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Brilliant: Bombay Sapphire Designer Glass
(05 September 2008) - Currently in 4th Place for the “People’s Prize” in the Bombay Sapphire Designer Glass Awards, we like Frida Jeppsson’s submission titled “Brilliant." It is one of 21 entries from young designers from all over the world. Representing Sweden, the 24-year-old Stockholmian's entry is a marriage of form and function creating a perfectly balanced piece that remains true to the brief of the prize. Jeppsson...
(05 September 2008) - Currently in 4th Place for the “People’s Prize” in the Bombay Sapphire Designer Glass Awards, we like Frida Jeppsson’s submission titled “Brilliant." It is one of 21 entries from young designers from all over the world. Representing Sweden, the 24-year-old Stockholmian's entry is a marriage of form and function creating a perfectly balanced piece that remains true to the brief of the prize. Jeppsson...
Red Bull Cola
(21 August 2008) - From the makers of one of the original energy drinks comes Red Bull Cola, a new cola with a twist. It's the first major brand extension for the company and they're setting it apart from other similar soft drinks and from Red Bull itself by taking pride in being "strong and natural." We were pleasantly surprised by just how different from its cousin it...
(21 August 2008) - From the makers of one of the original energy drinks comes Red Bull Cola, a new cola with a twist. It's the first major brand extension for the company and they're setting it apart from other similar soft drinks and from Red Bull itself by taking pride in being "strong and natural." We were pleasantly surprised by just how different from its cousin it...
Black Maple Hill Small Batch Bourbon
(19 August 2008) - Aged for an average of eight years, Black Maple Hill Small Batch Bourbon is bottled in small batches straight from Heaven Hill Distillery oak casks in Bardston, Kentucky. The technique and the fact that Heaven Hill is the largest, independent family-owned distillery in the state makes for an especially rare find of superior quality and taste. In spite of its affordable price, Black Maple...
(19 August 2008) - Aged for an average of eight years, Black Maple Hill Small Batch Bourbon is bottled in small batches straight from Heaven Hill Distillery oak casks in Bardston, Kentucky. The technique and the fact that Heaven Hill is the largest, independent family-owned distillery in the state makes for an especially rare find of superior quality and taste. In spite of its affordable price, Black Maple...
Q Tonic
(12 August 2008) - We've seen other tonics boasting superiority over supermarket brands and heard of enlightened bartenders experimenting with DIY versions lately, but Q Tonic, a new Brooklyn-based maker, is elevating the mixer to appreciable new heights. Doing away with the additives and high fructose corn syrup found in other brands Q uses quinine sourced from the Andes and Mexican agave as a sweetener. The result is...
(12 August 2008) - We've seen other tonics boasting superiority over supermarket brands and heard of enlightened bartenders experimenting with DIY versions lately, but Q Tonic, a new Brooklyn-based maker, is elevating the mixer to appreciable new heights. Doing away with the additives and high fructose corn syrup found in other brands Q uses quinine sourced from the Andes and Mexican agave as a sweetener. The result is...
Hangar One Infused Raspberry Vodka
(08 August 2008) - Unlike most flavored vodkas that use chemical additives to get their kicks, Hangar One Raspberry Vodka is actually distilled straight from the famous Meeker raspberry harvested in Washington State. With its red color and unique taste, its a different experience altogether. Only one batch is made yearly in June, the latest was recently made available in limited quantities. The heady aroma belies a surprisingly...
(08 August 2008) - Unlike most flavored vodkas that use chemical additives to get their kicks, Hangar One Raspberry Vodka is actually distilled straight from the famous Meeker raspberry harvested in Washington State. With its red color and unique taste, its a different experience altogether. Only one batch is made yearly in June, the latest was recently made available in limited quantities. The heady aroma belies a surprisingly...
Ayala's Herbal Water
(06 August 2008) - While herbs have handily been cavorting with foodstuffs and teas over the years, water has been uncharted territory until now. Ayala's Herbal Water, one of the newest entries into the trend of water reinvention, is refreshingly tasty. While flavor combos like "lavender mint lemongrass thyme," "cinnamon orange peel" and "ginger lemon peel" might sound like an overpowering infusion, the effect is subtle, mellow and...
(06 August 2008) - While herbs have handily been cavorting with foodstuffs and teas over the years, water has been uncharted territory until now. Ayala's Herbal Water, one of the newest entries into the trend of water reinvention, is refreshingly tasty. While flavor combos like "lavender mint lemongrass thyme," "cinnamon orange peel" and "ginger lemon peel" might sound like an overpowering infusion, the effect is subtle, mellow and...
Four New Hint Water Flavors
(01 August 2008) - "Drink water, not sugar" is the mantra of Hint Inc., a conscious beverage company whose goal is simple: to make a simple drink that tastes good. It's a fresh break from all of the "functional waters" on the line that promise all but the meaning of life. We love this summer's recently-announced four new flavors: Hibiscus Vanilla, Watermelon, Blackberry, and Watermelon. ...
