Who? Appleton Estate
What? To celebrate 50 years of Jamaican independence, Appleton Estate have released the world’s oldest rum blend. Only 800 bottles of the 50 year old rum have been released and are priced at £3,500 each.
When? Available now
Where? Available at The Whisky Exchange
How? Shop now at The Whisky Exchange
Who? Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa What? The Wine Concierge Service at Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa has launched a new ‘Wine Journey’ series. The new series offers guests the opportunity to discover the region’s finest grand cru wineries and embark on three different wine journeys entitled ‘Classic Car Wine Journey’, ‘Jefferson Wine Journey’ and ‘Ernest Hemingway Wine Journey’. When? Available year round Where? 2-5 Place de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux, France How? Visit www.ghbordeaux.com/uk for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Tipplesworth What? How cool is this? The bramble cocktail case from Tipplesworth holds just about everything you need to make the perfect bramble. That is, everything from the Sipsmith London Dry Gin to the Merlet crème de mure, down to the Tipplesworth sugar syrup and lemon juice. Of course, you’re not being short changed on the equipment either as it includes a shaker, strainer, measure and tumblers. You’ll need some ice and a handy bar man of course but you’ve got a recipe to hand too. Priced at £185. When? Available now Where? Available online from John Lewis How? Buy now from John Lewis
Who? Château les Merles What? For a short break that combines golf, wine and gastronomy, Château les Merles is the perfect pit stop. Nestled in the middle of the Bergerac wine region, it’s also close to the truffle and foie gras producers of Périgueux. Thrown into the mix is a nine hole golf course that’s ready to test your shot. What could be better? When? Open year round Where? 3 Chemin des Merles, 24520 Mouleydier, France How? For more information, see www.lesmerles.com Ten photos from Château les Merles Fly via British Airways
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? Opium, Chinatown What? Head to Opium in Chinatown for decadent cocktails and dim sum in its hidden from view parlours. Styled in the fashion of old-time opium dens, Opium is the latest bar from industry giants Dre Masso and Eric Yu. The dim sum list is short but the cocktail menu more than makes up for it. When? Open now Where? 15-16 Gerrard St London W1D 6JA How? Visit opiumchinatown.com for more information
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
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