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Midleton Very Rare has begun a new era for Irish whiskey with the oldest and most expensive series ever. The storied company revealed the new Silent Distillery Collection with the first of six releases, a 45-year-old Irish single malt priced at $40,000 a bottle. A boom in both Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky has seen... View Article

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From bucolic Provence to the rolling hills of Napa Valley, the best wineries in the world are a destination within the destination. Come for glasses of your favorite varietals, stay for the beautiful and historic estates. Ao Yun, Yunnan, China LVMH-owned Ao Yun is the first luxury wine to come out of China, and it... View Article

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Scotch whisky specialists The Balvenie has rounded off the decade in fine style with the second release in its coveted Marriage Series. Named ‘The Balvenie Fifty: Marriage 0197′, the new release is a fine example of Malt Master David Stewart’s unique skill in marrying rare and precious whisky. The liquid is a further enhancement of the... View Article

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The Laurent-Perrier style is grounded in the vision of one man, Bernard de Nonancourt, who began creating champagnes underpinned by freshness, finesse and elegance as early as the 1950s. Above and beyond the style, what defines the House of Laurent‑Perrier is its role as an innovator and pioneer in ensuring of the quality of wines... View Article

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The Dalmore has unveiled a rare and limited edition 60-year-old single malt whisky to mark its 180th anniversary. Master distiller Richard Paterson chose a liquid that reflects the enduring legacy of the distillery, its pioneering spirit and restless pursuit of the perfect whisky. In an ode to its illustrious history, The Dalmore 60-Year-Old has been... View Article

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The proclaimed King of Whisky, Royal Salute, has unveiled its latest limited-edition blend, the Time Series 52 Year Old Single Cask Finish. With only 106 bottles available, it is an ultra-rare liquid and is priced accordingly at $30,000 per bottle. Perfect for the serious whisky collector, the all-new expression is contained within a beautiful, hand-blown... View Article

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As a vintage-only champagne, Dom Pérignon exclusively releases champagne during a good year. Even with its discerning standards, certain vintages become the stuff of legends. Wine critics hailed 2002 as one of the best vintages of the past 30 years, comparing it to the superb 1996. Seventeen years after this magical, warm growing season in... View Article

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Single malt scotch whisky specialist, The Balvenie, has unveiled the final chapter in its DCS Compendium series. Named ‘Chapter Five: Malt Master’s Indulgence’, the collection of five rare scotch whiskeys is valued at $80,000. The collection has been crafted by Malt Master David Stewart for their significance to his career. It begins with a 56-year-old... View Article

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The World’s Best Wine Lists Awards for 2019 have been revealed by The World of Fine Wine. South Africa’s Restaurant Mosaic at The Orient is the biggest winner of this year’s list after receiving the honor of Wine List of the Year, Best Hotel Wine List in the World, and Champions’ League World’s Best By-the-Glass... View Article

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Jamie Ritchie has been buying wines by the case since he was 18 years old. Now, as worldwide head of Sotheby’s Wine, he oversees wine auctions that reach record-breaking numbers. The last five years have been a prosperous time for the fine wine and spirits business, as demand from Asia and the Americas has driven... View Article

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Patrón has announced the release of a limited edition 10-year-old tequila, the oldest ever from the Bacardi-owned company. The Patrón Extra Añejo 10 Años is exclusive to the US market where demand for high-end, aged tequilas is growing rapidly. The production of a 10-year-old tequila shows impressive foresight from the Bacardi-owned brand. Indeed, aged tequila... View Article

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Krug champagne will further strengthen its love affair with music by partnering with singer-songwriter Neneh Cherry for its upcoming Rhythm & Ride Encounter. Now in its fourth consecutive year, Krug Encounters returns with another unique concept set in an enchanting English woodland. This year’s Rhythm & Ride experience follows the hugely successful Tracks on Tracks... View Article

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