Fine light wines from fortified wine regions

A white from Marsala, and two reds from port producers

Vhils Makes The Invisible Visible for Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition

The bottle is his canvas. Urban artist Vhils used acid etched into paint for the Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition. For the design of the new Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition, Vhils dove into the archives – using posters and graphics from 250 years of Hennessy history. Hennessy has a long tradition of powerful artistic … Read more

2018 Cognac Key Figures: Cognac spearheading French wine and spirits exports

Exports of Cognac have continued their steady rise. Cognac is at the top of the major appellations. Cognac Exports Set New Record in 2017-2018. For the fourth straight year, exports of Cognac have continued their steady rise, with an increase of 8.2% in volume and 5.4% in value1. The previous record of cognac bottles shipped … Read more

Blended is, certainly, better – in life, football and Scotch

Manchester United Announce Global Partnership with Chivas.
The original luxury blended Scotch whisky becomes Manchester United’s Official Global Spirits Partner.

Manchester United forward, Alexis Sanchez, smiles down the lens during a Chivas film shoot in July in Los Angeles, United States
Manchester United forward, Alexis Sanchez, smiles down the lens during a Chivas film shoot in July in Los Angeles, United States; photos: chivas

Chivas believes that blended is better, in life and in Scotch. Manchester United, the professional football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, and original luxury blended Scotch whisky, Chivas, have announced a multi-year global partnership.

The partnership will mean Chivas’ portfolio of award-winning blends will be available throughout Old Trafford’s hospitality suites, becoming part of the Manchester United matchday experience. Fans will also see Chivas branding displayed on digital perimeter boards as well as throughout the stadium.

“Chivas believes in the power of blending in life, as well as in Scotch. In bringing people together to create a greater whole – which is why Chivas is proud to be the global spirits partner of Manchester United, the world’s biggest football club; and in blending ambition with generosity and using success to enrich the lives of others – which is why the Chivas Venture supports social startups with $1m in annual funding,” said the team of the luxury blended Scotch whisky.

To celebrate the partnership, Chivas has created a short film, highlighting the unique blend of characteristics included in the Manchester United team. Shot in Los Angeles during the Club’s pre-season tour, the film stars an array of Manchester United first team players revealing an often unseen side to them, showing what defines
who they are, both on and off the pitch.

Original founding brothers, James and John Chivas, blended their first drop in the basement of their store in Aberdeen, in a story that began in the 19th Century in Scotland. Chivas has since grown into a world-leading whisky brand available around the world.

Manchester United defender, Chris Smalling, celebrates in front of a wall of speakers during a Chivas film shoot in July in Los Angeles, United States
Manchester United defender, Chris Smalling, celebrates in front of a wall of speakers during a Chivas film shoot in July in Los Angeles, United States; photos: chivas.com
Raise a glass to the new partnership between Chivas and Manchester United during a film shoot in July in Los Angeles, United States
Raise a glass to the new partnership between Chivas and Manchester United during a film shoot in July in Los Angeles, United States; photos: chivas.com

Escheatment: Maltese Cat Book Series. Chapters 33 – 34

“Escheatment”, Book 1 in the Maltese Cat Book Series continues with new chapters. Enjoy: Chapters 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, Chapter 11, Chapters 12 & 13, 14-16, 17, 18, Chapters 19 & 20, Chapter 21, 22 & 23, 24, 25, 26, Chapters 27-29 Chapter 30, 31-32. Chapter 33 Roxwell’s Dilemma Carter Roxwell considered himself very lucky. He had a girlfriend who could … Read more

10 of the best craft-beer bars in Brussels

This selection of breweries and bars underlines Belgium’s place as a beer hotspot and may whet your appetite for the BXLBeerFest at the end of August