While Japanese whiskys have increasingly become more popular lately, there are still a few whiskys that still remain understated and very refined just like a Vacheron Constantin Patrimony on the wrist. The Hakushu 12 Years Japanese Whisky is distilled by the Suntory Distillery in Japan, the same distillery that gave the world the exquisite Yamazaki whisky, the Hibiki and the Suntory Whisky Toki.
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Experience: Aladino Cameroon Reserva. As Unique as this Armin Strom Gravity Date.
The latest release from JRE Tobacco Farm is the limited edition Aladino Cameroon Reserva. This cigar is an all-Cameroon leaf cigar that comes in a special green lacquered box with gold imprints. The Aladino Cameroon Reserva is a fantastic cigar slightly similar to the Aladino Cameroon by JRE Tobacco but exponentially more exquisite and in a size that is typically not available in the regular Cameroon line from Aladino.
Experience: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Schiphol Airport Edition and a AP Royal Oak Extra-Thin 15202OR
Landing at the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is always a treat if you like the finer things in life as much as we do. After a long-haul flight on KLM's World Business Class, the perfect way to start your day on the other side of the pond is by enjoying all that this airport has to offer. Schiphol is without a doubt, one of our favorite airports in the world and one that truly offers a great experience if you enjoy the good life.
Experience: Explaining The Art of Sabrage. The Finest Champagne Ritual.
Whether it’s a special afternoon ritual at one of the St. Regis hotels, Napoleon’s way to celebrate a victory on the battlefield, or simply the coolest way to open a bottle of champagne, that’s exactly what the art of sabrage is about. Sabrage refers to the act of opening a bottle of champagne by sliding a saber over its neck. Now, while many believe that the saber slices the neck of the bottle or pushes the cork out, what in reality happens is that the slight impact of the saber on the seam of the bottle creates a chain reaction that makes the bottle release its pressure by breaking its top cork included.
Experience: The Uniqueness of Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes as Unique as the Armin Strom Gravity Date WCL Unique Piece
Taiwanese pineapple cakes have a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. Created in southern Taiwan, these delectable treats combine the sweetness of pineapple with a buttery, crumbly crust. As trade with Japan flourished in the late 19th century, pineapple became a popular fruit exported from Taiwan to Japan, leading to the creation of pineapple cakes as a way to preserve and showcase the fruit's flavor.
Experience: Fernet-Branca Menta. The Herbal Italian Liqueur that Pairs Perfectly with a Sunburst Green Overseas Dual Time.
Fernet-Branca is an Italian brand of fernet, a style of amaro or bitters. It was formulated in Milan in 1845 and is manufactured thereby Fratelli Branca Distillerie. The Fernet-Branca Menta is a unique liqueur that combines the bitter notes of Fernet with a refreshing hint of mint. This Italian spirit offers a complex flavor profile, with the intense herbal qualities of Fernet balanced by the coolness of mint making it a perfect digestif or aperitif, and even a perfect hangover remedy to settle the stomach.
Experience: Auer Amandes Princesses. The World's Best Chocolate-Covered Almonds from Genève.
If you are a regular traveler to Genève, Switzerland, you already know that a trip to Geneva is never complete unless you’ve stopped at Auer Chocolatier near the Place du Molard. Auer Chocolatier was founded in 1939 and is located on Rue de Rive 4. This five-generation family-owned chocolate maker is best known for their legendary ‘Amandes Princesses’ —princess almonds— that we can only describe as the world’s best chocolate-covered almonds.
Experience: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin California Orange Citrus. Perfect Match to the Rolex Explorer II 'Polar'.
As you know, we love a good G&T and we love talking about Drumshanbo, one of our favorite gins out there. The latest and greatest from Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin is infused this time with California Orange Citrus for the hot summer days ahead of us. Infused with twelve botanicals like the twelve months of the year, the Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin is a well-balanced gin unlike any other. Distilled at the edge of a lake in a shed in a small Irish town called Drumshanbo, the ordinary is made extraordinary.
Experience: Edmundo Dantes 'Exclusivo Mexico'. As Rare as Finding a NOS 5711/1R.
Named after ‘Edmond Dantés’ the main character in the novel ‘Le Comte de Monte-Cristo’ —The Count of Montecristo— by Alexandre Dumas, the Edmundo Dantes El Conde Belicoso —the belligerent Count— cigar is the last regional edition exclusive to Mexico that was released by Habanos S.A. at the end of 2016.
Experience: Cohiba Exquisitos. When Time is of Essence and You Need a Quick Cigar.
Cohiba is a brand that enjoys a formidable reputation in the world of cigars and is considered to be the 'crème de la crème' when it comes to Habanos —Cuban cigars. Created in 1966 for Fidel Castro and handmade at the world famous 'El Laguito' factory, these cigars were originally only seen outside of the island when presented as gifts to heads of state or dignitaries throughout the world.
Experience: Ardbeg 10 Years Old. Scottish Tweed, a JLC Reverso Tribute, and a Fabulous Single Malt.
Scotland gives the world some of the most beautiful landscapes and two things they excel at, their tweed and their scotch. Honoring the green luscious landscapes of Scotland and the deep green bottle of Ardbeg 10 Years, we decided to pair this Islay Single Malt with the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Small Seconds Green. Ardbeg Ten Years Old was launched in 2000 as an extraordinary balance of peaty notes and floral sweetness that makes it one of the best single malt whiskies in the world.
