“The focus of The Collector’s Cabinet is really on rarities and novelties,” says Alex de Ujfalussy, founder of the NPF Tasting Rooms. “These are spirits brands and bottlings not often seen in South Africa, so The Collector’s Cabinet is really one of the few places you are able to see them up close and purchase them on the spot.” It’s truly a treasure trove for those who love their spirits and are looking to indulge their passion, educate their palate, or grow their collection beyond the vast array of spirits offered for sale at each NPF. In the Cabinet you might find limited edition bottles, unusual 700ml releases, or perhaps specific vintages that complete a vertical collection of your own. While many of the bottles are drawn from The Collector’s Corner of spiritssouthafrica.co.za – Navigate World Whisky’s comprehensive online retail experience – you’ll also find bottles unique to The Collector’s Cabinet, that are only available in-store. The Collector’s Cabinets have also been created to encourage a sense of discovery, and extend beyond the popular realms of whisky and bourbon to include everything from rum and mezcal to cognac…even the occasional bottle of Armagnac! Unlike the 1000 or so spirits on offer in the NPF Extended Menu, these bottles are not – sadly – available for tasting. “Although The Collector’s Cabinets are mostly aimed at dedicated collectors and spirits enthusiasts, we’ve been careful to ensure there are bottles offered across a wide range of price points so there’s really something for everyone, including those just starting out on their journey into collecting spirits,” adds de Ujfalussy. The Collectors Cabinets also reward revisiting, with an ever-evolving selection of spirits on offer. As bottles are sold to new owners, or requests come in for specific malts or releases, so the range of spirits on offer will change. What’s more, no two Cabinets are the same, so it pays to visit the separate stores in Melrose Arch and Rosebank (opening mid-2024). And if you have a specific bottle or spirit that you’d love to see for sale in The Collector’s Cabinet? Speak to one of our skilled Spirit Enthusiasts and we’ll see what we can do! 133 THE NAVIGATOR | FEATURE
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTg2Mzc2MQ==