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The Dalmore 50-Year-Old Whisky

Published: 11/29/2008 6:15:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

Against the fitting backdrop of his new home off the Cannes coastline, UB Group Chairman Dr Vijay Mallya’s British company Whyte & Mackay recently announced the release of one the world’s oldest and most precious Scotch whiskies under the prestigious Dalmore brand.
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Extreme Dining with Mike Horn and Mumm

Published: 11/22/2008 6:25:00 PM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

Renowned adventurer Mike Horn is sailing around the world to document climate change. He intends to stop at every continent and chart the progress of climate change while celebrating the beauty of the nature at key locations.
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Glenmorangie Signet Whiskey Revolution

Published: 11/8/2008 8:54:00 PM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

In creating the Glenmorangie Signet, the Glenmorangie Company says it has revolutionized the conventions of creating whiskey...
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Mumm F1 Party & Interview with Jean-Etienne Gourgues, Mumm Champagne

Published: 11/7/2008 10:34:00 AM

Keywords: Events | Wine Champagne and Spirits

Our friends from Asia-Pacific Boating met with Jean-Etienne Gourgues, commercial director at G.H. Mumm, to discuss what makes Champagne great, and why the Mumm brand is associated with speed and excellence...
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42-year-old Single Malt Scotch by Auchentoshan Distillery

Published: 11/5/2008 10:30:00 PM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

Home to Scotland’s only triple distilled single malt whisky, the Auchentoshan Distillery unveils a 42-year-old single malt scotch...
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JAQK Wine Cellars Take On The House

Published: 11/1/2008 10:17:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

San Francisco’s JAQK Wine Cellars have taken a gamble on a clever combination of wine and graphic design – in more ways than one. Winemaker Craig MacLean teamed up with Hatch Design to...
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Petit Coeur – Etienne Meneau's Little Heart Wine Glass

Published: 10/25/2008 6:33:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

Following the success of his series of Strange Decanters, Bordeaux-born artist Etienne Meneau continues to thrill with his latest creation...
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The Last Drop - A Blended Scotch Whisky 48 Years in the Making

Published: 10/18/2008 2:14:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

The phrase hand-made has made it to premium whisky with The Last Drop, a blend of 70 different malt whiskies and 12 different grain whiskies from the cellars of The Last Drop Distillers Ltd that took 48 years to create.
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Boerl & Kroff Champagne

Published: 10/1/2008 2:20:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

Described as a one-of-a-kind masterpiece crafted by the world’s finest oenologists, jewelers and silversmith’s, the Boerl & Kroff champagne is being tipped to pip the likes of...
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Johnnie Walker Walks On at the Amber Lounge

Published: 9/29/2008 10:11:00 PM

Keywords: Bars and Lounges | Events | Wine Champagne and Spirits

Talk-of-Singapore Formula One party the Amber Lounge gave up its champagne rights for one night and allowed Johnnie Walker to take center stage.
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Evolution Mobile Bar for the Thirsty Traveler

Published: 9/25/2008 6:09:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

Catering to the needs of on-the-go party lovers, bartending enthusiasts and anyone who’d fancy making their very own cocktails by the beach, the Evolution Mobile Bar is a fully functional bar that folds into the size of a suitcase for easy transportation.
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Skybar - The Stylish Solution for the Wine Lovers

Published: 9/24/2008 10:15:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

For the oenophiles who wish to savor several different wines at a go, even on simple occasions in the comfort of home, the Skybar Wine Preservation and Optimization System may just be the perfect solution.
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Vintage Heidsieck Champagne at the Ritz-Carlton Moscow

Published: 9/11/2008 10:14:00 PM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

For approximately US$33,000 per bottle, you can now get your hands on one of 10 bottles of vintage 1907 Heidsieck & Co Monopole Champagne, that have been ageing gracefully in the depths of the Baltic Sea for the past 82 years, at the Ritz-Carlton Moscow.
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2005 Pininfarina Napa Valley Vino Rosso

Published: 9/2/2008 10:24:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

Celebrated Italian design firm Pininfarina has expanded its discerning sights from automobiles and interiors to fine wine with the launch of its eponymous wine label earlier this month at the Concorso Italiano in Monterey...
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Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila

Published: 8/30/2008 6:30:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

This spirit is aptly named for its crisp, clean flavor and classy bottle. It came about when proprietor Juan Dobel hit upon the idea of filtering aged tequilas, resulting in The Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila.
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Dom Perignon Debuts World's Most Expensive Champagne Jeroboam

Published: 8/26/2008 10:22:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

Dom Perignon Vintage 1995 White Gold Jeroboam was officially launched in May 2008 and is today the most expensive champagne jeroboam at US$17,000 or (S$24,000).
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Valt Vodka - World's First Scottish Single Malt Vodka

Published: 8/20/2008 6:20:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

Long-respected for their skills with whiskey, Scottish distillers are putting their reputations to the test by creating single malt vodka. Announced in 2006, the first bottles are finally making it over to Singapore...
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Veuve Clicquot Ice Box

Published: 8/9/2008 6:13:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

Veuve Clicquot is not only known for its fine champagne but also coming up with innovative accessories to go with the bubbly. Their latest innovation, an ice box in distinctive Veuve yellow skin...
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Johnny Walker Black Label Collector's Edition

Published: 8/5/2008 6:29:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

Whiskey titan Johnny Walker keeps walking on in Formula 1 and this year, in line with the first night Grand Prix, they launched a special Black Label F1 Night Race Pack at Singapore’s Changi Airport.
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