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Single Malt Galore At Annapurna

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--By Sujan Tiwari
 
Juneli Bar at Hotel Annapurna was a drinker’s paradise on Thursday evening. The hotel organized a single malt tasting program which also unveiled the Bar’s new single malt collection. The programme was attended by staffs of the Hotel and various business persons. 
 
According to Deepeksha B Rana, Food and Beverage manager at the Hotel, the purpose of the programme was to exhibit the newly furnished Juneli Bar and unveil the exclusive single malt collection. According to Rana, the drinking culture is on the change now, and people looking for more refined and exotic drinks. “We have introduced the collection for the single malt lovers,” said Rana. 
 
The collection comprises of 26 different single malt scotch whiskies distilled in highlands, lowlands, speyside and Islay of Scotland. Out of the collection, five single malts were offered for the tasting by the guests present. 
 
All the guests were informed about the single malts, and were taught the way to enjoy them. Tasting involved three steps namely Nose, the aroma and smell, then Palate, the initial taste and the sensation in the mouth and finally Finish, the aftertaste of the single malt. Glenkinchie 12 years, distilled in lowlands was the first on the list, with hints of lemon and peat, and herbal finish. Glengoyne 17 years was next, the award winning single malt with a fruity palate and a dry sweet finish. 
 
Fifteen years aged Glenlivet followed, and it had cinnamon and cloves palate with a long dry finish. Smokehead was next with strong hints of vanilla and a strong smoky palate. Finally, all the tasters rinsed their mouth with water for the last single malt, the Benriach 21 years, Speyside distilled. It had won the ‘Best Rare Speyside’ at World Whiskey Award for it fruity nose, sweet peaty palate and a sweet woody finish. 
 
All the tasted single malts are now on the Bar’s menu, including Glengoyne 21 years, Glenlivet 21 and 18 years, Legavulin 16 years and Laphroaig Triple Wood among many others. The price of the single malts ranges from Rs 8,500 to Rs 21,000 per bottle, excluding the applicable taxes. Juneli Bar at Hotel Annapurna is the place to be if you love single malts, and enjoy it in a classy and cosy ambience.
 

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