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To say that the Coravin system revolutionized drinking wine would be an understatement. Before Greg Lambrecht invented it in 2011 there was no way to open and store a bottle of wine without the wine deteriorating. You would need to drink it within a matter of days, and many wines don’t even last that long.... View Article

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The most prestigious name in Australian wine, Penfolds, has announced a new and exclusive wine blend created with four Grange vintage releases. The aptly named Penfold g4 is a precise blend of the 2002, 2004, 2008 and 2016 vintages and the result is a completely unique expression of one of Australia’s finest reds. The g4 is... View Article

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Clase Azul Spirits, the world’s first luxury brand from Mexico and creators of ultra-premium Clase Azul Tequila and Clase Azul Mezcal will unveil the most luxurious GOLD tequila in history on August 1, 2020. The brand is best known for using only the finest ingredients and is highly recognized for its process, techniques, flavor profiles... View Article

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Many people think Napa Valley vineyards were all created after Prohibition, but there are a handful of ancient vineyards established in the 1800s. Mayacamas is one of those historic properties; it was founded in 1889 by a farmer, John Henry Fisher, who planted vineyards and built the stone winery that still stands today. Its modern... View Article

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Drinks giant Diageo has released the first set in a new series of incredibly rare and highly collectible single malt Scotch whiskies. Each release in the new Prima & Ultima series is the first and last of its kind; drawn from a finite number of casks from some of Scotland’s most cherished distilleries. The inaugural... View Article

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If the history of high-end whisky has been one of peaks and troughs, we are certainly living through the age of Everest. But even though demand is at an all-time high, distilleries cannot increase the supply of its most exclusive whiskies. The only way to level the market has been to increase the price. Today,... View Article

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Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky has revealed the Grand Vintage Malt 1996, the sixth addition to its award-winning Bond House No 1 Collection. The 23-year-old expression is the oldest liquid to be matured in the distillery’s bespoke casks. The Moet Hennessey-owned distillery has continued to reap the rewards of an experiment first started in the... View Article

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For oenophiles, there is nothing more exciting than visiting a vineyard, where you can learn about your favorite wines, speak with a vintner and get a behind-the-scenes look at where the magic happens. In the wake of Covid-19, many vineyards who cannot accept visitors have gotten creative on how to virtually share unique experiences with... View Article

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Port Ellen has introduced the second release in its Untold Stories Series. The 40-year-old single malt Scotch whisky has been drawn from nine rogue casks, representing some of the last to be laid down before the distillery’s closure in 1983. Despite closing its doors 37 years ago, the Islay distillery remains one of the most... View Article

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Redbreast Irish Whiskey is celebrating this year’s World Whisky Day by adding a third limited edition release to its Dream Cask series. The Ruby Port Edition is a marriage of four whiskeys aged for a minimum of 28 years and will be limited to just 912 bottles. The idea for the new expression arose when... View Article

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Deep in the heart of Cognac, France, lies a place where time is not measured in weeks, months or even years, but in decades and centuries. Where a cellar master blends eaux-de-vie that have been aging for 70 years in casks that are over 100 years old, and plans each of his steps imagining what... View Article

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Celebrate World Cocktail Day (Wednesday, May 13) with delicious cocktails from your favorite hotels around the world and spirits brands. Elite Traveler has rounded up a fantastic list of yummy cocktails for you to make in the comfort of your home. Rob Roy Cocktail at Waldorf Astoria New York 2 oz blended Scotch whisky 1 oz sweet... View Article

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