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Between You & I: Journeys by Laila Gohar

Smoky & Spicy

£122

Between You and I: Journeys by Laila Gohar is a 17-year-old single malt which combines the decadent vanilla notes of ex-bourbon casks and rich chocolatey flavours from sherry-seasoned oak casks, with an adventurous core of new Spanish oak that brings a rush of cinnamon, tannins and spice. Inspired by the vibrant spirit of New York, Laila's home city, Master Whisky Maker Marc Watson selected casks that would capture a sense of energy, adventure and discovery. Marc and Laila invite you to taste the whisky and let its flavours spark your own imagination. So, what will you taste?

Available exclusively through Travel Retail and duty-free outlets.

ABV

48.8%

|

700ml

United States

CHANGE

A note from our Whisky Maker, Marc Watson

I don’t often have the opportunity to create a whisky inspired by one person’s story, so working on this release was an exciting challenge. We sampled more than 80 casks before selecting those with the vibrant, spice-forward character I was looking for, balanced by notes of decadent vanilla. Those were the qualities I hoped would evoke memories of Laila’s Egyptian roots, but the most rewarding moment came when Laila tasted the whisky herself. The flavours immediately transported her back to Cairo. Moments like that remind me of whisky’s remarkable ability to evoke memory and emotion. 

Meet Laila

Meet Laila

Raised in Egypt and based in New York, Laila is that special kind of artist whose work is instantly recognisable. Blending surrealism, humour, elegance and nostalgia, her edible installations turn everyday ingredients into magical, unforgettable experiences. Think neo-classical Greek sculptures made from creamy butter, or Japanese Zen gardens that are actually chocolate cake.

When Laila tasted Between You and I, the whisky sparked a series of vivid personal associations. Those imagined places and memories became the inspiration for the illustrations that bring this release to life.

Lost in the city

Lost in the city

Tasting note: Smoke

"Tokyo’s back alleys stretch before you, a labyrinth of neon-lit secrets. Smoke curls upward, carrying irresistible aromas through the air. Red lanterns sway in the night breeze, glowing like embers against the concrete walls. The air is thick with chatter, laughter, and the sizzling sounds of food cooking in the streets.”

Beneath the stars

Beneath the stars

Tasting note: Warmth

“Under an open sky washed in silver moonlight, you camp on a frozen plateau. Overhead, the stars blaze bright. The cold makes every sound crisp — the crackle of your fire, the faint howl of distant wind through pines. Wrapped in blankets, you look up at the universe itself, humbled and exhilarated by its vastness.”

In the night market

In the night market

Tasting note: Spices

“The Marrakesh night market unfolds like a dream — or perhaps a mirage. Lanterns glow with amber light, casting a golden haze over stalls piled high with towering mounds of spices: saffron as bright as sunlight, cumin as earthy as the desert, cinnamon as dark as mahogany. The air is alive with their mingling aromas, intoxicating and overwhelming. Every corner promises discovery, every shadow hides a story.”