(01 August 2008) - "Drink water, not sugar" is the mantra of Hint Inc., a conscious beverage company whose goal is simple: to make a simple drink that tastes good. It's a fresh break from all of the "functional waters" on the line that promise all but the meaning of life. We love this summer's recently-announced four new flavors: Hibiscus Vanilla, Watermelon, Blackberry, and Watermelon. ...
Sagatiba Cachaça Giveaway
(21 July 2008) - Forget what you know about cachaça. Brazilian distiller Sagatiba elevates the 500 year-old spirit to an artform, applying years of research to the process for a drinking experience that rivals the finest out there. We had the privilege of meeting master distiller Gustavo Nahor recently when he visited CH HQ to fill us in on the extensive process of making Sagatiba and introduce us...
(21 July 2008) - Forget what you know about cachaça. Brazilian distiller Sagatiba elevates the 500 year-old spirit to an artform, applying years of research to the process for a drinking experience that rivals the finest out there. We had the privilege of meeting master distiller Gustavo Nahor recently when he visited CH HQ to fill us in on the extensive process of making Sagatiba and introduce us...
Pommery Pop America Champagne
(02 July 2008) - by Tamara Warren Independence Day extravaganzas, election hoopla and Olympic action—'tis the season for Americana and celebration. Joining designers from Milan to Middle America who are touting the red, white and blue as the aesthetic of the moment on and off the runway, Pommery's Pop America Champagne in pint-size packaging makes for a perfect pour and party favor. Designed with stars streaming across a blue...
(02 July 2008) - by Tamara Warren Independence Day extravaganzas, election hoopla and Olympic action—'tis the season for Americana and celebration. Joining designers from Milan to Middle America who are touting the red, white and blue as the aesthetic of the moment on and off the runway, Pommery's Pop America Champagne in pint-size packaging makes for a perfect pour and party favor. Designed with stars streaming across a blue...
Camitz Sparkling Vodka
(27 May 2008) - Among the many new sparkling vodkas recently introduced to the market, only Camitz has the taste and quality that pushes the concept out of the realm of mere fad. Using a carbonation process that captures the C02 released during distillation, the air trapped in the Swedish vodka doesn't alter the taste, which in and of itself is on par with other premium vodkas on...
(27 May 2008) - Among the many new sparkling vodkas recently introduced to the market, only Camitz has the taste and quality that pushes the concept out of the realm of mere fad. Using a carbonation process that captures the C02 released during distillation, the air trapped in the Swedish vodka doesn't alter the taste, which in and of itself is on par with other premium vodkas on...
Absolut Machines: Absolut Quartet
(28 February 2008) - Absolut Machines is Absolut's promotional initiative that explores where technology meets design in the form of two "machines." Last night we got to check out one, the Absolut Quartet, an interactive multi-instrumental robotic machine. It consists of a marimba played by rubber balls precisely shot from a robotic cannon, a series of spinning wineglasses dampened by robotic fingers and an array of percussive instruments....
(28 February 2008) - Absolut Machines is Absolut's promotional initiative that explores where technology meets design in the form of two "machines." Last night we got to check out one, the Absolut Quartet, an interactive multi-instrumental robotic machine. It consists of a marimba played by rubber balls precisely shot from a robotic cannon, a series of spinning wineglasses dampened by robotic fingers and an array of percussive instruments....
Drop Stop Tea Strainer
(29 January 2008) - A great solution to the age-old problem of where to put the tea bag or strainer after steeping tea, the Drop Stop Tea Strainer is the a clever all-in-one solution. Though there's a certain charm to vintage "I will hold the tea bag" dishes the Drop Stop is an elegant, clutter reducing approach to the dilemma. The stainless steel strainer hangs on the rim while...
(29 January 2008) - A great solution to the age-old problem of where to put the tea bag or strainer after steeping tea, the Drop Stop Tea Strainer is the a clever all-in-one solution. Though there's a certain charm to vintage "I will hold the tea bag" dishes the Drop Stop is an elegant, clutter reducing approach to the dilemma. The stainless steel strainer hangs on the rim while...
Bblessing Home Absinthe Set
(17 December 2007) - One of our favorite men's stores, Bblessing, just launched their brand-spanking new home line. These graphic absinthe spoons—the first pieces in the line—were designed by Surface to Air's Daniel Jackson in keeping with the store's interior, which was "very much inspired by my own abstraction of a fin de siècle Absinthe bar." For those unfamiliar with the absinthiana, the ritual of drinking the famed,...
