No, John Walker is not a poor cousin of Johnnie Walker. In fact, it is the richer and more exclusive relation of the well-known liquor brand. The first bottle of the new whiskey blend The John Walker from the spirited company was unveiled recently. The very expensive whisky will apparently be sold for $3,000 duty free, which makes it the highest price line in Diageo’s huge and impressive drinks portfolio.

The makers reveal that the new blend has created from a small number of extremely rare and exotic whiskies taken from distilleries of the 1800s. Yes, only nine lucky distilleries, of which six are malt and three grain whiskies, made it into the much-reverred The John Walker, some of which come from the remaining casks at distilleries that have already closed like Glen Albyn and Cambus. As part of a the special launch, five bottles of The John Walker have been sent to Singapore ahead of the official market entry in September 2009.

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Very often, we hear about a bundle of complaints attached with flights offering an impression that air travel these days is no less than a hell. Earlier flying used to be a fun activity against its present status where it has crooked into an absolute errand. With long lines, confined seating, you are expected to pay extra dough in the name of amenities. And in return feel fortunate if they happen to ask you for water. I doubt but Newsweek report claims that amidst ongoing scenario and floating bad thoughts about air travel, there is still some good there in skies provided you are ready to spill over the hefty amount.

There are airlines (mostly flying overseas) that propose magnificence like champagne, caviar, private cabins, and lie-flat beds. The eight most opulent airlines in the world enlisted by Newsweek in order are:

· Virgin Atlantic
· Qatar Airways
· Emirates
· Singapore
· British Airways
· Qantas
· Thai Airways
· Swiss International Airlines

Here are few interesting shoots:

Via Gadling