June 25, 2009

Indy Spirits

Last night's Indy Spirits event introduced me to some distinctive products. Although it was a challenge to taste everything, here are the top three.

1.
SCORPION MEZCAL Reserva Añejo 5 Year Old-Beautiful golden amber color. Intense aromas of roasted pineapple, raw honey, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon bark, fresh herbs, and smoldering embers. A rich, lush entry leads to a massive, off-dry full-bodied palate of roasted agave, grilled pineapple, wildflower honey, oiled leather, charred oak, exotic peppercorns, and brown spices. Finishes with a long, sweet fade of toffee, peppery spice, and smoky oak. Amazingly complex, balanced, and utterly delicious.

2.
Pierre Ferrand Reserve des Dieux-
It has a beautiful brown color accented by brilliant glints of mahogany. Its bouquet of dried flowers and cedar wood also gives off aromas of liquorice, spices, and black tea. The palate is round with notes of leather and wood. Vanilla and tobacco develop pleasantly to create a cognac with an affirmed character.


3.
Cadre Noir-Over the years hundreds have attempted to mimic Combier’s authentic taste using synthetic flavoring, shortcuts in the production process, alterations in alcohol content – all to no avail. Combier’s all-natural recipe is distinctly unique and must be created slowly and skillfully. It’s no wonder then it has become the highest quality orange liqueur from which all other orange liqueurs are based.

June 24, 2009

Sports speak.



Four Iranian footballers have been "retired" from the national side after protesting against the contested election result in the country during a match against South Korea, according to media reports. The players drew attention to the situation in Iran by wearing green armbands during last week's World Cup qualifying match in Seoul. Tommie Smith and John Carlos in the 1968 Summer Olympics said their piece as well.

June 21, 2009

Confuse the dark side.



Are you on Twitter? Set your location to Tehran and your time zone to GMT +3.30. Security forces are hunting for bloggers using location/timezone searches. The more people at this location, the more of a logjam it creates for forces trying to shut Iranians' access to the internet down. Cut & paste & please pass it on.

One third of Iranians are under the age of 33. Let them know the world is on their side!

June 18, 2009

Hamptons Auto Classic anyone? Anyone? Hello?



The 2009 Hamptons Auto Classic 2009 was one for the record books. There were so few people in attendance it was shocking. Although I was not privy to the sales figures, I was in the tent and close enough to experience the painful silence of non bidding--regardless of price. If you were so interested in any of these automobiles, non reserve cars could be acquired for shockingly low amounts. The auctioneer was literally begging people to bid. Oh these crazy days!

June 4, 2009

Farewell David Carradine



Carradine was found dead in his room at the Park Nai Lert Hotel in Junfan Mulay Bangkok, Thailand today. Known for his role as Kwai Chang Caine in the 1970s television show Kung Fu and Shane, Carradine brought a calm cool persona to each role. Most recently, he was in Kill Bill.

June 2, 2009

ITEM IDEM - "REI OF LIGHT" - 2009


A homage to REI KAWAKUBO.

ITEM IDEM - "REI OF LIGHT" - 2009

Credits

Photography - Sebastian Mayer
Style/Make Up - Maggie James
Hair - Olivier Schavalder
Model - Cyril Duval
Branding - Carson Chan

DIOR "The Lady Noire Affaire" featuring Marion Cotillard