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.

On top of all this, the brand makes use of five natural filters – charcoal, marble, silver, gold and platinum – to purify the liquor. As a result, the taste is smooth with a hint of citrus and pepper with a gentle touch of sweetness.

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Here is a bottle to add to your proudly displayed bar collection. Effen vodka is created in Holland from premium Dutch wheat and distilled five times at a temperature lower than other ultra-premium vodkas and pure spring water. Effen is created following a 120 year-old recipe that was refined by a panel of top bartenders. So this new vodka is industry approved and endorsed. The result is a crisp, clean tasting and smooth vodka perfect for contemporary cocktails or straight-up fun!

Effen is available in original unflavoured vodka (40% ABV), black cherry with vanilla (35% ABV) and raspberry with vanilla making it smooth enough to drink straight up or as a complement to almost any mixer with the ideal level of natural sweetness. This sleek bottled vodka comes in 50mL, 375mL, 750mL and 1.5 L. The 750mL bottle costs around $35.

So the next time you have your pals over, try the new vodka with its fresh flavours- I for one will lay my hands on the black cherry vanilla!

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Vodka is easily one of the most popular liquors with both men and women. But from what it looks, the spirit will now reach newer heights with the little luxury experiment that brand Iordanov Vodka has decided to do. It has developed some stunning bottles heavily decorated with new Swarovski crystals to package its new range of vodka.

The dazzling bottles will contain booze that has been made using fine wheat and crystal clear Wasser Water imported from Northern Europe. And not just that, Iordanov has an entire range of luxury on the platter for you. There is a 1 liter luxury version for €75 while 1 Liter Platinum Edition comes for € 85. Others include the 1 liter decadent version with 12,000 Swarovski stones for € 2.999 and 1 liter bottle with about 14,000 Swarovski crystals for € 2,999.

We know what you are thinking. All this money and hype is basically for the bottles which are handcrafted, by the way. Again, they are unbreakable to immortalise your spirited memories.

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Tired of cheap supermarket liquor? Not anymore. There is a soon-to-be released miracle machine for all those of you who want to sip on quality spirits without having to spend too much. A creation of Dragons Den veteran and entrepreneur Casey Jones, this wonderful gadget comes at a neat price of 350 pounds.

Claims are that this ice-bucket look alike can turn any cheap booze into a bottle of vintage in just 30 minutes. The space-age ultrasound technology behind has garnered a lot of interest. Leisure chain Hotel Du Vin is even in talks about promoting the working title �Ultrasonic Wine Ager�.

There is yet another plus point that this wine ager has. It eliminates chances of a hangover. Because of the chemical changes occurring, the alcohol becomes easily absorbable by the kidneys. By the way, Jones has also tried the gadget on orange juice. Not only the juice was fresher but it even looked brighter.

A very attractive product that shall pull all restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels and home brewers like a magnet!
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Bringing across a new definition to the world of luxury stands this post capturing the pricey spirits that would make you feel high over a simple read. Those who wish to have their hard liquor seem really classy shall keep their fingers here. Let’s start with world’s most expensive cognac; the Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne that comes packed in a bejeweled crystal bottle bathed in 24K yellow gold and sterling platinum festooned with 6, 500 certified brilliant cut diamonds. Did I tell you it is retailed at $1,946,617 only? Moving on further, we have the world’s most expensive tequila, the La Ley del Diamante (the Diamond Sterling) Tequila that is available in a hand-blown glass covered with four kilograms of pure platinum and sterling silver .925 and 6,000 brilliant-cut diamond and is priced at $1,547,880. It carries around 42% alcohol.

Following the queue is the DIVA Premium Vodka, the priciest one retailed at $1,060,000. Produced using natural spring water and triple-distilled, each bottle holds a glass center packed with precious or semi-precious jewels, counting diamonds.

Starting with the world’s most expensive whiskies, we have Nun’s Island, Galway Distillery, 20-Year-Old Pure Pot Still Whisky and Nun’s Island, Galway Distillery and 25-Year-Old Pure Pot Still Whisky. Each one is retailed at nearly $194,661. And finally not to forget the “Ho Ho Ho and aa bottle of Rum”! Manufactured by Jamaican distillers Wray and Nephew, the Wray and Nephew Rum was bottled in the 1940s using diverse blends and you would be glad to know that counted four unopened bottles are available across the world and each one is priced at $50,638.

P.S.: The above mentioned price may vary depending upon the jewels utilized.

