Design pick: Lismore Connoisseur whisky tasting tumbler from Waterford Crystal
What? Lismore Connoisseur whisky tasting tumbler. Priced at £65 for a set of two.
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Home pick: London Calling plates from Charlene Mullen for Royal Doulton
Who? Royal Doulton What? There’s something lovely about the fact that our spiritual home, London, is also the theme of this set of plates. Designed by Charlene Mullen for Royal Doulton, they capture many of the city’s best features like the London eye or the Gherkin. But, while they’re mostly in black and white, you might be surprised to find splashes of colour here and there. Priced at £35 for a set of four. When? Available to pre-order now Where? Available online from Royal Doulton How? Buy now from Royal Doulton
New wine journeys at Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa
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
Ultimate Château d’Yquem collection at Harrods
Who? Harrods What? Fans of Sauternes will need to dig deep for the latest acquisition by Harrods. The department store is selling a 109 bottle collection of Château d’Yquem, which includes every available vintage from 1890 to 2009, in its wine shop. Priced at £1million. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road London SW1X 7XL How? Purchase in store
Gift pick: Le Nez du Whisky from Jean Lenoir
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
Design pick: Linea aperture photo frame from House of Fraser
Who? House of Fraser What? With photography, sometimes it’s nice to go old school. This photo frame from Linea is anything but old fashioned though. With photos appearing at different sizes in a mosaic style, it gives even the oldest photographs a fresh new look. We think it’s a great way to rediscover old memories. Priced at £60. When? Available now Where? Available online from House of Fraser How? Buy now from House of Fraser
WSET Gin Rambles returns for round 2
Who? Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) What? Following the resounding success of the inaugural WSET Gin Ramble, the event returns again for mark two. The new and improved tour will include a trip to Sipsmiths, lunch at former gin palace Princess Victoria and gin cocktail masterclass. Priced at £125. When? 27th September Where? Tour starts at WSET, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF How? Book by calling 020 7089 3841
