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Rémy Cointreau to acquire Bruichladdich Scotch whisky distiller

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Rémy Cointreau to Purchase the Entire Share Capital of Bruichladdich Distillery Company Limited   Rémy Cointreau Group has agreed to acquire Bruichladdich Distillery Company Limited (“Bruichladdich”), the Islay single malt Scotch whisky distiller. The transaction marks the group’s first move into the premium single malt Scotch whisky market, a category experiencing strong growth all over the world, especially … Read more

Hennessy Futura: A new experience for cognac and graffiti aficionados.

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Hennessy x Futura 2000 Limited Edition Cognac   American graffiti artist Futura turned Hennessy bottles into bright and funky creations. Futura visited Hennessy headquarters in Cognacto and created a new Limited Editon Very Special Cognac bottle with the artist’s signature helix visuals. Futura played with cognac aficionados During the 1990s Futura was involved with clothing … Read more

Macaron Jeux Olympiques

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French luxury macaron makers released special editions packagings and new flavors for the London Olympic Games. The Union Jack in honor of the Olympics can be seen in gourmet pastry such as Fauchon and Pierre Hermé. From 27 July to 12 August 2012, Fauchon is the official caterer of the Club France. On this occasion, Fauchon’s head … Read more

James Beard Award Winning Chef Daniel Humm’s picnic menu inspired by SL Roadster

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Mercedes-Benz “On the Road” Picnic Menu Inspired by the SL Roadster   Given the interest in high-class culinary experiences amongst Mercedes-Benz drivers, Mercedes-Benz and James Beard Award-winning Chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park and the NoMad has created “On the Road” picnic menu, an initiative that continues to connect a passion for food with … Read more

Ultra-rare Ballantine’s 40yo limited edition scotch

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Pernod Ricard’s Ballantine’s 40 Year Old Ballantine’s 40-year-old limited edition scotch ready for annual production Ballantine’s 40 Year Old represents a new pinnacle of quality and craftsmanship for the range. Only 100 handcrafted bottles of this ultra-rare whisky are available each year. “This 40yo blend is something I believe George Ballantine would be proud to … Read more

The new toy kingdom: 4D adventure though six individual worlds

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An enchanted forest, intergalactic science lab, a sweet emporium and a toy ‘grand canyon’, all can be found at the latest Harrods’ hotspot for children’s toys and books. The new toy kingdom, a 26,000-square-foot multi-sensory department opened at London’s Harrods takes the children on a 4D adventure though six individual worlds: The Big Top, The … Read more