To find an authentic cognac, connoisseurs and lovers of brandy must travel to the Charente region in western France, where the cognac distilleries and vineyards spread out over the French countryside. Many of these vineyards are open to the public, some free of charge, allowing us to discover the secrets behind making a great cognac.The central town of (more…)
Two British sportsmen have been nominated for prizes at the annual Laureus World Sports Awards.The Laureus World Sports Awards, which are presented annually to teams and individuals for sporting achievements, were established in 1999 by the Laureus Sports for Good Foundation. Around 100 community projects around the world are supported by the foundation, whose aim is to show how sport can end discrimination, disadvantage and violence. ‘Laureus’ is a derivative of ‘laurel’ the traditional Greek symbol of victory.The awards were...
Fans of the popular television fantasy series, Game of Thrones, have been rushing to buy specially-themed single malt whiskies, which depict the seven houses of Westeros, with a separate one for the Night’s Watch.Each of the eight malt whiskies have been (more…)
The design for the 2019 BRIT Awards statuette has been revealed by artist Sir David Adjaye OBE who had the honour of designing this year’s award.Redesigning the (more…)
Port is a popular drink that should be served in the right glass. Engraved port glasses add to the pleasure of drinking this (more…)
There has been increasing interest in the art of craft beer making in recent years. Many connoisseurs of craft beer believe that the glass you drink beer out of is very important, and recommend using an (more…)
The traditional purpose of decanting wine was to separate the sediment, but wine nowadays is virtually sediment free, so the art of decanting wine has declined over the years. However, there is still a lot to be said for decanting wine, and the process seems to be (more…)
The traditional way to celebrate an occasion or achievement is a champagne toast. Whether you are celebrating the start of a new year, a sporting achievement, or getting that sought-after job, a toast with champagne makes (more…)
Crystal glass looks beautiful. When personalised with an engraved message, it becomes a very special gift indeed.Glass engraving is a (more…)
Recognition and motivation awards are a great way to reward hard work and exceptional service, and having the honour to present an award should be an pleasant and enjoyable experience. This can be a daunting task for some, but with a little (more…)
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