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
Who? Mele e Pere What? Italian trattoria Mele e Pere are now offering regular vermouth evenings where guests can sample a variety of vermouth and vermouth cocktails as well as learn to make the fortified drink. Guests will get to explore the ingredients in a classic vermouth as well as try their hand at making some of their own. Masterclasses are £15 and includes nibbles at the bar. When? Monthly Where? 46 Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 9TF How? Visit www.meleepere.co.uk for more information
Who? Grand Marnier What? Grand Marnier has recently launched their ultra-luxury cognac, the Grand Marnier Quintessence. It’s their first new product since 1977. Only 2,000 bottles have been created from Grande Champagne cognacs aged between 25 and 135, including vintages from 1875, 1906 and 1955. Priced at £499.99. When? Available now Where? Available at The Whisky Exchange How? Shop now at The Whisky Exchange
Who? Highland Park What? Highland Park have recently released Freya, the third whisky in the Valhalla Collection. This follows the previous releases of Thor and Loki. The new whisky, named after the Norse goddess of Love, has aromas of white chocolate and almond bolstered by flavours of orange peel and butterscotch. Priced at £140. When? Available now Where? Available online from The Whisky Exchange How? Buy now from The Whisky Exchange
Who? St Germain and South Place Hotel What? The weather in London might be changing its mood constantly but it doesn’t mean you can’t get into the swing of summer. We recommend heading to the roof-top bar of South Place Hotel, just outside of The Angler restaurant, where there’s currently a St Germain pop-up. There’s four cocktails made with the elderflower liqueur, and they’re all pretty delicious. And whatever the weather, it’ll be easy to pretend it’s summer. When? Open now until September 4, from 3pm until late Where? South Place Hotel, 3 South Place, London EC2M 2AF How? For more information, see southplacehotel.com
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
What? Around the world whiskey gift set from The Perfect Measure, featuring Michter’s US*1 Bourbon (USA), Amrut Peated Cask Strength (India), Kavalan Sherry Oak (Taiwan), English Whisky Co Classic (England) and Nikka Miyagikyo (Japan). Priced at £49.95. Where? Available online from The Whiskey Exchange
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