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Ltd. Edition Glenfiddich Decanter by Steuben

In search of the ideal present for the Scotch lover on your list? Famed single malt distillery Glenfiddich has partnered with renowned luxury glassmaker Steuben to create an exclusive hand crafted whisky decanter (above) in a limited edition. Priced at $690 and available exclusively at the Steuben flagship store in New York, the bespoke decanter is a collaboration between Steuben's master craftsmen and Glenfiddich master distiller Brian Kinsman, representing more than a century's worth of artisanship, tradition and expertise. The Steuben hallmarks of flawless design and attention to detail are combined with filigreed decorative elements inspired by some of the rarest and most precious Glenfiddich expressions.

The elegant piece also features subtle design cues that reflect the storied history of the Glenfiddich distillery, est. 1876, including the famous stag head design and the signature of its founder William Grant. "Both Glenfiddich and Steuben share a dedication to craftsmanship that stretches back more than a hundred years," notes David Bitran, Glenfiddich Senior Brand Manager. "In that time, while the successes of both our companies have grown, the dedication to craftsmanship and quality has endured." "Much like Glenfiddich, this beautiful decanter is the result of hard work, the best materials and the finest craftsmanship," adds Robert Nachman, Vice President of Design and Marketing for Steuben.

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Surrey Hotel Rolls Out Bar Cart Service

by Michael B. Dougherty (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Services, Spirits

In an ingenious twist on the classic cocktail craze, the recently reopened Surrey hotel in Manhattan is now offering in-room bar cart service for its guests.

While missing the modern Art Deco splendor of the hotel's Bar Pleiades is not recommended, neither is spending too much time away from the rooms' Duxiana beds. The logical compromise is the Surrey's cocktail program. "The inspiration came when I was at Dukes in London," says Director of Restaurants and Bars, Sims Foster. "They go through this very simple, but classic, way that they pour their martinis."

Here's how it works: guests first order whichever base spirit is to their liking, whether it's Hudson Baby Bourbon, Bombay Sapphire gin, Grey Goose vodka, Patrón Silver tequila or Gosling's Dark Rum. Then, your personal Surrey bartender will arrive accompanied by a fully stocked bar cart-modeled after an Italian mid-century original-and its attendant supplies, among them bitters, fresh fruit, ice and the implements of the trade. He'll demonstrate for you the proper way to make classic cocktails with your chosen spirit, say a Moscow Mule (vodka) or a Vanilla Old Fashioned (bourbon). And then, he'll leave.

From there you can pretend you're Nick and Nora, using the vintage Boston shaker glasses to mix, muddle and strain your day away. With several rounds of ammunition in you it's only a brief sway to the Whitney Museum of American Art, Central Park or Daniel Boulud's Café Boulud (the chef also operates Bar Pleiades). But now that you're so close to figuring out the elusive tequila-bourbon cocktail combination, there isn't much of a reason to decamp. Especially when a fresh cart rolls in so easily.

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Ralph Lauren's Luxe Holiday Offerings

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Spirits, Men's Style

This holiday season Ralph Lauren has come out with a number of luxurious offerings rooted in the spirit of 1930's Sun Valley, the famous Idaho ski resort frequented by socialites and celebrities. The designer's Holiday Collection "embodies wintry sophistication with luxe cashmeres, rich tartan plaids, regal velvets and chic yet rustic details, creating gifts with a nod to classic American heritage and modern sensibility." Standout items include a tartan plaid duffel bag made of rich wool with saddle leather trim for $1,500, and the Brabham Vice Box at $4,995 (above), a streamlined case containing handsome crystal barware, sleek coasters and a debonair poker set. As a limited edition of 50, each box bears a numbered plate. Other home items evoke the inviting world of the Adirondacks or a sleek urban environment, with a sophisticated jewel-toned palette executed in sumptuous materials.

[via JustLuxe]

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Pampaloni Martini Set

by Star Sutherland (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Spirits, Wine

Summer is well on it's way, and so begin the fun-filled months of entertaining guests! If you insist on being the host with the most (at ANY cost) check out Pampaloni bar ware. This impressive martini set comes with a sterling silver shaker and measurer, and a tall glass server and stirrer. Cost? $2,270! Pampaloni also makes boxed sets of hand made, sterling silver champagne flutes that retail for $960 a pair. Saks Fifth Avenue has the complete collection.

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Self-filling Champagne Glasses

by Sandy Maple (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine

This is one of those great ideas that makes you wonder why it took so long for someone to come up with it. Designed by Zoe Stanton, the The Fairshare Fountain is sure to impress the crowd at your New Year's Eve party. Each stem in the 6-glass set is shorter than the one before, allowing you to start at the top and evenly share a bottle of bubbly with just one pour. Made from hand blown Pyrex glass, the set sells for about £560.00.

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Waterford Bar Trunk

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Waterford Crystal has created the ultimate bar in a box. Their bar trunk has brass latches, leather trim and a rosewood interior with drawers for your tools and racks for both wine and spirits. Inside the trunk is stocked with crystal stemware, barware, canape plates and sterling silver bar tools. The trunk sells for $16,000.

[via Liquor Snob]

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InsideOut Champagne Glasses

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Wine

The InsideOut collection of Pyrex glass barware from AlissaMT take the classic shapes of various drinking glasses and re-imagines them through the use of negative space. All the glasses have the same outer shape but once you pour in a drink, the shape of the glass is revealed. Charles & Marie are selling the InsideOut champagne glasses this weekend. As they point out, the glassware has a unique feature, because your drink is protected from the heat of your hand, your bubbly stays chilled a little longer. A pair of the glasses sells for $60.

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B52 Fusion Bar Cart

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

These unique metal carts are hospital carts that have been rehabbed into bar carts. The carts, which were never used and were designed to hold medical charts now hold your alcohol. The carts measure 45"H X 28"W X 24"D and have enough room for plenty of bottles for your holiday party. The carts are stainless steel with their original black casters. The heavy carts (they weigh over 200 lbs.) sell for $1,490.

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Moser Drift Ice Collection

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits

One of the newest barware designs from Moser is the Drift Ice collection. The crystal glasses are hand cut with crisp edges and geometric designs to mimic the look of drift ice, which is ice that has been sheared off of its original place of origin, leaving sharp and jagged edges. Like the naturally occurring ice, the Drift Ice pieces are all slightly different, with "signatures" that are unique to each cutter. Moser has colored their double old fashioned and highball glasses with deep jewel tones, taking advantage of their pattern to show off the glasses to their best advantage. Both glass sizes are $100 each.

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LuxList: Best Summer Entertaining Accessories

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

One of the best things about summer is the chance to spend some time outside enjoying the sun on hot days and the warm, fragrant air at night. There is no better way to enjoy that than with a big, cold drink, but it certainly doesn't hurt if you have a few friends over and fire up the grill, as well. Here, we're rounding up some of the best summer entertaining accessories, from barware to real umbrellas. We're going beyond the standard table and chairs because, let's face it, you're not going to get very far without those. It's the extras that give a party a little something special.

Avoid unpleasant smoke and ashes floating out over your guests with this Gas Firepit (above) from Smith and Hawkin. There is minimal set up and little maintenance to be done to keep it in top shape and it is lightweight enough - made of crushed stone and fiberglass, not concrete - that it can be moved whenever needed. $699.

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