"Introduction to Meowseum Cat Museum":
Artist Shu Yamamoto was born in Yokohama, Japan in 1948. He graduated from Aichi Prefectural University of Arts and currently lives in Utah, USA, with his family. In 2007, he accidentally saw his son imitating Van Gogh's self-portrait, but the painting was not Van Gogh but the face of a cat. As a cat lover, he was inspired to use this as an opportunity to paint two of his favorite paintings. Elements - "cat" and "art" are combined into creative elements, and the world's famous paintings begin to be fully "meow-ified". From ancient Egypt, the Greek era, the Renaissance, realism, surrealism, Asian art... So far, he has accumulated more than 500 cat-like works, including oil paintings, watercolors, sketches, electronic paintings and other media , in addition to retaining the characteristics of each art genre, he also adds the world view of cats. Looking at his works one after another, it is like being taught a lesson in the art history of cats! Therefore, "Cat Art Museum" became the theme name of this series of works exhibited all over the world.
THE WHISKYFIND is an emerging independent whisky bottler in Asia. In 2016, it became internationally famous for its "Classic of Mountains and Seas" series of whiskys. Following the launch of "Zheng Wen Three Kingdoms" in 2018, it once again cooperated with world-class artist Osamu Yamamoto to use whisky to interpret a story. Each of the world-famous paintings transformed into meows, this cross-border cooperation project is "Meowseum Cat Museum Collection Whisky"!
Heather from the Coastal Cliffs
Original Artwork: Heather from the Cliff
Inspired by the classic paintings of Art Nouveau master Mucha, the artwork features flowing, graceful lines, delicate flowers, and circular decorations, showcasing a luxurious yet gentle atmosphere. The protagonist is an elegant cat, wearing a delicate lace headdress and cradling heather flowers, a symbol of longing and romance, seemingly immersed in a tranquil and sensual dream. The color scheme uses a contrast of gold and pinkish-purple to create an atmosphere that is both elegant and dreamlike, echoing the mature layers and delicate aromas of this whisky.
Inchgower Distillery is located in the northeast corner of the Speyside region, facing the North Sea breeze. Its whiskies often have a salty feel, blending aromas of nuts, spices, and dried fruits, and are the core base spirit source for the renowned blended whisky Bell's. This 28-year-aged Inchgower boasts an exuberant top layer of floral and heather nectar aromas, a mid-palate of rounded ripe fruit, and a base with a slightly salty character. The layers are clear and distinct, creating a romantic and refined overall style that perfectly complements Mucha's work.
Aroma: Exuberant floral notes, heather nectar, fragrant lemon, fig, and a salty sea breeze.
Palmistry: Salty cheese, a rich and rounded bouquet of floral and fruity notes, a salty finish, salted butter, a silky texture, and distinct layers.
Finish: Salty notes, ripe fruit, hints of spices and nuts, a satisfying chewiness, and a well-defined character.
