Drinks pick: The Perfect Measure Japanese whisky giftset from The Whisky Exchange
What? The Perfect Measure Japanese whisky giftset. Priced at £49.95. Where? Available online from The Whisky Exchange
Design pick: Lismore Connoisseur range from Waterford Crystal
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
The Glenrothes releases third Extraordinary Cask
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
Life in Luxury’s guide to: The Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1964
Single malt whisky aficionados, and particularly those who are fans of The Glenlivet, should take note as the first of the Winchester Collection finally makes it onto the shelves. The new collection, named after The Glenlivet’s Master Distiller Alan Winchester, will be a series of exclusive 50 year old single malt whiskies for the true connoisseur. The first release, Vintage 1964 is limited to just 100 individually numbered bottles. “Bottle No. 1”, priced at £17,995, has been on sale in Harrods since October but the exquisite whisky is also due to be made available elsewhere. So just what should you expect from a whisky as old as this? Well influence…
Gift pick: The ultimate food and whisky tasting with The Macallan and El Celler de Can Roca
Who? The Macallan and El Celler de Can Roca What? The Macallan Whisky and El Celler de Can Roca are teaming up for perhaps the ultimate in food and whisky pairing at the restaurant for charity:water. And you could be there too. The experience features a 14-course tasting menu at El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain, as well as tasting and auction of The Macallan single malts. A gift for the serious connoisseur. Price at €8500 (approximately £6725). When? 22nd March 2015 Where? Available online from Truly Experiences How? Reserve now at Truly Experiences Fly via British Airways
Gift pick: Le Nez du Whisky from Jean Lenoir
Who? Jean Lenoir What? Wine connoisseurs will already be familiar with Le Nez du Vin, the aroma kit that lets you identify individual aromas from wines. But now there’s a version for whisky aficionados too. Le Nez du Whisky holds 54 of the most commonly found aroma samples in whisky as well as a whisky book from Charles MacLean and whisky and food matches from Martine Nouet. Priced at £275. When? Available now Where? Available online from The Whisky Exchange How? Buy now from The Whisky Exchange