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Forget fortune, Laphroaig’s 10-Yearl-Old Cask Strength favors the bold. One of the biggest, boldest whiskies to emerge from the Islay distillery of Laphroaig, the 10-Year-Old Cask Strength is not for the faint of palate, boasting a smoky peat presence throughout its entire taste profile. Bottled straight from the barrel and barrier-filtered only to remove the... View Article

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Whether you are a novice or a seasoned whisky enthusiast, Liquor & Liqueur is Hong Kong’s go-to destination for whisky lovers. The sleek central-based store focuses on special, hard to find whiskies – from rare single cask, single malt Scotch whiskies to exclusive Japanese whiskies and well-loved American Bourbon – taking you on an around-the-world journey like no... View Article

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The American Craft Council along with The Balvenie, a unique range of handcrafted single malt Scotch whiskies, last week announced Douglas Brooks, Vermont Boat Builder, as the winner of the American Craft Council Rare Craft Fellowship Award in association with The Balvenie at an exclusive luncheon at Thomas Keller’s Per Se in New York City.... View Article

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A stunning rare six-liter “Imperiale” version of the highly sought after Macallan M – the world’s most sophisticated single malt whisky, contained within a beautifully designed and meticulously crafted crystal decanter – has sold for $628,000 at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. M represents a masterpiece created from the collaboration between three masters of their crafts:... View Article

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Iconic brands Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky and Brooks Brothers have announced the launch of an exclusive holiday collection featuring a series of luxury offerings that celebrate their unique heritage and shared values of fine craft. The centerpiece of the collection is a special edition bottle of John Walker & Sons’ rarest Scotch whisky blend... View Article

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The Saatchi Gallery opened its doors to the wine world last weekend, playing host to The London Wine Experience and The Grape Foundation’s inaugural children’s charity wine auction. Hitting the capital for the second year in a row, and continuing what we hope will become an annual occurrence, The London Wine Experience drew in wine-lovers... View Article

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By Chloe Rickert The world’s first bespoke single malt Scotch whisky created in collaboration with a Michelin-star chef, The Dalmore Selected by Daniel Boulud is now available for purchase in top tipple retailers. The product of a partnership between Chef Daniel Boulud and The Dalmore’s Master Distiller Richard Paterson was previously only available at Chef... View Article

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London’s Artesian bar at the Langham London has taken the number one spot in the World’s Best 50 Bars survey for the second year running. The award-winning Artesian bar, run by Alex Kratena and Simone Caporale, was one of four bars in London to scoop a place in the top ten of Drinks International‘s annual industry poll, which was... View Article

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Returning to London from the 25 to 26 October, the Bettane + Desseauve Wine Experience will host a series of new wine related events in London’s Saatchi Gallery, including an auction, tastings and competitions. The Wine Experience, in partnership with leading wine publication The World of Fine Wine, will see some of Europe’s most esteemed... View Article

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