Who? Amaryllis
What? Wine lovers shouldn’t miss the Orient Express’ Grand Cru cruise aboard the Amaryllis. The seven day cruise offers guests the opportunity to sample wines from all 33 of the Grand Cru estates in Burgundy. The barge is available for private hire for up to eight guests. Prices from £30,800.
When? Until October
Where? Departure by arrangement
How? Visit www.amaryllisbarge.com for more information
Who? The Glenrothes What? Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits has recently unveiled the second release in its series of single cask bottlings from The Glenrothes. The Single Cask 1969 forms part of The Glenrothes Extraordinary Cask collection, housed in a hand-blown crystal decanter. The expressive spirit has a grassy nose followed by citrus and spice on the palate. Prices start from £4,000 per bottle. When? Available now Where? From Berry Bros. & Rudd and selected retailers How? For more information, see www.theglenrothes.com
Who? Hotel Brunelleschi What? How many hotels can boast its own museum? Hotel Brunelleschi is certainly one. Though it could be said that the hotel is a museum in itself having incorporated historical structures from the Roman era. The interiors are anything but dated, though. Renovated as recently as 2012, it really is luxury in the heart of Florence. Perhaps that’s why it is, amongst other things, a member of the Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection. When? Open year round Where? Piazza Santa Elisabetta, 3 50122 Florence, Italy How? For more information or to book, please visit www.ghotw.com/Hotel-Brunelleschi or call 020 7380 3658 Ten photos from Hotel Brunelleschi Fly via…
Do you love whisky? Especially the most intensely rich and smoky of all whiskies? Well then we have just the thing for you. To celebrate the first birthday of Life in Luxury, we have teamed up with premium drinks retailer Alexander & James to give you the chance to win a bottle of Lagavulin 16 worth over £50. All you need to do to enter is one of the following: Life in Luxury birthday competition: You must be 18 or over and a UK resident to enter. The winner will be drawn at random after the competition closes on the 24th of November. Good luck!
The temperature outside is falling rapidly and we’re all wrapping up warm. As November is slowly ticking towards December, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas. If you’re stuck for ideas, check out this video from our sponsors Marks & Spencer for some ideas on Christmas bubbly: Post sponsored by Marks & Spencer
Who? Beefeater What? London gin brand Beefeat has recently released a limited edition #MyLondon bottle for its London Dry Gin. The bottle features the Beefeater design recreated from 1,000 images of London, sourced from a photography competition that the brand ran in November 2012. Priced at £17.85. When? Available now Where? Outlets worldwide How? Visit www.beefeaterginmylondon.com for more information
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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