Who? Charles Heidsieck
What? We know Christmas is pretty stressful so why not kick back in style with the new Charles Heidsieck Armchair Gift Set? As well as a bottle of the classic Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve, there’s also a pair of bespoke design glasses to enjoy your bubbles in. What’s not to love? Priced at £75.
When? Available now
Where? Available at Fortnum & Mason
Single malt whisky aficionados, and particularly those who are fans of The Glenlivet, should take note as the first of the Winchester Collection finally makes it onto the shelves. The new collection, named after The Glenlivet’s Master Distiller Alan Winchester, will be a series of exclusive 50 year old single malt whiskies for the true connoisseur. The first release, Vintage 1964 is limited to just 100 individually numbered bottles. “Bottle No. 1”, priced at £17,995, has been on sale in Harrods since October but the exquisite whisky is also due to be made available elsewhere. So just what should you expect from a whisky as old as this? Well influence…
Who? Lavazza What? Prepare for the culinary year ahead with the 2014 Lavazza calendar. With a theme of Inspiring Chefs, the new edition is filled with images of the world’s best chefs captured by photographer Martin Schoeller. Inside, you will find the likes of Ferran Adria, Massimo Bottura and Michel Bras. When? Available now Where? Unless you’re among the lucky few to be given one, it’s available here: calendar2014.lavazza.com How? For more information, see website
Who? DeViehl coffee cups What? Fancy the perfect cup of coffee? According to the designers of DeViehl coffee cups, it’s found inside one of their designs. Andreas Bös and Jonathan Strauss have created the coffee cups, composed of 25 separate components, to give the perfect amount of insulation and “crema” formation. Prices start from £330. When? 8pm, 12th and 25th February Where? Available from Harrods and William & Son, Mount Street. How? For more information, visit www.deviehl.com
Who? Penfolds What? The Penfolds Re-Coking Clinic is returning to London for the first time in five years. The service, which has been running since 1991, has provided owners of Penfolds wines the opportunity to have their wines assessed for quality and re-corked if necessary. Owners will also have the opportunity to learn about their wine’s history and investment potential. When? 22nd October Where? The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL How? For more information, see www.penfolds.com
Who? Bodum What? As purveyors of great tea, we love this yo-yo tea set from Bodum. Made for single-serve loose leaf tea, it’s the perfect way to enjoy great tea for one. The strainer keeps back the leaves after brewing while the lid keeps your drink warm. Now there’s no need to make a whole pot just for one. Priced at £12. When? Available now Where? Available online from Habitat How? Buy now from Habitat
Who? Mele e Pere What? Italian trattoria Mele e Pere are now offering regular vermouth evenings where guests can sample a variety of vermouth and vermouth cocktails as well as learn to make the fortified drink. Guests will get to explore the ingredients in a classic vermouth as well as try their hand at making some of their own. Masterclasses are £15 and includes nibbles at the bar. When? Monthly Where? 46 Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 9TF How? Visit www.meleepere.co.uk for more information
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