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? Rathfinny What? To highlight the potential of English sparkling wine, Sussex wine estate Rathfinny has teamed up with the London Conchord Ensemble to create a three-day music festival featuring food and wine. Weekend and separate event tickets are available to Conchord At Rathfinny includes a black tie wine-tasting dinner, Piano Four-hands Tea Recital, Gala Evening with Dame Felicity Lott & Alexandra Spencer-Jones, Baroque Concerto Coffee Concert and the Final Festival Concert. Prices start from £15. When? 12th to 14th June Where? Rathfinny Estate, Alfriston, East Sussex BN26 5TU How? For more information, see www.rathfinnyestate.com
Who? Edible Cinema and Bombay Sapphire What? This Christmas, Edible Cinema will return to London with its immersive cinema experience in special screenings of American comedy “Trading Places”. The special screenings, held in collaboration with Bombay Sapphire gin, will allow guests to enjoy various edible delights whilst watching the film, all matched with Bombay Sapphire cocktails. Tickets from £32. When? 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd December Where? Aubin Cinema and Electric Cinema How? For more information, see www.ediblecinema.co.uk
Who? Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) What? The WSET is hosting London’s first “Gin Ramble”. The gin tour will be a fun and educational look at the history of gin in London and includes a tour of some of London’s boutique distilleries. The day includes tours of Sipsmiths, Thames Distillers Ltd, The London Distillery Company, lunch and cocktail masterclass. Priced at £95. When? 9am to 5pm, 1st of February Where? Tour starts at WSET, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF How? Book online at www.wsetschool.com/which-course/evening-tasting
Who? Johnnie Walker What? Johnnie Walker have just released their new whisky “The Spice Road”, as part of the Johnnie Walker Explorer’s Club Collection. The collection is created specially for travellers and “The Spice Road” is the first release out of the three whiskies in the collection. Priced at £26. When? Available in Europe, Middle East and Australia now, available worldwide from January 2013 Where? Duty free stores How? Purchase in store
Who? Winechap UK What? Winechap Tom Harrow is leading an English wine and truffle tour to the Hampshire countryside. The day will start at the Whitchurch vineyard of for a tour and tasting before truffle hunting at Cottonworth Farm. Then it’s onto a three course lunch with truffles and wines from Alba. The excursion will cost £1,200 ex VAT for a group of 6 to 9 people. When? By arrangement Where? Coates and Seely, Wooldings Vineyard, Harroway, Whitchurch RG28 7QT How? Email ahoy@winechap.com or call 020 7720 2024 to book
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
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