Toasting to the 2015 Kentucky Derby winner

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

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

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

Enhancing the enjoyment of fine Cognac with Puiforcat Cognac Beaker

Puiforcat presses on in its exploration of the art of taste: Cognac Beaker à la Puiforcat  In 2000, in collaboration with Champagne maker Bruno Paillard, Luxury French silverwork company Puiforcat (belonging to Hermès Group since 1993) created the Champagne timbale, a unique tasting cup in solid silver. After granting an extraordinary gustatory experience with its Champagne … Read more

Let Life Be Grand: The champagne of the Oscars ceremony

Piper-Heidsieck named the exclusive champagne of the Oscars. The French Champagne House Piper-Heidsieck, known worldwide for the red of its label and the gold of its wine, will be the exclusive champagne of the Oscars. A three-year partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will begin with this year’s 87th Academy Awards … Read more

The truth about alcohol, from gin tears to champagne hangovers

Do different drinks have different effects on your mood, why do funny-coloured drinks make you more drunk and what causes the worse hangovers?

LOUIS XIII Black Pearl Anniversary Edition – the third of its kind to be released in the past 100 years

LOUIS XIII cognac gained worldwide recognition following the Paris World Fair of 1900, becoming a staple at all grand occasions. In honor of the 140th anniversary of LOUIS XIII Cognac, The House of Remy Martin unveiled a limited series of just 775 decanters worldwide of an exquisite cognac taken from a single tiercon from the … Read more