Who? Paul Lukacs
What? At times, we can get a little bogged down with what a wine tastes like and how it smells. What we’ve neglected, often, is to find out a wine’s story. Paul Lukacs’ Inventing Wine is not just telling the story of one wine but all wines. It takes the reader through a journey of wine from history to today – a must if you want to know about more than just wine.
When? Available now
Where? Available in store and online
How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Ducks at Kilspindie What? Members of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society can now enjoy Ducks at Kilspindie as a members bar as the two have announced their recent partnership. Guests will be able to sample the society’s special single-barrel whiskies at the venue as well as enjoy whisky dinners and tastings organised by the society. When? Available now Where? Main Street, Aberlady, East Lothian EH32 0RE www.ducks.co.uk How? For more information, see website
Who? Jean Lenoir What? Wine connoisseurs will already be familiar with Le Nez du Vin, the aroma kit that lets you identify individual aromas from wines. But now there’s a version for whisky aficionados too. Le Nez du Whisky holds 54 of the most commonly found aroma samples in whisky as well as a whisky book from Charles MacLean and whisky and food matches from Martine Nouet. Priced at £275. When? Available now Where? Available online from The Whisky Exchange How? Buy now from The Whisky Exchange
Who? Jerusalem International Book Fair What? The Jerusalem International Book Fair will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year. The book fair attracts publishers and authors from over 30 countries and will display over 100,000 books written in various languages. During the fair, there will be international seminars and symposia exploring a wide range of subjects, including literary criticism and blogging, selling books in a digital age, translation and others. When? 10th to 15th February Where? International Convention Center, Jerusalem, Israel How? For more information, please visit www.jerusalembookfair.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? 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? Yamazaki whisky and Bill Amberg What? Japanese whisky Yamazaki has collaborated with luxury leather accessory designer Bill Amberg to create special presentation boxes for their 18yo and 25yo whisky. Crafted from leather, oak and copper, the gift sets speak serious luxury with a price tag to boot. The 18yo is priced at £225 while the 25yo is £1400. When? Available now Where? Harrods and The Whisky Shop How? For more information, see www.suntory.com/whisky
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