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By far one of the most exciting things about drinking wine is the variety out there. Over my next few posts for Drink Me, I want to share with you some of the upcoming wonders of the world of Asian wines. What better place to start than the world’s most …

Winery: Domaine O’Vineyards Wine: Stranger Stranger Vintage:  2010 Varietal: 100% Merlot Score: 94/100 Price: GBP £15.99 USD $23.40 Upon first sniff, one could be forgiven for thinking this wine was a top end Bordeaux, think St Emilion, or even Pomerol. Surely it can’t be a product of the Languedoc? Least …

Gông, the upscale cocktail bar on the 52nd floor of the Shangri-La Hotel on St Thomas Street in London, may be the most atmospheric spot in The Big Smoke to sip a sunset cocktail. One can watch the city dramatically illuminate below one’s highly coveted viewpoint at the edge of …

With the summer sun appearing over London, and blossom in the trees, thoughts may turn from the darker spirits of winter to the bright flavours of springtime. But wait just a second as the new premium range of Park cognacs from celebrated Distillerie Tessendier & Fils has just reached these …

British spirits industry writer Jim Murray, who literally wrote the Bible on whisky (Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible) describes the successful Sauternes-finishing of Glenmorangie Nectar d’Or in the following enthusiastic terms: “Great to see French casks that actually complement a whisky-so rare! An exercise in outrageously good sweet-dry balancing.” Nectar d’Or  is …

Louis XIII’s L’Odyssée d’un Roi Cognac is the product of an inspired collaboration amongst the revered Louis XIII Cognac house and three luxury French maisons—Hermès, Puiforcat, and Saint-Louis. Only three bottles will be released for auction, each one-of-a-kind masterpiece representing over 1000 hours of work by specialized artisans. Hermès created the …

During Chicago’s World Fair of 1893, Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskey was used to represent the state of Kentucky, just a mere 24 years after the Ripy Brothers first opened their distillery. Fast forward a few years to Jimmy Russell, the world’s longest-tenuered active master distiller, began in 1954 as a …

Elysian: of, relating to, or characteristic of heaven or paradise. The word stems from the Elysian fields of Greek mythology, a utopian paradise reserved for heroes after death. Synonyms include heavenly, paradisiacal, and divine. The Elysian Collection, then, seems an appropriate agnomen for British designer Jo Sampson’s sublime collection of …

The four woods in question in Woodford Reserve’s Frosty Four Wood  Kentucky Straight Bourbon are the American oak barrels in which the bourbon was aged as well as the port wood, sherry wood, and maple wood barrels in which the whiskey was slowly, meticulously finished. “Frosty” refers to the polar …

The inviting elevated Moroccan-style bar and glass floor revealing the remains of a Cluniac monastery dating back to 1082 create a lovely eclectic and welcoming ambiance at Del’Aziz in London’s Bermondsey Square. But the reason to stay is the wonderful variety of fresh, healthy, skillfully-prepared cuisine by executive chef Salvatore Polizzotto …

Going on forty years strong under the original Levin ownership, the Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge boasts outstanding staff, family heritage, and unwavering loyalty. Given its rich history, the Capital upholds classic British design with modern upgrades here and there. This award winning miniature sized grand hotel possesses all the luxurious …

  Edge your nose towards the glass as you’re hit with a fresh citrus burst, soothed in a syrupy orange marmalade. The juniper plays a part as it subtly flows into the background with a slight floral, almost violet lingering into the distance. On taste the floral elements come to …

“The melt, glowing in the furnace, is what draws me to new discoveries.” —Göran Wärff, Swedish crystal designer One of Wärff’s newest inspirations is a collaboration with Folke Andersson, a fellow Swede with over 35 years experience in the world of fine Cognac and spirits working with Maison Tiffon, one …