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Justerini & Brooks Teaches the Art of Collecting Rare Whiskey
Rare whiskeys have always been an alternative source of investment, topping the list or at least sitting pretty in the top echelon of luxury investment assets. But this may not be the reason why you’re interested in collecting, neither is it the reason why Justerini & Brooks, supplier of every successive British Monarch since King…
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Diageo Unveils the Second Iteration of the Prima and Ultima Collection
If you are in the food and drinks business – responsible for dishing out high-quality and delicious tasting meals for your discerning customers – or you simply love whiskey, the Prima and ultima collection of incredibly rare and highly collectible single malt Scotch whiskies from Diageo should interest you. Diageo, the owner of 28 Scotch…
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Hainan, China is a Top Destination for Luxury Shopping?
Hainan has been dubbed the ‘Hawaii of China’ for its lush evergreen islands, agreeable weather and aloha spirit. But now, it is set to add a new appellation to its list of ever-growing titles – the luxury retail hotspot of the world. The Hainan International Consumer Products Expo The first of its kind, the Hainan…
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ASPIRE Valentine Edit (Day 4): Experiences by Lyxvara Concierge
This is part of a 14-day series. If you have missed our exclusive Valentine’s Day gift ideas list so far, we’ve got you covered. For day one, click here. To see what made our list for day two and three, click here and here respectively. Some people might consider Valentine’s Day to be a worn-out…
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Capture the Essence of Your Spirit with Custom-Made Cocktails
When Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan, the world’s most-awarded bartender, launched his Time Capsules bespoke cocktail service, he set himself no easy task: to encapsulate a person’s life in liquid form. He likens it to modern-day portraiture – capturing the essence of who someone really is but distilling it through flavour rather than paint. “It’s…
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Johnnie Walker Toasts to 200 Years with 4 Exclusive Whiskies
In commemoration of its 200th birthday, Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one scotch whisky, announced the release of four exclusive limited editions. Each of these anniversary specials – a new bottle design and three newly crafted whiskies – are a celebration of the incredible journey, pioneering spirit and dedication to quality that was started by its founder,…
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Johnnie Walker Strides Into Eco-Friendly Zones with an All-New Paper Bottle for 2021
Diageo, the parent company of global whisky brand, Johnnie Walker, has announced the creation of the world’s first 100% plastic-free bottle. The limited edition of this Johnnie Walker bottle, launching in 2021, will be made entirely from paper which will come from sustainably-sourced wood. To achieve this, Diageo partnered with venture management company Pilot Lite…
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5 Unlikely Places To Enjoy the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, have long been a universal source of awe, wonder and inspiration. People travel great distances just to view them. Now, most people think of Norway, Sweden and Denmark when they start planning their trips. But with the auroras floating over the North Pole in a big band, those Scandinavian countries are not the…
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At $1.9 million, this 1926 Macallan is the Most Expensive Bottle of Wine or Spirit Ever Auctioned
You have to be extremely drunk to buy a whiskey bottle for $1.9 million or you buy a bottle of whiskey for more than a million and then get extremely drunk to celebrate your win. Either way, a bottle was bought and sold and for no less than $1.9 million. The Macallan Fine and Rare…
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Johnny Walker Launches New Collection in Time for Game of Thrones Finale
Joining the exclusive blend—White Walker by Johnnie Walker is Diageo’s all new limited-edition whiskey collection, specially created to commemorate the finale of the much-acclaimed Game of Thrones series. Created by the whiskey manufacturer in close association with HBO, the collection boasts of eight carefully curated scotches, each paired with one of the iconic Houses of Westeros,…