It’s the day that many of us have been waiting for. The Founders’ Casks Expression 1, is landed and will be shipping to whisky lovers all over China next week!
But before we get onto talking about The Founders Casks Expression 1, let’s make something really clear to everyone first. Expression 1 is SOLD OUT. It was reserved and deposits were paid some months ago. There are none left for sale. Not even a secret stash hidden away somewhere. It was a 100% sellout and we probably could have sold 3000 bottles if we had them.
Therefore, for Expression 2 (which will be released in about 6 weeks time) we are changing the way that people can secure a bottle – details at the bottom of this page.
The Backstory
Expression 1 is the first of a series of 6 bottlings that were conceptualised back in 2017 as a demonstration of the types of whisky that we want to craft here at Nine Rivers Distillery. We published some articles about it, and you can read Part One HERE and then follow up with Part Two HERE and Part Three HERE.
Bringing these bottlings to life has been a huge learning experience for us all and one of the many successful collaborations between all of the people involved in the Nine Rivers Distillery adventure. From designing bespoke glass, to the branding and packaging, under the creative leadership of Darryl Swanepoel and Fabien Dupont, the end result is something we’re all proud of.
Tasting Notes
Expression 1 of the Founders’ Casks is finished in carefully hand-picked wine barrels from the island of Madeira. Bottled at cask strength (53.4% ABV) and non-chill filtered for purity of flavour, this whisky derives its unique palate from the thick and velvety Portuguese wine.
The nose is fruity, laced with raisins and sultanas on a bed of vanilla and cream fudge. A final hint of citrus peel makes way for a smooth and honey-rich palate, complete with green apples, peaches and a viscous underflow of caramel, cream and malted milk biscuits.
The finish is light and quick – a tropical flourish that gives way to dried stone fruits.
How To Secure Expression 2
Priority for all bottlings goes to those people that are investors in our project. As most of you know, Nine Rivers Distillery only exists because of almost 200 whisky lovers coming together to invest their time and money in turning our shared dream into reality. Logically, they take priority in allocation of bottles.
Of the 600 bottles of Expression 2 that were created, we expect there to be about 100 bottles available for purchase by people who are not investors. To make it fair for everyone we are taking applications from whisky lovers to have a chance to be allocated one of these bottles.
Names and contact details just aren’t enough. We want to hear from YOU and hear WHY you think you deserve to be allocated an opportunity to purchase one of the 100 or so bottles that are available.
Levelling The Playing Field
Some of you out there are familiar with some of the characters and personalities that underpin Nine Rivers Distillery and could be perceived to have something of an unfair advantage in your application. So we’re going to level the playing field and make everyone aware of what is likely to influence the review of all the applications.
Whisky Lovers
If you’re not a whisky lover, you won’t even get a foot in the door. So make sure you detail your love of whisky.
Sharing is Caring
Details about how you intend to share this bottle with friends is really going to help your application. As all whisky lovers know, whisky is a social drink and is always best enjoyed with friends. A decent pour, a comfy chair and great conversation is something we all believe in at Nine Rivers Distillery.
Laughs, giggles and sharp wit
Humour is something that is part of the very fabric of our DNA. Business really can be serious, professional AND fun – all concurrently. We don’t do stuffy and boring. Jokes and banter really will help you and we promise to publish the funniest applications over the coming weeks.
Application Form
创始人系列2威士忌分派中 – Expression 2 Allocation
请告诉我们为什么您值得获得一瓶创始人系列2威士忌 – Tell us why you think you deserve an allocation of Expression 2
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An entire article without any Hayden baiting. Either this is the start of a new chapter in our articles……or we have something really big coming up.