{"id":22570,"date":"2025-10-09T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/?p=22570"},"modified":"2025-10-09T12:40:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T11:40:29","slug":"hackstons-unveils-unique-autumn-season-of-world-class-whisky-wine-tastings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/hackstons-unveils-unique-autumn-season-of-world-class-whisky-wine-tastings\/","title":{"rendered":"Hackstons Unveils Unique Autumn Season of World-Class Whisky &#038; Wine Tastings"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Luxury Experiences in the heart of Knightsbridge flagship store.<\/h3>\n<p>Hackstons Knightsbridge, the luxury whisky and fine wine specialist, has unveiled its most ambitious autumn programme yet.\u00a0Today they unveil a season of curated tastings and immersive cultural experiences designed to position the flagship store as one of London\u2019s most exclusive destinations this autumn.<\/p>\n<p>Timed to coincide with the capital\u2019s peak cultural season, from Frieze London and the autumn art fairs to London Fashion Week, Hackstons has created an inviting atmosphere as the autumn days grow colder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-22571 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hackstons.jpg\" alt=\"Hackstons Events\" width=\"873\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hackstons.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hackstons-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hackstons-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hackstons-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hackstons-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since opening just over a year ago, Hackstons has become a gathering place for collectors, connoisseurs, and tastemakers. Now, with a calendar of events that merges rarity, artistry and indulgence, the Knightsbridge landmark cements itself firmly within London\u2019s luxury landscape.<\/p>\n<p>The programme unfolds as a series of high-concept experiences. Guests are invited to step behind the curtain of one of Japan\u2019s most iconic blends with a deconstruction of Hibiki; to challenge tradition in a bold \u2018Grand Cru, Drive Thru\u2019 that pairs Bordeaux first growths and legendary vintages with fast food indulgence; and to savour liquid history through Diageo\u2019s fabled Prima &amp; Ultima collection &#8211; a portfolio valued at over \u00a315,000, offered in an intimate pour seldom experienced beyond the walls of collectors\u2019 cellars.<\/p>\n<p>As the season deepens, the narrative shifts into fireside comfort with explorations of sherry and port that trace centuries of Iberian winemaking heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Johnnie Walker Blue is reimagined through rare ghost distillery expressions &#8211; long closed but brought back to life in exquisite blends rarely poured outside the inner circle of whisky collectors.<\/p>\n<p>And in one of the most innovative events of the calendar, Fettercairn stages a multi-sensory journey where guests are blindfolded, immersed in curated soundscapes, and even invited to paint their own tasting notes in watercolour, before leaving with a personalised collectible as a lasting memento.<\/p>\n<p>Completing the season is Liquid Masterpieces, a concept that fuses the visual and the gustatory, pairing extraordinary drinks with inspiration from the world\u2019s most celebrated artists, inviting guests to sip, savour, and see flavour as art.<\/p>\n<p>Extending beyond the store itself, Hackstons has partnered with The Aubrey at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park for an exclusive corkage collaboration. From 22 September to 14 November, guests may bring their Hackstons purchases into one of Knightsbridge\u2019s most acclaimed Japanese dining destinations, enjoying their bottles in a setting as refined as the spirits themselves.<\/p>\n<h4>Making fine and rare spirits accessible<\/h4>\n<p>\u201cHackstons Knightsbridge was always designed to be more than a store, it\u2019s a destination,\u201d said Alphie Valentine, Co-Founder and Director. \u201cThis autumn\u2019s programme shows the breadth of what Hackstons stands for, from pouring rare whiskies valued at \u00a315,000 to pairing Grand Cru with fries, we\u2019re challenging expectations while staying true to our mission of making fine and rare spirits accessible, exciting, and memorable. To turn one year old and already be recognised as one of the UK\u2019s most promising newcomers proves that Hackstons is creating something truly special.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hackstons\u2019 autumn events are fully ticketed, with prices beginning at \u00a375. Attendance is limited to preserve exclusivity and intimacy. For the full programme or to secure a place, visit hackstons.com\/events.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Luxury Experiences in the heart of Knightsbridge flagship store. 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