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Cool Bottles
Go High-End, With Buying Fine Wines At Auction
Oct 22nd
If you have deeper pockets, and are looking for a fine wine gift for an oenophile, consider taking the time out to attend a rare wine auction and buy a bottle (or two, or a case) of wine with some history and a story!
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One fantastic place to look is at the auctions put on by Skinner, Inc. a high-end auction house in Boston (also follow them on Twitter – @skinnerinc).
You could also try finding a fine wine at auction online at winebid.com, or at another of the world’s finest auction houses, Sotheby’s (online and in major cities across the globe – and on Twitter @sothebys). Or, just Google “wine auctions” and find one that works for you.
Happy hunting!!
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Black Studded Leather, Makes The Absolut Darkest Vodka
Oct 19th
This Absolut bottle of vodka, wrapped in leather and studs, is inspired by the designs of Natalia Brilli. This edition of the Absolut bottle was created for Absolut Vodka Rock Edition launch, in Berlin, Germany.
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| Because this limited edition, designer bottle of Absolut is difficult to find, you can try to find it at any of the following: |
Get Your Hands Around This Bottle of Metaxa Grande Fine Greek Brandy!
Jan 21st
Opa! Nectar of the Gods?
Metaxa Grande Fine Greek Brandy is…
Delicate and fruity with an aged character from older distillates. Comparable to V.S.O.P cognacs, aged up to 40 years.
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Buy Metaxa Grande Fine Greek Brandy online at WineGlobe.com
Vampyre Red Vodka Is Blood Chilling!
Oct 15th
Perhaps a bottle of 1860′s Genuine American Vodka is too much of a classic dresser for you (all trussed up in cowboy leather!).
So, check out the first red vodka for sale on the market – and drink it vampire-style!
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| Buy Vampyre Red Vodka Online at WineGlobe.com for $29.99, and give a blood-chilling alcohol gift! |
Bourbon County Aged Stout
Aug 30th
Goose Island “Bourbon County” Stout, Aged in Bourbon Barrels!
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This is perhaps one of the richest stouts I have ever tasted. The perfect bottle to share with a friend or two. A “beer” bottle with a cork, signifies its distinction from other beers/stouts. 13% alcohol content does make this one a dangerous one to drink if you’re not careful! While the note on the bottle indicates that this stout may be aged up to 5 years in a bourbon barrel/cask, my experience with tasting this after only 1 year in the cask showed me that you definitely do not need to wait for the full 5 years!
Show up with this bottle as a gift (or a few bottles), and you will earn legendary status!
Where to buy Bourbon County Aged Stout online:
- Gordon’s Fine Wine & Liquors
- Kahn’s Fine Wine & Spirits (buy it buy the case!)
Buchannan’s 18 Year Scotch Whisky, Special Reserve
Aug 27th
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Dark, weathered with age, thick & squat, powerful, … love handles on the side? Hey, this is a cool alcohol bottle, plain and simple. Hand this to your buddy as a gift and watch the grin spread ear-to-ear.
Buy Buchannan’s 18 Year Scotch Whisky, Special Reserve, online at WineGlobe.com for $93. |
Casta Gusano Anejo Worm Bottle
Aug 20th
I’m absolutely, 100% sure that this bottle fits into our “cool alcohol bottles” section!
At $160, this tequila is:
A step up from the traditional Casta Worm Bottle Reposado, this worm shaped bottle contains an exquisite añejo tequila, aged in white oak casks to become the smooth, rich tequila that the connoisseurs love.
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Where to buy Casta Gusano Anejo Worm Bottle online:
Warning from WineGlobe:
Due to small size differences in the neck of the bottle and the cork stopper, this and all Casta Tequila products are prone to seepage during shipment. We will make every attempt to ship the product such that it will not leak during transit but we are not able to honor any claims for leaking bottles. By placing an order for this product, you are confirming that you have read and agree to these terms. Please be aware that this is a hand-blown glass item. Each bottle is unique, and sizes vary. Bottles are filled to 750ml. The liquid will not typically reach the top of the bottle.
Landy Cognac Desir Red
Aug 18th
She’s hot, and she’s ready to be given as a fine gift signifying your friendship and trust. Behold, Miss Desir Red, a fine cognac, dressed to kill. Oh, and Snoop was hired to help pimp her.
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The cool bottle, shapely figure, hot dress, killer hat, and association with Snoop Dogg all point to making this cognac a fine gift. And, at least one review has the following to say:
Both glamorous and modern, this cognac has extra smooth aromas. The flavors are rich and complex, from vanilla to prune.
Presented in a unique bottle that you will find nowhere else, this Napoleon cognac was designed with a young contemporary feel. With an average age of 20 years, it has copper tint color, and develops aromas of candied fruit, licorice and vanilla.
Where to buy Landy Cognac Desir Red Online:
El Tesoro Paradiso Anejo Tequila
Jul 30th
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| Buy El Tesoro Paradiso Anejo Tequila at WineGlobe.com, $130 |
El Tesoro Paradiso is a 5-year-old anejo, handcrafted from a blend of El Tesoro tequilas carefully selected for their distinctive characteristics, including several ages of El Tesoro Anejo for added smoothness and body. This world class blend of tequila is aged further in French oak barrels previously used to age A. de Fussigny Cognac. Paradiso strikes a sublime balance between the elegance of cognac and the sultry character of tequila, both of which are deeply imbued in its bouquet, body, flavor and finish. The result is an artistic achievement.
Balblair Whisky 1989 In a Kilt!
Jul 18th
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| Balblair 1989 as it should be, dressed in a kilt. | Balbair 1989 as you might buy it today. |
Balblair Whisky 1989 Bottling Note
As part of a trio of vintages launched in February of 2007, this 1989 ‘vintage’ from the Balblair distillery is another superb example, exhibiting that beautiful vanilla spice, cereal sweetness we have come to expect from the Edderton-based distillery.
Balblair 1989 Tasting Note
Nose: Crisp, balanced, a lovely dose of bourbon. Vanilla and spicy oak roll.
Palate: Full and tight, barley notes with their silken sweetness and more vanilla oak.
Finish: Good length, the sweet, bourbon oak lingers and with it creamy barley.
Where To Buy Balblair Whisky:
- List of places to buy (as published by Balblair.com)
- The Whisky Exchange
- Master of Malt
- Google Shopping
A “blow-away” alternative to 1989 Balblair is:
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