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Hennessy V.S Limited Edition by Shepard Fairey – a bold addition to any liquor cabinet. Street artist Shepard Fairey, one of the most influential American artists of the early 21st century, proposed his personal vision of a Hennessy Very Special cognac. The artist created his own design for the label resulting in a limited edition … Read more
Jude Law wagers a dance for a yacht. British actor Jude Law dances in his latest role as spokesman for Johnnie Walker Blue Label whisky. Directed by British director Jake Scott, ‘The Gentleman’s Wager’ film tells the story of a wager between two men (actors Jude Law and Giancarlo Giannini) striving for a money can’t buy happiness through … Read more
Champagne of success & glamour: Top 10 most popular brands of champagne for 2013. 2,415,900 9-liter cases of Moet and Chandon champagne sold in 2013 placed the champagne house on the first place of a ranking compiled by industry publication The Drinks Business. The new list shows the total number of volumes sold last … Read more
Quality in France is more widely available than ever, with many of the best wines from unheralded regions
What’s next in specialty food. Five of the hottest food trends. Smoked pickles, spreadable cookie dough for toast, and smoked chocolate chips are the few of the foods predicted to trend, following the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York this month. This year’s event was the largest since the trade-only event made its debut in 1955. … Read more
If I no longer buy my Fairtrade coffee from a multinational chain. Instead, I’ve switched to a tiny independent. The coffee tastes great, but isn’t ethically certified. Is it better or worse?
If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk