Posted in Alcohol, Drinks, Spirits, Vodka on 6 November 2009
The world knows the name Akvinta as the first Mediterranean luxury vodka across the globe. Last year, Europe was lucky enough to dip into this high quality spirit and now it is the time for US to do so. The buzz tells us that the brand has just entered the New York, New Jersey and California markets. The Croatian liquor got its official launch in America at the recent Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. As a matter of fact, Virgin Atlantic Airlines is also happily serving it on board as well as in their Upper Class Clubhouse at JFK airport and at Nobu in NY and Cal.
So much about the brouhaha this vodka is creating. Let us tell you what makes it super-premium. Well, it has the USDA stamping for organic spirit as it has been very carefully made from the best ingredients that include 100% organic wheat alcohol from Italy and pure Dalmatian spring water. It carries no additives.
Posted in Alcohol, Drinks, Luxury, Spirits on 30 October 2009
Would you like to “put a beast in your belly”? If you are not scared by this tagline, then you might just be brave enough to actually sip on a new liquor available in the market, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum and it borrows its name from the legendary tentacled beast of the sea. Frankly, we really doubt the presence of the animal inside this high quality spirit but you never know (just kidding)! We are informed that a secret blend of 13 spices were mixed and a dark black color reminding the maker of the giant squid’s ink was obtained, and so the name.
The rum has been distilled in Trinidad and Tobago and it impresses with the Kraken’s legendary strength which is 94 proof. Plus it has been bottled very stylishly too. The maker has kept the whole aura very gothic. A simple glass bottle adorns a white wrap that carries the name of the rum as well as a picture of the Kraken creature in black ink. One look at it and you will get a sense of drinking something that does not belong to the present times.
Posted in Aircraft, Drinks, Plane, Spirits on 20 October 2009
Aeroplanes are always a fascination. And so are products made from their parts. Products manufactured from parts of those flying metal birds always find their share of passionate fans. If you have always longed to own a piece of that plane you so loved to fly by, here is yet another chance. The latest in line of such products is the MotoArt 747 Cowling Bar.
The name says it all. It is made from genuine cowling that once formed the covering of Pratt and Whitney jet engine of a Boeing 747. What is unique is that it looks sleek and stylish despite the hardened metal used in it. The bar has a half-inch tempered glass counter, mirror-polished aluminum braces or stand-offs, a hardwood bar counter, bottom shelves for storage. Read the full story »
Posted in Alcohol, Drinks, Luxury, Spirits on 9 October 2009
Serious collectors of fine spirits fall short of nothing when it comes to adding something super quality to their collection. In that case, how do £10,000 for a bottle of whiskey sound to you? Insane? No, not really. The latest offering from The Dalmore distillery in Scotland is being celebrated as worth every bit of that huge figure. Dubbed The Sirius Vintage, this whiskey has been maturing since 1951 and this fact makes it the oldest, finest and rarest whiskey available in the world.
On top of all this, Dalmore is not sparing anything to further add to its magic. Apparently, only 12 bottles of this very exclusive single malt scotch will be made available at the duty free stores at the major airports across the globe.
Posted in Alcohol, Drinks, Luxury Brands, Spirits on 9 October 2009
It is always a challenge coming up with a sequel. But not for Bowmore. This maker of full-bodied scotches has spent 45 years trying to avoid the unfortunate trend. They came up with the Black Bowmore in 2007 and folloed it with the White Bowmore in 2008. And now, they are all set to complete the spirited trilogy with the Gold Bowmore.
This high quality scotch was distilled on November 5, 1964 and was left to mature in three bourbon casks and one Oloroso sherry cask, neatly tucked below sea level. Once all the final products were mixed, the Oloroso cask’s sherry and walnut flavors found their way into this heady mix, also lending it a darker, reddish, amber-like tint.
