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Hennesy Ellipse Cognac For the Holidays

November 1, 2007 | Posted by bLavish as Spirits & Palliatives at 7:36 am | (1) Comment »

Halloween has come & gone, and thus the beginning of holiday posting must needs commence.  Say hello to the beautiful & delicious Hennesy Ellipse Cognac.

The holidays just aren’t the same if you’re sober, so why not enjoy the carolers with a glass of this master blended cognac?  At around $4200 a bottle, you can be the most luxurious drunk on the block!

Cold Weather Leads To Virginian Ice Wine

August 7, 2007 | Posted by bLavish as Spirits & Palliatives, Tid Bits & News at 12:00 pm | Comments off

Although ice wines are typically associated with regions in the far north, due to last fall’s extreme cold weather, AmRhein Wine Cellars in Virginia is taking advantage of last year’s cold spell.

In November 2006, most of the grapes at the Virginian winery froze, so they are making lemons out of lemonade & making a special sweet dessert wine out of nature’s sour weather.

It will take more grapes to make the wine as well as more time fermenting, but the aftermath should be a sweet bottle of ice wine sold for around $45.

Via Genova Luxury Water

July 17, 2007 | Posted by bLavish as Spirits & Palliatives at 8:00 am | (1) Comment »

I’m sure there was a time when water was just water.  And more than likely, many countries probably make fun of those who not only have an abundance of water, but also enjoy expensive, luxury water.

Such as Via Genova, for instance.  Via Genova is a luxury water bar that features nearly 80 different kinds of water, including the 10 Thousand BC water from British Columbia which goes for around $30 as well as the Bling water which goes for $55.

First I have to tell the difference between good wine & if that wasn’t hard enough I now have to know what good water is?!  Where will it end?

Yoko Ono Designs Label for Nittardi Winery

July 11, 2007 | Posted by bLavish as Spirits & Palliatives at 8:00 am | Comments off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why does it just make sense that Yoko Ono would design a label for the Nittardi Winery?  Oh yeah, because wine is something I tend to associate with the artist.  Cheap shot there, sorry.

Anyhoo, Yoko is now the 25th artist that has been asked to create an original label for the winery.  The Yoko label has been designed for a Chianti that has been made from 97% Sangiovese grape and 3% local Canaiolo grape.

Ono’s design is entitled ”Imagine you,” & depicts bottles and glasses.

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Dan Aykroyd Hosts Niagara Wine Auction

June 5, 2007 | Posted by bLavish as Spirits & Palliatives at 9:00 am | Comments off

None other than celebrity Dan Aykroyd is set to host the Niagara Wine Auction which kicks off June 22 & goes until the 24th.

All proceeds of the Ontario benefit will go to SickKids Foundation & the St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation.  The Canadian event is modeled after the Napa Valley benefit & will include an opening reception, dinners as well as a garden party.  You too can attend for $1,000 per wine lover.

Jaguar Vodka Preserves the Rainforest & Saves the Cats

May 31, 2007 | Posted by bLavish as Spirits & Palliatives at 12:00 pm | Comments off

You have never had more of an excuse to get drunk than now.  The new kid on the block, Jaguar Vodka, is out to make more than just a good drink, it’s out to save the rainforest & the cats too.

Part of the proceeds of this luxury vodka go to preserve the rainforest which will protect the habitat of the jaguar.  The company is working together with the largest jag preserve in Central America in order to protect these cats.  A bottle sells for around $30 & is currently available in 12 states.

Oil Shortages Mess Up Scottish Whisky Festival

May 30, 2007 | Posted by bLavish as Spirits & Palliatives at 8:00 am | Comments off

It’s a sad day for the people of Islay.  Due to oil shortages, the stills at the Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay Island have come to a still.

The Islay Whisky Festival was underway, but now without the needed oil, no one can even distill a darn thing.  Apparently, tankers have not been able to dock on the Scottish island due to low tides.  Well, it looks like the festival goers will just have to turn to truffles instead.

There’s Nothing Like Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky to Bring Fellowship

March 9, 2007 | Posted by bLavish as Spirits & Palliatives at 11:30 am | Comments off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, it’s a Friday.  It’s only lunchtime & you’re already busting to go home & get out to the movie theater to see the epic movie 300.  You can’t work, that’s for sure.

That’s where I come in with the Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky Fellowship.  This fellowship, as it were, was set up by the United States ambassadors for Glenfiddich.  I didn’t know where was even such a thing, did you?

Their brand new Website tells you the story of the Scotch whiskey as well as the what goes into the production of such a fine spirit.  At the end of the tale, there is a nice little quiz.  If you pass with flying colors, you get yourself a certificate at the Apprentice level.  Now you can actually start enjoying your Friday, am I right?

Photo Credit

Via: Luxist

‘Le Nez du Vin’ Wine Tasting Kit

December 12, 2006 | Posted by bLavish as Spirits & Palliatives at 10:00 am | Comments off

Say hello to the last wine tasting kit you’ll ever need, due to the pure vastness of this one, as well as the cost!  The “Le Nez du Vin” Wine Tasting Kit is designed to give the novice nose & palate some wine schooling.  Based on the wine philosophy of French wine enthusiast Jen Lenoir, the contents of this Italian-made case offers some of the best learning tools for winey rookies.

Included in this handsome case are 54 different aromas in small glass containers that fit on the swing-out sides.  Each unique aroma is common to both red & white wines from around France and the rest of the world.  Also included in this tasting kit are a set of illustrated cards describing each aroma, a nice decanter and a handy dandy bottle opener.

Surely this is the perfect holiday gift for that someone on you list who’s been wanting to get into the wine of things.  Just make sure you bring along the bank, as this baby costs $1700.

Via:  FrontGate

Stainless Steel Bottle Opener Ring Thing

December 7, 2006 | Posted by bLavish as Holiday Gift Ideas, Spirits & Palliatives at 1:00 pm | (7) Comments »

Let me set the scene:  it’s the party of the year, champagne is called for, you reach in your friend’s drawers (no, not those drawers, you perv) and you can’t seem to locate the bottle opener.  Aggghhh!  And that girl was going to give you her number when you arrived back at her side with a glass of bubbly.  What are you going to do?  Remain call, you tell yourself.  Keep your head about you, you tell yourself.

But guess what?  You’re saved!  That silly gadget that your pals got you as a holiday gift is right on the tip of your finger!  You’re going to get that number after all!  You’re saved by the Stainless Steel Bottle Opener Ring Thing.  Hooray!  Drinks all around!!!!

This Stainless Steel Bottle Opener Ring Thing is a somewhat hidden treasure on your finger.  It’s a comfort to wear & it’s guaranteed for life.  With just the flick of your stainless steel ring will open every bottle you throw at it, it’s just up to you to get that girl’s number.  Good luck & may you wear it in good fortune.  Cost, $16.

Via:  LatestBuy

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