong growth Interparfums continued their expansion with the construction of an additional 9,000 m2 building to reach a total surface area of 21,000 m2 in 2006 activity at Grand Couronne was transferred to Criquebeuf sur seine in a 30 000 m2 building rented by Interparfums a construction permit for the creation of an additional 6,000 m2 cell of was issued with a delivery planned for the second quarter of 2018 therefore increasing the total surface area to 36,000 m2 The Bolloré Logistics branch in Grand Couronne provides upstream transport from the packers located in France in the Normandy Centre Val de Loire and Hauts de France regions order preparation for France and global destinations by sea and air routes Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) with Interparfums Bolloré Logistics teams also provide monthly and annual inventories Global Sales Director at Bolloré Logistics commented: “Interparfums is a historical customer who trusts us and we are proud to support during their expansion by providing quality logistical services that are recognized throughout this long partnership.” Philippe Santi, Deputy Managing Director of Interparfums added: “Bolloré Logistics has been a key partner in our development for many years Their expertise in the perfumes and cosmetics sector the quality of their processes and the professionalism of their local teams are for us key factors of success and allow us to offer a powerful service to all our customers worldwide.” Glenfiddich has unveiled the Grande Couronne The new release was presented in collaboration with Kenyan artist WiseTwo The Grande Couronne is a 26 year old whisky matured in American and European oak casks at the Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown before an extended finish of up to two years in French Cognac casks WiseTwo’s collaboration forms part of Glenfiddich’s Grande composition a project that brings life to the Grande Couronne through cross-cultural interpretation Kenya is one of three African countries to take part in this collaboration alongside 20 artists from around the world including the UK The bottle and packaging of the Grande Couronne are adorned with an ornamental gold filigree The inside of the box is covered with artwork reminiscent of renaissance paintings The Glenfiddich Grand Series includes the Glenfiddich Grand Cru aged for 23 years in American and European Oak casks and the Glenfiddich Grand Reserva patiently mellowed for 21 years in bourbon casks WiseTwo’s piece features ancient hieroglyphs and gold foiling as an interpretation of the regal filigree which adorns the Grande Couronne bottle Remarking on his his artistic interpretation “The Glenfiddich Grand Couronne is borne from the merging of two worlds my work is a collision of cultures and influences Through this creative process I discovered synergy between the craftmanship of fine whisky and art That it will ignite an artistic element within each other I encourage you to visualize this piece and appreciate the craftsmanship behind the whisky and my art Commenting on the collaboration with WiseTwo and Glenfiddich Glenfiddich National Brand Ambassador Kenya said “From the outset we knew that this required something special because it is not every day that such an exceptional whisky gets made his quest to create pieces that ignite the human spirit and above all his diversity have made for a collaboration that elevates the Grande Couronne experience even further” “We are the World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Whisky because of our commitment to innovation and our ability to bring cultures together That Kenya has been featured in the Grande Composition is a testament to the popularity and preference of the brand amongst Kenyan whisky drinkers We wanted to celebrate this through the collaboration with WiseTwo.”