October 15, 2009
Ultra expensive whisky seems to be the thing to do at the moment. Not that I'm complaining, other than not having the cash to buy most of it. Here's the details:
A rare 1951-vintage single malt whisky with a RSP of £10,000 per bottle will be released today (Monday 5 October).
Only 12 decanters of the Sirius expression from premium whisky brand The Dalmore will be produced. Sirius will only be available to private buyers and through a limited network of World Duty Free (WDF) stores.
“The international market for high-end luxury products which have an investment value is buoyant – and the finest whiskies are playing an increasingly dominant role in this sector,” says The Dalmore’s Brand Director, David Robertson.
“Our partnership with World Duty Free allows us to reach an elite group of investors and whisky aficionados across the globe. We will be focusing on key target markets in Taiwan, USA and France.”
Sirius will be launched in the flagship WDF store at Heathrow Terminal 5. Nigel Sandals, Category Buying Manager for Liquor at WDF, adds: “Our customer base contains some of the most knowledgeable investors in spirits in the world.
“Being able to offer the absolute best-quality luxury goods is a very strong incentive for buyers to use travel retail and World Duty Free – as they would a specialist retailer – to get exceptional value and to see a real return on their investment.”
The Dalmore’s 1951 Sirius Vintage is a single-cask, single malt whisky, with a cask strength of 45%.
The Dalmore Master Distiller, Richard Paterson, says: “Distinguished and elegant, age has gracefully finessed this brilliant expression. Sirius is, quite simply, one of the world’s most perfect whiskies.”
You can check out the Dalmore site HERE.
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October 15, 2009
I like the look of this watch, and it has a pretty decent price at $570. Here's the details on it:
TX Watch Company adds a dose of glamour and adventure back into the world of travel. Introducing the newest style from TX’s World Time series of watches, the Airport Lounge put the world within your grasp.
Vintage inspired elements, like its raised case crystal, round case and pushers, recall an era when travel was filled with the lure of romance and the call to adventure. Capturing the essence of the timepiece, the signature embossed globe on the dial is beautifully designed to reveal the innovative complication it houses.
“The Airport Lounge is the fusion of past, present and future- it creates a timeless aesthetic that speaks to the essence of the TX brand,” states Stephen Scholz, TX Brand Director. Displaying the time and season for 24 locations around the world at the push of a button, the World Time series is engineered to account for short months and leap years, making travel effortless for the global watch connoisseur. Each TX timepiece features a proprietary 6-hand movement, driven by four independent motors. This complex technology is made simple by an easy to use interface. Featuring a 44mm circular case and genuine leather strap or integrated stainless band, the World Time Airport Lounge is available in combinations of silver or rose gold case with mirrored globe finishes, multi-color accents and tone-on-tone graphics.
530 SERIES Airport Lounge brings romance back to travel
Specs:
• Introduced in 2009
• 42mm solid 316L stainless steel case
• Available with solid 316L stainless steel bracelet or genuine leather strap
• Push button deployment clasp (some styles) and logo clasp (all styles)
• Signature TX globe graphic embossed on dial
• Super LumiNova® indices and hands
• Time and season displayed for 24 locations around the world
• Simplified handling of daylight savings time with season setting
• Time zones: Azores, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, La Paz, New York, Mexico,
Denver, Los Angeles, Alaska, Honolulu, Midway, Auckland, Noumea, Sydney, Tokyo,
Hong Kong, Bangkok, Bhaka, Karachi, Dubai, Moscow, Athens, Paris, London
• Dual multifunction retrograde display
• TX proprietary World Time movement
• Screw down crown
• Water resistant to 5 ATM
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October 15, 2009
Wine Spectator Rates its first bottle of Borba
The wine publication Wine Spectator has rated, for the first time, a wine from the Adega Coop. de Borba in Portugal's Alentejo Region. The magazine reviewed the Adegaborba.pt White 2008 at $8 per bottle and gave it an 87. Of the wine, they wrote: A rich style, this white offers loads of concentrated pear and baked apple flavors that finish with a flourish of mineral and spice."
