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? Don Julio What? Don Julio has launched its latest super-premium tequila, the 1942. The new release commemorates the year that the late founder, Don Julio González, started making tequila in Mexico. The spirit is made using blue agave plants and aged for at least two and a half years in American white oak barrels. Priced at £160. When? Available now Where? 400 Oxford Street, London W1A 1AB How? Visit www.donjulio.com for more information
Who? Veuve Clicquot What? Veuve Clicquot has recently launched Rich, a new Champagne designed for mixology. The rich refers to the historically sweeter wines from the Champagne region. As well as a higher dosage for added sweetness, the Champagne also benefits from a tailored blend of grapes. The recommended mixers include grapefruit, pineapple, cucumber, celery, peppers and tea but experimentation is welcome. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at Selfridges and select bars How? For more information, see rich.veuve-clicquot.com
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
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? Bruichladdich What? For a whisky with notes of Sauternes, look no further than Bruichladdich’s Octomore 4.2 Comus. The limited release whisky is said to be the world’s most heavily peated whisky and is aged in casks from Château d’Yquem. Priced at £100. When? Available now Where? www.bruichladdich.com How? Purchase online
Who? Mele e Pere What? Italian trattoria Mele e Pere are now offering regular vermouth evenings where guests can sample a variety of vermouth and vermouth cocktails as well as learn to make the fortified drink. Guests will get to explore the ingredients in a classic vermouth as well as try their hand at making some of their own. Masterclasses are £15 and includes nibbles at the bar. When? Monthly Where? 46 Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 9TF How? Visit www.meleepere.co.uk for more information
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