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? Château les Merles What? For a short break that combines golf, wine and gastronomy, Château les Merles is the perfect pit stop. Nestled in the middle of the Bergerac wine region, it’s also close to the truffle and foie gras producers of Périgueux. Thrown into the mix is a nine hole golf course that’s ready to test your shot. What could be better? When? Open year round Where? 3 Chemin des Merles, 24520 Mouleydier, France How? For more information, see www.lesmerles.com Ten photos from Château les Merles Fly via British Airways
Who? Lavazza What? Prepare for the culinary year ahead with the 2014 Lavazza calendar. With a theme of Inspiring Chefs, the new edition is filled with images of the world’s best chefs captured by photographer Martin Schoeller. Inside, you will find the likes of Ferran Adria, Massimo Bottura and Michel Bras. When? Available now Where? Unless you’re among the lucky few to be given one, it’s available here: calendar2014.lavazza.com How? For more information, see website
Who? Eight Members Club, Bank What? A hidden gem of a members club, behind an inconspicuous black door in London’s Bank, is now home to a new series of decadent social nights. Blind Bee nights at Eight Members Club are a collection of themed evenings featuring crafted cocktails, live performances and DJs, all in a relaxed lounge setting. Go late, stay later. When? Blind Bee events on Mondays to Fridays Where? Eight Members Club, Bank, One Change Valley, London EC3V 3ND How? For more information, visit www.eightclub.co.uk/blindbee
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
Who? Gordon’s Gin What? Gordon’s Gin has teamed up with Sir Terence Conran to create “Ten Green Bottles”. The limited edition of 100 bottles features 10 designs created by Sir Terence Conran himself, printed onto 100% cotton fabric and hand sewn on to the bottles. The bottles are priced at £425 each or £4250 for the set of 10 designs. When? Available now Where? Exclusively in Selfridges How? Purchase in store
Who? Bodum What? As purveyors of great tea, we love this yo-yo tea set from Bodum. Made for single-serve loose leaf tea, it’s the perfect way to enjoy great tea for one. The strainer keeps back the leaves after brewing while the lid keeps your drink warm. Now there’s no need to make a whole pot just for one. Priced at £12. When? Available now Where? Available online from Habitat How? Buy now from Habitat
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