(17 December 2007) - One of our favorite men's stores, Bblessing, just launched their brand-spanking new home line. These graphic absinthe spoons—the first pieces in the line—were designed by Surface to Air's Daniel Jackson in keeping with the store's interior, which was "very much inspired by my own abstraction of a fin de siècle Absinthe bar." For those unfamiliar with the absinthiana, the ritual of drinking the famed,...
Wine no Hajimekata DS
(04 December 2007) - Earlier this month, video-game maker Square Enix (the company behind the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series) released Wine no Hajimekata DS, a wine tasting game for the Nintendo DS. The game teaches wine enthusiasts how to taste and pair wines, and to facilitate the process, the first 1,000 units include a bottle of Dourthe No. 1. There isn't an English version of the...
(04 December 2007) - Earlier this month, video-game maker Square Enix (the company behind the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series) released Wine no Hajimekata DS, a wine tasting game for the Nintendo DS. The game teaches wine enthusiasts how to taste and pair wines, and to facilitate the process, the first 1,000 units include a bottle of Dourthe No. 1. There isn't an English version of the...
La Botica Mezcal
(29 November 2007) - Our friends from m ss ng p eces recently returned from making a video in Mexico City with bottles of a smoky, complex mezcal labeled "La Botica." Turns out La Botica is a small mezcaleria in the trendy Condesa section of the city that's rebranding the humble liquor for a new audience with beautifully-designed packaging and an artisinal approach. Since opening a couple years...
(29 November 2007) - Our friends from m ss ng p eces recently returned from making a video in Mexico City with bottles of a smoky, complex mezcal labeled "La Botica." Turns out La Botica is a small mezcaleria in the trendy Condesa section of the city that's rebranding the humble liquor for a new audience with beautifully-designed packaging and an artisinal approach. Since opening a couple years...
Go Appetít Beverages
(08 November 2007) - Go Appetít savory fruit and vegetable beverages are a new and delicious take on the pre-packaged smoothie. Available in three flavors (Gazpacho, Mango Melange and Carrot Bisque), the summer soups are made with premium fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. There's no artificial preservatives, colors or added sugar, which helps keep each eight-ounce single serving bottle under 150 calories. Created by two entrepreneurial single mothers...
(08 November 2007) - Go Appetít savory fruit and vegetable beverages are a new and delicious take on the pre-packaged smoothie. Available in three flavors (Gazpacho, Mango Melange and Carrot Bisque), the summer soups are made with premium fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. There's no artificial preservatives, colors or added sugar, which helps keep each eight-ounce single serving bottle under 150 calories. Created by two entrepreneurial single mothers...
Veuve Clicquot Vertical Limit Giveaway: Interview with Roland Heiler of Porsche Design Studio
(01 November 2007) - Champagne house Veuve Clicquot today launched Vertical Limit by Porsche Design Studio, a stainless steel cellar tower of superb design (at right, click on image for enlarged view). Measuring over six feet tall, it holds 12 magnums of Clicquot's most prized vintages and only 15 were made worldwide. In celebration of this special release Cool Hunting is giving away your choice of two potential...
(01 November 2007) - Champagne house Veuve Clicquot today launched Vertical Limit by Porsche Design Studio, a stainless steel cellar tower of superb design (at right, click on image for enlarged view). Measuring over six feet tall, it holds 12 magnums of Clicquot's most prized vintages and only 15 were made worldwide. In celebration of this special release Cool Hunting is giving away your choice of two potential...
Nespresso Lattissima: Hands-On Review
(24 October 2007) - The Lattissima marks a successful collaboration between Nespresso and the Italian household appliance company De'Longhi. The new home espresso machine is capable of combining the perfect brew that results from Nespresso’s hermetically sealed capsule system with the perfect milk froth. By far the easiest-to-use home espresso maker we’ve tested, the Lattissima also makes the best-tasting coffee. Besides its sturdy construction, the device also boasts...
(24 October 2007) - The Lattissima marks a successful collaboration between Nespresso and the Italian household appliance company De'Longhi. The new home espresso machine is capable of combining the perfect brew that results from Nespresso’s hermetically sealed capsule system with the perfect milk froth. By far the easiest-to-use home espresso maker we’ve tested, the Lattissima also makes the best-tasting coffee. Besides its sturdy construction, the device also boasts...
Tasmanian Rain Sparkling Water
(25 September 2007) - Tasmanian Rain made a, er, splash with the introduction of their flat water a few months back and now Cool Hunting is the first to announce their new sparkling version. With smaller bubbles than Pellegrino or most other brands, the Tasmanian version is not as pungent, salty or mineraly as high-end alternatives. In fact, it's one of the few sparkling waters where I've actually...
(25 September 2007) - Tasmanian Rain made a, er, splash with the introduction of their flat water a few months back and now Cool Hunting is the first to announce their new sparkling version. With smaller bubbles than Pellegrino or most other brands, the Tasmanian version is not as pungent, salty or mineraly as high-end alternatives. In fact, it's one of the few sparkling waters where I've actually...
