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.

For you information, the Macallan Whiskey Maker has some 50 years of experience to boast of. And the new Macallan 1824 Limited Release is the most exotic for it’s bottled at 48% after being drawn from sherry seasoned Spanish oak casks when at the peak of maturity. The price tag is $2K. The Collection is up for sale at Travel Retail outlets in the Americas and Europe and has just been launched in Asia at Singapore airport.

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Guess, in times like these, only the gilded could afford to be decadent. Recession does not seem to dent lifestyles of the rich and opulent! So for those who aren’t wary of financial slump world over, here’s an offering from those who dare to brave rough waters. Diamonds it is yet again as we still can’t seem to get enough of it. Japan’s Softbank Mobile Company has unveiled a line of mobile phones encrusted with Tiffany diamonds! It is going to be a limited run of just 10 of the phones, so line up already you guys and gals (or ladies and gentlemen!).

The Softbank 823SH Tiffany, as it is known, that’s limited to just 10 units, comes studded with 537(18.34 carat) diamonds from Tiffany’s and will sell for around 13 million yen (130,265 dollars!). The phone has a top that flips open to a display is designed by the New York jeweler.

With such an offering from the world’s largest market for amazing luxury items and technology goods, bling remains ‘in’ and never ceases to grab our penchant for pleasure and more how much ever the economic crisis may be! Japanese actress Aya Ueto presents Softbank’s “Tiffany Mobile Phone” in the picture above.

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