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? Glenfiddich What? Glenfiddich has recently released the latest expression of their single malt whisky, the Excellence 26 Year Old. The whisky has been aged in American oak casks, previously used for bourbon, for the entire 26 year ageing period resulting in a delicate floral whisky with the complexity of sweet spice. Priced at £350. When? Available now Where? Available from luxury whisky retail outlets and specialist stores How? For more information, see www.glenfiddich.com
Who? Opium, Chinatown What? Head to Opium in Chinatown for decadent cocktails and dim sum in its hidden from view parlours. Styled in the fashion of old-time opium dens, Opium is the latest bar from industry giants Dre Masso and Eric Yu. The dim sum list is short but the cocktail menu more than makes up for it. When? Open now Where? 15-16 Gerrard St London W1D 6JA How? Visit opiumchinatown.com for more information
Who? Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve What? Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is collaborating with WineChap’s Tom Harrow to create their first “Game Drives & Wine Flights” trip, a journey which marries some of the best things in South Africa – safari and wine. The trip includes 3 nights’ full board at Sabi Sabi, two game drives per day, wine tastings, hosted dinners, international and internal economy fights. Prices start from £3,750 per person. When? 25th to 30th April Where? Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, Sabi Sand, Wildtuin 1350, South Africa How? To book or for a more detailed itinerary contact andrew@holidayarchitects.co.uk or call 01242 253 073 Note: dates for this have now changed. Flights will depart from London…
Who? Appleton Estate What? To celebrate 50 years of Jamaican independence, Appleton Estate have released the world’s oldest rum blend. Only 800 bottles of the 50 year old rum have been released and are priced at £3,500 each. When? Available now Where? Available at The Whisky Exchange How? Shop now at The Whisky Exchange
Who? ICEBERG Water What? From the creators of ICEBERG Vodka comes the latest premium water to hit the UK market – ICEBERG Water. Produced in Canada, the water is harvested from Arctic icebergs and claims to be the purest water in the world, free from modern pollutants. The water is priced at £13 for 75cl. When? Available now Where? Available from premium retailers including Hedonism Wines, Caviar House and Lux Drinks How? For more information, see www.icebergwatereurope.com
Who? Courvoisier What? Enjoy the British summer at the recently opened L’Alchimie de Courvoisier terrace at Harvey Nichols. Located on the 5th floor of the department store, L’Alchimie de Courvoisier will be serving a bespoke cocktail menu with three special food pairing packages available. When? Open now until 18th August Where? Harvey Nichols, 109 – 125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ How? Visit www.harveynichols.com for more information
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