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Ron Barceló Rum—The Pride of the Dominican Republic

01/04/2018

Ron Barceló Rum—The Pride of the Dominican Republic It was in 1929, when a young Spanish-born Julián Barceló arrived in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and founded Barceló & Co. After being in the family...

New Ultra-Premium Maurice Vendôme Champagne Makes American Debut

Merilee Kern

12/31/2017

LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + Cigars

Tastemakers behind world’s most expensive Champagne continue to break boundaries, introducing another supremely-luxe bottle of bubbly in the U.S. The Ultra-luxury wine and spirits purveyor Prodigeur Brands...

Maker’s Mark® exclusive Art Exhibition by artist Dale Chihuly

Helene Ramackers

09/11/2017

Art + Culture, LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + Cigars

Two iconic Americans join forces once again to craft an experience that catches the imagination while dazzling the senses. Proudly celebrating the work of world-famous artist Dale Chihuly, Maker’s Mark®, the pi...

Alberta Rye Dark Batch Sour to celebrate the occasion.

Alina Cabral

08/25/2017

LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + Cigars

Launched in April 2015, Alberta Rye Dark Batch is a front-finishing whisky that is best enjoyed in cocktails! Alberta’s distinctly unique blend of 91% rye, 8% bourbon and 1% sherry makes the Dark Batch Sou...

Sukari Spirits!, a fruit Infused Ultra-Premium Vodka at its Best

Richard Mello

08/06/2017

GASTRONOMY, Wines + Spirits + Cigars

Sukari Spirits!, a fruit Infused Ultra-Premium Vodka at its Best Tantalize your tastebuds with Sukari Spirits; a trendsetting, daring and voda-based spirit that invigorates the senses with its unique and super...

Marc Newson Creates Bold New Statement For Hennessy X.O Decanter

Anthony DeMarco

07/11/2017

GASTRONOMY, Wines + Spirits + Cigars

Marc Newson Creates Bold New Statement For Hennessy X.O Decanter Famed industrial designer, Marc Newson, unveiled a bold, modern interpretation of the iconic Hennessy X.O decanter during an event held June 21 ...

Plymouth Gin

Ana Maria Dakota

05/25/2017

LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + Cigars

By the time the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, they had been at sea for months without so much as a dram. Sure they were Puritans, but even buckle-shoe types like to party. If only they had the new gin na...

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Cigar Experience

Matthew Scott

02/16/2017

LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + Cigars

While Cuban cigars have a reputation as the best available, traveling to Cuba is not necessary to enjoy a one-of-a-kind cigar experience. From Vegas to Costa Rica, hotels and restaurants are including curated a...

Feeling sensually romantic? Cozy up with a Fifty Shades of Grey Red Satin

Alina Cabral

02/16/2017

GASTRONOMY, Wines + Spirits + Cigars

Feeling sensually romantic? Cozy up with a Fifty Shades of Grey Red Satin The Fifty Shades of Grey Red Satin is a decadent red blend of Petite Sirah and Syrah with flavors of black cherry, cocoa powder, creamy...

Somrus – The Original Indian Cream Liqueur

Doug Singer

12/22/2016

LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + Cigars

Somrus – The Original Indian Cream Liqueur People of Indian origin are notorious for having a sweet tooth! To cater to this need, markets and bazaars across the subcontinent are lined with"Mithai" shops (India...

Summer Pairings with Greg Norman

Damon M. Banks

11/03/2016

LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + Cigars

Summer Pairings with Greg Norman Greg Norman (A.K.A. The Great White Shark) is recognized internationally as one of the most famous “faces of golf” because of his illustrious golf career. With a career that sp...

Chef Ryan Hardy at Naples Winter Wine Festival 2016

The 2017 Naples Winter Wine Festival

Alina Cabral

10/25/2016

LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + Cigars

Since 2004, The Naples Winter Wine Festival has earned the distinction of being one of the most successful charity wine auctions in the nation according to Wine Spectator. The event brings many of the world's f...

French Cognac with a Bold American Twist

Doug Singer

10/24/2016

LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + Cigars

In 1903, a 20-year-old Norwegian Lieutenant from Holmestrand, Norway, Thomas Bache-Gabrielsen, left the army and traveled to the city of Cognac in order to acquire some practical working experience designed to ...

The Iconic Nat Sherman Townhouse

Doug Singer

10/18/2016

LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + Cigars

From their humble beginnings in 1930 in the heart of New York City’s garment district, Nat Sherman has become one of the most recognized and sought after brands in the premium cigar industry. This family-owned-...

Louis XIII boutique opens at Beijing SKP, the ultimate luxury shopping mall

Alina Cabral

09/28/2016

LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + Cigars

Designed by RDAI, the high-end architecture and design firm renowned for the seminal Hermès flagships or Elie Saab, the LOUIS XIII Boutique will take place in Beijin's prestigious SKP luxury mall, an icon of fa...