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, Designer, Drinks, Home Decor, Spirits on 22 September 2009
Home bars are many. So which one do you choose for it is sure that one of the conventional designs that you pick for yourself will end up in more than a few more houses. Cactus Designers have attempted to bring a change to the scene with a very futuristic makeover for the bar. This organisation is based in Lyon and consists of some very talented French freelance designers who are passionate about innovating within the home environment.
The work we are talking about works by the principles of a lounge bar and can be wall-mounted too. The entire concept based on the cabinet-like design very interestingly merges the home bar with the rest of your furniture. There are three seperate compartments in the bar hat preserves the finest of your wines at the temperatures they need to be stored in.
Posted in Alcohol, Drinks, Spirits on 18 August 2009
Macallan enjoys an unparallel popularity with those who appreciate sipping on high quality Scotch. And the buzz is that the famous distillery is all set to launch a new family of single malts. Called the Macallan 1824 Collection (after the founding year of the company), this one comprises of four distinct tastes and expression. Mind you, each liquor has been created by the Master Whiskey Makers and carry within them an infusion of gorgeous flavors and aromas that we associate with the brand.
The four bottles carry the names – Select Oak, Whiskey Maker’s Edition, Estate Ramsay and Master Blender Emeritus. The last one has been dedicated to the parent company, The Edrington Group and to Bob Dalgarno.
Posted in Alcohol, Drinks, Spirits on 16 August 2009
Sag Harbour’s Sen is garnering a lot of interest these days thanks to the exclusive Cointreau Pearls that it’s offering on the menus. The pearls, we are told, are made only with a special kit designed by French mixologist Fernando Castellon and there are only 20 of these so far in the US. So, you can well imagine the popularity pertaining to its exclusivity.
They call this process of making the booze pearls ’spherification’. It was specially designed for Cointreau keeping in mind its unique natural sugar content and pH level. The result is often referred to as Cointreau caviar, which is what the pearls remind you of. Also, no chemicals are used for this little magic in your cocktail and so no tastes are altered. Only Evian and a sphere gel are used.
Posted in Luxury on 20 July 2009
Mother Russia is depicted as a farmer woman who toils hard, and carries a sickle in her hand and a bowl of wine in the other hand. The bowl of wine symbolizes her hospitable nature towards the guests. You the party animal need not hold a bowl of wine in order to welcome your guests home but instead can get these aesthetically designed wine glasses by Naomi Theiller.
The glasses are so chic that you would not realize their speciality until you fill them with wine. The idea is to not have a container that reveals the colour of the wine, but to have a container that is revealed by the content! It is just right for an evening when snobbish people arrive in droves, only to be snubbed by an even more snobbish host.
Posted in Luxury on 20 July 2009
If you are the kind of person who believes in good fine and fine wine, you really would know how to live life. However, while serving food, you might have realized it isn’t always easy to keep the food and wine without toppling the bottle. This elegant dish designed by Young Sang Eun for Veuve Clicquot not only looks stylish and chic but can hold both food and wine in the same place.
It is almost a surrealist design that in my opinion totally blows your mind. The dish apparently even maintains the temperature of your food and wine and chills it just enough to set your palates on fire, in a good way. I would love to get one of these dishes myself, if only I could lay my hands on them!
Posted in Luxury, Products on 28 April 2009
Gamblers and alcoholics worldwide would be so pleased that there are fashionable items with which to enjoy their affliction. From the world of luxury fashion comes an item of fun and frolicking that you would enjoy even if cards and drinks aren’t part of your vices.
The Vernice drinking and gaming case is a leather carrying case like no other. Fashioned entirely for your sinful pleasures, the richly stylish leather case is just what you need for an evening of fun with some friends, or strangers. Who really cares when there is an exaggerated amount of bubbly and money flowing freely? The beautiful case is made from black ostrich print leather and comes complete with two crystal wine glasses and two sets of playing cards. Other drinking accessories in the case include a bottle opener, bottle stopper, and two leather coasters of the same rich black leather.
Posted in Drinks on 9 April 2009
True drinkers know the importance of taste and recognise the slightest differences in the fragrance, colour, and taste of the drink of their choice. Aimed at cognac lover, the house of Martell Cognac brings you their latest offering, L’Or de Jean Martell cognac.
Following the tradition of attaining perfectionism, the lates cognac by Jean Martell combines the four finest growths of Grand Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois and Borderies. Aged and made in Borderies, Cognac, the eau de vie holds a heady amber colour with tints of mahogany. The combination of four growths leads to a fine taste which lingers between fruity and spicy and hints of a woody touch as well, much like the taste of strawberry consumed under a great big pine tree. The Jean Martell cognac carries the French tradition of offering the best in quality at every process of the making of the cognac and this can be sensed in L’Or de Jean Martell.
