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
Who? Harrods What? Fans of Sauternes will need to dig deep for the latest acquisition by Harrods. The department store is selling a 109 bottle collection of Château d’Yquem, which includes every available vintage from 1890 to 2009, in its wine shop. Priced at £1million. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road London SW1X 7XL How? Purchase in store
Who? BrewDog What? Scotland’s largest independent brewery BrewDog has recently opened the doors to their Florence outpost. This marks the first craft beer bar in Italy and is the brewery’s fourth international launch this year. The new bar has capacity for 70 people and will have 12 beers on tap, including guest beers. The venue will also feature live music at the weekends as well as regular beer tastings. When? Open now Where? Via Faenza 21r, Firenze 50123, Italy How? For more information, see www.brewdog.com Fly via British Airways
Who? Tio Pepe What? If you thought you knew what fino serry was all about then Tio Pepe En Rama will definitely change your mind. This fifth annual release is unfiltered fino that’s bottled from two different soleras (the system by which sherry is produced) when the flor (the stuff that gives sherry its flavour) is at their thickest. Complex, nutty and definitely a change from expectations. When? Available now Where? Berry Brothers & Rudd, Lea & Sandeman, The Wine Society and other good wine merchants How? For more information, see www.tiopepe.co.uk
Who? Dropwines What? If you love wine but hate being inundated with choice then wine-club newbies Dropwines is for you. Rather than pages and pages of options, they have a distilled selection of wines every week. And a back-catalogue of course. Plus, there are always video tasting note to help you get to grips with what your wine tastes like. When? Available now Where? Exclusively online at www.dropwines.com How? For more information, see website
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? 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
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