Wine & spirits
Small Beer Brew takes the no-low route
Yet more proof that the no-low movement is extending its reach into niche segments, Small Beer Brew Co. is a South-East London-based brewer that is enjoying the renaissance of an age-old tradition: small beer, a beverage consumed throughout the[…]
Don Papa Rum: punchy art from the Philippines
For the past four years, Don Papa Rum, a premium small batch brand from Negros Occidental, Philippines, has been organizing art competitions in partnership with Art Fair Philippines to encourage up-and-coming artists from around the country. The[…]
A. de Fussigny: where cognac meets jewelry
Forging a link between the world of premium cognac and that of fine jewelry was the idea behind A. de Fussigny’s latest project: a limited-edition signet ring celebrating—and enclosing—its 1970 Petite Champagne. “We believe that the combination[…]
Martell’s Cordon Bleu takes an olfactory approach
Cognac house Martell has transposed the flavors of its XO into olfactory creations to be sampled exclusively through scent. In Martell’s new limited-edition Cordon Bleu XO coffret geared to bartenders and sommeliers and made in only 200 copies,[…]
Rosé Bleu: Ethics meets eco-friendly packaging
With its latest launch, Rosé Bleu, French winemaker Maîtres Vignerons de St-Tropez is lightweighting its packaging’s carbon footprint, while supporting the association Plastic Oceans International. Rosé Bleu, a wine produced using sustainable[…]
Glenfarclas’ Pagoda Ruby Reserve: whisky meets jewels
Hand-mounted rubies and precious metals adorn the decanters produced by Scotland’s Glencairn Crystal to house Glenfarclas’ Pagoda Ruby Reserve, the newest addition to its Pagoda Reserve Series and its oldest whisky to date. The limited-edition[…]
Waterford Distillery’s new whisky line promises traceability
Ireland’s Waterford Distillery is gearing up to introduce the Single Farm Origin Series, its first whiskies, which the company describes as “individual farm harvests captured in spirit”. “Unlike nearly all industry players, which source generic[…]
Copenhagen Distillery launches first single malt
Denmark's Copenhagen Distillery has unveiled its First Edition Single Malt Whisky, a limited-edition spirit that claims to be the first “made in Copenhagen” single malt. Produced using local malted barley aged for three years in beechwood-smoked[…]
Wild Life Botanicals: bubbles with health benefits
Crafted in the coastal region of Cornwall in southwestern England, Wild Life Botanicals is an ultra-low alcohol (0.5% ABV) sparkling wine infused with “plant power”. The brainchild of Cornish Sea Salt co-founder Ellie Bradshaw, this no-low[…]
Xige Estate: a glimpse at Chinese wine design
Chinese winemaker Xige Estate unveils a premium collection whose design draws on local terroir. Xige Estate, the largest winery in China’s Ningxia region, is developing a range of premium wines under its Jade Dove brand. Deliberately luxurious,[…]
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