Celebrity Life

The best wines have a sense of place and a back story.  Not many have a sense of so many places and backstories as Spain’s Jean Leon label. Born Angel Ceferino Carrion-Madrazo in 1928. Cefe was one of nine children who moved to Barcelona after the Great Santander Fire of 1941. His father and older […]

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To get the best wines you can isn’t hard. You only need to use four little words. Go into your local wine seller or reputable wine merchant, hand over a list and simply say, “ Got any of these?”  It saves a lot of faff. And hit or miss. You can also wave the same […]

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It’s that time of year again when the Sunspel polo shirts and Percol eyewear will come out. Along with the Goodyear-welted Crockett and Jones Norwichs and Rough-out suede Chukkas. And the odd Omega Seamaster Diver 300m 007 watches and of course, an Aston Martin DB5. Or two. As well as a lot of drinks. James […]

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Embracing the future is the way to go for all brands and The Dalmore is similarly combining the physical and digital worlds in its 180-year-old history by launching its first-ever NFT. The Dalmore will be digitizing and selling the Decades Collection (4 piece collection), through BlockBar directly to a buyer that also brings additional experiences […]

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What have Nelson Rockefeller and Queen Elizabeth 11 got in common? Apparently, Dubonnet. The 41st Vice-President of the U.S liked him on the rocks while Mrs. Windsor prefers it stiffer. With gin. The longest-lived, longest-reigning British monarch, the longest-serving female head of state ever, the oldest living and longest-reigning current monarch, and the oldest and longest-serving incumbent […]

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Christmas is for Cava and New Year is for Champagne. But, in the festival bubbly stakes, what about Franciacorta from Italy’s Lombardy region? What about a bottle of celebratory Ca’ del Bosco Cuvee Prestige Edizione 43? Franciacorta is divided into nineteen municipalities, all within the northern province of Brescia. These include communes such as Capriolo, Coccaglio, […]

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With its array of jargon and multitude of unwritten rules, navigating the heady world of fine wine can feel like a daunting task. From assuming you do not chill red wine to only pairing reds with meat, figuring out which popularly accepted truths hold merit – and which are downright misleading – will greatly aid... View Article

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With Thanksgiving over for another year, we are well and truly into winter. When the nights draw longer and the days grow colder, there’s nowhere we’d rather be than a cozy bar with a whisky cocktail in hand – and Bertie’s Whisky Bar at The Fife Arms in Scotland ticks all the boxes. Inspired by... View Article

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Royal Salute has added a new and exceptionally rare whisky to its Time Series collection. The 51 Year Old is not only one of the oldest blends Royal Salute has ever produced, but one of the most exclusive. Just 101 decanters of this new expression will be made available, underlining the scarcity of the liquids... View Article

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Following a 2020 hiatus due to the pandemic, Art Basel Miami Beach is returning to South Florida this December. The prestigious event will attract thousands of artists, gallery owners, critics and celebrities, eager to attend the fair’s must-visit exhibitions and legendary after parties. For those hoping to throw a shindig of their own, Dom Pérignon... View Article

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The fine spirits we enjoy today are the result of centuries of experimentation and shared knowledge. The art of distillation originated organically in several parts of the globe. In Mexico, small communities used the abundant agave to make tequila. In Scotland, traveling monks utilized fields of barley for malt whisky. For hundreds of years, these... View Article

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In the world of fine wine, getting your hands on a rare vintage to add to your collection can at times be a challenge. However, a new fine wine club might have the answer. Launched in 2021 and headed up by a team of industry experts based in Burgundy, France, Crurated gives both experienced and... View Article

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