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The latest news from the world of fine wine and rare spirits, including round-ups of new releases and expert tasting notes.
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ByThe fourth addition to the Harmony Collection.
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ByIn a first for the Champagne region, Maison Ruinart will welcome visitors without need for payment or prior reservations.
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ByAt 84 years old, Time : Space from The Macallan is the oldest single malt whisky ever released.
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ByThe Scotch brand is marking the occasion with eight new whiskies.
ByCelebrating the Champagne Maison’s 280th year, Moët also released a collectible chest and sculptural bottle.
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ByThe Scotch whisky brand marks the opening with three regal releases to its 62 Gun Salute collection.
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ByArdbeg Corryvreckan was a revelation when it arrived in 2008 – these are the last casks from that release.
ByCollezione, on New York's Madison Avenue, offers insight into Stefano Pileggi's definition of luxury.
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ByOnly 200 sets of this exclusive 23-year-old Irish whiskey collection are available.
ByJust 100 bottles will be available to buy.
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ByThe annual wine awards return for its fourth year this October.
ByThe Riad Saadia is the inspiration for this week’s cocktail — specifically the zellige mosaic.
ByThe hotel is the only venue in Europe to offer guests a sample of the entire whisky collection.
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ByThe 49 Year Old is the penultimate release in the series marking the distillery's 200th anniversary in 2025.
ByThe trio of releases includes the company's oldest single malt Scotch whisky to date – a 55 Year Old.
ByThese single malts reveal the best of what Speyside was producing at the turn of the 21st century.
ByThe auction is the first dedicated to women’s contributions to whisky.
ByThe new collection features seven unique expressions inspired by Scotland’s rugged landscapes.
ByDomus Artium Reserve's first clubhouse is in one of Rome’s most historical palaces: Palazzo Ruspoli.
ByPort Ellen reopened its doors in March following an ambitious six-year restoration project.
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ByProceeds from the Zaha Hadid Architects-designed sculpture will be donated to the V&A Dundee.
ByA new series of cognacs will be dedicated to France's great chateaux, starting with Martell's own.
ByThe exclusive experience lets visitors sample Winston Churchill's favorite cognac in his old war rooms.
ByThe space is designed to pay homage to The Macallan's enduring Scotch whisky legacy.
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ByThis winery will continue to set the benchmark for decades to come.
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ByTour the oldest working distillery in Speyside before sampling 14 whiskies unavailable anywhere else.
ByThe one-of-a-kind bottle is encrusted with 18-carat gold and hand-cut rubies.
ByThe debut release in the new Les Remarquables de Martell collection is valued at €1m ($1.07m).
ByThe Glenlivet: The Twelve Elements features 12 one-off bottles of 50 Year Old Scotch whisky.
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ByThe Speyside distillery commits to releasing whisky aged for no less than 18 years.
ByThe collaboration with French embroiderer Atelier Montex is limited to just 10 bottles.
ByTales of The Macallan Volume II pays homage to Alexander Reid, founder of this whisky distillery.
ByThis recipe, the Queen of Scotch, uses The Classic Laddie from the Bruichladdich range.
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ByStill the most expensive debut release from a whiskey brand, The Devil's Keep is back with its second edition.
ByThe godfather of modern California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wants to produce wine with a sense of place.
ByExpect breathtaking views, gourmet food and plenty of fizz.
ByThe smokiness comes from Lapsang tea syrup which complements the rum’s spiced flavor notes.
ByThe package includes stays at two Auberge Resorts properties.
ByThe Distillers' One of One auction galvanized the titans of Scotch whisky in aid of a good cause.
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ByThe Distillers' One of One auction will take place on October 5 in Edinburgh.
ByIteration No. 26 is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, chosen from the 2012, 2008 and 2007 vintages.
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ByThis rare bottle will be the final 1949 Glenlivet released by Gordon & MacPhail.
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ByThe release is one of the oldest peated Speyside whiskies.
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ByAvailable first exclusively at Selfridges in the UK, the bottle will be available in the US in October.
ByThis English winery is putting Sussex on the map.
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ByThe momentous decision will see the independent bottler focus efforts on its own distilleries.
