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Acker Enters New Realm by Holding its First-Ever Spirits Auction in May Featuring more than 300 lots of Rare Whiskies and Cognacs
Acker, the world’s leading auction house of rare and fine wines, announces its first spirits auction devoted to rare whiskies and cognacs. Driven by Demand The company’s foray into prestige spirits is in response to a white-hot market among global consumers and collectors. Titled “Acker Distilled,” the inaugural event, to be held on May 11 at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong, will feature a wide range of aged Scotch—the oldest of which dates to 1928, with several produced during war time, representing an era of rare distillations. People who cannot attend in person can also bid live online on all offerings from anywhere in the world via AckerLive, and…
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Limited Edition Rare Blend Cognac LOUIS XIII Black Pearl
For the first time ever, LOUIS XIII presents an exquisite and totally unprecedented 35 cl crystal decanter. Part of the Black Pearl Collection, it contains a rare blend of LOUIS XIII cognac, signature of the cellar André Hériard Dubreuil, cooler, darker and damper than the other cellars in a bespoke Baccarat Decanter. Limited Edition In a numbered and limited edition of only 1498 in the color of steel, its precious liquid is drawn from a single tierçon hidden in the family reserve, deep inside the André Hériard Dubreuil cellar. About the Black Pearl Collection Inspired by a royal flask found on the battlefield of Jarnac, fought in 1569, and acquired…
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LOUIS XIII Le Salmanazar presents the one-and-only 9-liter decanter
LOUIS XIII Le Salmanazar A landmark creation and decanter at the peak of art is unique in its mastery, size and stature, the creation called for over 20 master crystal-craftsmen to handle the over 15 kilos of crystal. With skills drawing from this elite body of artisans and their combined expertise worked together through the blaze of the furnace to the calm atelier, each aspect from the dentelles to the fleur-de-lys stopper, all molded by the master crystal artists, choreographed and executed with finesse. To accomplish this great challenge, that only masters could create, LOUIS XIII turned to Baccarat, creators of the first LOUIS XIII decanter. With only one in…
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The Camus Cognac Experience: Blending, Tasting, Learning, Sensing.
For those of us who have travelled widely, and have studied unique destinations before and during the trip, not much is truly surprising, except for places visited and experiences gained we never thought we would ever have. This was what I was thinking when, on our recent Viking River Cruise through the Bordeaux region of France, a sensory experience occurred, at a destination I never thought I would see. Learning Cognac Blending From a Master Blender It was an off-cruise excursion to Cognac, where the divine brandy was distilled. Only four of us went to the Camus Chateau, where we first ate our lunch; then, went to Master Blending room,…
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World’s Oldest Cognac Enclosed in Limited Edition Montegrappa Fountain Pen
Montegrappa and Wealth Solutions have launched a limited edition of the Cognac Pen – a unique fountain pen enhanced with a drop of the oldest cognac in the world. The premiere of this extremely rare collector’s item took place in Warsaw on 5 December 2016. The Cognac Pen has been created by Montegrappa and contains an actual sample of the oldest cognac in the world, provided for the project by the Wealth Solutions company. Cognac Dating from 1762 The liquor, enclosed in a capsule, dates from 1762 and has been officially entered into the Guinness Book of Records. French finesse and traditional Italian craftsmanship have merged to create this true…
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Best XO Cognacs for 2016
The best XO Cognacs for 2016 This list is based on taste alone; a completely blind taste test – we didn’t know the brand, and we didn’t see any packaging or bottles. We tasted 24 XOs in total. 4 persons participated, including Max. The scoring was solely on the nose, body and after taste. We hope you like our tasting results and find them useful. We rated our tasting results using a point system. This was based on the valuation averages of each member of the tasting team. These notes were structured, combining tasting aromas that were split into four general taste categories: Flower, Fruit, Wood, Spice. The ‘Smooth’ value is based on a 1-10…
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La Maison Rémy Martin Heads to Manchester To Create La Maison Remy Martin Manchester House
Following the success of La Maison Rémy Martin – the private member’s club that opens once a year as a pop-up in the heart of Soho – the iconic cognac brand has spread its wings and will bring the original and lauded concept to the UK’s most dynamic city, Manchester. Based at the illustrious Manchester House, with panoramic views of the city skyline, Rémy Martin invites members and Manchester House regulars to visit the “La Maison Rémy Martin Manchester House” pop-up, open for one week from Tuesday 27th September to Saturday 1st October 2016. Challenging the Conventional Member’s Club – Remy Martin Manchester House Together with Manchester House, Rémy Martin…
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Discover: Hine Prestige Mariage de Thomas Hine Cognac
Hines Cognac Mariage was created in 1991 by Bernard Hine: It’s a great Grande Champagne blend of 12 different cognac spirits – twelve vintage cognacs from 1921 to 1959. Tasting Notes On the nose: Complex, and a hint of almond, some floral notes. On the palate, wooden-vanilla aromas, soft and tender. The finish is solid. Mariage comes in a crystal decanter from Baccarat, presented in a wooden, hand crafted case – which can also be used as a cigar humidor: About 75 cigars fit in and each case includes a humidifier and a hydrometer. Vintage Cognac Specialists HINE is renown as specialist in vintage cognacs; over the centuries, HINE has…
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Hennessy Salutes Arrival of its 8th Generation of Master Blenders with the Legacy Cognac Hennessy·8
The year 2016 marks a time of transition for the Maison Hennessy as 7th generation Master Blender Yann Fillioux prepares to pass the keys to the cellar to his nephew, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde. Hennessy is proud to announce that 2016 marks the opening of an important new chapter in its 250-year history. Starting in February, Hennessy’s current Master Blender, Yann Fillioux, officially inducted his nephew, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, a member of the 8th generation of the Fillioux family, as the next Master Blender at the Maison Hennessy. Under the mentorship of his uncle, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde will continue to hone his skills. A member of the tasting…
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Louis XIII Announces “100 Years: The Movie You Will Never See”, An Original Film To Be Released In 2115
LOUIS XIII cognac, one of the most luxurious spirits in the world, announced an original film, starring actor John Malkovich, which envisions Earth one hundred years from now and will not be released until 2115. Directed by Robert Rodriguez ‘100 Years – The Movie You Will Never See’ was inspired by the century of careful craftsmanship and patience it takes to create each decanter of LOUIS XIII cognac. To ensure that ‘100 Years’ remains secure until its official premiere on November 18, 2115, one century from now, the film was placed in a state-of-the-art safe which will open automatically in 100 years when the timing is complete. One thousand guests…
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