Who? Van Kleef
What? Learn all about the origins of gin and try the true Dutch spirit jenever at Van Kleef, the oldest surviving distillery in The Hague. The distillery is still operating to this day but also runs as a museum. Here, you can taste, explore and get into the heart of jenever.
When? Tutoring by arrangement
Where? Lange Beestenmarkt 109 The Hague, Netherlands
How? Visit www.vankleef.eu for more information
Who? Rossini Opera Festival What? Opera fanatics should not miss the Rossini Opera Festival which celebrates the music and operas of Goacchino Rossini. This year’s festival will be the 34th and will include new productions of “William Tell” and “L’Italiana in Algeri”, “L’occasione fa il ladro”, “Viaggio a Reims” and “La Donna del Lago”. There will also be a number of lectures surround the operas. When? 10th to 23rd August Where? Various venues around Pesaro, Italy How? Visit www.rossinioperafestival.it for more information Fly via KLM
Who? The Magdalen Chapter What? Stanley Park of Milton Sandford Wines will be hosting a wine dinner, entitled “Spring in Spain” at The Magdalen Chapter hotel to celebrate and explore wine making culture in Spain, France and Italy. The evening will be accompanied by Spanish tapas including Serrano ham, salt cod and Morcilla. Priced at £30 per person and includes a three-course supper plus wines. When? 27th March Where? The Magdalen Chapter, Magdalen Street, Exeter EX2 4HY How? For more information, visit www.themagdalenchapter.com
Who? Diageo What? Diageo will be releasing a 40 year old single malt Scotch whisky from the now closed Brora distillery. Only 160 bottles of the whiskies will be released, making it the oldest and rarest Brora whisky to ever be released. The rare whisky is said to have notes of eucalyptus and savoury spice with a long, smooth finish. Priced at £6,995 for 70cl. When? Pre-order now, available to buy from 21st April Where? Available exclusively from World of Whiskies How? For more information, visit www.worldofwhiskies.com
Who? Piper-Heidsieck What? Champagne house Piper-Heidsieck has released a limited edition hot pink faux-crocodile skin covered sparkling wine: the Bodyguard Rosé Sauvage. Created from the classic Piper Brut NV and red wines from the Côte des Bar, the champagne is intense and fruity while the custom design bottle promises to keep the wine cooler for longer. Priced at £39.95. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at The Whisky Exchange How? Purchase online
Who? Copenhagen Jazz Festival What? The city of Copenhagen will once again be taken over by its annual jazz festival. The festival has been running since 1979 and offers live jazz in the city’s streets, cafés, concert halls and late-night venues. There’s also an eclectic mix of Danish and international jazz musicians. Ticket prices vary according to event. When? 5-14th July Where? Around various venues in Copenhagen, Denmark How? Visit jazz.dk for more information Fly via British Airways
Who? Inkaterra What? If you’re keen to get into the heart of chocolate and cocoa production, head to Inkaterra’s Hacienda Concepción. The hotel has just launched a new chocolate experience that will allow guests to learn about growing cocoa in the rainforest, chocolate production and will include chocolate focused cookery classes. When? January to March are the best times of the year Where? Hacienda Concepción is accessible via boat from Puerto Maldonado, Peru How? Visit www.inkaterra.com for more information Fly via KLM
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