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Drinks pick: Islay Collection 2007 from The Whisky Exchange

ByLife in Luxury June 5, 2014November 28, 2014

Who? The Whisky Exchange What? Forgot it’s Father’s Day and need a last minute gift? We’ve got just the thing for you – the Islay Collection 2007 from The Whisky Exchange. Inside this little taster pack you’ll find quarter bottles of Caol Ila 12 yrs, Caol Ila 18 yrs, Lagavulin 12 yrs (bottled 2007, cask strength), Lagavulin 16 yrs and Port Ellen 7th release. A perfect little taster pack. Priced at £250. When? Available now Where? Available online from The Whisky Exchange How? Buy now from The Whisky Exchange

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Diageo releases rare whisky from Brora distillery

ByLife in Luxury March 27, 2014March 2, 2014

Who? Diageo What? Diageo will be releasing a 40 year old single malt Scotch whisky from the now closed Brora distillery. Only 160 bottles of the whiskies will be released, making it the oldest and rarest Brora whisky to ever be released. The rare whisky is said to have notes of eucalyptus and savoury spice with a long, smooth finish. Priced at £6,995 for 70cl. When? Pre-order now, available to buy from 21st April Where? Available exclusively from World of Whiskies How? For more information, visit www.worldofwhiskies.com

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The Glenrothes unveils Single Cask 1969

ByQ X March 6, 2014February 26, 2014

Who? The Glenrothes What? Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits has recently unveiled the second release in its series of single cask bottlings from The Glenrothes. The Single Cask 1969 forms part of The Glenrothes Extraordinary Cask collection, housed in a hand-blown crystal decanter. The expressive spirit has a grassy nose followed by citrus and spice on the palate. Prices start from £4,000 per bottle. When? Available now Where? From Berry Bros. & Rudd and selected retailers How? For more information, see www.theglenrothes.com

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Competition: Win a botttle of Lagavulin 16 worth over £50!

BySponsored November 1, 2013November 1, 2013

Do you love whisky? Especially the most intensely rich and smoky of all whiskies? Well then we have just the thing for you. To celebrate the first birthday of Life in Luxury, we have teamed up with premium drinks retailer Alexander & James to give you the chance to win a bottle of Lagavulin 16 worth over £50. All you need to do to enter is one of the following: Life in Luxury birthday competition: You must be 18 or over and a UK resident to enter. The winner will be drawn at random after the competition closes on the 24th of November. Good luck!

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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 28th April 1979 and bottled 1st 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