The Perfect Storm 20 Years in the Making
CHICAGO, May 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Rare Hare Spirits, the ultra-premium collection of
rare and unique whiskies from around the world, is proud to
announce its latest limited release from the island of Tasmania: "The Tempest."
If you didn't know that Tasmania has a storied history of producing
outstanding single malt whiskies, you're not alone. This small,
rugged island south of mainland Australia and east of New Zealand is more renowned for its pristine
microclimate and unique wildlife than its distilleries. But for
whiskey aficionados, this island harbors a special secret: it's a
veritable Eden for small batch whiskies. Chances are, you are not
going to find a Tasmanian whisky on the back bar of your favorite
watering hole or even at your local purveyor of fine spirits. With
only a handful of craft producers scattered across the island, the
quest for Tasmanian whisky requires exploration.
Tasmania experienced its own
prohibition, from 1830 until the 1990s, stifling all production
until a scotch-loving land surveyor, inspired by a fishing trip in
the Tasmanian highlands, successfully lobbied the government to
reverse the ban. Centuries-old production methods have emerged from
hibernation and are now being recognized and awarded at spirits
competitions around the globe.
In its quest to deliver its fourth ultra-premium release, Rare
Hare partnered with one of the pioneers of Tasmanian whisky making,
the acclaimed Hellyers Road Distillery, one of Australia's oldest and most revered
distilleries. Hellyers Road Distillery is Tasmania's first single malt whisky producer
to emerge during this renaissance, and its aged expressions are
only now becoming available in this post-prohibition era. We named
this special expression "The Tempest," a nod to Shakespeare's tale
of nature's power and deliverance. The Tempest is smooth and
mellow yet delivers a tour de force of flavors and a long finish to
savor. It is the perfect embodiment of Tasmania's temperate maritime climate, where
hot summers, short cold winters, abundant sunshine, and low
humidity create the perfect storm for producing exceptional single
malt whiskey.
Hellyers Road Distillery employs a centuries-old pot still
distillation process that spans three days, followed by a secondary
slow still distillation to yield a whisky of unparalleled quality
and character. The air currents that bring rain to Tasmania's western shores originate in
Antarctica, traveling thousands of
miles across the open ocean before reaching the island. The
resulting water source is akin to soft rainwater, a unique
characteristic not found in other regions producing single malt
whiskies. The malt and barley used to create this small batch
elixir are locally sourced and benefit from the rich soil and
unique Tasmanian climate.
While most Tasmanian whiskies are aged in small barrels to
accelerate maturation, Hellyers Road Distillery aged this whisky
for seventeen years in standard-size bourbon casks, and then aged
it for another three years in port casks.
"It's not often you get to experience the first run of something
this unique and exceptional," said Alex
Moore, Master Blender for Rare Hare Spirits. "Tempest is a
celebration of the Tasmanian terroir. It should be on the bucket
list of any serious whiskey collector."
Tasting notes: Experience a sensory expedition, from freshly
baked biscotti and vanilla nougat to elderflower and citrus
marmalade. This whirlwind of aromas is balanced on the palate by
velvety layers of ginger, apricots, and citrus, delivering a
smooth, harmonious, and long lingering finish, a true odyssey for
the senses.
Rare Hare's Tempest will retail at $999 and is available for purchase online at
RareHareSpirits.com and purveyors of fine spirits nationwide.
About Rare Hare Spirits
The Rare Hare collection by
Playboy Spirits takes whiskey enthusiasts on a sojourn with each
sip. From the grain belt of America to the heather-scented
highlands of Scotland, from the
foothills of Japan to the pristine
shores of Tasmania, Rare Hare
offers a passport to the world of ultra-premium whiskey. Rare Hare
Spirits invites you to savor the story, the heritage, and the
joie de vivre that is as timeless as it is boundless.
Join the brand's ongoing journey of discovery:
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About Spirits Investment Partners
Spirits Investment
Partners ("SIP") specializes in creating unique brands and
exceptional products in the alcoholic beverage space. Marc
Bushala, Co-Founder and former CEO of Angel's Envy Bourbon,
Co-Founder of Heaven's Door Spirits with Bob Dylan, and CEO of
Kentucky Gold Distilling, created SIP to provide an entrepreneurial
ecosystem to create, invest in and help build stand-out brands in
the adult beverage space. In addition to providing capital, SIP
leverages its in-house resources in product innovation, branding,
package design, procurement, marketing, sales, distribution,
compliance and finance to provide a comprehensive suite of
resources for its portfolio of brands and investments. For more
information, visit www.spiritsinvestors.com.
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