At the heart of the NPF experience are the curated Tasting Flights, arranged across a wide range of spirits, styles, origins and price points. Flights may be organised by producer – try the discovery of American single malts from Colorado distillery Boulder, or a quarter of Powerscourt malts – or by the style of production. That could mean a bespoke flight of whiskies offering a deep-dive into bourbon cask maturation, or perhaps malts made from peated barley. And if you find one you love? Every spirit in each tasting flight is available for purchase. “It’s all about encouraging a sense of discovery,” says Alex de Ujfalussy, founder of the NPF Tasting Rooms. “We’ve created these flights to entice our guests into delving deeper, and discovering new producers and styles that perhaps they would not otherwise have encountered. And with such a choice of flights available it means you can come in as a novice or an aficionado and discover an entirely unique experience.” Tastings are all presented and served by NPF’s skilled Spirit Enthusiasts; highlytrained spirits ambassadors who are on hand to guide you through the tasting or perhaps suggest new tasting flights or producers to discover. Spirits Enthusiasts also pay special attention to NPF’s regular patrons – Key Community members, as we like to call them – who are offered special treatment and more personalised service. NPF’s Spirits Enthusiasts are also on hand to advise on the unique collection of signature Pairing Flights. Designed to explore the depth of flavours that can be unlocked through complementary pairings, that could mean malts from Irish distillery Waterford matched with a peerless Hedon cigar, or perhaps a flight of Hampden rum served alongside remarkable pannetone crafted by an acclaimed Italian baker. Or, from the collection of Eccentric Pairings: the iconic Hedon Legendaire is trimmed and served alongside a connoisseur’s selection of spirits from Michter’s Kentucky distillery. Some specialised flights even allow for a glimpse into an authentic distillery experience: NPF offers an exclusive Kilchoman pairing, served with the exact same chocolates as you’d experience at the distillery in Scotland, bringing a true taste of Islay to South Africa. Beyond the Tasting Flights, the Extended Menu – with more than 1000 spirits on offer – encourages a sense of independent adventure. Individual tasters are served in 15ml pours, allowing guests to taste more widely across this remarkable array of global spirits. While the focus at NPF has been – and always will be – on whisky, it’s certainly not the only spirit on offer. The menu extends to rums from across the globe, including Caribbean rum and single-cask bottlings from Mauritius, alongside a curated collection of limited-release cognac and mezcal. Cask selections exclusive to NPF and Navigate World Whisky are also available, all of which are available for retail sale. And for spirits lovers looking to share their passion with friends and family, NPF offers a selection of gift cards, tasting flight vouchers and curated sample sets. 131 THE NAVIGATOR | FEATURE
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