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Belvedere, a Prestigious Vodka for Great Moments

The Belvedere adventure begins in the region of Mazovia at the heart of Poland and first and foremost this vodka’s place of origin. A savoir-faire mixing the art of master distillers from Polmos Zyardow with the best grains of golden rye allows this prestigious vodka to convene to any class of consumer. Whether enjoyed pure, in cocktails,...

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Veuve Clicquot’s Grande Dame

Grande Dame, a simple name that fits right in amongst the big wigs of Champagne, is the result of a combination of Veuve Clicquot’s 8 historic “grand crus”. This cuvée, dominated by Pinot Noir and balanced by a touch of Chardonnay, is lauded by all, connoisseurs and Champagne amateurs alike, for its finesse, the abundance...

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Ruinart Edition Box Set by Piet Hein Eek

Ruinart was already commissioning artists in 1985 when they asked Czech artist Mucha to create a poster; each year they become more and more involved in the contemporary art world. But a singular vision of wood developed by artist Hein Eek definitively seduced Ruinart. Indeed, this Dutch artist swears by aged and recycled wood, leaving...

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Hennessy Cognac Paradis Impérial

In 1818, for her son Czar Alexander I’s birthday, Russian Empress Maria put an order in with Hennessy for a spirit that would be colored gold. Today, the same precious spirits that made up this beverage are once more being taken from Paradis, the name of the cellar where these treasures were stocked. The goal:...

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The Mix Truffle and Vodka by Belvedere

As an homage to the famed silver trees that are emblematic of the brand, Belvedere Unfiltered’s bottle will be housed in a soft birch case, wrapped in a plinth carved with stylized golden branches. The front piece slides back to slowly reveal a deep black bottle. A 25g truffle and accompanying knife perfect this original...

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Krug en Voyage by Moynat, a Creative Collaboration

This collaboration’s history goes back to the first voyages of Olivier Krug, chapter VI in his family’s brand based in Champagne, France. He who split his time between the caves of Reims and his numerous expeditions as the brand’s ambassador wondered what the best way would be to travel with a bottle of Krug. By...

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Hennessy VS by Os Gemeos

Hennessy Very Special is imposing its inimitable style in time. And for its third artistic collaboration, the brand is this time putting Os Gemeos on the tag, a reflection of their realistic and optimistic art. Inspired by the elegance, refinement, and tradition of Hennessy cognac, the tag borrows the same warm colors and modernity that...

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The Galerie Dorée Collection by Moët et Chandon

“Get drunk and stay that way. On what? On wine, poetry, virtue, whatever. But get drunk”, Charles Baudelaire said it all. The holidays call for celebrated tradition, and Moët & Chandon has all the delectation of its famous vineyard’s emblematic champagne to offer: Moët Impérial. The champagne may achieve its rareness from its completely balanced structure, like the majority...