Luxist http://www.luxist.com Luxist. http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.luxist.com/media/feedlogo.gif Luxist http://www.luxist.com prods@weblogsinc.com (Weblogs, Inc. Producers) support@weblogsinc.com (Weblogs, Inc. Web Support) en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. View our terms of service here: http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/ Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[The World's Sexiest Penthouses]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/05/12/the-world-s-sexiest-penthouses/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/05/12/the-world-s-sexiest-penthouses/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/05/12/the-world-s-sexiest-penthouses/#comments Lavish bedrooms, the city's best views to gaze upon, and largest of bath tubs to soak are just a few of the perks of the World's Sexiest Penthouses. Our buddies at Gadling shows us Condé Nast Traveler's list of these ultra penthouses. Take the Skylofts at MGM Grand in Las Vegas for instance, at $10,000 per night, which includes the room-sized "immersion chambers" (large showers dousing you with waterfalls, steam, and rain). There is also the Presidential Suite in Intercontinental Hong Kong at $11,215 a night, where you can rest in infinity pool while staring at one of the most beautiful skylines in the world.

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]]> hotellas vegasLasVegasluxury hotelLuxuryHotelpenthousesexyskylinevacationZhang ZiyiZhangZiyi Gustad Mody Fri, 12 May 2006 19:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Swarovski Crystalised Fridge by Gorenje]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/05/03/swarovski-crystalised-fridge-by-gorenje/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/05/03/swarovski-crystalised-fridge-by-gorenje/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/05/03/swarovski-crystalised-fridge-by-gorenje/#comments Appropriately named The Eye-catcher, this premium fridge-freezer is all black featuring 7,000 hand embedded crystals from Swarovski.  Only 10 will be produced, which should get things rolling on the Commercial Line which is based on the Eye-catcher.  It comes in black and silver with a still reputable 3,500 crystals. The high tech fridge is controlled by an eye level screen mounted on the fridge door allowing temperature adjustments, monitoring and alarms to be set in addition to a voice recorder/player. Price to be announced.

[via The Appliancist]

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]]> coolercrystalfoodfreezerfridge Gustad Mody Wed, 03 May 2006 16:30:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Beer Spas]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/05/01/beer-spas/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/05/01/beer-spas/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/05/01/beer-spas/#comments I have always used the occasional left over Belgian brew to wash my hair with the next morning (try it out, it leaves your hair silky and clean), but I don't know why it never struck me to bathe in beer. Over the past 10 years, beer spas have popped up in Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. At these beer spas, every sense is enveloped in beer; the bubbly sticky liquid on your skin, the hops in the air, to the beer in your mug. You can also try the brewski facial: an über gooey face mask made from ground hops, malt, honey and cream cheese. These half hour bath treatments start at about $55.

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]]> beerbeer spasczech republic Gustad Mody Mon, 01 May 2006 14:05:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Vega Sicilia Wine Tasting]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/04/25/vega-sicilia-wine-tasting/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/04/25/vega-sicilia-wine-tasting/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/04/25/vega-sicilia-wine-tasting/#comments On Sunday, April 30, Compass Restaurant in New York City is hosting an exclusive six-course meal prepared by Chef John Fraser paired with hand-picked Vega Scilia wines. Vega Scilia is known for their meticulous wine making processes coupled with an extremely long aging period and low harvest yields which result in their famous wines prized for their complexity, elegance, and finesse. This unique opportunity to explore wines from Spain's most stately producer, while at the same time savoring the imaginative, sophisticated flavor pairings will cost $515. Read further to see Fraser's 6-course menu paired with appropriate wines:

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]]> compassfoodnew york citywinewine tasting Gustad Mody Tue, 25 Apr 2006 14:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Hendrick's Gin]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/04/18/hendricks-gin/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/04/18/hendricks-gin/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/04/18/hendricks-gin/#comments Hold the lime, make it a cucumber!  A cucumber is the best choice of fruit for your Hendrick's gin and tonic.  The cucumber brings out the fortifying combination of infused botanicals. In this old apothecary shaped bottle you will find a gin infused with Bulgarian Rose, coriander, and cucumbers. Unlike most English made gins, Hendrick's is small batch distilled in Ayrshire, Scotland. The lowland Scottish water provides the perfect medium for the grain spirit and the unusual array of botanicals.
I can unhesitatingly say this is absolutely the best gin I have ever had. Feathery, crisp, and a clear essence of cucumber.    With it I have made an absolutely prestigious gin martini and gin and tonic.

