Culture | Drink

Inaugural McLean’s Artist Malts

ByLife in Luxury December 16, 2012August 27, 2013

Who? McLean’s Artist Malts

What? McLean’s Artist Malts have just launched with a brand new range of rare whiskies. Limited to 35 bottles per release, each release includes artwork by two artists. Their inaugural edition is a Bunnahabhain single malt Scotch whisky, distilled on 28^th April 1979 and bottled 1^st May 2012, in collaboration with Charles Avery and Rose Wylie. Bottles and artwork are priced at £1860 per set.

When? Available now

Where? mcleansartistmalts.com

How? Exclusively online

Culture | Design

Gift pick: Colour a Month daily planner from Moleskine

ByLife in Luxury December 15, 2014November 30, 2014

Who? Moleskine What? Thinking ahead, what do you want to do for 2015? Got a lot organised already? We think this snazzy Colour a Month daily planer from Moleskine will help to keep you organised. A set of 12 notebooks, collated in a keepsake box, to gather your thoughts, your life and your year. Priced at £31.99. When? Available now Where? Available online from Moleskine How? Buy now from Moleskine

Design | Drink

Design pick: Lismore Connoisseur range from Waterford Crystal

ByLife in Luxury June 25, 2015June 7, 2015

Who? Waterford Crystal What? Waterford Crystal has recently launched the new Lismore Connoisseur range, designed with the modern whisky drinker in mind. There are four different shapes available, each fine-tuned to the way that one might drink whisky. For example, the Flared Sipping Tumbler has a rounded bowl to warm and swirl the whiskey, a pinched middle to concentrate the bouquet, and a flared opening that releases the aromas. Priced at £120 for a set of four mixed tumblers. When? Available to pre-order now Where? Available online from Waterford Crystal How? Buy now from Waterford Crystal

Culture | Travel

Christie’s Ski Sale

ByLife in Luxury January 7, 2013August 26, 2013

Who? Christie’s What? The 15th annual Christie’s Ski Sale is returning to London again this year. The sale remains the only ski dedicated auction in the world. This year it’s all about the golden age of travel with over 160 lots of vintage posters and Louis Vuitton luggage going under the hammer. When? 23rd January at 1pm Where? Christie’s South Kensington, 85 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3LD How? For more information visit www.christies.com

Drink

WSET Gin Rambles returns for round 2

ByLife in Luxury September 12, 2013August 27, 2013

Who? Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) What? Following the resounding success of the inaugural WSET Gin Ramble, the event returns again for mark two. The new and improved tour will include a trip to Sipsmiths, lunch at former gin palace Princess Victoria and gin cocktail masterclass. Priced at £125. When? 27th September Where? Tour starts at WSET, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF How? Book by calling 020 7089 3841

Culture | Food

The Vietnamese Market Cookbook

ByLife in Luxury January 14, 2014March 5, 2017

Who? Van Tran and Anh Vu What? Van Tran and Anh Vu had previously worked in finance before turning their hand to street food at Broadway Market in East London. Their new book, The Vietnamese Market Cookbook, captures the essence and flavours of market cooking both in London and Vietnam and is filled with ideas for tasty treats. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Drink | Long read

Life in Luxury’s guide to: Nespresso’s Cauca and Santander

ByN.N.P. March 13, 2014March 22, 2014

Nespresso’s new limited edition Grands Crus this spring are themed on Colombian Terroirs. Developed by Colombian coffee experts working closely with local farmers, these new flavours epitomise and embody the unique characteristics of two coffee regions in Colombia, Cauca and Santander. By nurturing a long standing and, we are told, sustainable relationship with the farmers, Nespresso has managed to create taste profiles which demonstrate the diversity of the land and celebrate coffees that are unique to Colombia. The lush, green and fertile mountains of Cauca produces a coffee with a flavour profile that reflected these conditions. The fruity aromas give this coffee a juicy body and a hint of spice,…

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