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Five Cigar Recommendations for Father's Day

Filed under: Cigars

I'm about to celebrate my first Father's Day, so when I heard that the Beverly Hills Cigar Club had a few cigar suggestions for the occasion, I opened the e-mail immediately. In past years, I would have written the blog post for everyone else ... this year, I have something at stake!

Vin Lee, CEO of the Beverly Hills Cigar Club, has put together an interesting menu of cigars for Father's Day this year. From this list, I'd go with the Oliva Serie V, though my personal favorite these days is the 601 Trabuco (hint, hint).

Let's take a look at the five cigars Lee offers up as Father's Day suggestions:

1. CAO America Monument Pinstripe Torpedo
The wrapper on this cigar consists of two leaves arranged to deliver a pinstriping effect. One is a golden brown Connecticut Shade, and the other is a chocolate brown Connecticut Broadleaf. The filler comes from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and the United States. Notes Lee, "Warm summer nights this Father's Day, heat up the Kalamazoo 900 Grill and let Dad light up America while he slow grills his special burgers. No, he still won't tell you what's in the sauce though."

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If You Like Motorcycles and Wine ...

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Wine

Two things we love, motorcycles and wine, are together at last.

Famed motorcycle connoisseur Arun Sharma (GM of MotoCorsa) used to describe himself as "not much of a drinker," but repeated trips to Italy on bike business converted him.

CorsaVino is the name of Sharma's new company, which bottles wine from Pacific Northwest vintner Rich Cushman's acclaimed selections (Sharma lives in Oregon). Cushman and Sharma share a passion for motorcycles, and each bottle has a motorcycle theme. They've released four wines, two Columbia Valley Cabernets, a Viognier, and a Syrah, in extremely limited quantities -- one of the cabernets is already sold out. The bottles are a highly reasonable $25-$30, and make a great Father's Day gift for a motorcycle-loving dad.

Visit CorsaVino's to order, and as they say on the website, "Enjoy the fine things in life."

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Classic Malts for Father's Day

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits

Earlier we discussed the joys of Johnnie Walker as a prelude to Father's Day. Of course, some people prefer single malt Scotch to blends. The Classic Malts Selection, the world's finest portfolio of Scotch representing all of the major whisky flavor profiles, commissioned a survey to assess the drinking man's preferences both as Father's Day gift givers and receivers. Perhaps unsurprisingly, one third of respondents said they would prefer a bottle of high-end spirits to any other gift, and one in three indicated interest in gifting dad with a bottle of single malt. While men typically like to give dad a brand they know he's already fond of, one third said they would try something new if it had a similar taste and style.

Classic Malts has a new tool called the Flavor Map to help find whiskies that fit various taste profiles. You can check out www.Malts.com to view the Flavor Map and find matches. Meanwhile Classic Malts has some tantalizing suggestions. Pictured above are Glenkinchie 12-year-old ($49.99), a Lowland malt with flavors of late-summer fruits and harvest fields, young wood, malted barley and dry, sweet spice; The Singleton of Glendullan ($35.99) from Speyside, robust and sweet with notes of toasted grain, toffee, orange marmalade and brown spices; and Talisker 10-year-old ($49.99) from the Isle of Skye which with notes of dried fruit, peat smoke, barley malt and pepper.

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Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Events, Green

Looking for a fun and free Father's Day event in the Los Angeles area? On June 21 the 2009 Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance will take place in Beverly Hills featuring more than 100 exotic cars on display lining Rodeo Drive north of Wilshire Boulevard. "In addition to our traditional and classic collector cars featured at the Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance, this year we are also proud to showcase a unique selection of alternative energy vehicles, micro and electric cars, and solar vehicles, amongst others," notes Bruce Meyer, co-chair of the Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance. "From the display of luxurious, cutting-edge automobiles to the world-renowned fashion boutiques, Rodeo Drive offers something for everyone to enjoy on Father's Day."

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Celebrating Father's Day With Johnnie Walker

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits

Even when dad's not available I like to spend Father's Day with the family – the Johnnie Walker family. They have a Scotch for every occasion, and, as it happens, every dad as well, with five varieties ranging in age, complexity and exclusivity. Having tried (and tried and tried) every blended Scotch on the market over the years, I long ago settled on JW as the best; judging by the Royal Warrant on the bottle, that famous souse the Queen of England agrees. For one thing, it's the only one that's got any real peat to it, and of course we've always been fond of the "Striding Man" on the bottle; We like to think he's striding off in search of a damn drink after a long day's foxhunting, hoping the family is lined up waiting at home. Let's meet 'em:

The classic Red Label (which dates from 1906) and Black Label (1909) are old standbys, of course. We like the former with soda and the latter on the rocks. Originally known as Extra Special Old Highland Whisky in the 1800s, Red Label ($23) is a combination of 30 spicy, smoky malts, such as Talisker, and lingering, lighter grains. It has notes of clove, butterscotch, spice and vanilla, with a robust, smoky character and a warm finish.

Black Label ($34) contains as many as 40 whiskies all aged in oak casks for at least 12 years, including Talisker and Cardhu. The result is a rich combination of dry smokiness, with malt and peat overtones balanced by hints of cedar and fruit, with trademark dark chocolate and vanilla notes.