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]]> bathtub ginBathtubGinfine ginFineGingingin tonicGinTonicmartinispiritstanqueraytonic Gustad Mody Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Video of Tuesday's Glenfiddich Auction]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/04/05/video-of-tuesdays-glenfiddich-auction/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/04/05/video-of-tuesdays-glenfiddich-auction/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/04/05/video-of-tuesdays-glenfiddich-auction/#comments

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]]> auctionsingle maltSingleMaltvideowhiskey Gustad Mody Wed, 05 Apr 2006 21:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Rare 1937 Glenfiddich sold]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/04/05/rare-1937-glenfiddich-sold/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/04/05/rare-1937-glenfiddich-sold/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/04/05/rare-1937-glenfiddich-sold/#comments Yours truly attended last night's auction of the Glenfiddich Rare Collection 1937 that we mentioned earlier. A bottle of the world's oldest whisky was auctioned off for the first time at the hammer price of $20,000. It was a pretty intense auction with prices going back and forth, and a pretty feisty auctioneer (be sure to check back in a few days, as I will be posting a video of the auction).

 

I was fortunate enough to speak with some of the folks at Glenfiddich, and they uncorked the original cask from 1937 and allowed me to literally stick my nose in it. The bouquet of smells were amazing! The interesting thing is that when this cask left Scotland it was dry, and after being in the US for a few days, the difference of climate caused the whiskey to be released from the wood, creating a new puddle of whiskey.

 

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]]> auctionscotchscotlandsingle maltSingleMaltwhiskeywhisky Gustad Mody Wed, 05 Apr 2006 05:55:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Half Smoked Cigar for Auction]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/03/24/half-smoked-cigar-for-auction/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/03/24/half-smoked-cigar-for-auction/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/03/24/half-smoked-cigar-for-auction/#comments Why would a 56 year old half-smoked cigar be of any value to anybody? Because it was once smoked by Winston Churchill of course.  The former Prime Minster of the United Kingdom was about to give a speech in a ballroom where he was asked to extinguish his half burnt cigar. Churchill snubbed it on the ground and handed it to the constable standing next to him. This once souvenir to the constable is now being sold by his relatives.  The half ashed cigar will be going up for sale in April, but the amount is unknown as this is such an unusual auction.

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]]> cigarcigar auctionCigarAuctiontobacco Gustad Mody Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:05:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[A Personal Taste Of Compass Box: Asyla]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/03/20/a-personal-taste-of-compass-box-asyla/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/03/20/a-personal-taste-of-compass-box-asyla/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/03/20/a-personal-taste-of-compass-box-asyla/#comments Next up of the Compass Box line I had this weekend is Asyla. Not refined as the earlier mentioned Peat Monster, but still very pleasant on the tongue. Grainy, with dry fruit tastes and the finish reminds me of the pepperness of a strong black coffee. Pretty drinkable. Asyla is a 50/50 blend of grain and malt whiskies mostly from Cragganmore, Linkwood, Glen Elgin, Cabus, and Cameron Bridge.

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]]> scotchscotch whiskyScotchWhiskysingle maltSingleMaltspiritwhiskeywhisky Gustad Mody Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:34:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[A Personal Taste Of Compass Box: The Peat Monster]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/03/20/a-personal-taste-of-compass-box-the-peat-monster/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/03/20/a-personal-taste-of-compass-box-the-peat-monster/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/03/20/a-personal-taste-of-compass-box-the-peat-monster/#comments I finally got to try The Peat Monster by Compass Box this weekend and was quite impressed considering that your everyday urbane whisky drinkers are not too familiar with this brand. I have a personal infatuation for peaty whiskies and this truly hits the spot. The smokiness was so dynamic that it reminded me of a char cooked porterhouse on an open campfire. It coats the tongue quite copiously like a fine oil.  Malty, sweet, and almost smokes off the tongue. It went well with the Spanish blue cheese I was having at the time. The Peat Monster is comprised of vatted 100% single malt whisky mainly made of Caol Ila and Ardmore, all aged between 10 and 15 years old.

