Who? Bruichladdich
What? For a whisky with notes of Sauternes, look no further than Bruichladdich’s Octomore 4.2 Comus. The limited release whisky is said to be the world’s most heavily peated whisky and is aged in casks from Château d’Yquem. Priced at £100.
When? Available now
Where? www.bruichladdich.com
How? Purchase online
Who? McLean’s Artist Malts What? McLean’s Artist Malts have just launched with a brand new range of rare whiskies. Limited to 35 bottles per release, each release includes artwork by two artists. Their inaugural edition is a Bunnahabhain single malt Scotch whisky, distilled on 28th April 1979 and bottled 1st May 2012, in collaboration with Charles Avery and Rose Wylie. Bottles and artwork are priced at £1860 per set. When? Available now Where? mcleansartistmalts.com How? Exclusively online
Who? Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson What? The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson is really an iconic wine book. The latest, and seventh, edition is completely revised. It includes never-before featured regions such as Ningxia in China as well as 25 new specially commissioned maps. Available as an ebook (£19.99) and hardback (£40). When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
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
Who? Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) What? The WSET is hosting London’s first “Gin Ramble”. The gin tour will be a fun and educational look at the history of gin in London and includes a tour of some of London’s boutique distilleries. The day includes tours of Sipsmiths, Thames Distillers Ltd, The London Distillery Company, lunch and cocktail masterclass. Priced at £95. When? 9am to 5pm, 1st of February Where? Tour starts at WSET, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF How? Book online at www.wsetschool.com/which-course/evening-tasting
Who? Frankfurt What? The city of Frankfurt is once again ready to host its annual Apple Wine Festival. During the festival, visitors will have the opportunity to try different kinds of apple wine, enjoy traditional music and see performances of poetry. There are also fringe events surrounding the festival including the Apple Wine Express. When? 9th to 18th August Where? Roßmarkt, 60311 Frankfurt, Germany How? Visit www.frankfurt-tourismus.de for more information Fly via Brussels Airlines
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
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