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Fête des Vignerons, or the Winegrowers’ Festival, only comes around once in a generation; it is held five times a century and the last one was in 1999. This year is the 12th edition of the jubilee, and it will be held in Vevey, a Swiss town on the shores of Lake Geneva. It is... View Article

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The Last Drop Distillers has announced the second release in its ongoing exclusive trilogy, the 1969 Glenrothes Single Malt Scotch Whisky. It is just the 15th release from the exclusive spirits company in the last 11 years and follows the 1968 Single Malt Scotch Whisky. It is comprised of just two cask bottlings and is limited... View Article

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If nothing else, the Whisky Vault adds a unique layer to your serious whisky collecting journey — a talking point for curious guests wondering why there’s a display case protecting your bottles of spirits. This luxury, bulletproof safe, which can store up to 21 bottles of your most prized vintages or limited-edition bottles, allows you... View Article

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Not every whisky lovers wants to sip on their most expensive expressions, typically reserved for special occasions and celebrations. Stock your bar with top-shelf whisky that won’t look out of place next to your most coveted bottles and you won’t feel guilty pouring yourself a dram of after work. Read on for the best everyday... View Article

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American Bar at The Savoy, London has been a favorite among British royalty since it opened in 1889. Not only is The Savoy one of the world’s most well-known hotels, its most famous bar, the American Bar, recently won World’s Best Bar at Tales of the Cocktail. For two days only (June 11 and June... View Article

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Auction Napa Valley draws oenophiles across the world to the US wine capital in support more than 25 local nonprofits that benefit community health and children’s education. This year, the auction will be hosted from May 29 through June 3. Founded in 1981 by a group of winery owners, Auction Napa Valley is sponsored by... View Article

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Today, The Balvenie Scotch Whisky launched its latest collection: The Balvenie Stories, a  collection of single malt whiskies that celebrate the evolution of the Scotch whisky brand as we know it today with expressions representing character, endeavor and craft created at The Balvenie Distillery. To celebrate this exciting launch, The Balvenie partnered with luxury travel... View Article

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Whisky collector or spirit connoisseur, there’s nothing more tempting and exciting than getting your hands on an ultra-rare bottle of limited-edition whisky. From Kentucky bourbon to single malt Scotch whisky, read on for some of the rarest and most limited-edition bottles on Earth. The Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1967 $25,000 The Glenlivet’s third Winchester release... View Article

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To celebrate the launch of our first annual Top Jets in the World feature, we are republishing the best aviation content from our archive. The following article was oroginally published in December 2018. The readers of Elite Traveler spend a lot of time in the sky, so may have noticed that a fine vintage can... View Article

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When a drop of Louis XIII cognac reaches the palate of a lucky consumer, it brings an end to a journey that is centuries in the making. This exclusive cognac is made up of 1,200 different types of eau de vie, a clear liquid abstracted from grapes in the south-west region of France through distillation. The purity... View Article

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Legendary Speyside distillery Mortlach is to release its oldest ever single malt Scotch whisky with a retail price of £10,000 ($13,295). Only 94 bottles of Mortlach 47-Year-Old will be made available and demand is expected to outstrip supply many times over. Those hoping to secure one of the distinctive bottles have been invited to register their interest with... View Article

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend with Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey cocktails created by Joaquín Símo of Pouring Ribbons in New York City. Crossing Currents 2 oz Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey 0.75 oz Contratto Bianco 1 tsp Kalani Coconut Liqueur 1 dash Angostura Bitters To make this cocktail yourself, combine all... View Article

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