Okay, the folks that came up with the name could’ve tried a little harder, but nonetheless Professor Cornelius Ampleforth has given us a drink we’d gladly partake in this holiday season. Much like their previously featured Bathtub Gin, the Proprietary Barley Spirit Drink is distilled using old techniques, this time that of treating their whisky […]

The Stay Sharp tumbler by Best Made combines both style and design in one. The tumbler, which come in a set of two, are made from Ankole Cattle Horn and polished to a flawlessly smooth finish. Each one is produced for the company by a 170 year old horn works company in England and engraved […]

From Alexander McQueen to Powell Peralta to mastermind Japan to Damien Hirst’s infinitely over-discussed For the Love Of God sculpture, skulls have dominated the cultural landscape unlike any other singular motif. Of course this is nothing new — mankind’s obsession with the macabre certainly predates the proto-heavy metal tropes of the 70s. English freelance editor, […]

Absolut has just as much of a tradition featuring city-themed limited edition vodkas as they do ones packed with fruity concoctions. Remember that SF-themed one? Well their latest release isn’t a nod to a city, but it is definitely filled with lots of fruit. The Absolut Gustafson — vodka flavored with sun-ripened cherries, freshly sliced […]

With a height of 5.5″, this leather handmade passport holder is ideal for any world traveler. Featuring the phrase “Citizen of the World” on the front and the company’s logo on the back, the frankly stated document holder comes in three different colors: black, deep purple and dark brown. Protect your passport before your next […]

You may not know the name Crystal Rocked, but you’d recognize their products by the copious crystal bedazzling and gold plating they apply on all sorts of goods. The company has worked with a slew of brands including Tom Ford and Dolce & Gabbana in the design and production of decked out luxury products for […]

HBO may best be known for stellar primetime shows like Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire and Curb Your Enthusiasm, but it’s their documentaries about fringe life in America that presently have the world intrigued. In their latest award winning doc, Superheroes, director Michael Barnett explores the world of real-life caped crusaders on a mission to […]

Some boys just never grow up. Just ask Dutchman Barry Bosman, an avid Lego builder who recently built a fully functional V8 engine from 2,817 individual parts. CAD software was used in the design process and completion required LEGOs from specialty retailers. A self-proclaimed AFOL (“Adult Fan of LEGO”), Bossman is a veteran of the tiny […]