Experience: Tapis Rouge Cocktail. Inspired by the Red Tip on the Seconds Hand of the Piaget Polo Date.
Every once in a while we talk about legendary cocktails but this time, we have created one inspired by the red tip on the seconds hand on the Piaget Polo Date with a black dial. The perfect harmony of flavors in a glass with a tantalizing blend that will captivate your taste buds. This sophisticated libation begins with the bittersweet notes of Aperol, lending a refreshing citrusy character to the drink. The addition of Cynar, a delightful artichoke-based liqueur, adds a subtle herbal complexity, teasing the palate with its unique blend of botanicals.
Experience: Davidoff of Geneva Chef's Edition Cigar 2021 Limited Edition. As Rare as a Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto.
When it comes to luxury cigars, one name that stands out is Davidoff. With a rich history dating back to the early 1900s, Davidoff has become synonymous with quality, craftsmanship, and an unparalleled smoking experience. Known for their meticulous attention to detail, Davidoff cigars are meticulously crafted using the finest tobacco leaves sourced from around the world.
Experience: Aguasol Tequila Blanco. As Understated and Captivating as a Royal Oak Offshore Perpetual Calendar Chronograph.
Aguasol Tequila Blanco is our latest discovery in the world of fine spirits, because ultimately who wants to drink overrated vanilla-tasting tequilas like Clase Azul and Don Julio 1942? For sure, not us here at WCL. Aguasol is the product of four generations of unparalleled tequila producers since 1904. Produced and bottled in México in El Arenal, Jalisco, this premium tequila is made from just three ingredients —sun, spring water, and agave.
Experience: Licor Cuarenta y Tres 43 'Carajillo'. As Tasteful as a Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton.
If you follow WCL’s journey on the gram or you are from Mexico or Spain, the Carajillo —pronounced kaa·ra·hee·yo— is no stranger to you. The Carajillo is one of the most popular after-dinner drinks in Mexico and has quickly gained popularity throughout the U.S. Licor 43 is a Spanish liqueur that originated in Cartagena, Spain in 1946 when Diego Zamora along with his brother Angel, his sister Josefina and brother-in-law Emilio Restoy created the famed liquor off of local ingredients —fruits and herbs— and by following a recipe dating back to the year 300 AC.
Experience: Hendrick's Flora Adora Edition and a Hublot Big Bang
Flora Adora is the latest release within the Cabinet of Curiosities line from Hendrick’s Gin. Hendrick’s Gin is produced by the family-owned William Grant & Sons distillery in Scotland and their gin is distilled at the Girvan distillery which mainly focuses on distilling whiskey. Here at WCL, we’ve talked about other limited editions from Hendrick’s Cabinet of Curiosities including Orbium, Lunar, and Midsummer Solstice.
Experience: Vegas Robaina Famosos. Introduced the Same Year the Patek Philippe Aquanaut was Born.
Introduced to the Habanos. S.A. portfolio in 1997, the same year the Patek Philippe Aquanaut was born as reference 5065A and 5066A, Vegas Robaina cigars are a tribute to the Robaina family who had been cultivating tobacco since 1845 in the region of Vuelta Abajo in Cuba. The name 'Vegas Robaina' is composed of two words where the word 'vegas' is the Spanish word commonly utilized in Cuba to refer to plantation fields and the word 'Robaina' is Don Alejandro Robaina's —descendent of the Robaina family— last name.
Experience: KI NO BI Kyoto Dry Gin. Giving Gin a Twist Like the Overseas Chrono Gives a Panda a Twist.
The Kyoto Distillery was established in 2014 and KI NO BI Kyoto Dry Gin was born. This gin is the very first Dry Gin created in Japan and is fully inspired by Japanese culture while blended and bottled in Kyōto —the former capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years. Using water from Fushimi, where the Fushimi Inari shrine is located with its thousand orange torii gates in the south of Kyoto, the water from Fushimi is renowned for its purity, softness, and flavor, giving this gin a unique flavor.
Experience: Happy New Year 2023. Our Best Wishes in Style with the Art of Sabrage.
Wishing all of you the best wishes for the year 2023 that is about to start. We couldn’t be more grateful for your readership and loyalty. Because of you, our readers, we strive to do better every day. How about a little feature on Sabrage to welcome the new year in style. The act of Sabrage refers to the act of opening a bottle of champagne by sliding a saber over its neck. Now, while many believe that the saber slices the neck of the bottle or pushes the cork out, what in reality happens is that the slight impact of the saber on the seam of the bottle creates a chain reaction that makes the bottle release its pressure by breaking its top cork included.
Experience: Three Exceptional Aladino Robustos by JRE Tobacco. Honduran Cigars with Cuban DNA.
JRE Tobacco is a family-owned company, founded by Julio R. Eiroa and his son Justo M. Eiroa. A fully integrated operation from crop to shop. The history of the Eiroa family goes back to the time when Julio Eiroa, a Cuban exile from Pinar del Rio, moved to Honduras to flourish the Cuban cigar-making tradition at the JRE Tobacco Farm specialized in handmade Cuban seed cigars and to become the premier ‘Corojo’ grower in Honduras.
