Posts Tagged ‘Quality’
Power & Elegance: Usquaebach Whisky
Power & Elegance: Usquaebach Whisky – By Alex Park The word “Usquaebach” – pronounced “oos-ke-bah”- is Gaelic for “the water of life.” You’re probably more familiar with the term “whisky” which was derived from Usquaebach after the term was shortened to “Usquae” (“oos-ke”). Eventually, the Usquaebach brand was born in 1877 and purchased by Twelve…
Read MoreA Byte of Fashion
By: Loannie Dao From digital sunglasses to watches with touchscreens, wearable technology has come a long way in the fashion world. While more and more companies are jumping on this trend, few have found the sweet spot between classic design and functionality. MEZZI, a fashion brand that weds innovative technology with classic street style, has…
Read MoreAria: A New Vision for Las Vegas
The first time I arrived at Aria Resort & Casino, it didn’t take long for me to realize that it was anything but the typical Las Vegas hotel. From its architecture to its technology, very little about its ambience can be described as “old school” — separating it from its predecessors in a way that’s…
Read MoreFrom Farm to Humidor: A Cigar’s Journey and the Smoking Experience
Smoking a cigar is about time. Cultivating the tobacco. Aging the leaves. Rolling the cigar. All these take a painstaking amount of patience. So, as I ignited my Grand Cru No. 4, seated comfortably in Davidoff of Geneva’s brand new Brookfield Place smoking lounge in Manhattan, I realized that what I was perceiving as the…
Read MoreA Reinvention of Bridal Fashion
As traditional as wearing white on your wedding day can seem, the wedding dresses of today are anything but. Couture designers, Stephen Yearick and Ysa Makino are reinventing what it means to look like a bride, creating dresses that feel familiar, yet original at the same time. Not only do these gowns provide an exceptional…
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