Hackstons Knightsbridge, the luxury whisky and fine wine specialist, has unveiled its most ambitious Autumn programme yet.
Today they unveil a season of curated tastings and immersive cultural experiences designed to position the flagship store as one of London’s most exclusive destinations this autumn.
Timed to coincide with the capital’s 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.
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’s luxury landscape.
The programme unfolds as a series of high-concept experiences. Guests are invited to step behind the curtain of one of Japan’s most iconic blends with a deconstruction of Hibiki; to challenge tradition in a bold Grand Cru, Drive Thru’ that pairs Bordeaux first growths and legendary vintages with fast food indulgence; and to savour liquid history through Diageo’s fabled Prima & Ultima collection – a portfolio valued at over £15,000, offered in an intimate pour seldom experienced beyond the walls of collectors’ cellars.
As the season deepens, the narrative shifts into fireside comfort with explorations of sherry and port that trace centuries of Iberian winemaking heritage.
Johnnie Walker Blue is reimagined through rare ghost distillery expressions – long closed but brought back to life in exquisite blends rarely poured outside the inner circle of whisky collectors.
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.
Completing the season is Liquid Masterpieces, a concept that fuses the visual and the gustatory, pairing extraordinary drinks with inspiration from the world’s most celebrated artists, inviting guests to sip, savour, and see flavour as art.
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’s most acclaimed Japanese dining destinations, enjoying their bottles in a setting as refined as the spirits themselves.
Hackstons Knightsbridge was always designed to be more than a store, it’s a destination,” said Alphie Valentine, Co-Founder and Director. “This autumn’s programme shows the breadth of what Hackstons stands for, from pouring rare whiskies valued at £15,000 to pairing Grand Cru with fries, we’re challenging expectations while staying true to our mission of making fine and rare spirits accessible, exciting, and memorable. To turn one and already be recognised as one of the UK’s most promising newcomers proves that Hackstons is creating something truly special.”
Hackstons’ autumn events are fully ticketed, with prices beginning at £75. Attendance is limited to preserve exclusivity and intimacy. For the full programme or to secure a place, visit hackstons.com/events.
