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Pharrell Williams and Moët & Chandon reimagine birthday celebrations
‘The best part about birthdays are the people who celebrate with you’: Pharrell Williams collaborates with Moët & Chandon on limited-edition birthday bottles adorned in detachable bows
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How to be a crisp sommelier: Neil Ridley on ‘bringing fun back into food and drink’
The humble crisp is an easy crowd-pleaser for laidback hosts. Drinks expert Neil Ridley shares his tips for creating the perfect crisp-and-drink pairings, whatever the occasion
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Raider of the lost cask: Harrison Ford dons a kilt for new collaboration with Glenmorangie whisky
Hollywood legend, Harrison Ford has teamed up with the well-known Highland single malt, Glenmorangie, in a new global campaign.
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Glenfiddich 1959 honours a new partnership with Aston Martin Formula One Team
The release of an exceptional rare malt whisky marks Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One Team’s newly announced partnership, the perfect blend of passion and precision
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The new dawn of Japanese whisky
Japanese whisky has long been the pinnacle of sophistication for connoisseurs. Our spirits writer Neil Ridley looks at this year’s best releases, and a new breed of distillers bringing innovation into the mix
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This year's best luxury Christmas hampers for festive celebrations
The best Christmas hampers are a classic gift for a reason: everyone loves receiving a basket of beautifully curated pantry fillers just in time for the festivities. Here are our top picks for 2024
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Back to the land: In Osip v.2, chef Merlin Labron-Johnson has defined the farm-to-table model for years to come
With a new location, Somerset's Osip is reimagined as a 'contemporary auberge' with the same focus on homegrown produce and minimal waste
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Fortnum & Mason goes mad for mushrooms with a fun series of autumnal events
Fortnum & Mason kicks off the autumn season with a series of masterclasses, supper clubs, and panel discussions which explores the world of fungi, mushrooms and microorganisms
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Food writer, Tamar Adler on her perfect restaurant experience
Guest editor Laila Gohar has asked friends and creatives to share their perfect restaurant experience. Here, chef and food writer, Tamar Adler recounts a momentous meal for a happy occasion
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Birley Chocolate hits the sweet ’n’ chic spot in London’s Chelsea
The new Birley Chocolate shop, a sibling to Birley Bakery, is a confection of colour as delicious as its finely crafted goods
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The London tequila bars well worth a shot
Our resident spirits writer Neil Ridley explores London’s best places to enjoy the finest agave-based spirits
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New Glenmorangie whisky nods to nature, with botanical artist Azuma Makoto
Glenmorangie unveils ‘Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old’, an extraordinarily rare limited-edition whisky that embodies the wonder of the natural world
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In Paris, Alain Ducasse elevates the festival food experience
At We Love Green festival, the possessor of the most Michelin stars in the world has set himself a new challenge – to make vegetarian festival food something of substance.
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London gallery restaurants for art-filled dining
Our design-led pick of the best restaurants in galleries, museums, theatres and art spaces offer some of the most striking settings for meals in the capital.
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Where to drink natural wine in London
With natural wine experiencing a welcome second wave, we reveal the best places to enjoy a glass of something organic or biodynamic in the city.
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Omnom’s chocolate sculptures unite design, taste and sustainability from bean to bite
Chocolatier Omnom and designer Theodóra Alfreðsdóttir present 'Merge', a tasty Icelandic project exploring how to reduce waste within the chocolate-making process
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Ginspiration: delicious premium gin that’s just the tonic
Premium gin brands to know, as drinks expert Neil Ridley explores the botanical bonanza currently going on behind the back bar
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Why Bollinger’s La Grande Année 2015 champagne is worth celebrating
Champagne Bollinger unveils La Grande Année 2015 and La Grande Année Rosé 2015, two outstanding cuvées from an exceptional year in wine-making
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The making of The Dalmore Luminary No.2 - 2024 Edition
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Alternative Easter eggs: chocolate-free but cracking gifts and indulgences
The humble egg, Easter's favourite ingredient, celebrated in five alternative forms, from a picnic cutlery canteen to a fabulous foamy dessert
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Sweet Easter treats to tweet about
Five Easter treats, from chocolate chicks and rabbits to almond cake, that are delectable enough to gift all year round
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Midleton Very Rare celebrates four decades of Irish whiskey making with its exclusive Ruby Edition
Midleton Very Rare celebrates its 40th anniversary with a limited Ruby Edition whiskey bursting with rich notes of blackcurrant, raspberry and plum
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The Dalmore Luminary Series 2024 Edition is a collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects
The Dalmore spotlights the pursuit of excellence in whisky making and architectural design in the second release of its philanthropic-led series, which includes a one-of-a-kind expression, Luminary No.2 - 2024 Edition
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The Macallan Horizon with Bentley Motors is a decadent whisky with a luxurious twist
The Macallan and Bentley Motors release ‘The Macallan Horizon’, a single malt whisky with a 180-degree twisted presentation
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The joy of AIX Rosé, sunshine in a glass
AIX Rosé, made in the sun-drenched hills of Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, is a dry, pale pink and aromatic, everyday luxury
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Champagne Telmont’s ‘193,000 shades of green’ bottles are a quest for sustainability
Champagne Telmont launches ‘193,000 shades of green’, a collection of uniquely coloured bottles using otherwise unwanted glass
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Cate Blanchett lands creative director role at Toku Saké
Actor and producer Cate Blanchett joins Hokkaido-based Toku Saké as creative director, and tells us, ‘I've been obsessed with creating a sake for a very long time’