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]]> peatscotch whiskyScotchWhiskyspiritswhiskeywhiskieswhisky Gustad Mody Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:06:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Quarter Century Macallan in Lalique]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/28/quarter-century-macallan-in-lalique/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/28/quarter-century-macallan-in-lalique/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/28/quarter-century-macallan-in-lalique/#comments The Macallan decided to go all out, where an ordinary glass container would not be adequate to hold their special 50 year single malt.  Lalique will be hand blowing an exclusive 470 decanters made to resemble the Spanish sherry barrels in which the Scotch rested for five decades. Only 20 will be for sale in the UK, which makes me feel pretty special here in the US where we will get 100 at about $6,000 each. The whisky is presented in a leather and silk box, with a crystal stopper and a leather-bound collectors guide with The Macallan's Easter Elchies House Stamp of approval. The burnish gold-colored malt is rich with flavors of cardamom, black cherries, and chocolate.

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]]> CraigellachieEdrington GroupEdringtonGroupmacallan 18macallan 25macallan scotchMacallan18Macallan25MacallanScotchmalt of the peopleMaltOfThePeoplescotch whiskyScotchWhiskysingle malt scotchSingleMaltScotchspeysidethe macallanTheMacallan Gustad Mody Tue, 28 Feb 2006 15:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Glenlivet Cellar Collection 1972]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/28/glenlivet-cellar-collection-1972/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/28/glenlivet-cellar-collection-1972/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/28/glenlivet-cellar-collection-1972/#comments With a strong reputation for very special expressions, every year a selection of exceptional whisky is brought to the market from The Glenlivet Cellar Collection. A vatting of 10 casks from a single day's distillation of August 24, 1972 will be this year's selection. After the filling on that Thursday, the parcel of casks were placed into Warehouse 5 at the distillery and stored in the lower tier of stows 87 and 89.  The richness and fruitiness found in this creation could only be obtained by the choice climate, cask wood, and generous age. Bottled at natural cask strength without cill-filtration, the 1972 collection is a definitive Speyside single malt whisky. Only 800 bottles have been released to the US which will run about $700 each.

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]]> glenlivet scotchglenlivet whiskyGlenlivetScotchGlenlivetWhiskyscotch whiskyScotchWhiskysingle maltSingleMaltspiritswhisky peatswhisky petesWhiskyPeatsWhiskyPetes Gustad Mody Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Corneliani 2006 Spring collection]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/27/corneliani-2006-spring-collection/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/27/corneliani-2006-spring-collection/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/27/corneliani-2006-spring-collection/#comments Corneliani, makers of fine Italian suits, is set to open their first shop-in-shop in Saks Fifth Avenue in New York this fall. These fashionable needle workers are known for their avant-garde fabrics and cuts. Seeing the sea as the most important element has inspired their 2006 colors with the crystal clear depths of turquoises and emerald greens. From ivory to mother-of-pearl and up to slate gray, sophisticated elegance is conveyed through the stretch of whites, honeys and grays. With 150 fabrics and 250 exclusive patterns at your disposal, your custom measured suit will be cut and sewn in Mantova, Italy to be delivered in 3 weeks.

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]]> armani suitsArmaniSuitsbusiness suitsBusinessSuitscustom suitsCustomSuitsdesigner suitsDesignerSuitsdress suitsDressSuitsfashionfine suitsFineSuitsitalian suitsItalianSuitsmen's fashionMen'sFashionmens apparelmens suitsMensApparelMensSuitspinstripe suitsPinstripeSuitssuits Gustad Mody Mon, 27 Feb 2006 15:03:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Glenrothes Select Reserve]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/27/glenrothes-select-reserve/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/27/glenrothes-select-reserve/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/27/glenrothes-select-reserve/#comments As a non-vintage specific selection, Glenrothes Select Reserve is a vatting of casks from various years representing the heart and essence of Glenrothes. These batches from unspecified years are chosen by John Ramsay, the malt master, with emphasis on quality and consistency and will be available as an on-going basis rather than the typical 'out and done' release of vintages. The idea here overcomes the shortage of single malts we have come to get used to and makes The Glenrothes more widely available. The ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and hint of spice notes are characteristically complex with a creamy texture on the tongue.  The barrel shaped bottle is about $45. 

