Elite Traveler January-February 2017

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Object of desire

Raising the bar Stocked with some of the world’s finest drinks and cigars, the Timothy Oulton Hudson bar even comes with an award-winning bartender, for the weekend. With a design inspired by speakeasies, it’s no surprise that the handmade bar is all about having people over and relaxing with a drink. Within this luxurious piece is a range of exquisite drinks including Louis Roederer Cristal Gold Flacon Jeroboam 2002, as well as Courvoisier L’Esprit de Josephine. Meanwhile British cigar merchant James J. Fox has curated a smoker’s paradise of cigars including Partagás Lusitanias Gran Reserva. And award-winning bartender Marian Beke comes for the weekend, crafting bespoke cocktails and giving one of his famed mixology masterclasses too. Cheers. From $148,600, info@veryfirstto.com

Timothy Oulton Hudson bar

Words: Susie Moir