Glenmorangie announces fifth Private Edition release

Glenmorangie announces fifth Private Edition release

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Glenmorangie What? Glenmorangie have announced the release of their fifth annual Private Edition – the Companta. Glenmorangie Companta has been matured in Grand Cru casks from Clos de Tart and those of a sweet fortified wine from Côtes du Rhône and is bottled at 46% ABV. Perfect little tipple for Burns Night. Priced at £69.99. When? From end of January 2014 Where? Available from specialist retailers and department stores How? For more information, see www.glenmorangie.com

Enjoy espresso on the go
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Enjoy espresso on the go

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Lavazza What? Enjoy a fresh espresso on the go with Lavazza’s new A Modo Mio Espressgo. The portable capsule coffee machine makes regular Lavazza espressos but is powered by a 12V lighter socket. It’s perfect for long journeys when you need to stop for a real cup of coffee. Priced at £129.99. When? Available now Where? Available to order online and in Selfridges How? For more information, see www.lavazzamodomio.co.uk

Yamazaki by Bill Amberg

Yamazaki by Bill Amberg

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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

The Drink Aristocrat’s guide to: Bollinger
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The Drink Aristocrat’s guide to: Bollinger

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The House of Bollinger is very sophisticated indeed. With some of the most delicate and decadent sparkling wines from the Champagne region in their arsenal, there is little wonder. Affectionately known in the UK as ‘Bolly’, the Bollinger story begun over 400 years ago when one of the founding families of the Bollinger brand, the Hennequins, began dabbling in wine making on their land in Cramant. By the 18th Century, wine was being produced on this land by the Villermont family. It was not until 1829 that the champagne house, Renaudin Bollinger, was founded by the three fathers of the brand: Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin and German born Jacques…

Gordon’s Gin partners with Temperley
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Gordon’s Gin partners with Temperley

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Gordon’s Gin What? Following the success of the Gordon’s Gin and Conran Design partnership, the drinksmiths are back with another collaboration – this time with Temperley of London. The new set of “Ten Green Bottles” features designs inspired by the fashion and jewellery of Alice Temperley. When? Available now Where? From all major retailers How? For more information on the designs, see www.gordons-gin.co.uk

Inventing Wine by Paul Lukacs
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Inventing Wine by Paul Lukacs

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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