Party pick: Bramble cocktail case from Tipplesworth

Party pick: Bramble cocktail case from Tipplesworth

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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

Design pick: Mad Men Olson double old fashioned tumblers from Waterford
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Design pick: Mad Men Olson double old fashioned tumblers from Waterford

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Who? Waterford What? While Mad Men has arguably had its moment on television, these Olson double old fashioned tumblers inspired by the series remain just as cool. Created by crystal makers Waterford, they keenly follow the themes of the era while at the same time adding a modern edge. With a luxurious gold band, it’s a set to be coveted. Priced at £125 for a pair. When? Available now Where? Available online from Waterford How? Buy now from Waterford

Gift pick: Le Nez du Whisky from Jean Lenoir

Gift pick: Le Nez du Whisky from Jean Lenoir

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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

Summer reading: Shadows in the Vineyard by Maximillian Potter

Summer reading: Shadows in the Vineyard by Maximillian Potter

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Who? Maximillian Potter What? Fine wine enthusiasts will certainly be familiar with Domaine de la Romanée Conti, one of the best known Burgundy estates in the world. Maximillian Potter’s new book, Shadows in the Vineyard, focuses on the crime that took place in 2010 when DRC’s proprietor was threatened with the destruction of his vineyards. The book captures “the true story of a plot to poison the world’s greatest wine” and is perhaps one of the most anticipated wine books of the year. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: Natural Wine by Isabelle Legeron MW

Summer reading: Natural Wine by Isabelle Legeron MW

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Who? Isabelle Legeron MW What? An easy read, Natural Wine is Isabelle Legeron MW’s book on “organic and biodynamic wines made naturally”. It’s not just a book for enthusiasts however as it seeks to explain what makes a wine natural, why it’s important and why you should care about it. Inter-spaced with illustrations, it makes a seriously knowledgeable book very digestible. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: The Vineyard at the End of the World by Ian Mount

Summer reading: The Vineyard at the End of the World by Ian Mount

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Who? Ian Mount What? Malbec-lovers must read The Vineyard at the End of the World by Ian Mount. A bit of an instant classic, the book charts the transformation of Argentinian wine from something unpalatable to a drink respected in its own right. It’s the book where you’ll find the leading figures of Argentinian wine, the innovations that made Malbec a success and everything else that goes with the terrority. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon