Netjets EU Volume 20 2023

THE SMART GUIDE Raising

THE SMART GUIDE Raising the Bar Tantalising elixirs and an insight into the latest creation from London’s Last Drop Distillers 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 CHIVAS ULTIS XX The forward-thinking Speyside-based brand still has great respect for its past. Its latest release honours five generations of master blenders by mixing a quintet of Chivas’ most precious single malts, along with its signature grain, Strathclyde. chivas.com // 2 METAXA GRANDE FINE Encased in a bottle that celebrates the Greek amber spirit’s Hellenic heritage, distillates from aromatic muscat wines set this apart from other Metaxa iterations. metaxa.com // 3 THE CRAFT IRISH WHISKEY CO THE AODH A futuristic design captures the eye on the latest release from the Dublin distillery backed up by a single malt that also defies convention. Inspired by Irish mythology, The Aodh has a rich, deep and dark flavour. craftirishwhiskey.com // 4 THE GLENROTHES THE 42 Matured for four decades, this single malt from the revered Scottish distillery has been chosen by master whisky maker Laura Rampling from just four casks. Limited to 1,134 bottles. theglenrothes.com // 5 GLEN SCOTIA 21-YEAR- OLD Aged in a combination of refill bourbon barrels and refill American oak hogsheads and finished in oloroso sherry casks, the new expression from the Campbeltown brand fills the gap between its 18- and 25-year-old bottlings. Only 2,500 bottles will be released per year. glenscotia.com // 6 HIGHLAND PARK 54 YEAR OLD The oldest release from the Orkney-based distillery will be a limited edition of 225—to mark Highland Park’s 225th anniversary. Master whisky maker Gordon Motion’s artfully created spirit is matched by its box by craftsman John Galvin, sculpted to represent the local cliffs of Yesnaby. highlandparkwhisky.com ALL IMAGES COURTESY THE COMPANIES JULIAN RENTZSCH WHAT’S THE GENESIS OF YOUR LATEST RELEASE? Last Drop formed The Assembly in 2020. Our objective was to work with each of the members to create exceptional blends that demonstrated the expertise and experience of the author. Following the release of our fi rst Signature Blend, a 50-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky, created by master blender Colin Scott, we turned to Sazerac’s master blender Drew Mayville. The brief INSIDE KNOWLEDGE REBECCA JAGO Managing Director, The Last Drop was simple: can you create something truly remarkable for The Last Drop? Drew took up the challenge with enthusiasm and aplomb: using tiny parcels of some of the fi nest whiskeys he has tasted in his two decades at Buffalo Trace, Drew created a superb blend of vintage Kentucky straight whiskeys, all from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. Drew always says that the role of the blender is to create something that is greater than the sum of its individual components, to create a symphony of fl avour, depth, and something else – something which has its own story to tell. WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL? This blend of rare whiskeys is a celebration of the fi nest characteristics in the category. Release No. 28 is a whiskey unlike any other: The result of the blending mastery Drew has honed over a 40-year career. In the process of creating this release, he tasted more than 40 different vintage bourbon and rye whiskeys, and created multiple combinations of these spirits, before arriving at the fi nal masterpiece that bears his signature today. WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT ITS CHARACTERISTICS? A rich, golden amber hue speaks of the wood, the age and the maturation these whiskeys have been through. There are deep, dark fruit, fi gs and dates on the nose, some raisins, and an aromatic spiciness, with citrus zest. There is some spiciness from the straight rye, and a creamy vanilla from the bourbons, yielding a complex and layered fl avour. On the palate, there are dark fruits, candy and orange peel upfront. From there, we begin a journey through a veritable spice merchant’s storeroom, and into a saddle room full of worn leather and wax. A crescendo of rich and raw spiciness transitions across your palate – that balance is pure magic. lastdropdistillers.com © THE LAST DROP 30 NetJets

WIRELESS FOR SOUND The latest iteration of the MH40 Wireless headphones from New York’s Master & Dynamic blends its timeless design with the latest in modern tech. Staying true to the first Master & Dynamic headphone design, an aviator-inspired 2014 release, the MH40 keeps the iconic grill, durable coated canvas and leather of its predecessor, then adds new 40mm titanium drivers that can deliver a sound signature with crystal-clear highs and full-sounding lows. A greater compatibility with apps and a longer battery life (up to 30 hours) also raise the bar, while five colour options ensure style is very much on the agenda. masterdynamic.com SPEAKER CHIC Bang & Olufsen’s dedication to providing not just stylish high-tech speakers, but ones made to last are exemplified in new versions of two of its most iconic models. Both the Beosound A9 5th Generation and Beosound 2 3rd Generation incorporate Bang & Olufsen’s new Mozart software platform, which is capable of processing the latest updates to ensure a constant upgrade of the operating system. Even if the Mozart module becomes outdated, it can be replaced with an updated version. Along with longevity of technology, both models offer a timeless style, be it the A9’s Oivind Slaatto-designed circular form, or the 2’s instantly recognisable cone shape. bang-olufsen.com BRINGING THE MOVIES HOME British brand KEF has again pushed the boundaries of home entertainment with its new architectural speakers. The latest in the Ci-Reference series, which dates back to 1973, come with the highest recommendation with certifications from THX, the industry’s quality assurance system. The Ci5160REFM- THX is actually KEF’s first issue to be THX Certified Dominus, introduced to bridge the gap between large home-theatre speakers and those used in cinemas worldwide. With KEF’s pioneering Metamaterial Absorption Technology to the fore, the speakers are designed for in-wall use, guaranteeing a quality of sound not heard in home cinemas before. kef.com ALL IMAGES COURTESY THE COMPANIES NetJets 31