Borba is one of Portugal's premier wine producers. Now, through importer L & B Beverage of East Providence RI, they are expanding distribution in the U.S. Market.
Founded in 1955, the Adega Coop. de Borba was the first of a series of cooperatives in the Alentejo region. Today, the Adega Coop. de Borba includes 300 members whose vineyards cover a total area of 2,000 metric acres. About two-thirds are dedicated to red grape varietals and one-third grow white grape varietals.
To continually uphold and improve the quality of their products, the Adega Coop. de Borba strives to inspire the passion of making great wines. After selecting and cultivating the best grape varietals, it is the commitment of the cooperative members that has made Borba a world-class wine.
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October 14, 2009
I love the TT in the flat black. I also love press releases, so here's the one on this car:
Latest creation from AVUS PERFORMANCE is something special for all Audi fans, especially
those who remember the Ur-Quattro with its blistering 5 cyl. turbo sound. The remake by Audi is
better known as the TT-RS which shares the engine and of course the sound.
With a stock power of 340bhp and 332 lb/ft of torque it is capable of doing the 0-60 in 4.6s.
AVUS PERFORMANCE takes it a step forward and improves the power and the look of the TT-RS.
Adjustable coilovers, gloss black 20" Sportec Mono wheels make the TT-RS look much more
aggressive. Thanks to the special setup which improves the factory suspension even further and
makes the TT run a lot smoother not only on country roads. Different setups for the race track are
avaiable either.
The matt black skin is something you will probably notice first when seeing the TT-RS. True to the
motto „Gloss is out, matt is IN" tuner AVUS PERFORMANCE changes it to matt black (other colors
avaiable on request). To give the TT-RS the final touch for the race track power has been increased significantly to a stunning 460bhp and more than 472 lb/ft of torque. 0-60 will be passed in about 3.8s and top speed increases to 194mph. Therefore AVUS PERFORMANCE modifies the turbo, ECU software and the exhaust system from turbo back with racing cats.
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October 14, 2009
I'll have to look around for these bottles. Not only do I like the Tequila, but some of the artwork is pretty nice.
You can check out the winners HERE.
Here's the press release:
Proximo Spirits, Inc. and 1800® Tequila are thrilled to announce today the release of the second annual collection of limited-edition Essential Artists bottles. Introducing 12 new bottles designed by up-and-coming artists from New York to Hawaii, the 1800 Tequila Essential Artists series celebrates a dynamic range of original artwork on a unique and unexpected medium – bottles of 100% Agave Silver Tequila! Showcasing eleven designs gathered from over 15,000 online submissions, selected by 1800 Tequila, and one special edition “celebrity artist” bottle, this new line is a vibrant example of the undiscovered, yet soon-to-be-recognized talent residing across the country.
The first installation of the series proved to be a compelling initiative, attracting attention from a wide-range of both world-renowned and unknown artists. This year, in addition to the eclectic variety of 11 user-generated designs, 1800 Tequila is excited to feature a special-edition bottle by Studio Number One, a group of rising star designers whose work is now being recognized as ‘essential’ in the art world.
Founded in 2003 by artist Shepard Fairey (who gained global notoriety this year for his Obama “Hope” design), Studio Number One has built a reputation as one of today’s most influential creative agencies in the country. Describing themselves as a “firm where art and design bridge the gap between culture and enterprise,” Studio Number One reflects the mission of the 1800 Tequila Essential Artists series.
“It's a pleasure to be involved with something that puts art in more people's hands, and to work with a brand like 1800 Tequila that supports and promotes artists," said Amanda Fairey, Chief Operating Officer for Studio Number One.
"We wanted to create something that's as much fun to enjoy on the shelf as it is off the shelf. It's a design that captures the wild side of tequila, but tames it with a dose of humor and a sense of adventure," added Florencio Zavala, Associate Creative Director for Studio Number One.
