TRULY SINGAPOREAN MAKAN & WHISKY SERIES
The Glenrothes & Highland Park Pairing Lunch
Join us for a Truly Singaporean Makan & Whisky Session to truly unwind in a controlled yet relaxed and safe environment.
We have strict measures in place to ensure that all patrons and staffs adhere to current COVID-19 regulations.
Come with your family and friends up to group of 5 pax to sample the with #trulysingaporean Zi char.
A Tale of Two Regions - Speyside Vs Island(Highland)
We are featuring two distinctive terroirs of Scotch in a single flight of 5 whiskies to showcase the contrasting characters of Single Malts from Speyside and the Island. Although, technically both Speyside and Island are subdivisions of the region of The Highland, both acquired very different characteristics of their own due to the geographical resources they tend to use in the process of Whisky making.
Speyside
One wee geographical area that defines whisky is the area known as Speyside. For many whisky enthusiasts, this land mass located between Inverness and Aberdeen produces some of the highest quality drink and has the longest operating distilleries. It’s also popular for those with more sensitive palates as whiskies from Speyside tend to be gentler, fruitier malts.
A Speyside whisky is also classed as a subdivision of the Highland region, so the true regional taste is open for debate; it can be defined simply as a whisky that’s made in the Strathspey area; “strath” meaning “near”. For a whisky to be classed as a Speyside, it needs to be created near the river Spey. As a rule of thumb, if distilleries source their water from the Spey or any springs or streams that feed into this river, their tipple can be classed as a Speyside whisky.
The character of Speyside malts in recent years has been distinctly delicate and honeyed. And a lot of distilleries have been opting for sherry cask maturation to produce fruity, red wine-esque whisky.
Islands
Island Whisky refers to whisky made on the islands off the Scottish mainland, except for Islay. This includes the Orkney Isles(where Highland Park is from); and the Western Islands (Arran, Jura, Mull, and Skye). These whiskies are characterised by various levels of smokiness and a distinctive, ethereal marine air quality.
Island single malts are not recognised in the Scotch Whisky Regulations as a distinct whisky producing region, but are considered to be part of the Highland region. Islay is itself recognised as a distinct whisky producing region. Other sources, however, indicate that the Islands, excluding Islay, constitute a sixth distinct region.
The whiskies produced on the Islands are extremely varied and have few similarities, though can often be distinguished from other whisky regions by generally having a smokier flavour with peaty undertones. One source states that the flavour depends on the use of peat which "varies widely depending on the distiller".
The Glenrothes
About The Glenrothes
Since 1879, The Glenrothes distillery in the Speyside town of Rothes has quietly and carefully produced remarkable single malt whisky. Today we make our whisky the same way as we always have. We draw water from five local water sources and use it throughout production, including as part of our particularly slow distillation process which shapes the distinctive style and character of the spirit. We conclude with maturation in sherry seasoned oak casks from the Jerez region in Southern Spain, a defining feature of The Glenrothes single malt Scotch whisky.
Highland Park
About Highland Park:
Highland Park whisky is wildly harmonious—characterised by a dynamic balance of seemingly contradictory elements—rich, fruity aromas intertwined with intense floral peaty notes. It’s a unique taste experience that intrigues and delights the senses simultaneously.
“It fits my profile of what makes a perfect whisky, which is to say it’s totally in harmony, there are no rough edges, and everything is melded together brilliantly. Highland Park is the greatest all-rounder in the world of malt whisky.” Mr. M Jackson.
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Book for the Whisky tasting lunch and get access to special exclusive prices available only on Event day:
1. THE GLENROTHES 12: $ 118.00 (U.P: $128.00++)
2. THE GLENROTHES WMC: $ 158.00 (U.P: $178.00++)
3. THE GLENROTHES 18: $ 218.00 (U.P:$258.00++)
4. HIGHLAND PARK 12: $ 108.00 (U.P:$128.00++)
5. HIGHLAND PARK 18: $ 208.00 (U.P: $238.00++)
*Special Event Prices quoted are per bottle of 700ml and are NETT including GST .
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