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]]> scotchscotch whiskyScotchWhiskysingle maltsingle malt scotchSingleMaltSingleMaltScotchvatted maltVattedMaltwhiskeywhisky Gustad Mody Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:08:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Jessica Simpson getting $1,240 per spoken word]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/26/jessica-simpson-getting-1-240-per-spoken-word/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/26/jessica-simpson-getting-1-240-per-spoken-word/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/26/jessica-simpson-getting-1-240-per-spoken-word/#comments This is the first time I have heard of somebody getting paid for each uttered word.  Amazingly Jessica Simpson, someone not quite known for her colloquy, will be getting a whopping $1,240 for every utterance of communication.  For a meager 806 words plus some extra bucks for showing her face, the singer will be getting a hunky-dory 1 million dollars. She will be playing a hot cashier who makes all the men go ga-ga in the film Employee of the Month, which has just begun filming.

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]]> actoractresscelebritymovie starMovieStarsalary Gustad Mody Sun, 26 Feb 2006 16:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Not your every day blended whisky from Compass Box]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/24/not-your-every-day-blended-whisky-from-compass-box/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/24/not-your-every-day-blended-whisky-from-compass-box/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/24/not-your-every-day-blended-whisky-from-compass-box/#comments After visiting dozens of distilleries and refining his taste, John Glaser sat down in his home and began mixing whisky. Before he knew it, he decided to begin marketing his blends by buying special casks from Scottish distilleries and selling them under the brand name of Compass Box Crafted Whiskies. Picking some of the best aged grains, he has created whisky with outstanding profiles.  The Compass Box line includes blended Scotch in addition to various vatted malts. There are also limited edition whiskies such as Orangerie, the once a year orange and spice-infused whisky we mentioned back when it was available in December. Try The Peat Monster. It is a vatted malt made with Caol Ila and Ardmore malts, 92 proof at $45.

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]]> ArdmoreasylaCambus Cameron BridgeCambusCameronBridgeCaol IlaClynelishCompass Box Crafted WhiskiesCompassBoxCraftedWhiskiesCragganmoreeleutheraGlen ElginGlenElginGlenlossiegraingrain maltGrainMaltHedonismJohn GlaserJohnGlaserJohnnie WalkerJohnnieWalkermaltscotch whiskeyScotchWhiskeysingle maltSingleMaltvattedwhiskywhisky drinkswhisky peatwhisky stillsWhiskyDrinksWhiskyPeatWhiskyStills Gustad Mody Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:04:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Wine Storage Tips]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/23/wine-storage-tips/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/23/wine-storage-tips/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/23/wine-storage-tips/#comments LifeTips has a great section dedicated to the storage of wine. Pretty much every topic is touched upon from building your own wine rack to wine cellar cooling tips. Some quick and important storing tips to keep in mind: keep bottles on their sides, store where there is little temperature fluctuation, high humidity is important for long term storage, and pay attention to the age worthiness of your wine before they go past their prime. Keep in mind wine cellars are not just meant to only be pleasing to the eye, but they must be just as functional as they are attractive. The need for a vapor barrier is commonly ignored when your designer doesn't have the necessary knowledge of wine.

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]]> autralian wineAutralianWinecorkscrewscustomdecanterice wineIceWineiron wineIronWinenapa wineNapaWinered wineRedWinewinewine accessorieswine advocatewine cellarwine cellarswine chillerwine decanterwine enthusiastwine gift basketswine glasseswine librarywine listwine rackswine refrideratorswine refrigeratorswine storagewine tastingwine vintagewine vintage chartWineAccessoriesWineAdvocateWineCellarWineCellarsWineChillerWineDecanterWineEnthusiastWineGiftBasketsWineGlassesWineLibraryWineListWineRacksWineRefrigeratorsWineStorageWineTastingWineVintageWineVintageChart Gustad Mody Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:04:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[La Gloria Cubana Super Roll Cigar Rolling Contest]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/23/la-gloria-cubana-super-roll-cigar-rolling-contest/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/23/la-gloria-cubana-super-roll-cigar-rolling-contest/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/23/la-gloria-cubana-super-roll-cigar-rolling-contest/#comments A torcedor (which literally translates to 'twister', is the last thing you should do when rolling a cigar), or cigar roller, is a true artist with tobacco. Knowing all the work it takes to hand roll a cigar, it's actually quite amazing they don't cost more then they already do... rolling leaves into themselves, inspecting the best leaf for wrapping and sculpting the cigar to the requested shape. Earlier this month at the annual La Gloria Cuban Super Roll in Las Vegas, rollers got to compete for the top title of torcedor. If you think you have what it takes for future rolling events, sign up is about $500 (training included).

