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Australian winemaker Penfolds has announced that the final installment in its celebrated ‘g’ series, Penfolds g5, will finally be available on the US market next week. Following the release of the highly celebrated g3 and g4 wines, which were launched in 2017 and 2020 respectively, the Penfolds g5 is set to be one of the... View Article

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In recent years, tequila has gone from strength to strength, shaking off its unfair rep as a nightclub shooter to emerge as a premium spirit as at home mixed into a cocktail as it is sipped neat. Whether you’re new to tequila or a certified expert, one of the best ways to get to grips... View Article

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The world of English wine is going from strength to strength, with more varieties of impossibly high-quality bottles hitting the market each year. And helping to establish English wine as a leader on the world stage is Gusbourne, an award-winning estate tucked into the gently rolling hills of the Kent countryside. So, with a bumper... View Article

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Mention Scotland and a few things may spring to mind: Castles, kilts, and, perhaps most famous of all, whisky. The amber-hued liquor dates back to at least the 15th century when written tax records show King James IV ordered a monk to distill over 1,000 bottles of “aqua vitae” (Latin for “water of life”). Centuries... View Article

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We love a gin cocktail at Elite Traveler, but what we love even more is a gin cocktail that’s good for the planet. And, with the launch of its all-new climate-positive gin, the team at Sapling Spirits have this request covered. To celebrate, we’re sharing the recipe for the Rosemary Bees Knees cocktail, which adds... View Article

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When it comes to the oldest whisky ever released, it is Scotch that leads all the way. The Caledonian nation’s distilleries are decades ahead of those in other whisky-producing countries. Therefore it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that Scotch brands alone dominate our list of the oldest rare aged single malts. As the three... View Article

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It took The Macallan less than a year to reclaim the title of holding the world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky. After Gordon & MacPhail beat them to the punch with the first 80 Year Old last year, The Macallan reacted quickly to go one better. Known as The Reach, this new whisky sat idle... View Article

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Never one to do things quietly, Veuve Clicquot is celebrating its 250th anniversary by taking over the most luxurious train in the world. This summer, the iconic Champagne house is inviting guests onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for a seriously lavish trip to mark the occasion. Revelers can expect gourmet food, live music and (of course)... View Article

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Champagne sales reached a record high last year, rebounding as celebrations restarted and drinkers popped the fizz at home. Global sales of champagne in 2021 are estimated at €5.5bn ($6.2bn), a record figure almost a third (31%) higher than in 2020, and 9% higher than in 2019. Charles Goemaere, CEO of the Comité Champagne, says... View Article

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Elite Traveler’s sister publication, The World of Fine Wine, has launched its definitive independent guide to the 2020 Burgundy vintage, which has been hailed as one of the region’s finest in recent years. The leading wine publication sent Burgundy critic Sarah Marsh to undertake extensive tastings across the region. The guide features in-depth reporting, tasting... View Article

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The idea of starting your own wine collection is a seductive one, but how does one turn this dream into a reality? It can feel overwhelming. Do you even know what you like? How does one begin to gauge value? Should you focus on specific growers or regions? To answer these questions and more, Elite... View Article

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As January drags on, we’re looking for something uplifting for our weekly Friday night cocktail. And, with unmistakable notes of the Côte d’Azur on every sip, a recipe from Comte de Grasse 44°N Gin is just the ticket. Crafted in an old perfume house in the small town of Grasse, regarded as the perfume capital... View Article

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