{"product_id":"world-whiskey-fest","title":"World Whisk(e)y Fest","description":"\u003cp\u003eRock your taste buds at the World Whiskey Fest—a lineup of the finest whiskey headliners from five corners of the globe! Grab your glass and settle into the front row because this is a show you definitely won't want to miss. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst up, \u003cstrong\u003eFujimi The 7 Virtues Blended Japanese Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the stage, channelling the Samurai's eternal strength and control. Though its origins are rooted in Scotland, this whiskey finds its soul in Japan at the Matsui Shuzo Distillery. Aged in American white oak barrels, it delivers smooth and oaky notes worthy of a headliner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurning up the volume, \u003cstrong\u003eStarward Solera Single Malt Australian Whisky \u003c\/strong\u003ebrings sunny Melbourne vibes to the Fest, with 100% Australian malt barley aged in iconic Apera wine barrels. The Solera ageing technique guarantees harmony in every pour, layering warm, fruity notes into an epic anthem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow introducing the timeless elegance of Spain. H\u003cstrong\u003earan 12 Year Old Traditional Spanish Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e hails from a distilling dynasty in the beautiful Basque Country, and Haran’s 12-year oak-barrel aging is proof they know how to make a showstopper. Fruity, creamy, and endlessly approachable, this act bridges classic and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrance brings some serious festival vibes with two unforgettable sets. First up, \u003cstrong\u003eRozelieures Origine Collection Single Malt French Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e—bold, spicy, and bursting with character. Double distilled in Lorraine and aged in sherry casks, this whiskey hits every note with power and elegance, leaving a never-ending finish encore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the final act, \u003cstrong\u003eBellevoye Bleu Triple Malt Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e—a three-malt masterpiece. Crafted from spirits sourced in Brittany, Alsace, and Cognac, it’s smooth, balanced, and perfectly polished. Aged up to nine years in French oak, this act’s all about showing off its all-French credentials, proving elegance never goes out of style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet the festival begin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmartass Corner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, there were more than \u003cstrong\u003e120 distilleries operating in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e - 31 of them in Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eAlthough perhaps more famous for beer,\u003cstrong\u003e Australia is an important wine-producing country.\u003c\/strong\u003e On average, Australia produces ~5% of the world’s wine depending on the quality of the harvest from year to year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky or whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland, Japan, Australia and some other parts of the world, distilleries usually spell it whisky; in Ireland and the USA, they spell it whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eJapanese whisky is connected to both Scotch and bourbon. It’s a Scotch-style spirit that’s matured in climates similar to Kentucky’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eIt’s not uncommon for Japanese whisky to be aged in mizunara (Japanese oak) casks. 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Crafted by Destilerías Acha, family-run since 1831, it carries a legacy as rich as its flavour!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eRozelieures Whisky owes its bold character to the \u003cstrong\u003emineral-rich volcanic soil, \u003c\/strong\u003epure 500m-deep Vittel well water, and peated malts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eBellevoye, the all-French Whisky, takes its name from a \u003cstrong\u003ehidden road to dreamland.\u003c\/strong\u003e Created in 2013 by two visionaries, Alexandre and Jean, it proves France isn’t just for Champagne—it's a true whiskey haven!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n","brand":"Flaviar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52809880338716,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/6276\/5596\/files\/assets_2FCatalog_2FBoxes_2FWorld_20Whisk_28e_29y_2F2025_2FWorld_20Whisk_28e_29y_20Fest_20-_20_5Bworld-whiskey-fest_5D_2FWorld-Whisk_28e_29y-Fest.png?v=1755770671","url":"https:\/\/eu.flaviar.com\/products\/world-whiskey-fest","provider":"Flaviar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}