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]]> cigar aficionadocigar clubcigar contestcigar rollcigar rollingcigar shopCigarAficionadoCigarClubCigarContestCigarRollCigarRollingCigarShopcorona cigarCoronaCigarcuban cigarcuban rollerCubanCigarCubanRollerjr cigarJrCigarmontescristo cigarMontescristoCigarrolling contestRollingContest Gustad Mody Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:04:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Pétrus at Sotheby's London Auction]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/23/p-trus-at-sothebys-london-auction/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/23/p-trus-at-sothebys-london-auction/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/23/p-trus-at-sothebys-london-auction/#comments A recent Sotheby's Fine & Rare Wines auction at New Bond Street, London ended yesterday. A particular sale that caught my eye was Lot 12, Chateau Petrus 1982. Hammer price was at about 23,036 US dollars. An ultimate collectors wine, Petrus comes from a small 28.4 acre vineyard named in honor of St. Peter. It is the only site where topsoil and subsoil are composed almost entirely of heavy clay rich in iron. Ironically clay is typically unsuitable for high-quality wines, as it tends to get water logged. Fermented in cement vats, the wine is aged in completely new oak barrels for 22 to 28 months, and right before bottling it is clarified with five fresh egg whites per barrel (they don't filter). Sotheby's notes of developed color with great character in the nose of prunes and spices. Licorice with sweet gummy definition and some sweet aniseed. Pruney finish with mocha as it lingers on the palate. At 10 bottles in the lot, average cost per bottle is $2,304.

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]]> -Pierre Moueix-pierreMoueixCHATEAU PETRUSChateauPetrusChristian MoueixChristianMoueixJean-Claude BerrouetJean-claudeBerrouetLa Fleur de GayMoueixPétruspetruspetrus winePetrusWinePomerolred wineRedWineSaint-Émilionvieyardwinewine tastingWineTasting Gustad Mody Thu, 23 Feb 2006 14:10:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Blended Scotch Whiskies]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/22/blended-scotch-whiskies/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/22/blended-scotch-whiskies/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/22/blended-scotch-whiskies/#comments Forbes released an article telling us the detailed background on the history of blended Scotch and what to look for in the crowd this year.  Master blenders recognize the right components to harmoniously marry single malts to grain whiskies which give us blended Scotch whiskies.  An Edinburgh merchant was probably the first to do so in 1853 when he mixed the malt whisky from The Glenlivet with other whiskies to be labeled as Old Vatted Glenlivet, O.V.G.  The merge proved to be less aggressive and soothing then the challenging drink of single malts. This and other blends corroborated that two styles of Scotch whisky was more attractive to the general consumer than when sold separately. Even though some of us snobs might refuse to consider Scotch blends, I suggest you give a try from the short list of current respected blends. When a single malt is not around, from the list, I personally enjoy Chivas Royal Salute 21 Year and the 12 Year, Johnnie Walker Gold 18 Year, and Dewar's Special Reserve 12 Year. What are your favorite blended Scotch whiskies?

