As we eagerly await King Charles' Coronation on 6 May, we're stocking up on all the essentials - the party bunting, the hampers, the special edition mugs, and all the cute memorabilia you can buy - and now it's time to think about the booze for our bank holiday weekend parties.
Which drink will you toast our new King with? Will you go for a limited edition champagne or will you opt for a one-of-a-kind gin? The decision is all yours...
Btw, we can't promise you won't get a royal hangover with any of these...
NYETIMBER Coronation Edition Classic Cuvée
Following the success of their limited-edition release to mark the Queen’s Jubilee in 2022, the team at Nyetimber has now launched a new bottle to celebrate the Coronation of His Royal Highness Charles III on 6th May 2023.
The Coronation Edition Classic Cuvée has been dressed in an iridescent oyster-coloured sleeve decorated with golden graphics and a patriotic Union Jack.
King Charles III is renowned for being a committed environmentalist, so this eco-friendly bottle features fully recyclable packaging, including a discreet perforation that allows the sleeve to be separated from the glass. It’s the perfect way to herald the beginning of the new Carolean era.
Marks & Sparkle - Case of 6
Crisp and citrussy with notes of pear and melon. Marks & Sparkle is ideal with nibbles - it's a perfect partner for any party.
Pommery Brut Royal Champagne NV
A have a royal celebration with Pommery.
Elegant, vibrant. Initial notes of berries. The wine is round, ample, and delicate, with a nice finish. Clear end notes without any dryness.
Fortnum's Coronation Royal Brackla 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
This extremely rare whisky was distilled in the Highlands by Royal Brackla, one of only two active distilleries to hold the ‘Royal’ suffix and holder of a Royal Warrant since 1883. In 2018 the whisky was transferred to two Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon casks by Hunter Laing & Co., and specially selected by Fortnum & Mason for bottling to commemorate the Coronation.
Hayman's Limited Edition London Dry Gin
London’s original family gin distiller, Hayman’s is launching a limited-edition London-inspired hand gift wrap for their London Dry Gin on sale in Waitrose. The gift wrapped bottles will be available online or in Waitrose stores from 12 April 2023.
The wrap features commissioned artwork by up-and-coming London artist, Rose England, and you can see London-iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, the black taxi, phone box, street lamp, street sign and, with a nod to the gin, a perfect cocktail.
Pommery Champagne NV Brut Rosé Royal
Affectionately known as 'Lady of the Roses', this delicious rosé certainly doesn't let her legacy down. It has juicy notes of stone fruit and red berries, with a delicious minerality and a fine mousse.
Royal Salute 21-Year-Old Whisky
Before being transferred to this state-of-the-art porcelain bottle, Chivas’ Royal Salute whisky is aged for 21 years in oak casks that ensure its astounding richness and complexity. This particular liquor was launched on the 2nd of June 1953 in celebration of the coronation day of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Pavia Pinot Grigio - Case of 6
A rounded dry white with citrus blossom and pear aromas over a crisp palate that reveals lemon, almond and green olive notes.
This flavoursome Pinot Grigio is from Italy’s famed Veneto region, where winemaker Anselmo Martini sources grapes from prime hillside vineyards.
CHAPEL DOWN Coronation Edition Vintage English Sparkling Wine
Chapel Down proudly presents a one-of-a-kind Vintage English Sparkling Wine to commemorate the Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023.
Enjoy bubbles that dazzle like His Majesty King Charles III’s crown and burst with flavour fireworks of ripe apple, fresh red berries and toasted brioche.
Fortnum’s Coronation Brut Selection Champagne N.V.
Jacques Picard, a pioneer of sustainable practices in Champagne, has produced this limited edition Coronation cuvée from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir fruit, picked from their vineyards in the Montagne de Reims. The wine is rested on its lees for three years before release, allowing the delicate notes of brioche and citric fruit to evolve.
The magical White Hart has been associated with kings since the Middle Ages as a symbol of strength and purity. This noble beast is proudly featured within the Coronation Champagne design seated on a bed of Eau de Nil, gold leaves and flowers and is further embellished with fruits of the vine and a label shape echoing His Majesty’s garden at Highgrove.
Louis Pommery English Sparkling Wine Brut
A combination of premium English grapes with the wine making tradition and expertise of the Pommery House to create a distinctive, fresh and elegant wine.
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