Rum Master Tito Cordero’s Diplomatico ‘Ambassador Selection’
Better known by its ‘DUSA’ acronym, Destilerias Unidas S.A of Venezuela has gained recognition for its Diplomático branded rums, helped by the warmth and personality of the globetrotting Ballesteros family who are behind the brand. The distillery, which lies at the foot of the Andes Mountains in Venezuela, was established in 1959 and is one ...
Rémy Martin XO & Louis XIII cocktail at Claridges’
“Cognac drinking has been reinvented at Claridges’ where a uniquely exclusive cocktail featuring both Rémy Martin XO and the truly exquisite Louis XIII is now available” The Claridges bar in Mayfair has launched a new, exclusive cocktail: the “Fleur de Lis.” First a suger cube is doused with Bitters then dissolved and mixed with the ...
Martell launch £200k connoisseurs Cognac trunk by Pinel & Pinel
“Crafting cognac is an art in itself, but when Frédéric Pinel (Pinel & Pinel) was commissioned to design the ultimate connoisseur’s trunk for Martell cognac, the resultant creation is a statement of pure cognac indulgence”…. From the original blends in the montres to practically the entire Martell Collection, this magical trunk reveals a world of ...
Win Champagne for life with The Valmont Club
‘Champagne for Life’ is a pass into a world of glamorous ease, an exclusive woman only network, where a sophisticated lady need not fuss with cards or cash, but by simply flashing her Champagne for Life Card or iPhone APP featuring a virtual ‘Champagne for Life card’, a complimentary glass of champagne is smoothly offered. ...
World’s most expensive bottle of white wine
A 200 year old bottle of Bordeaux vintage has set a new world record as the most valuable bottle of white wine. It was sold in Britain on Tuesday for £75,000 ($117k). The bottle of 1811 Chateau dYquem was bought by French private collector Christian Vanneque, for his new restaurant in Bali, Indonesia. The standard-sized, ...
House of Hackney ‘Gin Den’ at Bistrotheque
House of Hackney ‘GIN DEN’ at Bistrotheque opens 28 July – 31 December 2011 (infused with imagination by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE) Luxe homewares label House of Hackney is bringing its witty take on traditional British design to iconic East London restaurant Bistrotheque with a ʻGin Denʼ infused with imagination by iconic gin, Bombay Sapphire. Set to ...
Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 year-old aged Rum
Zacapa Centenario Licorera Zacapeca, Mexico, Guatemala Molasses Proof: 80 Age: 23 Years Price: £55.00 750ml Notes: There is a very distinct difference between the different countries and territories in which rum is distilled. As a very general rule, Central and South American rum tends to be heavier in body, and have more complex, spicy notes ...
150 Champagne Bar at London’s Mayfair Hotel
We popped in to 150 this week to have a look at the menu and plan our night out - here’s some pointers for you to make the best of your evening: If you’re just popping in before your big night out the Dom Pérignon Vintage 2000 menu is perfect. Choose between 4 to 12 ...
Cigars infused with Cognac anyone?
Recognizing how well Cognac pairs with cigars, the makers of the original El Sublimado (www.texascigarbrothers.com) created a process for infusing tobacco leafs with Hardy Noces d’Or Grande Champagne Cognac. The cigars debuted in 1993, but they vanished from the market when the company that made them dissolved. A few years ago, some 10,000 to 12,000 ...
£80,000 bottle of Armand de Bignac
Sold for a staggering £80,000 pounds ( $130,000) ; the Armand de Brignac or ‘The Ace of Spades’ was just one of two bottles in existence. Each bottle takes about six months to create, as each one is hand crafted by a team of eight expert glass artisans. The bottle was sold at OneForOne – ...
Harrod’s redevelopment of it’s Wine Shop
The Wine Shop, Lower Ground Floor. Harrods as taken one of life’s finest pleasures to innovative new heights courtesy of the redevelopment of The Wine Shop on the Lower Ground Floor at Harrods. This extensive department houses a series of unique wine discovery areas including an aroma zone, luxurious tasting room and sampling bar, all ...