There is nothing better than a cool brewery where you could go and check out barrels of beer lying waiting to be bottled. The whole scene and the environment is invigorating enough to make a drunkard out of a teetotaller. Here is a unique opportunity to go ahead and own a part per share of a world famous brewery.

At $250,000 you have the chance of owning a share of the Pabst Brewing Co. in Milwaukee, U.S.A. The brewery is trying to get $300 million and if you have that amount, you could buy the brewery in its entirety. When you pay $250,000 you get a lifetime supply of beer and also a certificate of ownership.

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Just one look at Chef Pierre Negreverne’s “2″ Wine collection and you will definitely be in love. This very stylish liquor collection has been designed by French ideator K:-hossi Aguessy who is well known for extending a simple elegance to all his delicious cuisines. And now his wine too is being regarded as a ’simple and up to the purpose wine’.

We are told that Aguessy had been breeding this vintage guard wine with a lot of care and hardwork for about six months now. The result? Well, the alcohol earned itself the rich aromas of raspberry mixed with a heady dose of  cherries that complement the pretty deep hint of cinnamon. Wow, now that is one concoction we’d love to spend our saturday evenings sipping on.

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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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Whenever I hear of costly Champagne, a picture of an old cellar stocking tonnes of old champagne in big barrels comes in front of my mind. I have recently come to know that Boërl and Kroff are launching the first print run of champagne millésime 1996. A look at the box will take your heart away as this comes in an attractive wooden outer box. Not much is yet revealed about this pricey drink except that you can have all of 1.5 liters in one bottle of the most expensive champagne in the world. The product page also reveals the elegant packing in lacquered wooden box.
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When I read about the story of this long lost Champagne bottle making their way to stardom, I was literally amazed. Imagine a bottle of Champagne sinking in the sea because of a shipwreck some eighty years back has found its way back, and what a come back!

This 1907 Heidsieck champagne fetched a $275,000 tag at the Ritz-Carlton in Moscow. And there are more than 200 such bottles belonging to the bygone era. It is being said that the bottles were shipped for a Russian Imperial family at the time when it met the fatal accident.

I am sure that had the roman god of Wine seen this, he would have shied away!

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A one-time shot may costs $2,500 against the cost of the Louis XIII Black Pearl Magnum Bottle, which stands at $80,000. This gives a reason enough to commemorate the precious moments by by banging off a deluxe champagne or cognac. Doing justice to the personae of filthy rich, the pricey Louis XIII Black Pearl Magnum is exclusively available at Rose Club of the The Plaza hotel, New York. It is being said that the cost of single shot is comparable to standard monthly lease for an apartment house in New York. The individuality of this Remy Martin-produced drink can be realized by the fact that it is not available anywhere across New York even as a taster.

Hand-blown from black crystal, the pearl magnum is nicely designed by Baccarat and still remains uncorked since its introduction in June. A small calculation depicts at $2,500, you can get a dose of 32 pours in the 1.75 liter bottle. Big news: Even though it demands a fat price, the bottle is not available for sale.

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The very mention of champagne breeds those relaxing vibes that makes you stress free but an overdose can put a silly smirk on your facade fixed with the propensity to apparition the world in rose-tinted bifocals. And picture this in the company of a great ambience and you would end up relishing the best time of your life. It seems Spanish designer; Jaime Hayon has witnessed the world and champagne with his own exceptional pair of rose-tinted eyeglasses. You may notice a gorgeous blend of art and red in his every offering and hence his contemporary Champagne bar is no exception.

Streaked with a profligate quantity of crimson, the Champagne bar comes from his Piscine collection. The champagne bowl rests with numerous bottles of unnerving Champagne. The tons of glasses prearranged at the side of bowl emerge like plummets of liquid rubies, frozen in perched movement. And bringing a sophisticated touch to it stands high the decorative ornament of quilt-designed red lampshade.

If you have missed, then let me take the honor off disclosing the commonality involved: Each of Hayon’s collection sports haute couture imprinted all over it.

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Aptly said: “All good things come in small packs.” And Minibar Systems exemplifies it well! Holding the flag high in the field of automation for over 20 years, the Minibar Systems expertise in developing revolutionary creations with the latest update made to the ongoing list include the fully automated SmartCube Minibar. The feature-packed bar features state-of-the-art technology, dominant software, and high-end design. It sports lithe infrared sensing know-how for a huge assortment of product preference.

The easy-snap-in design lets trays to be reorganized as per the needs, hence assuring the flexibility of bar’s menu. Its persona is well taken care by its exterior and interior lighting package layered with blue and white crystal LEDs. With a prime target at hoteliers, the SmartCube is a must install accessory for your small upcoming gathering.
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Delamain Le Voyage Cognac, the latest update to the Delamain collection was lately honored with the “Best of the Best” 2008 Spirit award by Anthony Dias Blue for Robb Report. Le Voyage is an amalgam of Grande Champagne cognacs from Delamain crypts. It has a tinge of aromas leather, tobacco, coffee and spice with an affluent tang of the ages old grapes from the hillsides of the Grande Champagne district. The cognac comes fitted in a Baccarat crystal carafe inside a joined together leather traveling box. Now the much-wanted piece of information, the Le Voyage is retailed for $7,000.