Gourmet

World’s most expensive Kopi Luwak Coffee is on sale at Harrods

December 11, 2012, By Alexander Eckhart
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Known to be one of the rarest, luxurious and most expensive delicacy in the world, Kopi Luwak has been strongly criticized by welfare groups. The world’s most expensive coffee, Terra Nera ‘Kopi Luwak’, has quickly spread from Indonesia to the US and Europe and now it will be made exclusively available to pre-order at Harrods, [...]

The unique 233-Year-Old Courvoisier & Curlier cognac

December 10, 2012, By Alexander Eckhart

Cognac connoisseurs and collectors from around the world are gathering at L’Atelier de Courvoisier, from December 5th to 8th, in the Harrods Wine Shop, UK, where the world’s oldest known Courvoisier vintage will be showcased for the first time. Also known as the Courvoisier & Curlier 1789, this 233-year-old cognac, which dates back to the [...]

Bunnahabhain Distillery Presents Rare 40 YO Islay Single Malt

November 15, 2012, By Alexander Eckhart

The Bunnahabhain distillery was founded back in 1881 and after almost 130 years of experience, it still keeps its flagship malt whisky which embodies ‘the gentle taste of Islay’, as it’s the only non-peated Islay malt. Now for the likes of international collectors and connoisseurs of rare malts, Bunnahabhain has presented the unique single malt, [...]

The Rarest Cognac and Single Malt Whisky fit for royalty

November 9, 2012, By Alexander Eckhart

Fit for the royalty, connoisseurs and collectors alike, the Bonhams Hong Kong 2012 Autumn Auction of Fine & Rare Wines scheduled to be held on Nov. 21st, impressively salutes wine of the Tsars, whisky of the monarchs and cognac of the kings. Notably, a total of 500 lots including the fine and rare wines ranging [...]

Vintage Cognac from the year of the French Revolution 1789

November 7, 2012, By Alexander Eckhart

The French Revolution began in 1789 with the convocation of the Estates-General in May and continued with the assault of the royal fortress Bastille on July 14th the same year, the passage of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen in August, and an epic march on Versailles that forced the [...]

Appleton Estate presents the world’s oldest rum

October 30, 2012, By Alexander Eckhart
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To celebrate 50 years since Jamaica proclaimed its Independence, the Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum has proudly unveiled the world’s oldest barrel aged rum. This special edition golden rum, or the Appleton Estate 50 Year Old Jamaica Independence Reserve, has a price tag of $4,520 and it is limited to only 800 bottles. The exceptionally smooth [...]

Suntory Unveils The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Whisky

October 29, 2012, By Alexander Eckhart

The Rolling Stones, one of the most recognized and loved rock bands of all time is celebrating 50 years since it’s formation in London in 1962. As a tribute paid to the inspiring music of Mick, Keith, Ron and Charlie, the renowned Japanese liquor brand Suntory unveiled a limited edition of its blended whisky, Rolling [...]

The exclusive Bollinger 007 Champagne Gift Box

, By Alexander Eckhart

Fifty years have passed since the first installment of the James Bond film series, and since then, a total of 22 movies, including the 23rd on-screen adventure ‘Skyfall’, have successfully come out. Out of the 23 legendary films, three iconinc things have surfaced as being sort of a trademark for the British MI6 Agent: The [...]

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