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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Turkey isn’t just famous for good-looking Tarkan singing Simarik. The Turkish drink Ayran (or Airan) is so popular that it is served throughout the Balkans, the Mid East and has even made its way to the rest of the world. The blend of yoghurt and water with a pinch of salt is served chilled and is an important part of the Turkish culture.

The Turks are extremely proud of their fascinatingly rich culture and their attachment to this is evident in this design for an Airan maker. Airan has travelled the world over and is known in different names but has retained its status as a Turkish drink and the Iz Airan Maker also leaves a mark upon the hands of the user in the same manner. Designed by Ahmet Bektes, Irem Celik, and Koray Gelmez, the blender has an elastomer seal which leaves an intricate flower pattern on the user’s palm, proving to everyone the fact that you’ve made the drink.

The Iz Airan Maker was designed especially for the preparation of the Turkish drink but the rotating mixer of the steel shaker is good enough to blend pretty much most drinks of your choice. So, what do you feel like tonight?

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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.

The extreme left side of the cabinet functions as the service area. It also has a silver ice dispenser as well as a suspended tray for mixing drinks. There are plenty of integrated lighting too to add to your drinking atmosphere. We are told that the design is inspired by the patches of the ice floe with frost effect.

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Louis XIII remains one of the finest cognacs being made by Rémy Martin and the French winemaker insists on perfection when it comes to the drink. Everything right down to the presentation of the cognac exudes luxury so it is no surprise that a new coffret has been designed for Louis XIII.

The Art Deco-inspired coffret from Rémy Martin is made from dark wood upholstered with hand crafted red imitation leather. The dual sliding cover case pulls out to reveal the Louis XII decanter sitting in front of the multifaceted mirror which showcases the beauty of the exquisitely designed baroque crystal decanter with a fleur-de-lys stopper. Louis XIII cognacs are extremely high end and some of it have been sold for as high as $9,000. They remain one of the most popular bottlings of the French company.

According to Rémy Cointreau from Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail, the coffret with its carry case have been designed to be more portable and eco friendly as well. Louis XIII de Rémy Martin will make its debut at the TFWA World Exhibition in October and would be available for about $2,713.

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Celebrations always commence with the finest bubbly but when it comes to getting wild for no reason at all, then you should be handing out the tequila. For those special wild nights, you need something real special and things can’t get any better than Gran Patrón Burdeos.

This double distilled tequila is what you require if you’re ready to spend out the bucks for a big night. Matured in American and French barrel for at least a year, the Gran Patrón Burdeos is a dark tequila with a unique flavour. The liquid is trapped in a beautiful unleaded crystal bottle and cork finished with a crystal bee stopper. For $740, the Gran Patrón Burdeos tequila will be yours with a specially designed corkscrew. The ensemble comes packed in a crafted box of Black Walnut further adorned with a layer of suede.

The Gran Patrón Burdeos tequila is obviously not a bottle to pick for just another night of fun, unless you have loads of dough to throw around. If you have a special day coming up, like a reunion with old college buddies, then the Gran Patrón Burdeos tequila would be just the thing to start a night to remember.

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Perhaps, it is one of the most beautiful dedications to the popular world obsession — Coffee. Called Piacere and designed by a German firm Sielaff, this one has a sexy curve that gets highlighted in the mirror-finish and  spectacular LED lighting; and how can we forget that it makes some great coffee too.

Being a compact bean-to-cup machine, this one comes in two models called Mono and Dup with single and double grinders respectively. Both of them come with a chilled fresh milk module, which can be replaced just in case you need one of those additional soluble ingredient hopped for chocolate, or whitener.

Producing coffee at the rate of 150 cups per hour, Piacere has quite an impressive menu — Café Crème, Caffè Latte, Cappuccino, Cappuccino Choco, Latte Macchiato, Hot Chocolate, extra milk foam and hot water. All you have to do is press a button and enjoy a refreshing design. Also, there is a height-adjustable swiveling cup shelf. No idea about the price yet.

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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.

The inside of the case is also lined with beige leather and there is more space in the form of shelves for bottles of wine and other paraphernalia. To carry an evening of wondrous fun everywhere you go, get the Vernice case for $2,660.

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Since the festive season is not all that far away and you will be forced by etiquette to have some people over even at times you think otherwise, one might as well get prepared to serve them in a stylish and ultra-cool fashion. If you wish to startle your guests with drinks that are being served in the most beautiful fashion, then the Rainman Carafe is ideal for you. The Carafe helps you serve drinks in the form of a beautiful shower drops down without any fuss.

The Rainman carafe allows you to serve drinks without having them spilt all over the place ad if you are serving something really colorful, then it turns into a spectacle of its own. Colorful, stylish and unique, the Rainman Carafe truly is a wonderful Christmas gift that you can pick for yourself or even give away to others. Designed by Matilda Sundén Ringnérs, it can also be used to water your plants when needed.

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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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Your fascination for upcoming St. Patrick’s Day is quite palpable that you should start making efforts to meet the expexctations of those around you. And if you seek support in terms of ideas then Guinness is there to offer you many. Extract time from your tight schedule to witness the Neiman Marcus’ Fantasy Gifts section where Guinness is all set to enable you install an Irish Pub sporting Irish artifacts within your abode. Priced at $250,000, the exciting gift item honors the 250th anniversary of Guinness and offers a tap system offering a year’s supply of Guinness draught. They say on demand, the pub can be customized with eight-month period by the expert pubologists over at RiRa pubs followed by its installation into your home by 2009.

The packaged-price allows you access to first-class accommodations during your trip to witness pub in mid-construction. The cost includes a trip and VIP excursion of the Guinness Storehouse along with brewmaster Fergal Murray. All designed, developed and finished, you will be free to showcase this elite and authentic Irish pub in your environs.

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