On to more recent innovations: Green, Gold and Blue Label. Green Label ($60) is actually a blend of 15-year-old Island and Speyside malt whiskies. Notes of spice, green fruit and nutmeg, are accompanied by an aroma of green apples and pears with a hint of sandalwood.

Gold Label ($85) is crafted from blend of 15 different whiskies, each aged at least 18 years. It's a very mellow Scotch, with a creamy, honeyed body and a slight caramel and vanilla nose. Some folk like to freeze it for 24 hours to release its true character as the whisky warms in the mouth.

Finally Blue Label ($220) is the ultimate luxury blend. Many of the rare whiskies come from distilleries that no longer exist, hence the pricetag. The nose has hints of smoke, sherry and fruitcake, while the body is soft and mellow with sherry, honey and vanilla notes married with peat and dark chocolate. The bee's knees.

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Sparkling Shiraz, Anyone?

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Spirits, Wine

Nothing says summer like a nice cool glass of something sparkly. Well, now you can make anything bubbly!

The SodaStream is a DIY home carbonating machine with no electrical parts, nothing too tricky or messy, and a small splurge price of around $100. The Fountain Jet Start-Up Kit, with which I had the pleasure of experimenting, is currently on sale for $89.99 (normally $139.99) -- and it's perfect for both you and your dad for Father's Day.

How it works: You get the lightweight Fountain Jet, two BPA-free bottles, and a 110-liter Carbonator which makes approximately 110 liters of seltzer. You can select from a number of flavors for sparkling water, or buy their syrups in all kinds of varieties: cola, diet cola, root beer, orange soda, diet grapefruit, tonic, and more.

You put cold water in the bottle, then the bottle and the Carbonator in the Fountain Jet, and press the button on the top to infuse the water with seltzer. Like sparkling water? You're done. If you want soda pop, you add syrup -- which I can honestly recommend; it truly tastes like root beer, cola, or whatever it says -- and you have soda pop!

Not only is it fun to make yourself, but their syrups have no high-fructose corn syrup or aspartame, and you're also doing the planet a favor by not adding cans and bottles to landfills -- and the servings come out to pennies-per-glass.

So what's luxurious about this? You can use it on anything -- turn your whites and even reds to sparkling cocktails or make the most alcoholic gin and tonic ever (by mixing a little tonic syrup into sparkling gin). Look through the gallery to see, and click here to shop for a SodaStream.

Gallery: Carbonating Alcohol with the SodaStream

The first of the non-traditional fixings

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$5,000 Glengoyne 40 Year Old Single Malt

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits

How much do you love your dad? Enough to buy him a $5,000 bottle of Scotch for Father's Day? You know he'll appreciate it, right? Scotland's storied Glengoyne Distillery founded in 1833 has just announced its oldest, most valuable Highland single malt ever, the Glengoyne 40 Year Old (above). The rare whiskey is bottled in a hand-blown Glencairn Crystal decanter with an individual number engraved in the base, decorated by an engraved sheaf of golden wheat on the stopper. The decanter is housed in a lacquered, piano-finished, solid oak wood presentation box, complete with gold plates on the front and hand-stitched cream leather interior. Only 250 bottles will be available worldwide, priced at about $5,000 apiece.

[via JustLuxe]

Tags: crystal, Fathers Day, FathersDay, Scotch, single malt, SingleMalt, whiskey

Personalized Corzo Tequila Bottles for Father's Day

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits

In time for Father's Day, Corzo Tequila is offering personalized labels for their award winning bottles. The luxurious spirit is double aged and triple distilled, made with what's billed as twice the agave of other tequilas. The personalized labels, made of pure metal, can accommodate up to three lines of text, and best of all, they're free. They can be ordered exclusively online at www.corzo.com/labels/. Once ordered, the custom label is delivered to your door free of charge in approximately 4-6 days. The metal labels are made to fit all of Corzo's hand-bottled varieties: the classic Silver, Reposado (double aged in small white oak barrels) and full-bodied Anejo.

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Win A Pair Of Birds Of Sausalito Pajamas

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style

As comfortable as a pair of their classic boxers, Birds of Sausalito now makes pajamas. Because these are such classic Dad pajamas, we had to give away a pair for Father's Day. The two-piece set is made of soft custom-made Pima cotton fabric and each pair is handmade with single needle stitching and mother-of-pearl buttons. The set comes packaged in a cotton pouch and sells for $240. We are giving away one pair of these pajamas perfect for lazy Sunday mornings with the newspaper and a pot of coffee. To enter the contest leave us a note telling us about why your father deserves a pair of cozy pajamas.

Some other important details:

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive the Birds of Sausalito pajamas valued at $240.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See complete contest rules here.

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

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Custom Cufflinks For Father's Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Men's Style

Need a personalized gift for Father's Day? Shapeways offers a way to create do-it-yourself personalized metal cufflinks with a three-dimensional look. The Shapeways Cufflink Creator lets users enter text and then select from one of the nine styles to create a one-of-a-kind metal cufflink set. The links are made of stainless steel which is infused with bronze and cured and then finished. The cufflinks only cost $49 but you have to order by May 26 in order to get them in time for Father's Day.

