The Dorchester in London has become the only venue in the world where you can sample all three of Louis XIII’ Rare Cask Collection by the glass. This unique cognac tasting experience can be had at the Dorchester’s Vesper Bar, a space created by interiors specialist, Martin Brudnizki, in the spirit of the roaring thirties.
Here you’ll discover the Louis XIII Rare Cask 43.8, a rare expression bottled as a special edition, sitting alongside a Rare Cask 42.6, noted for its richness and intensity (imagine plum and date, mingling with flavours of gingerbread and prune, punctuated by a final touch of tobacco leaf).
notes of plum and date, mingling with flavours of gingerbread and prune…
The two are joined by a Louis XIII Rare Cask 42.1, sourced from a single tierçon in the Domaine du Grollet cellar, (official notes speak of rose and peony on the nose, and passionfruit and mango on the palate).
All three are available in £50ml for £12,000.
For true indulgence, these Rare Cask expressions can also be accompanied by bespoke canapé pairings from the Dorchester kitchens, spearheaded by Culinary Director Martyn Nail.
Langoustine with Oscietra caviar is served in a crisp tartlet; langoustine bedded on jasmine-infused creme fraiche and topped with samphire and subtly salty Oscietra caviar.
Cornish crab and green apple, served in a glass, white and brown crab meat combined, to hide cubes of fresh green apple and avocado and topped with apple slices, dill, sorrel leaves and lemon zest.
Finally, there’s seared venison on croissant croute. Sices of venison are served on a buttery toasted croissant base dripped with liquorice infused veal jus and topped with dressing of charred pear and thinly sliced raw beetroot.
Diplomático Rum, the Venezuelan super-premium spirits house, has announced the UK launch of Chancellor. Positioned as a flagship expression for connoisseurs and long-term collectors of rare spirits, fewer than 1,000 individually numbered bottles will be released worldwide. Diplomático Rum, founded in 1959, has built its reputation on blending expertise, heavy pot-still distillates and long-term maturation,…
Hennessy has released a set of limited edition bottlings to coincide with the Chinese New Year, marking the arrival of the Year of the Horse. The annual Lunar New Year release features redesigned editions of Hennessy V.S.O.P cognac, James Hennessy, Hennessy X.O and Hennessy Paradis, continuing the Maison’s long-standing tradition of commemorating the festival. Hennessy’s…
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge is marking Lunar New Year with a season-long programme of fine dining, to welcome the Year of the Horse in suitably elegant fashion. From early February through to March, the hotel’s public spaces and signature Asian restaurant, Mei Ume, will play host to a series of experiences designed…
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The Dorchester in London has become the only venue in the world where you can sample all three of Louis XIII’ Rare Cask Collection by the glass. This unique cognac tasting experience can be had at the Dorchester’s Vesper Bar, a space created by interiors specialist, Martin Brudnizki, in the spirit of the roaring thirties.
Here you’ll discover the Louis XIII Rare Cask 43.8, a rare expression bottled as a special edition, sitting alongside a Rare Cask 42.6, noted for its richness and intensity (imagine plum and date, mingling with flavours of gingerbread and prune, punctuated by a final touch of tobacco leaf).
The two are joined by a Louis XIII Rare Cask 42.1, sourced from a single tierçon in the Domaine du Grollet cellar, (official notes speak of rose and peony on the nose, and passionfruit and mango on the palate).
All three are available in £50ml for £12,000.
For true indulgence, these Rare Cask expressions can also be accompanied by bespoke canapé pairings from the Dorchester kitchens, spearheaded by Culinary Director Martyn Nail.
Langoustine with Oscietra caviar is served in a crisp tartlet; langoustine bedded on jasmine-infused creme fraiche and topped with samphire and subtly salty Oscietra caviar.
Cornish crab and green apple, served in a glass, white and brown crab meat combined, to hide cubes of fresh green apple and avocado and topped with apple slices, dill, sorrel leaves and lemon zest.
Finally, there’s seared venison on croissant croute. Sices of venison are served on a buttery toasted croissant base dripped with liquorice infused veal jus and topped with dressing of charred pear and thinly sliced raw beetroot.
Diplomático debuts ultra-rare triple-cask Chancellor rum with just 900 bottles worldwide
Diplomático Rum, the Venezuelan super-premium spirits house, has announced the UK launch of Chancellor. Positioned as a flagship expression for connoisseurs and long-term collectors of rare spirits, fewer than 1,000 individually numbered bottles will be released worldwide. Diplomático Rum, founded in 1959, has built its reputation on blending expertise, heavy pot-still distillates and long-term maturation,…
Hennessy celebrates Year of the Horse with Lunar New Year limited edition cognacs
Hennessy has released a set of limited edition bottlings to coincide with the Chinese New Year, marking the arrival of the Year of the Horse. The annual Lunar New Year release features redesigned editions of Hennessy V.S.O.P cognac, James Hennessy, Hennessy X.O and Hennessy Paradis, continuing the Maison’s long-standing tradition of commemorating the festival. Hennessy’s…
Four Seasons London celebrates Lunar New Year with limited edition cocktails and tasting menu
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge is marking Lunar New Year with a season-long programme of fine dining, to welcome the Year of the Horse in suitably elegant fashion. From early February through to March, the hotel’s public spaces and signature Asian restaurant, Mei Ume, will play host to a series of experiences designed…
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