September 29th, 2009
Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail will present a new coffret for Louis XIII de Rémy Martin Cognac at next month’s TFWA World Exhibition.
Inspired by Art Deco, it features a hand-crafted red imitation leather and dark wood case, with a multifaceted mirror inside that reflects the luminosity of the spirit, and displays the iconic crystal stopper in place.
The spirit itself is presented in a baroque crystal decanter with an iconic fleur-de-lys stopper.
August 27th, 2009
Absolute Vodka is paying tribute to Boston by creating a special edition brew just for the Hub.
The Swedish spirit maker is out with a new limited edition flavor - black tea and elderflower vodka.
The company’s marketing president said the significance of tea in Boston’s history is well known, which is why it was included as an ingredient.
August 21st, 2009
Absolut worked with designer Natalia Brilli to design this Rock Edition.
The new bottle - wrapped in an exclusive package of leather and studs - pays tribute to the “vibrant, bold and irreverent world of rock”.
The studded leather bottle follows the success of the limited edition “Masquerade” and “Disco” bottles.
August 17th, 2009
LVMH has bought a 50% stake in St-Emilion’s Château Cheval Blanc from its billionaire chairman and controlling shareholder, Bernard Arnault.
However financial terms were not disclosed in the release, which pointedly failed to mention that LVMH was acquiring the Bordeaux wine from Arnault.
Arnault, reputedly France’s richest man, bought Cheval-Blanc with Belgian businessman Albert Frère in 1998 for a reported €155m.
August 9th, 2009
Famed French champagne house Moët & Chandon has come out with the perfect companion to any on-the-go celebration.
The new Buckets of Bubbles set includes four mini champagne flutes accompanied by four mini bottles of Moët & Chandon Nectar Imperial.
The container also doubles as a chic ice bucket, so you can add a touch of class from everything from an outdoor barbeque to a day at the beach.
August 4th, 2009
William Grant & Sons Distillers unveiled a Glenfiddich 50-year aged version of the liquor that is priced at £10,000 ($16,000).
Intended for large pockets and refined palates, the Glenfiddich 50 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is a rare and precious “piece of art” that carries the brand’s heritage.
The bottles come wrapped in a Scottish hand-stitched, leather-bound case, in addition to the leather-bound book that contains the history of the whisky.
