Hackstons Knightsbridge: Autumn Tasting Events You Can’t Miss
Hackstons Knightsbridge Lays Down a Gauntlet for Autumn
Just over a year in, and Hackstons Knightsbridge isn’t just settling in—it’s staging a takeover. The luxury spirits specialist has just unveiled its autumn program, and frankly, it’s the most compelling roster of tastings I’ve seen from a merchant this season. They’re not just pouring drinks; they’re creating a scene.
Timed to London’s cultural peak—Frieze, the art fairs, Fashion Week—Hackstons is positioning itself as the essential spot for collectors and connoisseurs. The calendar is a masterclass in ambition, blending high art with sheer indulgence.
Let’s talk about the highlights, because they are spectacular.
Fancy a deconstruction of Hibiki to truly understand the soul of Japanese whisky? They’ve got it. Or perhaps you’re intrigued by the fantastic discombobulation of ‘Grand Cru, Drive Thru,’ which dares to pair Bordeaux first growths with fast food? That’s happening. For the serious collectors, there’s a chance to taste Diageo’s Prima & Ultima collection—a flight valued at over £15,000—an opportunity so rare it usually never leaves a private cellar.
The surprising pairings don’t stop there. Fettercairn is hosting a multi-sensory event where guests are blindfolded, guided by soundscapes, and then paint their tasting notes in watercolour. I did something similar with Ruinart and the Masterpiece Art show some time ago. It’s as brilliantly bonkers as it sounds. Another standout is ‘Liquid Masterpieces,’ which pairs extraordinary drinks with the world of great art.
A particularly smart move is their partnership with The Aubrey at the Mandarin Oriental. For a limited time, you can buy a bottle at Hackstons and take it next door to enjoy with The Aubrey’s exquisite Japanese cuisine without the punishing restaurant mark-up. It’s a corkage collaboration done right.
As co-founder Alphie Valentine told me, “We’re challenging expectations while staying true to our mission of making fine and rare spirits accessible, exciting, and memorable.”