Ginvent and Whisky Advent Calendars for serious whisky lovers

spirits, alcoholHoliday gift ideas for serious whisky lovers: Adults-only version of the advent calendar Instead of chocolate and sweets there is whisky or gin in an adults-only version of the advent/ginvent calendar from Drinks by the Dram. Holiday spirit will come with 24 grams of gin or whisky! Behind each of the 24 doors is … Read more

Best bars in the world – the most exciting drinks cities of the world

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2012 announced Drinks International‘s 150 experts named their World’s 50 Best Bars list. Artesian in the five-star London hotel The Langham is the number one bar in the world thanks to its inventive and innovative cocktail menu. London, New York and Sidney are the most exciting drinks cities of the … Read more

Martell XO Exclusive Architect Edition by Christian de Portzamparc

Martell XO Exclusive Architect Edition, a special collaboration with a renowned architect, arrived at the second edition. French architect Christian de Portzamparc, the first French architect to receive prestigious Pritzker prize (in 1994), pays tribute to the noble Martell XO cognac.   “I wanted to make the liquid into a work of art and for … Read more

Double F1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen – the sports longest serving responsible drinking ambassador

Keep Walking: Johnnie Walker extends its relationship with Mika Hakkinen as global responsible drinking ambassador for its F1 sponsorship programme Mika Hakkinen has signed an extension to his multi-year deal with Johnnie Walker, which makes him the sports longest serving responsible drinking ambassador. Since 2005, Johnnie Walker has used its sponsorship of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes … Read more

LVMH reports an increase of 26% in the first half revenue

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €13 billion in the first half 2012, an increase of 26%. Organic revenue growth was 12%. “All business groups contributed to this performance, which is even more remarkable coming on top of the strong growth in first half of 2011. The … Read more

Dos and don’ts of champagne: App to teach users to appreciate champagne’s rituals

  G.H. MUMM Turns Men into Gentlemen with Champagne Protocol iPhone App How to be a true gentlemen with champagne? Champagne house G.H. MUMM has an illustrated iPhone application that teaches the enthusiasts to appreciate champagne’s fascinating rituals. Champagne Protocoles de G.H.MUMM is designed to initiate users into the rules of champagne, for their drinking … Read more