Who? aqua nueva
What? aqua nueva has launched London’s largest Cava bar at Aqua London. The restaurant will be showcasing 15 award winning Cavas alongside its traditional tapas menu. There will also be Cava masterclasses run by Head Sommelier Zsolt Kismod where guests can learn more about the sparkling wine as well as tasting some vintage Cavas.
When? Open now
Where? aqua nueva, 5th Floor, 240 Regent Street, London, W1B 3BR
How? To book, call 0207 4780 540
Who? Van Kleef What? Learn all about the origins of gin and try the true Dutch spirit jenever at Van Kleef, the oldest surviving distillery in The Hague. The distillery is still operating to this day but also runs as a museum. Here, you can taste, explore and get into the heart of jenever. When? Tutoring by arrangement Where? Lange Beestenmarkt 109 The Hague, Netherlands How? Visit www.vankleef.eu for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Lavazza What? Enjoy a fresh espresso on the go with Lavazza’s new A Modo Mio Espressgo. The portable capsule coffee machine makes regular Lavazza espressos but is powered by a 12V lighter socket. It’s perfect for long journeys when you need to stop for a real cup of coffee. Priced at £129.99. When? Available now Where? Available to order online and in Selfridges How? For more information, see www.lavazzamodomio.co.uk
Who? Courvoisier What? Enjoy the British summer at the recently opened L’Alchimie de Courvoisier terrace at Harvey Nichols. Located on the 5th floor of the department store, L’Alchimie de Courvoisier will be serving a bespoke cocktail menu with three special food pairing packages available. When? Open now until 18th August Where? Harvey Nichols, 109 – 125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ How? Visit www.harveynichols.com for more information
Who? The Glenrothes What? The Glenrothes have recently released the third whisky in its Extraordinary Cask Collection. The Glenrothes Single Cask 1968, bottled from a second-fill hogshead cask, is a limited release of just 145 bottles. Measuring at a sturdy 41.9% ABV alcohol, it’s said to boast notes of rose petals, apricots in syrup and mirabelles in honey. Prices start from £5,500. When? Available now Where? Selected outlets around the world How? For more information, see www.theglenrothes.com
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? Paul Lukacs What? At times, we can get a little bogged down with what a wine tastes like and how it smells. What we’ve neglected, often, is to find out a wine’s story. Paul Lukacs’ Inventing Wine is not just telling the story of one wine but all wines. It takes the reader through a journey of wine from history to today – a must if you want to know about more than just wine. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
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