The Court of Redonda
Step into a World of Flavour and Elegance with Robert Graham 1874's New Whisky Collection.
Introducing the Court of Redonda collection,
Each expression individual and collectively
a striking collection to feature
on any whisky lover’s shelf.
Each expression individual and collectively
a striking collection to feature
on any whisky lover’s shelf.
DISTILLERY: GLENROTHES
VINTAGE: 2013
AGED: 10 YEARS
ABV: 52%
BOTTLES: 450
NOSE
Sweet, chocolate biscuits, Malted biscuits, candied nuts, maple syrup, syrup sponge cake, raisin.
PALATE
Chocolate fudge cake, black cherry, maraschino cherry, ramble hints, flapjacks, oatmeal, wood spices, sandalwood, baking spices, pepper.
FINISH
Warming, peppery, oak spices, toasted oak, nutty, pecan, chocolate, cappuccino foam.
SUMMARY
A lovely dram! Rich and indulgent with signature Glenrothes character. A little spicy/peppery but married well with the overall flavour profile.
*creative visual of bottle whilst in production
DISTILLERY: GLENALLACHIE
VINTAGE: 2016
AGED: 7 YEARS
ABV: 51.5%
BOTTLES: 316
NOSE
Sweet, caramel, butterscotch, nougat, cooked coconut, fruity hints, candied spices.
PALATE
Rich, crème caramel, oatmeal, poached pear, cocoa powder, nutmeg, white pepper.
FINISH
Spicy, peppery, warming, cedar, waxy, spiced fruits, candied peels.
SUMMARY
Spice, pepper and a wee bit of heat. Add a splash of water to suit your own palette if required.
*creative visual of bottle whilst in production
DISTILLERY: GLEN GARIOCH
VINTAGE: 2011
AGED: 12 YEARS
ABV: 50%
BOTTLES: 230
NOSE
Rich, fruity, brambles/dark berry fruits, malt loaf, buttered toast, brown sugar.
PALATE
Fruity, rounded, stewed fruits, brambles, black cherries, candies, strawberry liquorice, maple syrup, hint of tobacco.
FINISH
Long, cosy, black forest gateaux, coffee, bramble jam, cherry compote, sweet spice lingers.
SUMMARY
Love this one! Classic Glen Garioch that drinks really well at strength and spirit and oak is well integrated.
*creative visual of bottle whilst in production
DISTILLERY: DAILUAINE
VINTAGE: 2009
AGED: 14 YEARS
ABV: 50.5%
BOTTLES: 307
NOSE
Deep, rich, chocolate cake, iced gingerbread, sultanas, hints of liquorice, treacle.
PALATE
Toffee and acacia honey with burnt sugar and toasted oak, icing sugar, chocolate cherry liqueurs, treacle toffees, wood spices, liquorice.
FINISH
Warming, sweet, smoky, liquorice, espresso, dark chocolate/cacao, soot, star anise, icing sugar, raisins.
SUMMARY
Bold and rich with a bit of body to it. Drinks well at strength.
*creative visual of bottle whilst in production
DISTILLERY: CRAIGELLACHIE
VINTAGE: 2011
AGED: 12 YEARS
ABV: 50%
BOTTLES: 131
NOSE
Nutmeg, ginger biscuits, amaretti, caramel, almond, thick, creamy.
PALATE
Funky! A little vegetal/agave-like, honey, cantaloupe melon, burnt sugar, toasted oats, walnut skin, chocolate raisins, meaty/beefy hints.
FINISH
Rich, robust, smoky, meaty, baked apple, clove, honeycomb, liquorice, long, warming.
SUMMARY
A big, weighty Craigellachie. Complex and bold with a good journey of flavour. A bit of signature vegetal character and meatiness which becomes more like tinned fruits and custard with water.
*creative visual of bottle whilst in production
DISTILLERY: BENRIACH
VINTAGE: 2013
AGED: 10 YEARS
ABV: 50%
BOTTLES: 279
NOSE
Sweet, panna cotta, mango sticky rice, lemongrass, nutmeg, baking spices, vanilla, pear.
PALATE
Creamy, buttery, nougat, sugared almonds, nutmeg, pink peppercorn, orchard fruits, lemon curd, vanilla, icing sugar, butterscotch, spice.
FINISH
Warming, spicy, yoghurt, vanilla, crème anglaise, baked apple, sweet spices, candied cloves.
SUMMARY
A tasty drop that drinks well neat and softens with water.
*creative visual of bottle whilst in production
“Stephen was so enthusiastic to work with us and I have enjoyed working with him to bring this new range of our whiskies to life with his amazing art collection”
Stephen Johnstone
Owner of Robert Graham 1874
"This is a collaboration, a while in the making: Grown up art meets grown up whisky. Take time; enjoy."
Stephen Chambers RA
Artist
Stephen Chambers RA, The Court of Redonda is a group of 101 paintings first exhibited at Ca’ Dandolo as part the Venice Biennale, 2017.
The paintings originate from a conversation between Stephen Chambers RA and the acclaimed Spanish writer, Javier Marias (1951-2022) whose novels Stephen had begun reading whilst working in New York in 2014.
Stephen Chambers’ paintings are imagined portraits of the non regal. Beekeepers, postman, gardeners, and the homeless are empowered. It is a visual response to Marias’ question of who could (should) be making decisions.
The paintings were made for two specific venues. Firstly Venice,at Ca'Dandolo as part of the 57th Venice Biennale and secondly the University of Cambridge. One in a 15th century palazzo, the second a 21st century purpose built art gallery (The Heong Gallery at Downing College). Both Venice and Cambridge have a history of halls lined with portraits of those wielding power; the Doges and the Masters.
The original Court of Redonda installation is being sold in groups of 10 paintings each. Most of these sets are now placed in art collections in the United States. A few remaining sets are still available through Stephen Chambers Studio Ltd. Please contact them directly with enquiries
Exclusive prints of the artwork have been made available for purchase.
Six limited edition giclée prints by Stephen Chambers RA
From the The Court of Redonda series of 101 paintings as shown at the Venice Biennale
Paper size: 610 x 508 mm
Edition size: 70
Printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper, 308 gsm
Signed by the artist
£420 each
£2000 full set of six
Stephen Chambers RA is an artist living in Berlin and London. He has had numerous exhibitions internationally. He was elected a Royal Academician in 2005, has collaborated with choreographers, poets, chefs and writers. His work is represented in public and private collections around the world.