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
The House of Bollinger is very sophisticated indeed. With some of the most delicate and decadent sparkling wines from the Champagne region in their arsenal, there is little wonder. Affectionately known in the UK as ‘Bolly’, the Bollinger story begun over 400 years ago when one of the founding families of the Bollinger brand, the Hennequins, began dabbling in wine making on their land in Cramant. By the 18th Century, wine was being produced on this land by the Villermont family. It was not until 1829 that the champagne house, Renaudin Bollinger, was founded by the three fathers of the brand: Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin and German born Jacques…
Who? LSA What? Need something simple but elegant to store your best Scotch? Try the Lotta decanter from LSA. This elegant decanter and glass set is designed by Monika Lubkowska-Jonas and crafted by hand. It’s minimalist enough to set aside but impressive enough if you want to show off to friends. Priced at £100. When? Available now Where? Available online from House of Fraser How? Buy now from House of Fraser
Who? Christie’s Eduction London What? Champagne lovers must not miss Christie’s Education London’s masterclass on Champagne. The course will give you the opportunity to taste a chronological selection of four cuvées from Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label in both bottle and magnum sizes. It will be a great opportunity to see the difference between wines bottled in 75cl bottles and in magnums, especially in more mature products. Priced at £145. When? 6.45pm to 8.45pm, 21st November Where? Christie’s Education London, 85 Old Brompton road, SW7 3LD How? For more information, see www.christies.edu
Who? Courvoisier What? Coinciding with the launch of l’Atelier de Courvoisier at Harrods this week, the cognac brand has released their oldest vintage. The 1789 Courvoisier & Curlier was bottled the year the French revolution began. Priced at £95,000. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road London SW1X 7XL How? Purchase in store
Who? Wine & Spirit Education Trust What? The Wine & Spirit Education Trust is hosting “Twelve Wines of Christmas” tasting event to prepare for the festive season. Guests will sample 12 festive wines, paired with traditional seasonal foods such as smoked salmon, turkey and cheese. Tickets are priced at £30. When? 6.30pm to 8.30pm, 27th November Where? Wine & Spirit Education Trust, International Wine & Spirit Centre, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF How? To book tickets, please email courses@wset.co.uk or visit www.wsetglobal.com/london_school_courses
Who? The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz London What? The Rivoli Bar has launched a collection of classic cocktails created with rare spirits from the 1940s to the 1980s. There are seven cocktails on the Vintage Cocktail menu including ‘Brooklyn’, ‘El Presidente’, ‘Negroni’, ‘Old Fashioned’, ‘Rob Roy’, ‘Rusty Nail’ and a ‘Sazerac’. Prices range from £90 to £250 per cocktail. When? Available now Where? The Ritz London, 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR How? For more information, please visit www.theritzlondon.com
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