Elite Traveler July-August 2018

Clockwise The Last Drop 1971 Blended ScotchWhisky Only 1,352 bottles are available in the world, and the noteworthy blend offers notes of sweet honey, vanilla, crisp orange and oak with a classic smokiness. $4,000, available at Park Avenue Liquors in New York, contact Jonathan Goldstein, jonathan@parkaveliquor.com, +1 212 685 2442, lastdropdistillers.com Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute Named for the 62-gun salute fired for royal anniversaries, this Scotch whisky’s blue decanter stands out, as does its case, which is fitted with 24K gold. $4,000, available at Sherry-Lehmann in New York, contact Matt Wong, +1 212 838 7500, pernod-ricard.com Highland Park 1968Orcadian Vintage Series The 40-year-old vintage single malt Scotch whisky is bottled in a black glass case from specialist Stölzle Flaconnage and emblazoned with Viking art illustrations; only 1,500 bottles exist worldwide. $5,000, available at the Edrington Group Americas in New York, +1 212 352 6000,highlandparkwhisky.com Louis XIII Black Pearl The Baccarat-made crystal decanter was inspired by a flask found during the Battle of Jarnac, and this edition uses a unique plating technique that creates a metallic effect. Price on request, contactconciergerie@louis-xiii.com,louisxiii-cognac.com Clase Azul Ultra With a 24K gold label and a hand-painted pure liquid platinum sheen, this artisan-made bottle takes two weeks to create —a short span compared to the five-year-aged tequila encapsulated within. $1,700, available online at shopwinedirect.com, claseazul.com