Cabana Cachaça
(05 September 2007) - On the heels of the enduring Caiprinha craze, Cabana Cachaça is "double distilled" and is one of the latest brands to capitalize on the rising popularity of Brazil's national spirit in North America. Unlike conventional rum which is made from molasses, cachaça is the product of pure cane sugar and is an excellent ingredient in cocktails. It's the standard-bearer spirit in Brazil and popular...
(05 September 2007) - On the heels of the enduring Caiprinha craze, Cabana Cachaça is "double distilled" and is one of the latest brands to capitalize on the rising popularity of Brazil's national spirit in North America. Unlike conventional rum which is made from molasses, cachaça is the product of pure cane sugar and is an excellent ingredient in cocktails. It's the standard-bearer spirit in Brazil and popular...
Caffe Sanora Antioxidant Coffee
(20 August 2007) - Boasting more antioxidants per cup than green tea, Caffe Sanora is a new line of organic coffee that uses a patented roasting process to preserve the health benefits naturally found in green coffee beans that are lost in standard methods of roasting. Taking its name from the Italian and Spanish words for health, taste-wise Sanora's indistinguishable from other gourmet coffees. Available in several blends...
(20 August 2007) - Boasting more antioxidants per cup than green tea, Caffe Sanora is a new line of organic coffee that uses a patented roasting process to preserve the health benefits naturally found in green coffee beans that are lost in standard methods of roasting. Taking its name from the Italian and Spanish words for health, taste-wise Sanora's indistinguishable from other gourmet coffees. Available in several blends...
Marge, the Low-Fat Milk Cow
(23 July 2007) - The world's largest dairy exporter, Fonterra, and its bioscience research team ViaLactia, have discovered a gene mutation in one of Fonterra's "cash cows." This Friesian cow, more famously known as Marge, has a genetic predisposition to produce milk that is naturally low in fat, a breakthrough in bovine history. While most cows produce milk with around 3.5 percent milk fat, Marge's milk contains only...
(23 July 2007) - The world's largest dairy exporter, Fonterra, and its bioscience research team ViaLactia, have discovered a gene mutation in one of Fonterra's "cash cows." This Friesian cow, more famously known as Marge, has a genetic predisposition to produce milk that is naturally low in fat, a breakthrough in bovine history. While most cows produce milk with around 3.5 percent milk fat, Marge's milk contains only...
Sigg Limited Edition Oval Bottle
(17 July 2007) - Originally designed in 1941 for the Swiss Army, Sigg, the environmentally friendly, Swiss bottle company (previously featured on Cool Hunting), brings back this functional, retro-style oval bottle. Shaped like a flask, it holds .6 liters (20.4 oz) and is made of high-grade stainless steel that doesn't impart taste or leach toxins into beverages. This limited edition black flask includes a detachable cup with a...
(17 July 2007) - Originally designed in 1941 for the Swiss Army, Sigg, the environmentally friendly, Swiss bottle company (previously featured on Cool Hunting), brings back this functional, retro-style oval bottle. Shaped like a flask, it holds .6 liters (20.4 oz) and is made of high-grade stainless steel that doesn't impart taste or leach toxins into beverages. This limited edition black flask includes a detachable cup with a...
Six Summer Drinks
(10 July 2007) - On a hot NYC day at this year's Fancy Food show Evan and I sampled several new drinks that were delicious, refreshing and met our "not-too-sweet" standards. Maybe it was the effect of the heat or proof of a thriving industry, but among the cheap Vitamin Water knock-offs and pretentious imported bottled waters we found some superior ways to stay hydrated and healthy. Purity.Organic...
(10 July 2007) - On a hot NYC day at this year's Fancy Food show Evan and I sampled several new drinks that were delicious, refreshing and met our "not-too-sweet" standards. Maybe it was the effect of the heat or proof of a thriving industry, but among the cheap Vitamin Water knock-offs and pretentious imported bottled waters we found some superior ways to stay hydrated and healthy. Purity.Organic...
Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey: First in New York Since Prohibition
(17 May 2007) - Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey, by Tuthilltown Spirits, is the first rye whiskey legally made in New York since prohibition and is fast becoming the connoisseur's drink of choice. At 92 proof, the spirit has a slightly spicy, fruity taste, concocted to compliment sweet vermouth in the classic New York–born cocktail, The Manhattan. Ground, cooked, fermented and double distilled in Gardiner, NY, the bottles are...
(17 May 2007) - Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey, by Tuthilltown Spirits, is the first rye whiskey legally made in New York since prohibition and is fast becoming the connoisseur's drink of choice. At 92 proof, the spirit has a slightly spicy, fruity taste, concocted to compliment sweet vermouth in the classic New York–born cocktail, The Manhattan. Ground, cooked, fermented and double distilled in Gardiner, NY, the bottles are...
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