In addition to Studio Number One, eleven artists nationwide contributed work to create the series of 12 bottles. These artists include StevOramA (Honolulu, HI), the $10,000 Grand Prize Winner whose design has been given a starring role in the series, as well as Ian McGillivray (Brooklyn, NY), Nickelyn Reames (Manteca, CA), danyol (San Francisco, CA), Leyland “Lee” DeVito (Detroit, MI), Danielle Salinas (Bloomfield, NJ), Chad Shore (Atlanta, GA), Mark Sweeney (San Francisco, CA), Branden Tintiangco (San Diego, CA), Chuck Trunks (Los Angeles, CA), and Michelle Villasenor (Atlanta, GA).
“We’re excited to offer another round of Essential Artists bottles, as we received an overwhelmingly positive response to the first campaign,” said Elwyn Gladstone, VP of Marketing for Proximo. “Emerging artists can struggle for years before seeing their work recognized on a national scale, but the creative genius behind the submissions and the incredible demand from consumers has allowed us to expand this program and feature 11 more artists, on our way to showcasing 1,800 inspired submissions.”
Only a limited number of bottles have been produced, making for an attractive collector’s item and lively addition to any bar. To find the bottles, which retail for $24.99 each, consumers can enter their zip codes into the “Liquor Locator” on 1800Tequila.com to find the series in their area. In hopes of encouraging other artists to make their dreams a reality, 1800 Tequila plans to re-launch the contest at the end of this year, inviting artists to submit their own bottle designs for a chance at inclusion in the next series.
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October 14, 2009
Pretty awesome sweepstakes here, especially if you're a football fan. Here's the details:
Grand Prize (1): An ultimate game-day party at winner’s home (or another location mutually-agreed upon by Sponsor and winner if winner’s home cannot accommodate party) with a Sponsor-selected football personality (based on availability). Prize also includes a Sponsor-specified 52” flat screen TV, $200 JCPenney gift card for winner, and a $50 JCPenney gift card for each of the winner’s guests.
The deal is for Jerome Bettis to show up, which would be cool.
The contest runs until November 15, 2009, and you can enter it HERE.
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October 8, 2009
This is a pretty good contest. There's a shopping spree involved instead of just strait cash, but you can't have everything.
Grand Prize: A trip to be shared by winner and one guest to Las Vegas, Nevada. Trip consists of round-trip coach-class air transportation; penthouse suite accommodations for three nights at Mirage; Limousine service for winner and Guest to and from airport and hotel; two tickets to see the Winning “Employee’s” Show; $100 Dining Credit and $100 Spa Credit at Mirage; and $1,000 Shopping Spree at either Fashion Show Mall, Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian, or The Shoppes at the Palazzo.
The contest runs through November 9, 2009, and you can enter it HERE.
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October 8, 2009
This is a great looking set. Really too expensive to bother with, but if you have the money, you should pick a few up. You get a set of two lowball tumblers crafted from hand-blown clear crystal cased in black crystal, detailed with a hand-cut skull-and-crossbones motif.
A set of two costs an impressive $295, and you can check them out HERE.
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October 8, 2009
Johnnie Walker Black Label is turning 100, and to celebrate, they're releasing a special anniversary bottle. There's also a limited-edition anniversary rocks glass you can pick up. Here's the details from the Johnnie Walker site:
As a Johnnie Walker® Black Label® drinker, you're part of a long line of distinguished gentlemen who share an appreciation for quality and refinement. Our limited-edition bottle, available mid-September, is as much a celebration of those who appreciate distinction as it is of the famous blend itself. Don't forget to add one to your collection.
There’s no better way to toast 100 years of Johnnie Walker Black Label than with a complimentary, limited-edition anniversary rocks glass. Simply download, complete, and send the form below to receive yours (while supplies last). And be part of an event 100 years in the making.
You can check both the bottle and the glass out at the Johnnie Walker site HERE.
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October 7, 2009
It's not exactly a Vegas trip, but the bonus here is that you can win more than enough cash to get to there. Here's the basic details:
A $10,000 Home Entertaining Package that consists of approximately $5,014.48 of recommended kitchen and cookware products from America's Test Kitchen including small appliances, grilling equipment, bakeware, pots and pans, knives, and other kitchen items, and $5,000 cash from Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi.
The contest runs through December 31, 2009, and you can enter it HERE.
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