Rediscover some classic flavours
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Rediscover some classic flavours
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The Telegraph’s Aperitifs and Digestifs event costs £60 and includes: An introductory tasting guide with hosts Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley Access to the four-hour private drinks fair Seated two-course meal designed by One Whitehall Place’s head chef Sandeep Chauhan Telegraph-engraved Glencairn tasting glass Telegraph subscribers can save 20 per cent, with general admission available for just £48.
The Telegraph’s Aperitifs & Digestifs event is a unique chance to delve deeper into the intriguing world of these delightful drinks
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ld favourites such as vermouth or liqueurs have been out of the limelight for some time – but The Telegraph’s forthcoming event will show guests a bold, fresh take on these definitive tipples. The event on 13 October will be hosted by Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley, regulars on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, and held in the luxuriously grand setting of One Whitehall Place. In this sumptuous location, guests will begin with an introductory tasting session before exploring an exciting range of spirits at an exclusive drinks fair. From there, they will be given the opportunity to sample a selection of new and classic flavours while learning all about their tipple of choice from the specially selected brands and the ambassadors at hand. Afterwards they will be presented with a bespoke Glencairn crystal tasting glass, while being treated to a carefully crafted two-course dinner, including a choice of dangerously delicious Amarula-infused desserts. And for guests eager to impress at the dinner table there is a special masterclass on offer, access to which can be gained via a ticket upgrade: Fratelli Branca will be
The Masterclass upgrade costs £75 (£60 with subscriber discount) and includes the above plus entry to ‘‘Before, during and after: The Three Stages of Vermouth’’ masterclass by Fratelli Branca, serving: Vermouth-based Americano, which makes a mouthwatering aperitif A Carpano Bianco, which can provide a refreshing alternative A chilled shot of FernetBranca or the sweeter Branca Menta, which makes a perfect digestif
Flavour fest The bold FernetBranca, right, and the sweet Amarula, below, are just some of the drinks on offer
hosting The Three Stages of Vermouth – an expert guide to making the most of this essential beverage and how to create wonderful drink combinations that will leave a lasting impression. As Harrison says: “Vermouth is one of the most intriguing and rising trends in drinks at the moment. “When you consider how significant it is as a key ingredient in scores of classic cocktails, it certainly demands a more detailed exploration, given just how diverse each one can
be and how it can become an important game-changing drink in future creations.” More than 30 different aperitifs and digestifs will be available for sampling at the drinks fair, Enjoy classic cognacs from Cognac Leyrat and Martell, vermouths by Punt e Mes and Lustau Vermut, and sherries by Romate plus many more. Those booking tickets to the event with Preferred Payment Partner Mastercard will also be entitled to a priceless experience – a signed
A perfectly presented drink makes your dining experience come alive
Book your experience now at telegraph.co.uk/aperitif or call 0800 542 5859
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copy of Straight Up, a new book by Ridley and Harrison. Ridley says: “The beauty of aperitifs is that a perfectly presented drink can really make your dining experience come alive: from the crisp, refreshing tones of a dry fino sherry to a long spritz using a vermouth or amaro. “These flavours have perhaps been forgotten, almost certainly overlooked during the rise in popularity of the gin and tonic and of New World fizzy wines.” Harrison adds: “The Telegraph’s
Aperitifs & Digestifs event gives wine and spirits enthusiasts a golden opportunity to explore a hugely diverse range of flavours in the drinks world. “The event will be exploring everything from a fantastic range of diverse sherries and vermouths, alongside brandies such as armagnac – one of the true gems of the Gers region of France.”
Rediscover some classic flavours
T H E B E S T O F TA S T E S
The Telegraph’s Aperitifs and Digestifs event costs £60 and includes: An introductory tasting guide with hosts Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley Access to the four-hour private drinks fair Seated two-course meal designed by One Whitehall Place’s head chef Sandeep Chauhan Telegraph-engraved Glencairn tasting glass Telegraph subscribers can save 20 per cent, with general admission available for just £48.
The Telegraph’s Aperitifs & Digestifs event is a unique chance to delve deeper into the intriguing world of these delightful drinks
O
ld favourites such as vermouth or liqueurs have been out of the limelight for some time – but The Telegraph’s forthcoming event will show guests a bold, fresh take on these definitive tipples. The event on 13 October will be hosted by Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley, regulars on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, and held in the luxuriously grand setting of One Whitehall Place. In this sumptuous location, guests will begin with an introductory tasting session before exploring an exciting range of spirits at an exclusive drinks fair. From there, they will be given the opportunity to sample a selection of new and classic flavours while learning all about their tipple of choice from the specially selected brands and the ambassadors at hand. Afterwards they will be presented with a bespoke Glencairn crystal tasting glass, while being treated to a carefully crafted two-course dinner, including a choice of dangerously delicious Amarula-infused desserts. And for guests eager to impress at the dinner table there is a special masterclass on offer, access to which can be gained via a ticket upgrade: Fratelli Branca will be
The Masterclass upgrade costs £75 (£60 with subscriber discount) and includes the above plus entry to ‘‘Before, during and after: The Three Stages of Vermouth’’ masterclass by Fratelli Branca, serving: Vermouth-based Americano, which makes a mouthwatering aperitif A Carpano Bianco, which can provide a refreshing alternative A chilled shot of FernetBranca or the sweeter Branca Menta, which makes a perfect digestif
Flavour fest The bold FernetBranca, right, and the sweet Amarula, below, are just some of the drinks on offer
hosting The Three Stages of Vermouth – an expert guide to making the most of this essential beverage and how to create wonderful drink combinations that will leave a lasting impression. As Harrison says: “Vermouth is one of the most intriguing and rising trends in drinks at the moment. “When you consider how significant it is as a key ingredient in scores of classic cocktails, it certainly demands a more detailed exploration, given just how diverse each one can
be and how it can become an important game-changing drink in future creations.” More than 30 different aperitifs and digestifs will be available for sampling at the drinks fair, Enjoy classic cognacs from Cognac Leyrat and Martell, vermouths by Punt e Mes and Lustau Vermut, and sherries by Romate plus many more. Those booking tickets to the event with Preferred Payment Partner Mastercard will also be entitled to a priceless experience – a signed
A perfectly presented drink makes your dining experience come alive
Book your experience now at telegraph.co.uk/aperitif or call 0800 542 5859
MIX WITH THE BEST
copy of Straight Up, a new book by Ridley and Harrison. Ridley says: “The beauty of aperitifs is that a perfectly presented drink can really make your dining experience come alive: from the crisp, refreshing tones of a dry fino sherry to a long spritz using a vermouth or amaro. “These flavours have perhaps been forgotten, almost certainly overlooked during the rise in popularity of the gin and tonic and of New World fizzy wines.” Harrison adds: “The Telegraph’s
Aperitifs & Digestifs event gives wine and spirits enthusiasts a golden opportunity to explore a hugely diverse range of flavours in the drinks world. “The event will be exploring everything from a fantastic range of diverse sherries and vermouths, alongside brandies such as armagnac – one of the true gems of the Gers region of France.”
