Drinks

December 14, 2022

BUYING someone a nice bottle of booze for Christmas is a great option, but it can take a lot of work to get right with all the various options on the market. If they’re into whisky, do they like it light or pea...

Glass discovers the World of Wine (WOW) in PORTO

December 6, 2022

Drinks, Portugal, Travel

THE DOURO river tells the historic tale of Porto’s wine trade, and the view of the meandering stretch of water is spectacular from my hotel suite. The taxi driver tells me on the drive to The Yeatman, “That’s t...

Beefeater announce the Crown Jewel, a reimagined twist on the classic London Dry Gin

Alicia Tomkinson

November 25, 2022

IN TIME for the most festive season of the year, Beefeater Gin announces the launch of Beefeater Crown Jewel, the house’s most premium and sought-after gin yet. As an ode to the country’s capital, London, an...

Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo unveils Sundeck by Belvedere

August 10, 2022

Drinks, France, News

UNVEILING a new alfresco bar, Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo has launched Sundeck by Belvedere - a glamorous terrace for guests to enjoy a cocktail or two. Following their successful Michelin-star pop-up Yoshi, th...

Glass toasts to 200 years of Charles Heidsieck at The Ritz

August 4, 2022

CHARLES Heidsieck is a Champagne house that is famous for producing a selection of wonderful vintage and non-vintage cuvée, and this year it celebrates the 200th anniversary of its founder, Charles-Camille Heid...

Château Quintus: New wine that is already a classic

Angela Cobbinah

July 21, 2022

Culture, Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink, France

FERMENTED grape juice, better known as wine, has been crafted from time immemorial, not least in the Bordeaux region of France, home to some of the country’s finest wines. Within Bordeaux lie the ancient vineya...

How to prepare a great iced tea

tet

June 19, 2022

Drinks, Food & Drink

Warm summers and iced teas – is there a better seasonal imbibitory pairing ? The best iced teas tend to be loose leaf teas from specialty producers like the organic iced teas Kusmi Tea which te...

The Glass Father’s Day Drinks Guide 2022

June 13, 2022

Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink, Gift Guide

TOAST to Father’s Day this year with our top picks of spirits, wines and soft drinks. Choosing the perfect gift can sometimes be hard, which is why we’ve gone for a mixture of artisan and classic names. Thi...

Amanruya launches new wine-tasting experience celebrating local vineyards

Ben Sanderson

June 10, 2022

Drinks, News, Travel

OVERLOOKING a picturesque pebble beach along the Aegean coastline, Amanruya has introduced a new wine-tasting experience for aficionados and visitors alike, collaborating with a variety of local Turkish vineyar...

The Glass guide to summer wines, champagne and Prosecco

June 9, 2022

Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink

AS WE beckon in the warmer weather, the opportunity to get together with friends and family to enjoy the sunshine is becoming more and more frequent. And though the excitement to create a cocktail is there, you...

Glass discovers X Muse Vodka

May 12, 2022

Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink

WHEN you think of alcohol and Scotland, scotch or whiskey usually come to mind. Wanting to change that association X Muse has entered the market with the first blended barley vodka from this northern country. ...

Daniel w. Fletcher collaborates with Courvoisier on a capsule collection

April 21, 2022

HINTING at a collaboration during the company’s February’s London Fashion Week show, London-based brand Daniel w. Fletcher has announced a partnership with cognac brand Courvoisier. Bridging the gap between ...

The Great Scotland Yard Hotel launches Síbín – a hidden whisky bar

Julie Heinisch

April 1, 2022

GREAT SCOTLAND YARD hotel, situated near Trafalgar Square, has always invited its guests to the height of luxury and hospitality. With the opening of their new whisky bar, Síbín, the five-star hotel combines th...

The Scotch Malt Whiskey Society partners with Scotland’s first fragrance house this Christmas

December 13, 2021

Beauty, Drinks, News

THIS CHRISTMAS season has just become a lot more exciting as The Scotch Malt Whiskey Society (SMWS) partners with Kingdom Scotland, Scotland’s first fragrance house, to release single cask whiskies paired with ...

The Glass Luxury Gift Guide to Christmas Drinking

December 8, 2021

Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink, Gift Guide

THE art of giving gifts is a skill that becomes particularly handy at Christmas time. If you’re looking to gift a drinks lover something special, you may want to steer away from the obvious choices and delve in...

Glass enjoys a sensory journey at The Essence House to kick off London Cocktail Month

October 8, 2021

NOT long ago, we were very limited with the mixers which we could put in our drinks. No doubt tonic, club soda and ginger ale are bar staples, but as the world of craft drinks evolve, so have our tastebuds. ...

Discover London’s sun-soaked bank holiday Malibu beach club

August 25, 2021

LONDON Bank Holidays always have a special buzz about them. The city comes alive, and everyone is out and about enjoying the sun with a tipple in their hand. The weekend is creeping around the corner and Ma...

The Glass luxury picnic guide for National Picnic Week