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]]> Ambassador Royal DeluxeAmbassadorRoyalDeluxeArgyllBlended malt whiskyBlended Scotch WhiskiesBlendedMaltWhiskyBlendedScotchWhiskiesCragganmoreEdinburghGrain whiskyGrainWhiskyHighlandsIslayIsle of SkyeIsleOfSkyeLagavulinOld SmugglerOldSmugglerPinch The DimplePinchTheDimpleProhibitionscotchSingle malt whiskySingleMaltWhiskySpeysideStrathislaTaliskerTeacher’s Highland CreamTeacher’sHighlandCreamwhiskeywhiskyWhite HorseWhiteHorse Gustad Mody Wed, 22 Feb 2006 21:03:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Leather clad bed]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/21/leather-clad-bed/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/21/leather-clad-bed/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/21/leather-clad-bed/#comments The Hide and Seek bed by And So To Bed is an elegant sleeping platform. It has the understated form of a sleigh bed without the lavish bends. Leather covers its gentle curves and gives it an aged, cultured look that adds a elegant decor to any bedroom with dark or rust-toned walls. If there was ever a bed designed to reside in a cigar room, this would be it. This modern twist to a traditional style bed will cost you about $4,350.

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]]> bedsheetssleep Gustad Mody Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:06:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Geothermal town house]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/13/geothermal-town-house/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/13/geothermal-town-house/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/13/geothermal-town-house/#comments This New York town house has the unique feature of a geothermal energy system which provides heating, cooling and hot water.  The energy comes from pipes going 1,400 feet into the earth, which come back to the house to the radiant heating system via all floors of the house.  It is further environmentally sound with double insulation, air filtration and even a snow melting system (no need for salt or breaking your back!). Spread your green-loving family over the 6,000 sq ft with 875 sq ft of terraces including the solarium penthouse which is part of the 4 bedrooms with 4.5 baths.  Limestone and Merbau hardwood floors throughout with a Bulthaup kitchen. Being offered at $7.825 million.

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]]> apartmenttown houseTownHouse Gustad Mody Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:32:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Nambé twist cocktail shaker]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/10/namb-twist-cocktail-shaker/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/10/namb-twist-cocktail-shaker/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/10/namb-twist-cocktail-shaker/#comments This stunning shaker is inspired by the curves of a helix. It is made of a special thermal retentive metal called Nambé which holds the cold 3 times longer than other metals. Just stow it in the freezer for about 30 minutes, add your favorite mixers, and out comes chilled drinks without the need for ice.  The Nambé metal will never tarnish, crack, chip or peel. The shaker goes for about $145.

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]]> alexander cocktailAlexanderCocktailbacardi cocktailBacardiCocktailbloddy baryBloddyBarybronxcaipirinhachocolate martiniChocolateMartinicocktailcosmodaiquiridrinksgin fizzgin rickeyGinFizzGinRickeyhurricaneliquorlong island ice teaLongIslandIceTeamanhattanmargaritamartinimint julipMintJulipmixed drinksMixedDrinksmixersmojitonambepina coladaPinaColadashakersidecar Gustad Mody Fri, 10 Feb 2006 19:35:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Classic Brown Wool Cable Sweater for Dogs]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/10/classic-brown-wool-cable-sweater-for-dogs/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/10/classic-brown-wool-cable-sweater-for-dogs/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/10/classic-brown-wool-cable-sweater-for-dogs/#comments We love our pets, and what better way to show our love to the world than to make our dogs as fashionable as us? The classic brown wool cable sweater is a very handsome look for your dog from PamperedPets. This hand-knit wool and cotton sweater will keep your dog looking as chic as you. It will provide comfort, warmth, and flexibility through the seasons at $88.95

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]]> animalcanineclothingdogpetpets Gustad Mody Fri, 10 Feb 2006 18:22:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Kuppersbusch Induction Wok Cooktop]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/09/kuppersbusch-induction-wok-cooktop/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/09/kuppersbusch-induction-wok-cooktop/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/09/kuppersbusch-induction-wok-cooktop/#comments The round bottom of the wok is designed to circulate heat quickly and evenly, while keeping the food in constant motion, exposing the maximum amount of food surface to heat in a short time.  The Induction Wok by Kuppersbusch was made to do all of this without the danger and expensive energy needed to put out 65,000 BTU of flame.  It uses electromagnetic energy to heat only the metal wok and not the surface, which will stay cool to the touch at all times.  This piece would look great in that luxury kitchen or urban style loft. Hi-tech cooking at hi-tech prices: retail is $3,500 for one spot. 

