Quai d'Orsay is a brand designed specifically for the French market. Created in the 1970s, it takes its name from the famous quays along the Seine in Paris. All its vitolas, which are designed to be light, are made from a combination of leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region and dressed in Claro (wax) or Colorado Claro (light brown) capes. All are Totalmento a Mano, Trip Larga (entirely handmade, long filler).
Product Detail
The Quai d'Orsay Corona was available in two versions, Coronas Claro and Coronas Claro Claro. The name behind ‘Coronas’ refers to the colour of the packaging, which in the first case means Colorado Claro (chestnut brown) and in the second case ‘Clarissimo’, which means almost green. However, the second version has disappeared over time. The Quai d'Orsay Corona Claro pampers smokers with pleasant cocoa flavours, combined with woody notes and earthy tones. It is exceptionally mild for a Cuban cigar, making it ideal for beginners.
Data Sheet
Country Of Production : Cuba
Maker : Habanos SA
Brand : Quai d'Orsay
Vitola : Coronas
Strength : 2/5
Length : 142 mm
Diameter : 16,7 mm
Wrapper : Cuba
Binder : Cuba
Filler : Cuba
Time : 50min
Description
Brand Story
Many whisky connoisseurs will probably be wary of the name 'Ailsa Bay'. This is probably because the Scottish Lowland single malt has only been available on the market since 2016, and so far there have only been a few original bottlings. However, with eight stills, the company has been producing whisky since 2007, and in four different whisky styles: 'nutty', 'fruity', 'smoky' and 'esterised'. It's easy to see that most of the whisky produced at Ailsa Bay (owned by Grant & Sons) is destined for blending.
Product Detail
Brians Kinsman characterises Ailsa Bay whisky by two variables in the final distillate: 'phenol parts per million' (PPPM) and 'sweetness parts per million' (SPPM). With 22 PPPM and 19 SPPM, Sweet Smoke Single Malt shows a good balance between smokiness and sweetness. It was matured in small casks at the Tuthilltown distillery in New York. The only Scotch whisky to undergo this process, it is first matured in small bourbon casks for six to nine months. These relatively small casks allow for rapid and intense maturation. The liquid is then transferred to American oak casks for several years.
Country Of Production : Scotland, Lowlands
Capacity : 70cl
Alcohol Content : 48,9%
Type : Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask Type : American Bourbon
Year : No Age
Brand : Ailsa Bay
Tasting Notes
Nose : Notes of smoky wood with a slight hint of heather. Gradually the sweetness of the oak replaces the smoky notes. This sweetness is enhanced by its notes of caramelized apples.
Palate : The initial peaty liveliness is quickly balanced by an explosion of vanilla. The palate oscillates between smoky, fruit and caramel notes.
Finish : Balanced with a perfect synergy between the sweetness of oak notes and dry peat notes.
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