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10 Cane VIP Gift Box for Father's Day

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits

10 Cane, the luxury rum made from the first pressing of virgin Trinidadian sugar cane, has come out with a VIP gift box (above) in time for Father's Day. If James Bond drank rum it would come in one of these babies. A one liter bottle of 10 Cane can be found inside the pristine white lacquered box, gently nestled upon a mirrored interior and surrounded by luxurious felt in the brand's signature orange color. The 10 Cane VIP Box can also be customized with engraving for a personalized message to dear old Dad. Priced at $63.99 (engraving is extra), it's available from Moët Hennessy USA; call 212-251-8200 for more info.

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Ceago Opulent Vintner's Collection

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Spirits, Green

Using the best of old and new world winemaking techniques, Jim Fetzer introduces award-winning, Biodynamic growing practices that go beyond organic standards. The Opulent Vintner's Collection contains a 2002 Ceago Camp Masut Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2006 Ceago Del Lago Chardonnay and Ceago Vinegarden's estate-grown, cold-pressed, certified organic and Biodynamic olive oil. To complement the wine, included are 10 pieces of fresh, seasonal fruit, 4 oz. each of roasted and salted organic cashews, almonds and pistachios, and 4 oz. of organic chocolate caramel pecan clusters.

This collection is Biodynamic certified by The Demeter Association: no pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers; organic methods with astronomy; humane animal practices; and ecosystem protection.

A nice Father's Day idea for the gourmet, eco-concerned dad. $174.95

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Father's Day Spending Down

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Events

Father's Day is just a couple of weeks away and many may still be searching for that perfect gift ... or are they? According to a recent poll, spending money on good ol' dad is in decline as gas and groceries soar to new heights. It used to be that many of us would do more than the standard greeting card, but over half of today's consumers (68.4%) will spend an average of $7.49 which includes a trip to Hallmark and maybe an extra doo-dad or two (no funny use of the word "dad" intended). Although 32% of you will head to a department store for the perfect tie or cologne, my thought is spend the money on something you can do together instead of something you're not sure he'll ever use.

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The Ultimate $500,000 Scottish Sojourn

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Spirits, Sports

The other day my colleague Deidre Woollard reported on Chivas Regal's luxurious Father's Day travel package, which costs $117,000. If you prefer single malt Scotch and you're looking for something a little more over-the-top - and you have $500,000 to spend on dear old dad - Scotland's preeminent luxury travel agency Dream Escape has partnered with Classic Malts Selection, the prestigious portfolio of single malts, to create the Ultimate Scotland Experience.

The six-day journey for five guests begins with a private jet trip to the exclusive Myres Castle in Fife, followed by a lavish dinner featuring select single malt whiskies from the Classic Malts Selection, like Talisker, Oban, Cragganmore and Dalwhinnie. Day two kicks off with golf at the famed St. Andrews. Day three includes a helicopter ride to Islay, home of our favorite smoky single malts. Day four features a trip to the Isle of Skye. Day five finds you at the magnificent Corrour Lodge nestled in the Scottish Highlands. Day six kicks off with a drive through the dramatic landscape in your choice of a Ferrari, Aston Martin or Lamborghini (as pictured above).

The festivities culminate in the ultimate food and whisky pairing dinner prepared by three of the country's best chefs. Then it's back home via private jet. Contact Dream Escape's David Tobin at ultimatescotland@dreamescape.co.uk for booking info.

Gallery: Ultimate Scotland Trip

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Chivas Regal's Ultimate Father's Day Trip

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Spirits

Whiskymaker Chivas Regal has created a luxurious Father's Day travel package. The trip for two includes a stay at an invitation-only, private mansion with a full-service staff; privately prepared meals from one of Scotland's most acclaimed chefs; a round of golf at the world-famous St. Andrew's Links; first class air and helicopter transport; a bespoke kilt and a family crest consultation; as well as a butler to oversee that the pair receives impeccable service throughout their trip. The gift recipient and guest will have dinner with The Duke of Argyll at his home, Inveraray Castle and receive a VIP tour of the castle. Another feature of the trip is the chance to learn to create a customized blended Scotch whisky with guidance from Chivas Regal's Master Blender, Colin Scott. Guests will have access to Chivas Brothers' stocks, including five days of specialized whisky tastings where guests will have the opportunity to sample never-before tasted whiskies.

After the guests return home they will receive their custom kilts and two bottles of the prestigious Chivas Regal 25-Year-Old Scotch Whisky, one of which will be presented in a special case designed by Viscount David Linley, the son of Princess Margaret. The trip can be reserved by contacting Travelcorp International at 225-231-4735 until June 16th, 2008. The Ultimate Father's Day Trip can be redeemed on August 3rd – 8th or August 31st – September 5th due to very limited availability and costs $117,650, which includes airfare, transportation, lodging, all meals, a round of golf, blending class, tour of Inveraray Castle, two bespoke kilts, a custom family crest, two bottles of Chivas Regal 25-Year-Old and a luxury case.

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