Drinks pick: The Perfect Measure Japanese whisky giftset from The Whisky Exchange
What? The Perfect Measure Japanese whisky giftset. Priced at £49.95.
What? The Perfect Measure Japanese whisky giftset. Priced at £49.95.
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? Skylounge What? Doubletree by Hilton’s Skylounge is embracing the English summer with a Caribbean twist. The rooftop bar has been transformed into a pop-up Rum Shack just for the summer, serving up a selection of rum cocktails. There is also a special West Indian bar menu to go along with the cocktails. When? Monday to Saturday, until September Where? Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tower of London, 7 Pepys Street, London EC3N 4AF How? Visit doubletree3.hilton.com for more information
Single malt whisky aficionados, and particularly those who are fans of The Glenlivet, should take note as the first of the Winchester Collection finally makes it onto the shelves. The new collection, named after The Glenlivet’s Master Distiller Alan Winchester, will be a series of exclusive 50 year old single malt whiskies for the true connoisseur. The first release, Vintage 1964 is limited to just 100 individually numbered bottles. “Bottle No. 1”, priced at £17,995, has been on sale in Harrods since October but the exquisite whisky is also due to be made available elsewhere. So just what should you expect from a whisky as old as this? Well influence…
Who? Vaults at Voltaire What? The Voltaire bar has recently opened in the Square Mile, boasting the biggest collection of Pommery Champagne in London, an al fresco cigar terrace and an exclusive vault bar. The space, previously housed the historic treasures of the bank above, is now redecorated with silks and furs by interior designer Sue Wheldon. Uniquely, it has partnered with Temple Spa to create cocktails that come with beauty products. When? Open now Where? 19 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6DB How? For more information, see www.voltairebar.co.uk
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
Who? Ducks at Kilspindie What? Members of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society can now enjoy Ducks at Kilspindie as a members bar as the two have announced their recent partnership. Guests will be able to sample the society’s special single-barrel whiskies at the venue as well as enjoy whisky dinners and tastings organised by the society. When? Available now Where? Main Street, Aberlady, East Lothian EH32 0RE www.ducks.co.uk How? For more information, see website
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