Esxence 2013: interview with Nikolas Gleber, Essence of new Gentlemen by Friendly Fur

Nikolas Gleber-Friendly Fur: “The “New luxury” is living true values, being yourself” At this year’s Esxence Milano, 2LUXURY2 had the pleasure to meet Nikolas Gleber – creator of Friendly Fur, conceptionist at ENGEE, an innovative,  creative artist, and a true passionate about perfumes, and luxury objects of green glamour. His work is devoted to eco-responsibility, luxury … Read more

Top Marques Monaco 2013 – First impressions

Supecars, superboats and superwatches. Monaco has focused for the 10th time on creme de la creme in terms of horsepower, jewelry and toys for grown-ups at Top Marques Monaco 2013, a high-end event coincided with 2013 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. The Monegasque Principality is comprised of a state filled with adrenaline and curiosity. Paparazzi lurk at … Read more

2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Best of show.

1,400 spirits around the world were judged at the 13th Annual 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the most reputable and recognized spirits awards competition in the world. This year’s event was the largest competition in their 13-year history. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, started by the James Beard Award-winning author, Anthony Dias Blue, … Read more

“Distiller’s Masterpiece” limited-edition bourbon

Kentucky’s horseracing season debuts in May with a an exclusive Limited-Edition “Distiller’s Masterpiece” Bourbon – the most exclusive bourbon expression from Jim Beam, the world’s No. 1 bourbon. The Jim Beam Distiller’s Masterpiece is an extra-aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey barrel finished in Pedro Ximenez (PX) sherry casks and it is only available at the … Read more

2013 World’s Best Whiskies. The title of world’s best single malt whisky has returned to Scotland

Scotland’s Ardbeg Galileo (The Glenmorangie Company), an Ardbeg Distillery spirit, was named the world’s best single malt whisky at The World Whiskies Awards in London. For the 2013 edition of the competition, tasters sampled more than 300 whiskies, but Ardbeg Galileo with its notes of “warm tarmac”, “tar lozenges,” and “fishing nets” won the hearts … Read more

‘Four Wood’ Bourbon – 7th Woodford Reserve Master’s collection

Woodford Reserve Releases Limited Edition ‘Four Wood’ Bourbon  Woodford Reserve release “Four Wood” – the seventh in the Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection series following Four Grain, Sonoma-Cutrer Finish, Sweet Mash, Seasoned Oak, Maple Wood Finish and Rare Rye Selection offerings. Released periodically at the master distiller’s discretion, the Master’s Collection whiskeys are extremely limited in … Read more