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Raise a toast to the New Year with sophisticated champagne cocktails from one of the world’s most prominent champagne houses, Moët & Chandon. Moët Champagne O’Clock                              5oz Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut 1oz Hennessy Cognac Dash of bitters Orange twist Spritz of... View Article

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The end of December is a time to reflect on the year gone by. There is a lot to learn from the past, but we believe the best era for whiskey is in front of us.  At WhistlePig, we’re constantly pushing ourselves to try new things to unlock the potential of rye whiskey. We protect the... View Article

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For our holiday edition of Cocktail of the Week, we’ve rounded up a selection of Christmas cocktails created by some of our favorite hotels around the world. Campfire Hot Chocolate, Nobu Hotel Shoreditch, London 30ml Talisker Skye 35ml Baileys Luxe 25ml full cream 15ml spiced golden syrup Toasted marshmallow Spiced raspberry powder This winter warming... View Article

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There are few better ways to celebrate the end of one year and the start of another than with a bottle of fine sparkling wine. Elite Traveler pieces together a shortlist of some of the best champagnes for New Year’s Eve, as well as an exception from outside the French region, to make sure 2018 goes... View Article

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The Golden Globes Moët Belle by Camilla Belle 1oz of Cachaça 75oz of mango juice 5oz of ginger syrup 25oz of fresh lime juice 5oz of Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Tropical flower decoration or edible flower to garnish To create this cocktail, combine the first four ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe... View Article

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A global thirst for Scotch whisky has continued to grow unabated in 2018 with demand, particularly for single malts, expanding at a rate not seen for a generation. As the Head of Rare and Collectable Whiskies for fine wine and spirits merchants Justerini & Brooks, Tod Bradbury is charged with the task of sourcing the finest... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Bourbon and whiskey aficionados will cherish these personalized barrels. Concoct your blend with a master distiller, create a custom label and have it delivered to your doorstep. Woodford Reserve Double Oak Single Barrel Personal Selection Venture down to where it all began in the... View Article

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Prohibition Old Fashioned at the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas 2 oz WhistlePig 10yr rye 25 oz tawny port 20yr 5 oz Vermont maple syrup 3 dashes angostura bitters 3 dashes cherry bitters To make the Prohibition Old Fashioned, combine all the ingredients and stir with ice, then strain over a large ice cube with a... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. In a first-ever collaboration, Bodega Numanthia and Spanish fashion house Loewe have united to create a unique collector’s item: a customizable Loewe-leather-trimmed barrel. The supple leather is delicately wrapped around a 225-liter French oak cask, and can be customized in five colors, from navy... View Article

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Long Flight Home by Grey Goose 5 oz Grey Goose La Vanille 5 oz Martini Riserva Speciale Ambrato 5 oz spiced syrup 75 oz lemon juice 5 oz egg white To create this seasonal cocktail, combine all of the ingredients in a shaker, shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a... View Article

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Speyside Coffee Cocktail at The Glenlivet Glade, Rosewood London 30ml The Glenlivet Nàdurra Peated Whisky Cask Finish 30ml Drambuie 50ml fresh coffee Dash of simple syrup Twist of orange zest To make this cocktail, combine all the ingredients, except the orange zest, and stir, then heat it all together in a coffee machine or saucepan.... View Article

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Marking a first for the spirits world, cognac distiller Louis XIII has announced the creation of a Smart Decanter that uses NFC technology to connect you to the Louis XIII Society and its array of benefits. Launching in February 2019, this innovation will give you direct access to exclusive content, unique experiences and personalized service.... View Article

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