World’s best places to savour Cognac
The best cognac bars in the world can be found in London, New York and Paris. That’s according to Bernard Hine in an interview with trade publication The Drinks Business, who rhymed off a list of his top favorite cognac bars around the world. 1. The Coburg, The Connaught Hotel, London Hine names The Coburg […]
2012 Johnnie Walker Director’s Blend – gifted, not for sale
Connoisseurs, who more than enjoy a fine peg, will pledge their loyalty to Johnnie Walker. The label often introduces special editions for their patrons such as the Blue Label Collection by Porsche Design Studio and Johnnie Walker Explorers’ Club Collection’s Golden Route. But truly redefining uber luxury is their limited-edition 2012 Johnnie Walker Directors Blend […]
Dalmore, no more
The last remaining bottle of Dalmore 62 has been sold for an amazing SGD 250,000 (USD 191,938) to a Chinese businessman at Singapore’s Changi Airport. The luxury 62-year old bottle is the last of just 12 bottles that were produced and is the most expensive bottle of Scotch ever to be sold. The Dalmore 62 contains spirit […]
Coppola to auction rare bottles for Tsunami relief in NYC on September 24
In April, Francis Ford Coppola bought the Inglenook winery name with the stated goal of restoring the property he already owns “into America’s greatest wine estate.” At Christie’s New York on September 24, he will auction off some of his prized wine collection including two bottles of what made this wine a legend – the […]
Absolut for suits
Pernod Ricard Travel Retail launched Absolut Vodka Crystal Pinstripe which is “the most exclusive and luxurious version of [its] iconic Absolut bottle” on September 6 at the Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Inspired by the Savile Row pinstripe suit, the bottle has been designed by Swedish designer duo Skogsberg & Smart. It was hand-blown, hand-cut and hand-engraved […]