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Dutchman to sell rare 250-year-old liquor collection 5,000 rare bottles of cognac, whisky, armagnac and other liquors, some dating back to the French Revolution, are to be sold for a total estimated price of six million euros. Dutch collector Van der Bunt, 63, inherited part of the collection from his father and grandfather and stored … Read more
Paris hotel Plaza Athénée launches pop-up menu on miniature skating rink During the winter season Parisian Plaza Athénée’s Garden Courtyard is covered in ice to create an ice rink of almost 100 square metres. The ice rink gives children a safe place to skate (with an instructor who can even give them some tuition) while their … Read more
Ladurée Macarons x Tsumori Chisato for the brand’s 150th anniversary Ladurée Macarons decided to honor the brand’s 150th anniversary by partnering with Japanese creator Chisato. The Paris-based pastry luxury shop created with the help of Tsumori Chisato a pink cherry-blossom-flavored macarons set, that includes also a candle inspired by the flower. Ladurée x Tsumori Chisato … Read more
It is a fact that your senses react differently to food at 35,000 feet. Wine advisor, Andy Sparrow takes a few independent journalists (Sam Wylie-Harris and Craig Butcher) on a wine tasting journey aboard a British Airlines plane. They started at Heathrow Terminal 5 and ended on board one of BA flights. “Today is al … Read more
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Glenmorangie distillery was the toast of the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) after picking up the best UK Spirits Producer 2012 award, fighting off stiff competition from vodka, gin, rum and other whisky producers. Glenmorangie has won a remarkable total of 18 ‘Gold Best in Class’ medals over the past five years at … Read more