Champagne Piper-Heidsieck has wrapped its new limited-edition Bodyguard in a “sexy red crocodile skin” for its launch this month in selected travel retail outlets.

The 75cl bottle of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Brut can be described as having “springtime citrus aromas with notes of apples and pears”.

Piper-Heidsieck reveals that the the flavour of Bodyguard is reminiscent of the Pinot Noir grape from which it derives its “distinctive flavour”.

The Claridges bar in Mayfair has launched a new and unique cocktail which combines Rémy Martin XO Excellence and the King of Cognacs Louis XIII.

Created by Claridges Bar Manager, Denis Broci, the “Fleur de Lis” mixes Rémy Martin XO Excellence with dissolved sugar and a twist of citrus rind.

Each cocktail is served in a chilled Martini glass and topped with a spray of century old Louis XIII cognac from a specially designed atomiser.

If you’re drinking bubbly in Australia that was bottled before September 1, there’s no telling where it actually came from.

But as of Thursday, any bubbly produced in that country can no longer label itself as champagne but will have to be called sparkling wine.

It’s part of a trade agreement that was signed between Australia and the European Union, meant to protect winegrowers around the world and enforce labeling laws, an initiative of the Comité Interprofessionel du Vin de Champagne, or CIVC in France.

Whisky supplier The Famous Grouse has created a limited-edition blend to commemorate 30 years as Scotland’s favourite whisky.

Master blender Gordon Motion created the Famous Grouse Celebration Blend Decanter, which comes in a limited-edition Wade decanter.

The product will also be showcased at the Tax Free World Association exhibition in Cannes next month.

Drawing on its 19th Century heritage, the Marnier-Lapostolle family have created Quintessence, a reinterpretation of the original Grand Marnier liqueur.

Set to be introduced at the 2011 TFWA World Exhibition next month, Quintessence blends rare Cognacs with a subtle orange essence.

It is described as having a more subtle bouquet, fusing long-held standards with a contemporary vision.

Mosley Tribes and Moët & Chandon recently partnered to create limited edition “Rosé” sunglasses in celebration of a private four-city celebrity hosted penthouse tour called The Rosé Lounge.

Select guests of the Rosé Lounge will receive the limited edition “Rosé” Mosley Tribes sunglasses and experience an evening with local tastemakers and media that bring the Moët Rosé nightlife experience to life.

The Raynes comes with a Mineral Glass Photochromic lens that adjusts to indoor and outdoor light conditions.