Summer ’24
Drinks of Note
The change in weather signals a change in sentiment; an optimistic outlook on what is set to be a great Summer. Here are some choice drinks to enjoy this season.
Mercer + Prince by A$AP ROCKY
“Born at the intersection of Art & Culture, Mercer + Prince is twice distilled and aged for a minimum of 4 years in American white oak. The Canadian whisky is then finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak, helping it develop a baked spice character.”
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TASTE NOTES
Smooth vanilla and caramel notes on the palate layered with intense hints of baked apple and cinnamon.
The Coffey Still Expression by Mount Gay
“Inspired by the world of Blues, this 7th Master Blender Collection release is a tribute to late Distiller Reynold ‘Blues’ Hinds. Made from rum distilled copper Coffey Still and using 100% molasses from Barbados, the release is an ode to a beloved member of the Mount Gay family who served as Mount Gay’s Distiller for 50 years.”
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TASTE NOTES
Grapefruit, oak and honey greet the palate, decorated with lightly spiced notes of cinnamon.
Cigar Malt by Bankhall
“Perfectly positioned to cut through the dark earthiness of cigar smoke, this complex single malt embodies the heavy, robust nature of the virgin oak casks.”
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TASTE NOTES
Smooth and creamy with flavours of cloves, cinnamon, spicy wood tannins, and caramel.
London Dry Gin by Berry Bros & Rudd
“Using the last remaining bottle from the 1950’s, the Berry Bros & Rudd master distillers have recreated a London Dry Gin that was once known as “Berrys’ Best”.”
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TASTE NOTES
With hints at violet creams and a soft chalkiness, the palate is appealingly soft with a floral slant.
PARTY PICNIC BUNDLE
Hambledon Vineyard x Fieldbar
“A collaboration made for the summer Cape Town luxury wine cooler brand Fieldbar have partnered with Hambledon Vineyard to create the ultimate fine wine picnic set. Handcrafted and featuring a bespoke Hambledon Vineyard branded leather handle, the cooler can keep two bottles of sparkling wine at perfect drinking temperature for up to fifty hours.”
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THE SET
Comes with two bottles of Hambledon Vineyard’s Finest English Sparkling Wine of your choosing, and a bespoke Fieldbar cooler.
1738 Accord Royal by Rémy Martin
“A mainstay in the Rémy Martin offering, the 1738 Accord Royal commemorates the prestigious award of excellence given by King Louis XV of France in 1738. In celebration of the Maison’s 300th year Anniversary, this edition comes in special packaging to mark the occasion.”
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TASTE NOTES
The mellowness of spiced butterscotch with hints of dark chocolate.
Portwood by Penderyn
“Indulge in aromas of dried fruits, dark chocolate and cranberries on the nose.”
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TASTE NOTES
A smooth, creamy richness with a lingering soft oak and honey sweetness and spiced notes emerging.
Grande Couronne by Glenfiddich
“Finished in rare French cognac casks this single malt Scotch whisky has spent 26 years at the Glenfiddich Distillery. The signature Glenfiddich profile is embellished with layers of sweet toasted oak and velvety café crème. The child of a great marriage.”
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TASTE NOTES
Deep, velvety smooth and indulgently sweet. Café crème with soft brown sugar and a hint of spice.
Édition Anniversaire by Renais
“Born from winemaking, Renais is a premium gin created with upcycled grapes and inspired by the people, produce and provenance of burgundy. Pressed grand cru grapes and juniper berries are complemented by Kimmeridgian stone and natural ingredients including angelica root, linden flowers and acacia honey.”
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TASTE NOTES
Balancing the minerality of a French wine with fresh citrus and juniper, warming spices, floral notes and a hint of sweetness.
Lucky Liquid Avíon
“Limited to 100 bottles, this is a rare ultra-aged 100% agave extra añejo tequila nine years in the making.”
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TASTE NOTES
A complex symphony of intense woody tannins softened by stewed fruits, such as peach, cranberry, and pecans.
24 Year Old by Fettercairn
“Crafted in the foothills of Scotland’s Cairngorm Mountains, the 24 Year Old is a rich expression of the Fettercairn house style; a distinctively tropical single malt.”
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TASTE NOTES
Guava, Alphonso mangos, warm honey and red liquorice, with a subtle finish of red berry fruits, star anise, gentle roasted coffee and nutmeg.
Lager by NOAM
“A multiple award winning beer, NOAM is a natural, unfiltered lager, brewed with Bavarian ingredients in accordance with the German Purity Law.”
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TASTE NOTES
a savoury floral profile derived from the delicate Smaragd hop, complemented by a signature herbal undertone.
Personalisation Service by Champagne Telmont
“Available on Telmont Réserve Brut bottles ordered directly from the Telmont website, you can now create the ultimate personalised bottle as a gift to a loved one—or for yourself. Choose up to three characters to embellish the label of the brand’s signature cuvée.”
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TASTE NOTES
The signature Telmont Réserve Brut marries three Champagne grape varieties to create a cuvée that is a balanced harmony of richness, fruitiness and freshness.
