Articles tagged with: Spirits
Posted in Alcohol, Concept, Drinks, Hotels, Spirits, Vodka, Wine on 2 October 2008

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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Posted in Drinks, Luxury, Spirits on 24 September 2008

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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Posted in Drinks, Luxury, Luxury Brands, Spirits on 22 September 2008

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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Posted in Luxury, Spirits, Worlds Most Expensive on 10 September 2008

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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Posted in Designer, Luxury, Spirits on 1 September 2008

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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Posted in Designer, Spirits on 28 August 2008

Bathing in champagne to commemorate precious moments is customary now but apparently we over at Elitechoice feature lifestyle that attunes the needs of uber-rich. Hence, the lately discovered opulent way to mark the deluxe bar of merriment can be the noticeably designed handcrafted leather and wood casket. Honoring the 41st centennial of their lavish refuge, the team at Hotel Byblos has pooled champagne, leather and wood to unveil a pricey treasure chest retailed at 100,000 Euros ($150,000). The coffer sports Salmanazar of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 1999, four hand adorned cups and jewels set signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
Amongst the chief artworks, the one successful in rotating eyelids is the nine liter Salmanazar bottle autographed by one of the greatest masters of ‘Art Nouveau.’ The blend Belle Epoque 1999 resulting from the finest Cru Champagne provides delicate taste fragrance of a bouquet of white flowers that is further improved by remarks of sweet almond and nougat. Counted 10 such limited edition caskets are vaialble for grab at Les Caves du Roy, Byblos.



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Posted in Designer, Elite Find of the Day, Spirits on 17 August 2008

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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Posted in Products, Shopping, Spirits, Wine on 13 July 2008

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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Posted in Luxury, Luxury Brands, Spirits on 10 July 2008

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.
Posted in Shopping, Speakers, Spirits, Travel on 28 June 2008

The inviting headline is incomplete to build a mystery around its nature of being hi-tech, hence forcing you to read it further. If you have a heart for wine and are engaged in a field job or for that matter have planned holiday for a weeks-time then this Party-A-Cargo can be your savior. The cargo is inclusive of an attached Kegerator, Sound System & Subwoofer. With kegerator escalated on the hips of the Party-A-Cargo, it is a blessing for all the party animals. This fully autonomous tailgate kegerator cargo can stock up to 160 cans satiating your booze desire and bringing an on-the-way music vibes into the environment.
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The locking flap ensures the security of your stock and is available in three different units.

The device features a Kegerator (Jockey Box), CD/stereo, 2 - 6″x9″ speakers, 12-volt power adapter, 10″ subwoofer, Sirius satellite radio, integrated battery charger and all that with a spill over of mere $3,795 whist the medium one and standard one is retailed at $3,395 and $2,895 correspondingly.