ByFrom the South Downs to the Yorkshire Wolds, these wineries are having a moment.
ByThe Distillers One of One auction returns this year with another selection of one-off Scotch whiskies.
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ByThe new independent bottler with an eco edge has over 2,000 casks in its inventory.
ByThe invite-only tour grants access to rare bottles and the chance to buy casks worth millions of dollars.
ByThe Maison’s latest cuvée is a direct reaction to changing climate conditions.
ByThe five-night experience includes a helicopter ride above the agave fields.
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ByThe Japanese spirit brand has unveiled a short film directed by Sofia Coppola to mark the occasion.
ByThe CEO discusses teaming up with Leonardo DiCaprio to put the Champagne house on the map.
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ByChampagne Billecart-Salmon unveiles its latest prestige cuvée with the help of Mauro Colagreco.
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ByPrices for the exclusive new fragrances start at $6,100.
ByThe new whisky is limited to just 300 bottles, with Rolls-Royce customers getting first option.
ByThe new 63-year-old whisky has been drawn from Gordon & MacPhail's final cask from 1959.
ByThe Royal Salute Coronation of King Charles III Edition is an indicator of where today's whisky market sits.
ByThe Singleton 40 Year Old was finished in specially-selected Ron Zacapa rum casks.
ByThe record-breaking new bottle weighs just 800 grams.
ByAs it approaches its 200th anniversary, Bollinger aims for a future as enthralling as its past.
ByOne of the world’s most exclusive tequilas is now heading to retail shelves across the United States.
ByOld vineyards represent the more traditional, environmentally friendly way of farming.
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ByThese distilleries are giving Scotch a run for its money.
ByAlthough bourbon is the more popular, rye whiskey was once the dominant force.
ByThe Champagne house is giving guests a rare opportunity to visit its Åland Vault in the Baltic Sea.
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ByJohnnie Walker's signature blend features over 29 different whiskies.
ByDom Pérignon and Lady Gaga come together once more to debut Dom Pérignon 2013.
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ByTequila's growing popularity cements its luxury status.
ByThose fortunate to own a bottle of that New York Edition now have something even more elusive to chase.
ByThe release is limited to just 88 bottles, each of which comes with a numbered ring.
ByThe tequila brand’s first luxury product is a reposado blend, the result of over four years of craftmanship.
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BySaint-Émilion’s right bank is renowned for its world-beating reds, however Château Quintus stands out from the pack.
ByThe man behind Whispering Angel isn't done yet.
ByThe legendary cellar stores over $1bn worth of wine 100-ft underground.
ByThe sweet smell of fermentation hovers in the air like wine perfume.
ByLucie Pereyre represents Grand Siècle, the prestige cuvée from the iconic Champagne house Laurent-Perrier.
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The new expression is inspired by the same blend commissioned by King Edward VII.
ByTo produce the ultimate prestige cuvées, Laurent-Perrier has mastered the art of assemblage.
Ollie Dabbous has crafted a bespoke five-course menu for the event.
ByThese wine-centric goodies are a step outside the box and enhance the wine-lover's experience no end.
ByEvery drop of Rémy Martin cognac is a gift from a previous generation.
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The House of Hazelwood was launched earlier this year by one of Scotch whisky's most famous families.
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ByEvery Champagne house has its own history, but Laurent-Perrier’s is particularly special.
Each set has an estimated value of around £25,000 ($28,600).
ByThe Luminary No.1 is the first in a series of whiskies created in partnership with world-leading designers.
ByThe Parisian jeweler crafted the limited-edition carafe to mark NBA’s 75th anniversary.
ByQuitely, famous for depicting fantastical visions in graphic detail, produced the artwork for both releases.
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ByPriced at $145,000, the single cask from 1962 is the distillery’s oldest and rarest whisky.
ByThe limited-edition Extra-Añejo tequila is made with the final agave harvest planted by Don Julio González.
The two expressions have been developed to celebrate the complexity of the Ethiopian Arabica coffee bean.
ByIn addition to celebrating success, the awards also raised a huge amount for the Gérard Basset Foundation.
ByClase Azul Mexico returns with the second installment of its limited Nuestros Recuerdos series.