Posted in Alcohol, Concept, Drinks, Furniture, Home Appliances, Outdoor, Spirits on 8 October 2009
The all new BarGoGo Transformer portable bar is a must have for all those forever holding private events with your closest close. This very kewl and useful furniture unit is a great way to enjoy a bar when you need one and fold it up in your store room when you don’t. Extremely easy to assemble and totally transportable, the BarGoGo Transformer is a true fit for the homebartending style for all sorts of occasions and special moments.
And once party is over, all you have to do is simple dismantle the countertop bar and it sits comfy in a suitacse-style box for easy transportation. Yep, you can lend it to your friends too, though we are not quite sure how generous you might want to be sharing your personal style with other folks.
Posted in Alcohol, Concept, Display, Drinks, Footwear, Spirits, Wine on 4 October 2009
How does a bottle of real expensive champagne packed in with a shoe sound to you? We dunno about the men but we are quite sure that the womenfolk will welcome this rather unique marketing idea. Champagne makers Piper Heisieck have teamed up with famous and much celebrated shoe maker Christian Loubotin to create a new and unique offering to their loyals and build a new following too.
The box set is called Le Rituel. It packs in a bottle of a high quality champagne along with a very elegant glass shoe that comes from Louboutin’s workshop. We are told that this little feat is inspired by an 1880 ritual when a sleek glass shoe made for a curious piece of your interior deco. So you too can show off your designer shoe on your mantlepiece though we think it will look best on your bar.
Posted in Alcohol, Drinks, Entertainment, Expensive Food, Spirits, Worlds Most Expensive on 1 October 2009
The world probably witnessed the most expensive breakfast ever at the start of the much looked forward to the West End production Breakfast at Tiffany’s, which is an adaptation of the classic novel. Well, it were the makers of the French black raspberry liqueur that gave us a glance at the most sumptuous breakfast extravangaza that costs nothing less that a whopping $35,000.
With such a tremendous price tag, the breakfast platter incldes a hand decorated bejeweled croissant that is covered with edible gold and diamonds. Then there is Bar le Duc hand-seeded redcurrant jam accomapined by a cup pf Kopi Luwak coffee to wash down the $32,178 worth Chambord champagne cocktail.
Posted in Alcohol, Luxury, Products, Spirits on 30 September 2009
A beer dispenser that floors you with looks! Kegerators, aka beer dispensers designed by Craig Jones are examples of whacky brainwork in design. What’s more. They double up for superb ideas to recycle anything old! They are remodelled refrigerators and resemble your coffee dispensers at the workplace. Aptly called Craigerators, they come in fiery reds and cool blues with jazzy designs, enough to rock any party.
The iPod Kegerator by Craig Jones, named Fire and Ice, for instance, has a Bose Speaker dock in the front door. It also has neon lights at its bottom. The overflow from the tap goes back into the Kegerator door to keep it from spilling on the mug.
There are other designs too, like the Raidator with its silver and black finish, Woody with a staid pale blue and wood finish, the Devil May Care and Hardcore kegerators with the red and black combination! To top the whacky names list, is Bone Box, replete with a danger sign, though it spills only beer, not blood.
Out-of-box designs are expensive, just as ideas. So Craigators could cost you as much as a car. Not a big deal if you’re pockets are deep.
Via: Craigerators
Posted in Alcohol, Designer, Diamond, Display, Pearl, Precious Stone, Spirits on 24 September 2009
The classic Chambord Royal orb bottle just got a jewel-encrusted makeover! Dubbed Chambord by Donald Edge, this liquor bottle is a beauty to behold. The well publicised unveiling was kept in conjunction with the opening of ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ featuring Anna Friel and Jospeh Cross at the Theatre Royal Haymarket London. Now, that’s what we call a grand and well-strategised advertising!
This very unique bottle contains a rare French black raspberry liquor. It took close to 60 carats of diamonds that translated into 1,100 round brilliantly cut, pear cut as well as a square cut emerald diamond along with precious pearls to decorate this stunner. All these have beenn set in 18 carat yellow gold.
