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!
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.
Posted by Ted Tipple on Sun 22nd January 2012 at 06:07 PM, Filed in Luxury Drinks
Laurent Perrier have just released a delightful limited edition gift set, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé is one of my favourite sparkling wines and very much synonymous with this romantic time of year.
This particular gift set includes four oenological champagne glasses decorated with a delicate cherry blossom design presented with a 75cl bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé in a stylish pink box. Umm yummy…
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For whiskey lovers, this is exciting news. The leading American steakhouse in London, JW Steakhouse, have acquired their very own Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel.
This one off barrel will be the most unique new whiskey in London, with it only being made available exclusively to guests of the restaurant.
Only one in a hundred barrels is selected by Jack Daniel’s Master Taster to carry the Single Barrel label, and JW Steakhouse feels privileged to have acquired one of these.
Batch 1007 was selected as the first ‘JW Steakhouse single barrel’. It was agreed that the initial nose, which highlighted the toasted oak nature of the barrel would appeal to a traditional Jack Daniel’s drinker, whilst the hints of liquorice, smoke and toffee would remind them of the luxurious nature of the whiskey.
Following months going through the bespoke process, JW Steakhouse’s Single Barrel will arrive from the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchberg, Tennessee and be available to buy in the restaurant in spring 2012.
The empty barrel will be proudly displayed at the bar having been sanded, varnished and engraved with the JW Steakhouse logo. Having been fledged a member of the Jack Daniel family, a plaque bearing the restaurant’s name will also be displayed on the distillery wall.
This unique new whiskey in London, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel will be available from March. It will be priced at £10.00 per 50ml measure and £130.00 per bottle. For reservations telephone 020 7399 8460 or visit jwsteakhouse.co.uk.
And if you enjoy the new single barrel at JW Steakhouse, why not take advantage of the adjoining London luxury hotel, Grosvenor House, a JW Marriot hotel?
Royal Salute, the world’s leading luxury Scotch whisky enjoyed its 3rd year of sponsoring The Royal Salute Maharaja of Jodhpur Golden Jubilee Cup in front of the largest crowd yet.
The high end five day polo event saw the Central Academy team taking the title, beating the Yuvraj Knights in the final.
The tournament attracted a high quality field including India’s Samir Suhag and Argentina’s Andres Weisz, both 5 goal players. Famous names of nobility such as Prince Carl-Eugen Oettingen-Wallerstein and his wife Princess Anna of Bavaria also took part.
Set in the majestic shadows of Umaid Bhawan Palace, guests of Royal Salute were hosted from 26th - 31st December by His Highness with guest of honour, Torquhil Ian Campbell the 13th Duke of Argyll.
VIPs from every continent enjoyed the five days of international polo which culminated in the exclusive Royal Salute Golden Jubilee Ball.
Neil Macdonald, Global Brand Director for Royal Salute, commented: “There is no event quite like the Royal Salute Maharaja of Jodhpur Golden Jubilee Cup. With stunning parties and a world-class 10 goal tournament, our guests have enjoyed a spectacular few days.”
The award-winning Royal Salute was first created as a tribute by Chivas Brothers to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II upon her coronation in 1953. In sponsoring such an event, Royal Salute has confirmed itself as the world’s leading luxury scotch whiskey.