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It’s being quite some time that Belvedere vodka is in news for its promotional strategies, thereby strengthening brand’s image. The latest tool it has picked is the Jagger Dagger, a sword developed by jewelry designer Jade Jagger, daughter of Rolling Stone Mick Jagger and model Bianca Jagger. The sword dipped in 18K-white gold comes encrusted with 12-carats of brilliant-cut diamonds, 42 pastel sapphires, and a vital blue lapis lazuli square. The blade is formed using mirror-polished carbon steel with an impression of the similar tree twigs that adorn the Belvedere bottle.

The “Jagger Dagger” is being considered for tableside ice-picking service with the sword provided by servers at distinct nightspots i.e. 1OAK in New York, Crystal in London and VIP in Paris. Lately, Jade unveiled this revolutionary creation by throwing a gala party in the company of around 90 plus guests. The dagger is retailed at $250,000.

If you can’t afford to buy this luxury then would suggest you to go for other models that have white topaz and aquamarine instead of diamonds and sapphires. This one would cost you only $10,000.

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Vodka is considered as a stress buster by alcoholics. And this gives another reason to vodka manufacturers for offering variety in their productions, thereby having their own USP. Having seen Vodka 360, world’s first green vodka; another vodka bottle from Russia, land of vodka and not to miss world’s most expensive vodka, today all eyebrows are raised upon Swarovski crystal vodka bottle by Oval.

OVAL Vodka very well imprisons the heart of aficionados via its matchless purity, unsurpassed silkiness and ravishing esprit. But news is here it plans to don a bling feel by offering a limited edition version of the award winning OVAL vodka bottle anticipated to hit coming April. The new bottle will brag cutting-edge structure and is bejeweled with almost 7000 Swarovski crystals. For now, this pricey bottle is featured on the back bars of the eminent clubs counting ‘The Glorifier,’ which is a revolving LCD display unit, pointing its luminous Swarovski Crystals. Retailed at £3,500 ($6,922), the OVAL Swarovski Crystal bottle will reach only in counted naight clubs based in London viz. Embassy, Dolce, Amika, Maya, Tramp, Maddox, and Chinawhite.

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Chris Clark, a 43-year-old man based in Maryland lately sold off his pricey possession of domain name pizza.com. The sale earned him almost 10,000 times of the price he spilled over in 1994. Interesting thing is that he got the domain name registered for mere $20 and have been paying the annual registration fee until this January. The virus to generate money entered his mind year when he got to know that the domain name vodka.com generated massive $3 million, and it was then he took a call to earn a slice of the pie. After online auction got over he uttered: “It’s crazy. It’s just crazy.” The opening bid for pizza.com starting with $100 but within a week’s time reached its worthy cost. Clark, who wish to get the cash within a few days time, has only one regret that he didn’t purchased more domain names earlier.

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What can be a height of a boozer to reflect his eco-friendly attitude? Holding green vodka! It is workable now with the availability of one. This unique and green substitute to the run-of-the-mill vodka is Vodka 360 that claims to be the world’s first eco luxury vodka. The foundation of this revolutionary vodka rests upon the fact that the liquor is invented to spread eco-awareness and corporate responsibility with greener methods and products. What Else? Vodka 360 is distilled almost four times and filtered five-times. Sounds appetizing! So, it time to flaunt yourself with green vodka in your hand and earn compliments for your eco-stylish lifestyle. Ooops..did I tell you it is priced at $25-$30 for 750ml.

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True, Russia is considered as the land of vodka, but it’s a tawny alcohol from France adds a spark of a Cognac Rush in the territory of hyper-rich oligarchs and aficionados. This occurrence is not driven by well-to-do Russians but also the emerging wealthy middle layers of society. Celebration of occasions doesn’t seem to be complete if the glaring bottle of crystal-encrusted cognac nestled with a fancy chest is not flowed. Not to forget the age and price of the cognac, which shares a directly proportional relationship.

Leading cognac brand Hennessy latest offering of ultra-Cognac-dream is Beauté du Siècle, an ornate treasure chest that comes packed with luxurious items, a Baccarat decanter carrying a blend of Cognac dated 1907. Counter 100 treasure chest are being designed by French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel and would go on sale for €150,000, or $220,000. The delivery with happen by a Hennessy board member personally. Also you can eye Hennessy’s Ellipse, a €7,000 Baccarat decanter that is an amalgam of Cognacs admired by seven generations of Hennessy’s blend-masters.

The four-big Cognac houses that rule Russia are Hennessy, dominating the minds of the people followed by Rémy Martin, Martell and Courvoisier combating for their share. Russia has reached to the pedestal of world’s No. 7 market for Cognac after a long race. It consumed around 5.3 million bottles during the year ending July, which is 49% more than the corresponding period a year ago.

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