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]]> BTUcookkitchenpanspotssauteestir fryStirFrystovewok Gustad Mody Thu, 09 Feb 2006 20:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Porsche Design Cigar Cutter]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/09/porsche-design-cigar-cutter/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/09/porsche-design-cigar-cutter/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/09/porsche-design-cigar-cutter/#comments Stop using the awl on your old Swiss Army Knife and use this cupped cigar cutter with double honed edges for the cleanest of cuts. Getting your smoke on with this utilitarian cigar cutter will set you back 2 Benjamins and 40 Washingtons.

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]]> cigarcubanhumidorpocket knifePocketKnifetobacco Gustad Mody Thu, 09 Feb 2006 18:05:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Festival del Habano]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/09/festival-del-habano/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/09/festival-del-habano/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/09/festival-del-habano/#comments Make your way down to Havana on February 27th for the VIII Festival del Habano. The 5 day event offers a variety of activities to celebrate and promote cigars. Visits of tobacco plantations and even a tour of the factory which was once home to Davidoff, Cohiba and Trinidad will take place.  There will also be special cigar and spirit matching sessions.  The whole cigar fest will set you back about 1,260 Cuban Convertible Pesos. Perhaps we should convert to a more useful currency, like US dollars.  So if we multiply by the number of US dollars per convertible peso, that comes out to ... 1,260 US dollars.

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]]> churchillcigarclarocohibacoronacubadavidoffdestivalhavanamadurooscuropantelapesosrobustosmoketobaccotorpedo Gustad Mody Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:06:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Mega Yacht on eBay sold]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/07/mega-yacht-on-ebay-sold/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/07/mega-yacht-on-ebay-sold/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/02/07/mega-yacht-on-ebay-sold/#comments Back in November we reported a 405 foot yacht for sale on eBay. The auction finally closed the other day at 85 million... that is just a down payment of course.  This is custom built for delivery in 2007 for a total of $168 million. Capable of taking you anywhere in the world, this 3,000 sq ft yacht will allow you to arrive safely via helicopter on the retractable landing pad.  Features include cinema room, fitness room and 16 guest cabins; that should leave you plenty of room for your children, personal assistants, and body guards.

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]]> ebaylanding padLandingPadmega yatchMegaYatchmotoryatchP967yatch Gustad Mody Tue, 07 Feb 2006 21:20:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Arnold Schwarzenegger Humidor for sale]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/31/arnold-schwarzenegger-humidor-for-sale/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/31/arnold-schwarzenegger-humidor-for-sale/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/31/arnold-schwarzenegger-humidor-for-sale/#comments Our protein-driven friend, Arnold, commissioned The Daniel Marshall Humidor company, based in California, to create a limited number of Governor Seal humidors for special gifts. The bronze medallion on the lid is covered in 24kt gold and has the California State Governor's Seal. One of them will be going up for auction on Ebay soon, and profits will go to his After School All Stars charity founded in 1992.

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]]> Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnoldSchwarzeneggerauctioncaliforniaCelebritycigarebayHumidorsmoke Gustad Mody Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:32:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Most Expensive Champagnes]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/30/most-expensive-champagnes/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/30/most-expensive-champagnes/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/30/most-expensive-champagnes/#comments Not including hard to find exotics, Krug, Clos du Mesnil 1995 tops the Forbes most expensive champagne list at $750 a bottle. Only 12,624 of the bottles were produced. Coming in at second is Bollinger Blanc de Noirs Vielilles Vignes Francaises 1997 at $400 a pop. Despite coming from the Pinot Noir grape, it is a fine golden color. Dom Pérignon Rosé 1995 make is in the top 3 of course at $350. Aromas of strawberries and cream show Dom's style of delicacy and finesse.

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]]> bollingerbrutchampagneclicquotClos du MesnilClosDuMesnildom perignonDomPerignonkrugLaurent-Perrier Grande SiècleLaurent-perrierGrandeSiècleMoëtmoetPol Roger BrutPolRogerBrutTetes du CuveeTetesDuCuveeveuveVeuve ClicquotVeuveClicquot Gustad Mody Mon, 30 Jan 2006 15:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Lagavulin]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/30/lagavulin/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/30/lagavulin/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/30/lagavulin/#comments Lagavulin, an Islay whisky, is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, dating to about 1742. It is known as the aristocrat of Islays. Lagavulin is one of the few great classics not only from Islay but Scotland it's self. The great peat smoke aroma adds to its robust body, and is well balanced and smooth with a gentle sweetness. The 16 year is among my all time favorites of all single malts with its heady and pungent smokiness. Lagavulin means "the hollow where the mill is".

