The Luxe Review

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has unveiled the latest release in its Heresy range. Skooshy Stroopwafel is an 11-year-old single malt matured first in bourbon hogsheads then in European oak sherry butts. Launched in 2017 with Exotic Cargo, the Heresy range was conceived to push the boundaries of what whisky can be, with innovative blends and intriguing cask combinations. Skooshy Stroopwafel, the 30th release in the line, represents a rare departure from such hallmark blending. This single malt whisky, crafted at a Speyside distillery, is a showcase for SMWS’s secondary maturation expertise.... https://lnkd.in/eR3fB656

Campfire Audio unveils Clara IEM earphone collaboration with Nine Inch Nails Alessandro Cortini. This intriguing partnership combines Campfire’s renowned engineering with Cortini’s artistic vision, resulting in an IEM said to bridge the gap between professional-grade monitoring and emotionally engaging personal listening... https://lnkd.in/e3sqqu3P

Disney+ is stepping into the ring with A Thousand Blows, an electrifying new drama set in the dangerous and gritty world of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London. From the creative mind of Steven Knight, the mastermind behind Peaky Blinders, this six-part original series promises to pack a punch when it premieres February 21, 2025, exclusively on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland. The show introduces viewers to the underworld of East End London during the post-industrial revolution, a melting pot of cultures, ambitions, and brutality. Amidst the cobbled streets and gas-lit alleyways, the world of illicit boxing thrives, providing both a livelihood and a battleground for survival.... https://lnkd.in/eazbUkQ7

Pinball wizardry meets pop culture, in Stern Pinball’s Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye, a high-tech pinball machine celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary table top role-playing game.  Making its debut at CES 2025 this week in Las Vegas, the cutting-edge pinball adventure hopes to captivate gaming enthusiasts and D&D fans alike with its immersive gameplay, cinematic design, and star-studded voice cast... https://lnkd.in/epS43ybH

Islay-based Bruichladdich is inviting whisky lovers to celebrate Burns Night in style. To honour the Scottish national poet, the distillery is collaborating on exclusive menus across the country, creating cocktail specials, food pairings, and hosted dinners in venues from London to Glasgow. Here's what's on and when... https://lnkd.in/ef2ZpkbF

Johnnie Walker has unveiled a striking new Lunar New Year Limited Edition design for Johnnie Walker Blue Label whisky, created by Asian-American artist James Jean. Adept at working across multiple genres, Jean fuses contemporary subjects with aesthetic techniques inspired by traditional Chinese scroll paintings, Japanese woodblock prints, and classical portraiture... Limited Edition Johnnie Walker 2025 Blue Label Lunar New Year whisky launched https://lnkd.in/enfEPiVP

Two iconic German brands, Lufthansa and Sennheiser, have joined forces to upgrade inflight entertainment. With the introduction of Sennheiser’s acclaimed Momentum 4 Wireless headphones in Lufthansa’s Allegris First Class suites, passengers are promised a premium audio experience at 30,000 feet. Travellers flying select Lufthansa Allegris First Class routes from Munich to Bangalore and Mumbai will be treated to a special Lufthansa-branded edition of the Momentum 4 Wireless headphones, known for their superior sound quality, exceptional battery life, and all-day comfort... https://lnkd.in/e22j32vF

Mikolasch may be a new name to premium vodka fans in the UK, but this single-farm, organic vodka from Lviv, Ukraine, has roots that can be traced back to 1842, when the Mikolasch family first began crafting the spirit using traditional agricultural techniques.  Now returned to production, Mikolasch lays claim to being the oldest vodka brand in the world. Read the full story on the site... https://lnkd.in/edu-NWke

Award-winning wagyu, tasty tomahawk steaks and fresh lobster tails are just some of the luxury festive treats being rolled out across Aldi stores this week. Here's a guide to Aldi's best Christmas offerings... https://lnkd.in/edrCEkZb

Bardinet Brandy is turning up the holiday cheer with a new limited-edition Bardinet VSOP festive bottling, and a trio of indulgent cocktails. Bardinet VSOP, slowly aged in oak casks near Bordeaux, is renowned for its smooth, mellow profile, boasting fresh fruit notes and a lingering oaky finish. A consistent winner in international spirits competitions, including a Gold Medal at the 2023 Global Brandy Masters, Bardinet is perfect for sipping neat, over ice, or as the base for festive cocktails.... https://lnkd.in/emyShP4U