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A “beyond smoothness” tequila to celebrate nightlife experiences

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Subtle notes of cooked agave with hints of caramel, vanilla, wood, honey, dried fruits, and toasted almonds announce Casa Herradura‘s latest product extension and innovation. With “easy, pleasant, beyond smoothness” finish, Herradura Ultra is a tequila to celebrate the nightlife experiences. The Añejo is blended with premium Extra Añejo that has been aged for up … Read more

Pop open a bottle. ‘Just because’ is reason enough: Moët Ice Impérial summer rooftop pop-up

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Moët & Chandon is bringing a taste of the Antarctic to Madison Rooftop Bar This summer, the perfect suntrap to appreciate Moët Ice Impérial is Madison Rooftop Bar overlooking the iconic dome of St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Featuring the brand’s new pinguin sociable mascot, Moët’s summer rooftop pop-up was launched in partnership with Bompas … Read more

What better place to celebrate 300 years of French Art De Vivre than the Chateau de Versailles?

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Martell 300 Diane Kruger

Martell Cognac celebrated its landmark 300th anniversary with spectacular party at the Palace of Versailles in France. 300 VIP guests from more than 15 countries attended the spectacular evening, including Martell’s Ambassador and Guest of Honour at the event, the internationally-acclaimed actress Diane Kruger.

After a private tour of the Palace, guests experienced an exclusive fly past over Versailles by the Patrouille de France and an exclusive preview of an experiential exhibition representing each stage of Martell’s unique cognac expertise. After tasting cocktails created especially for the House’s Tricentenaire, all 300 guests took their seats for a fully immersive gastronomic experience designed around Jean Martell’s original journey to Cognac, created exclusively for Martell by the world-renowned, innovative French chef, Paul Pairet.

“The Palace of Versailles – considered by many to be the ‘birthplace’ of Art de Vivre – provided a spectacular setting to celebrate 300 years of Martell and I hope all the guests got to discover a little bit of the French way of living for themselves this evening,” commented Diane Kruger.

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Toasting to the 2015 Kentucky Derby winner

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G.H.MUMM, recently named the official champagne of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs Racetrack, was a part of the festivities at the 141st Run for the Roses both before and after American Pharoah crossed the finish line. Guests raised their glasses during the pre-race ceremonies for the “G.H.MUMM Toast to the Kentucky Derby.” While Jeff … Read more

Dom Pérignon lifting the veil on its secrets with the Atelier Dom Pérignon

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A chance to meld senses and knowledge.

Atelier Dom Pérignon, the key to a grand experience

To share its unique savoir-faire, Dom Pérignon is for the first time lifting the veil on its secrets with the Atelier Dom Pérignon, a tour and tasting experience that begins in June 2015. The immersive experience will let wine lovers discover a unique heritage. During a day-long workshop, 12 participants will have a chance to taste the three Plénitudes of Dom Pérignon: Dom Pérignon vintage 2004 or 2005, Dom Pérignon P2 1998, and Dom Pérignon P3 1990, as well as Dom Pérignon rosé 2003.

For this inaugural year, Dom Pérignon scheduled fourteen exclusive Ateliers.

The session includes instruction on technical tastings of wines, emphasizing both the nose and the mouth, plus an introduction to wine and food pairings. The champagne house also announced a digital and sensory experience in the “Blackbox”, plus a tour of the vineyards and The Abbey of Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers, the site where in the 17th century the monk Dom Pierre Pérignon discovered and perfected the techniques that would give birth to the champagne known today.

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A Hennessy ultra-rare cognac marks the brand’s two and a half centuries

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Anniversary Cognac: Ultra-Limited The Hennessy 250 Collector Blend. Cognac house Hennessy celebrates two and a half centuries with the release of an ultra-rare Cognac, Hennessy 250 Collector Blend. The distinctive Cognac is the product of of seven generations of Master Blenders from the Fillioux family. Each limited edition bottle (1-liter, $600) is enclosed in a … Read more