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]]> islaysingle maltSingleMaltwhiskeywhisky Gustad Mody Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:04:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Life-size Tetris bookshelf]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/27/life-size-tetris-bookshelf/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/27/life-size-tetris-bookshelf/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/27/life-size-tetris-bookshelf/#comments Level five, hurry up... Tall lamp in here, big bowl there, L shaped statue on the side. This Tetris shelving unit looks pretty fun. They sell each and every shape found from the original Tetris game. You can buy what you want and shape the bookshelf how you want. At a standard bookshelf shape, it will cost around $7,000 and up. You might want to test your skills on the computer first.

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]]> bookshelvesdecordesignfurniture Gustad Mody Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:39:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[World's finest luxury smuggling tunnel found]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/27/worlds-finest-luxury-smuggling-tunnel-found/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/27/worlds-finest-luxury-smuggling-tunnel-found/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/27/worlds-finest-luxury-smuggling-tunnel-found/#comments Customs agents say this is one of the longest and most sophisticated tunnels along the Mexico / US border. It's the finer amenities that surprised officials, who found it furnished with concrete floors, electricity, lights, ventilations and even plumbing! The tunnel went down to 60 feet below ground, up to 5 feet high and almost .5 miles long. Other captivating "features" found were 200 pounds of marijuana on the California side and thousands of pounds on the Mexico side. Cell phones, trucks, van, various documents and other drug cartel necessities were found on site. Considering this is of the 21 found since September 11, 2001, I am sure there will be many more to come.

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]]> Gustad Mody Fri, 27 Jan 2006 13:32:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Salt spring in your backyard]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/27/salt-spring-in-your-backyard/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/27/salt-spring-in-your-backyard/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/27/salt-spring-in-your-backyard/#comments Feel the need to take a hot salt spring bath? Or maybe you would like your own Niagara Falls?  Perhaps you would enjoy a Zen garden surrounding your "Buddha beach". These guys at Poolscape Inc. will actually make one for you to take a dip in everyday behind your house. My personal favorite is the " Athens " design, where the water is made to look dark like a natural lake.  They will pretty much make anything and everything you need in or surround you pool, including: fog systems, fiber optic lights, caves, waterfalls, swim up bars, spas, and even a Japanese garden. Who knows, they might even make your own Bellagio water show.

 

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]]> Gustad Mody Fri, 27 Jan 2006 07:29:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Rembrandt to mystery bidder]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/26/rembrandt-to-mystery-bidder/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/26/rembrandt-to-mystery-bidder/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/26/rembrandt-to-mystery-bidder/#comments As per the New York Times, unidentified New York collector also known as Paddle No. L0179 paid a whopping $4.27 million for Rembrandt's "Study of an Elderly Woman in a White Cap" dating to about 1640. Now this isn't quite as much as when the last Rembrandt was sold to Stephen A. Wynn for $11.3 million, but it's still a memorable figure. Who is this mysterious bidder? Well, that's for Sotheby's to know, and us to find out. The painting also has a decent amount of history to it such as various characteristics added to it after it was complete, and various restorations.

 

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]]> artauction resultpaintingrembrandt Gustad Mody Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:03:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Ardbeg TEN]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/26/ardbeg-ten/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/26/ardbeg-ten/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/01/26/ardbeg-ten/#comments My fellow single malt lovers; with the increase in price and decline of availability of some of the more renowned single malts we need to venture on to discover other agreeable whiskies. In the past few years, Ardbeg has finally begun to make its way in the US and already has quite a name for its self. I find the 10 year to be particularly amazing because it really tastes and feels like a 16. This is soon to become an always stocked item in my bar.

Palate is full bodied, earthy, with plenty of smokiness and a long and pungent finish with citrus notes.

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]]> Gustad Mody Thu, 26 Jan 2006 19:05:00 EST Luxist