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Havana Club Rum

DAVID'S DRINK DIARIES - ISSUE 25

If you’re looking for a reason to raise a glass with purpose, Tamdhu Whisky and Waitrose have come together to support the Atlantic Salmon Trust in honour of World Nature Conservation Day on 28 July. The exclusive charity edition of Tamdhu’s 12 Year Old Speyside single malt, fully matured in Oloroso Sherry casksis , available now in selected Waitrose stores and online for £50. Bottled at 41.3% ABV and presented in a gift box, it makes an ideal treat or thoughtful present. 

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Roebuck Estates & Peter Freebody & Co

Vintage Sparkle Meets River Elegance: Roebuck Estates & Peter Freebody & Co Unveil Rare Expressions No.96

When exceptional English sparkling wine meets handcrafted British boats, the result is a celebration of heritage, taste, and unapologetic indulgence. To mark the launch of Roebuck Estates’ Rare Expressions No.96, guests were treated to a deliciously slow-paced, sun-drenched day on the River Thames—complete with vintage fizz, electric boats, picnic drawers, and a touch of Gatsby-esque grandeur.

Roebuck Estates: A Toast to English Elegance

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Harmonie

Harmonie by EuroCave: A Wine Cellar That Deserves a Room of Its Own

For decades, wine storage has remained largely functional, often relegated to the shadows of kitchens and utility rooms. Smoked glass, humming fans, and brushed steel: useful, certainly, but rarely something to show off. EuroCave’s new Harmonie changes that. Quietly radical in form and finish, this is a wine cabinet that doesn’t try to hide; it holds its own alongside serious furniture.

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The Ivy Asia Review - Guildford

The Ivy Asia Review - Guildford: A Phallic Liqueur and the Seduction of Pink Cherry Blossom

It was stage four of the Maserati GranTurismo Tour—a frivolous, fuel-scented pilgrimage through England’s more indulgent corners—when we found ourselves descending upon Guildford. Not the obvious locale for an evening of overt Asian excess, granted, but then again, neither is a V6 Ferrari-derived engine purring through the Surrey Hills in sport mode. And yet here we were: pistons cooled, collars unbuttoned, and a reservation secured at the impossibly opulent Ivy Asia.

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The wine room

The Savoy’s Sparkling Secret - New Masterclasses

There are few places in London that whisper quiet grandeur quite like The Savoy. The Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay is all hushed lighting, polished brass and old-school charm, but slip into the private Wine Room and the atmosphere shifts. This glass-fronted chamber, lined with bottles that include Château Petrus and Romanée-Conti, feels like a secret kept for those who know where to look.

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Gusbourne

Celebrating English Wine Week with Gusbourne

The English wine industry has seen remarkable growth in recent years. By 2024, there were over 1,000 vineyards in the UK, reflecting significant expansion. This growth is driven by increasing interest in locally sourced wines and the favourable growing conditions in regions like Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire. The total vineyard area in the UK has grown by 123% over the past decade.

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The Tamdhu 21

Tamdhu 21 Year Old: A Brilliant New Expression

Tamdhu’s latest release, a limited 21-Year-Old single malt, extends the Speyside distillery’s commitment to sherry-cask maturation with a decisive turn toward European oak. Bottled at 47.5 % ABV, unchill-filtered and with no added colour, this coming-of-age expression stands as a flagship for the brand’s evolving style: bold, structured and unmistakably Tamdhu.

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BenMarco

BenMarco Wines

It’s a Wednesday evening down at Gaucho, Tower Bridge and I’m sat down for dinner with Edy Del Popolo, the terroir whisperer who uprooted two thousand 80-year-old Malbec vines and successfully replanted them.   This effort is part of Edy's broader mission to explore and tap into the hidden potential of Argentina's diverse terroirs, particularly in regions like Gualtallary. Edy's journey in viticulture began with his studies in enology and agronomy at Universidad Nacional de Cuyo in Mendoza.

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Moillard Grivot  Chardonnay

David's Drink Diaries - Issue 25

With Father’s Day approaching, now is the time to start thinking about which wines to enjoy over lunch or dinner. Whether you're planning a grand roast, a laid-back barbecue, or a proper sit-down feast, the right bottle can add something memorable to the occasion. This year’s selection includes elegant sparkling wines, expressive whites, structured reds and a serious rosé — all chosen with versatility and food-friendliness in mind.

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