It has been 60 years to the day since The Queen’s accession and to mark the Diamond Jubilee, John Walker & sons have created something rather special.
The Luxury Diamond Jubilee Whiskey by John Walker & Sons will today become one of the world’s rarest whiskys. Only 60 editions will be released for sale worldwide, with each bottle worth £100,000.
Diamond Jubilee has been maturing for 60 years, it is a specially crafted blend of rare malt and grain Scotch Whiskies.
In strengthening the connection to HM further, the final, traditional step of marrying has been carried out in casks made by the John Walker & Sons coopers using oak provided by kind permission of The Queen from her private Sandringham Estate.
More than 60 (yep, there’s a theme here….60!) artisans have been involved in producing this very special whisky including QEST scholars.
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust is the charitable arm of the Royal Warrant Holders Association that preserves rare craft and conservation skills.
John Walker & Sons have pledged that £1,000,000 of the sales of Diamond Jubilee will be donated to QEST.
Other supreme craftsmanship in evidence here can be seen in the form of Baccarat Crystal. The multi-faceted, diamond-shaped decanter which rests on a crystal stand has six radial legs, each one reflecting a decade of The Queen’s enduring reign.
Hamilton & Inches, Scotland’s leading jeweller and silversmiths have been responsible for a Britannia silver decanter collar set with a half-carat diamond, a John Walker & Sons Ltd Royal Warrant and entwined JW&S monogram to adorn the crystal, and a silver transit stopper.
Cumbria Crystal, the only maker of English full lead crystal, have created a bespoke lead crystal glass, cut with six main facets to mark six decades of The Queen’s reign and with the John Walker & Sons monogram engraved in the base.
The Diamond Jubilee whisky from john Walker & Sons is a truly special whisky, made using the finest ingredients and craftsmanship.
Whisky fit for a Queen!
Apsleys, A Heinz Beck Restaurant which can be found in the iconic Lanesborough Hotel in London always host the most beautiful Valentine’s Day dinners and this year will be no exception.
The restaurant will be offering a seven course tasting menu devised by three Michelin starred chef, Heinz Beck.
Apsleys’ stunning Venetian-style dining room, with its glass roof and plush upholstery, is one of London’s most beautiful dining spaces, an elegant setting for any occasion. On Valentine’s night, the restaurant will have live piano music playing and every woman will receive flowers on the night.
If you are looking to impress this Valentine’s, this is where you need to be! The Lanesborough has long enjoyed its status as one of the world’s most luxurious and lauded hotels and the involvement of Heinz Beck at Apsleys has only furthered this enviable reputation.
Opened in September 2009, Beck soon earned the restaurant its own Michelin Star, when in February 2010 it became the fastest London establishment to be bestowed with the award.
The Executive Chef, Massimiliano Blasone, is a prodigy who has worked with Beck for 11 years and is responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of his menu.
The wonderful and very tempting Valentine’s menu is below -
VALENTINES MENU
Foie gras, artichoke and sweet wine jelly
I Capitelli 2008 – Anselmi
Sea scallops, green asparagus and black truffle
Greco di Tufo 2010 – Feudi di San Gregorio
Aubergine tortellini with tomato coulis
Vernaccia di san Giminiano 2010 – Teruzzi & Puthod
Langoustine, fennel and potato
Lugana “ Brolettino” 2009 – Ca’ dei Frati
Dover sole, bread crust and ratatouille
Chardonnay 2008 – Planeta
Challans Duck with Jerusalem artichoke and salsify
Tassinaia 2006 – Castello del Terriccio
St. Valentines Dessert
Moscato rosa 2009 – Franz Haas
7 courses Tasting Menu - £160 per person
7 courses Tasting Menu with matching wines- £230 per person
The idyllic sanctuary which is The LookOut in Hyde Park will be home to meditation expert Andy Puddicombe, creator of Headspace, for 3 events in February, March and April. Headspace is a mindfulness project designed to bring the benefits of meditation to busy, modern professionals.
The LookOut is the perfect space to escape busy London life and is designed with the environment in mind. It provides a light and airy space amongst nature to relax and enjoy your surroundings – perfect for meditation.
Andy will be introducing the art of meditation with a quick start guide with all attendees walking away confident that they know exactly what to do to get some Headspace. There’s no mystery, no jargon and no religion. There’s no role play, no name badges and no group hugging! Best of all, Andy’s teaching is clear, simple and easy to follow.
“He’s open, likable, direct, the kind of man any mother would approvingly call ‘down to earth’. He glows with health and energy and has an aura of natural charm. He also has two characteristics that distinguish him from most self-styled gurus: he is unaffected and modest, and he is eminently qualified to teach his subject’.” The Times
The events will offer short meditation sessions to introduce attendees to the art of meditation along with offering tips and guidance and support for those wanting to introduce meditation into their daily routine. Andy is a highly inspirational person and will also be sharing fascinating stories from his experiences as a Buddhist monk.
Afterwards you can gain access to personalised online support and you’ll be given resources to help you get the most out of the Headspace experience.
The Events will be on 4th February, 3rd March and 14th April with the first session running from 11am-12.30pm and the second session running from 2.30pm-4pm.
If you are looking for the hottest and most luxurious swimwear then you need look no further than the FB Collection.
Founded amongst the vibrant and exuberant streets of Rio de Janeiro, the FB collection’s roots go back to 2005, with their signature piece the FB Frescobol beach accessory. The Frescobol now spans multiple continents and has propelled the brand onto the global stage. FB boasts many prestigious stockists that include Selfridges, Bloomingdales, Club 55 and Eden Rock.
In the more recent future, the FB Collection branched out into super high quality swimwear…
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The first official visit to Brazil by Prince Harry is to include a game of international polo, with the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup on Sunday 11th March, with the Prince in the Sentebale Polo team.
Sentebale was founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso from the Lesotho Royal family and gives vital support to the most vulnerable of Lesotho’s children.
You can expect the stars to be out for this as Prince Harry’s team plays the respected Argentine player Nacho Figueras who heads up the St. Regis team.
Christian Porta, Chairman and CEO of Chivas Brothers said: “We’re so proud to be supporting such a deserving charity at an event that will no doubt be the highlight of the Royal Salute World Polo calendar,”
“The Brazilian appetite for the world’s leading luxury Scotch is clear with sales of Royal Salute more than doubling over the past year. The thriving market combined with the priority brand’s status as the fastest growing* within the Pernod Ricard Group are both strong signs of a bright future in this stunning country.”
Luxury Scotch Royal Salute continue to support international polo, with recent tournaments including the prestigious Royal Salute Maharaja of Jodhpur Golden Jubilee Cup in India as well as a full international program.
