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Cask 88 brings together the world’s foremost experts in rare and antique whisky, giving discerning whisky collectors the chance to get hands-on in their whisky ownership, from cask to glass. Since 2008, a deep curiosity and infectious passion for unique whisky has matured into a vast membership and client base looking both to source rare […]

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To say that I was excited about my first trip to the Champagne region of France is an understatement. Not only is it my favorite tipple, the famous Madam Lilly Bollinger quote “I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company I consider […]

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The Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1967, a blend of rare single malts, just announced the release of its third and final installment of The Glenlivet’s premier Winchester Collection. Sharing 50 years of its rich history, the $25,000 edition of rare single malt is available in handcrafted bottle and case designed in partnership with award-winning British […]

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For any active wine cellar to be successful, essential factors such as temperature and humidity must be closely watched by a climate control system. Wine cellars are built (above or below ground) to protect the wine from external influences such as heat, light, vibration, and more, which can spoil the wine. Wine is the be […]

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Fancy mixing it up with your spirits? Here are our top picks of the most delicious alcoholic drinks on the market, from leading gins to a multi-award winning rum. Enjoy! Raspberry Gin by Whitley Neill The initial and distinct juniper, coriander and licorice flavors give way to the delicious taste of Scottish raspberries. You’ll find that this perfectly balanced […]

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Dekanta, a family-owned company based in Japan who specializes in high-end Japanese whisky, has just closed a ballot for a very special whisky. With over 4,000 entries received for just 45 sets of Karuizawa Shibari 35-Year-Old Sherry Cask Series, the bottles are now being allocated to the lucky ballot winners. Karuizawa Japanese whisky is now […]

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When one is invited to visit Purgatory, the general reaction would be “no thanks”. However, this was an opportunity to visit the new winery “Purgatori” in Costers del Segre, Spain. The winery is located in the historical ‘Mas de L’Aranyó’ that dates back to 1770 when the monks of the Abbey of Montserrat settled in […]

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Where do you go when you need a nice bottle that goes easy on your wallet but over-deliver on price and still wow your guests? The wine chosen to pair with a nice hosted dinner with friends can make or break an evening. Hosts want to choose something nice but not too pretentious, tasteful but […]

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Since the first spirit, which was initially distilled in 2nd Century India, liquor has come a long way. From flavored spirits, unique casks, and more, several high-end manufacturers have taken on the challenge of producing ultra-high-end bottles to tailor to this thirsty audience. One thing is for certain though, these extremely expensive spirits should be […]

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Tipped to be the most expensive sherry in the world the Barbadillo Versos 1891 Amontillado at $10,000 a bottle, was created for a specific reason. Manuel Barbadillo was gifted the cask by his father as a christening present, pretty unusual present for a new-born, not quite so for this family, and the fact that it […]

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Two Scottish brands have decided to set up a collaboration, gin and kilts what could possibly go wrong. Increasingly brands are setting up collaborations with fashion designers to boost sales.   One such example is the recent union between Scottish drinks brand Caorunn Gin (pronounced “ka-roon”, Gaelic for Rowan Berry) and the rising star of Kilt […]

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Last year’s wildfires were the worst in California’s history, killing 43 people and destroying 10,000 properties, with some wineries in Northern California among them.  Yet, considering the catastrophic impact, overall, the wineries fared much better than expected, with only a few burning down completely. Vineyards actually served as firebreaks, protecting most properties from going up […]

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