Who? The Port House
What? The Port House, the tapas restaurant and bar that’s part of the Porterhouse Group in Ireland, has now opened in London. The focus is on Spanish and Portuguese food and wine. As well as fine ports and sherries, The Port House will also be offering a large selection of cava, wines and gins.
When? Open now
Where? 417 Strand, Covent Garden, London, WC2R 0PD
How? For more information, visit porthouse.ie
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? RAW Wine Fair What? RAW Wine Fair will be returning to London this year with an even bigger agenda than last year. The event is a two day celebration of artisan wines and will feature over 150 growers, all creating natural wine. As well as wine tastings, there will be expert talks, book signings and of course food. Tickets from £20. When? 19th to 20th May Where? Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL How? Visit www.rawfair.com for more information
Who? Ian Mount What? Malbec-lovers must read The Vineyard at the End of the World by Ian Mount. A bit of an instant classic, the book charts the transformation of Argentinian wine from something unpalatable to a drink respected in its own right. It’s the book where you’ll find the leading figures of Argentinian wine, the innovations that made Malbec a success and everything else that goes with the terrority. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
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
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
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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