Holiday happiness comes with some responsibilities-the most obvious one is motivational giving. If your gift list is full of leaf lovers, then your task is easier: just search for the right gift box in our rating of exquisite hand-smoked. For those who want to be more creative, we have compiled the following gift guide, which includes not only cigar accessories, but also equipment and ideal items that accompany our never-ending pursuit of a better life. From US$15 to US$15,000, you will definitely find something suitable for cigar lovers on the list.
Cigar Art (from $15) etsy.com
Cigar smokers like to be company with many outstanding and respected figures in history. Through prints and posters, you can share images of famous leaf lovers at home. Celebrities include real and fictional characters, including John F. Kennedy, Jack Nicholson or Scarface.
McIntosh Vacuum Tube Amplifier ($15,000) mcintoshlabs.com
Those who desire the sound of vinyl records miss half of the retro experience. So much collection of music was originally recorded with a warm voice through a vacuum tube amplifier. To pay homage to the equipment that powered the Woodstock sound system half a century ago, McIntosh created the MC3500 Mk II, a reimagining of a 350-watt single amplifier. In addition to tube technology, the aluminum face model also includes many modern updates to balance it with other more modern components in the system.
Marky's Caviar in Madison (prices vary) markyscaviar.com
If you are tired of mundane gifts-trinkets, nuts, oranges, and even coal-carefully fill up your stockings hanging near the chimney, consider something gourmet-grade. The caviar from the farm to the spoon is a specialty of Marky's Caviar on Madison Avenue in New York City, which will make these clothes full of taste. From the most sought-after Russian caviar to domestically produced roe, to the tools you can eat, this shop can meet all your roe needs. Do you like sugar instead of salt? Marky's also offers a variety of sweet gifts.
OpusX Society accessories (prices vary) theoxsociety.com
The Fuente Fuente OpusX cigar brand has always been known for its eye-catching visual effects. Now, Manny Iriarte, the designer of OpusX Society, has created a series of vibrant humidors, humidors, lighters, etc., to capture the vitality and passion of the cigar brand. The carbon fiber humidor ($270) that can hold three cigars is particularly exciting.
Zuppardi's Apizza ($83-87 for 6 people) zuppardisapizza.com
If you think that the New York City market is only dying for delicious pizzas, you may not have tasted thin, bubbling crust pies and the serious, high-quality ingredients known as New Haven-style pizzas. Frank Pepe's and Sally's are well-known apizza (abeetz) suppliers in Connecticut. But hidden in a crowded residential area in nearby West Haven is a little-known first-class pizza maker that will deliver it directly to your doorstep. Zuppardi's Apizza is easy to miss. But this would be a serious mistake, because this small restaurant has been baking amazing pizzas since the 1930s—especially those with its signature fennel sausage, handmade using family recipes every week.
Use Aberfeldy's 12-year-old gold bars to set the gold standard mikmak.com
Whether it is to impress customers or gain the favor of father-in-law, giving gold during the holidays is a sure choice-gold bar whiskey, that's it. Aberfeldy is a Scotch whisky producer from the central highlands of Scotland. He fetches water from Pitilie Bern, who walks through the land full of gold mines. Known for its smooth, approachable home style, rich honey richness and long-fermented fruit, Aberfeldy ages its 12-year-old single malt whisky in a blend of first-filled sherry and bourbon barrels, adding dark chocolate, Vanilla, and toffee, refill and reburn the barrel. It is concentrated and generous, with tropical fruits, spices and a hint of smoke. If Scotch whiskey alone is not enough to impress, then the bottle will certainly be impressive: 12-year-old whiskey is packaged in a striking gold bar gift tin.
New Year’s resolutions are worth the effort, but some—such as the promise of more exercise—may be difficult to stick to. When you are cycling or going to work in the city, AroundtheBlock bikes provide an elegant way to satisfy your determination. With its comfortable design and classic appearance, you will stay away from the weight of holiday in style. In addition, you can select 1, 3, 7 or 21 speeds.
Who told you to slow down your golf swing has never seen Bryson DeChambeau hit three (plus) football pitches with a cobra hammer. The limited edition Radspeed Volition Driver is a special edition of Cobra's "fastest driver ever". There is a fixed weight of 8 grams on the back, which helps to keep the driver stable when hitting off-center. You can adjust the adjustable weights elsewhere to forgive mistakes. And when you knock on the cover of the ball, a portion of the sales will be donated to Folds of Honor, which provides scholarships to spouses and children of American soldiers who died and disabled soldiers.
Saddleback Leather Workshop Apron ($250) saddlebackleather.com
If you want to guide your inner blacksmith, you need protection. For this, you can turn to Saddleback's leather masters. The leather workshop apron of the Fort Worth, Texas company has adjustable shoulder straps, a hammer ring on one side, a tape measure hanger on the other side, deep pockets for various tools and a pencil for pencils Or the smaller center pocket of the phone. Don't you make a lot of horseshoes? You can even use this awesome costume for barbecue. Its weight (three pounds) can explain why Saddleback can guarantee it for 100 years.
Sony OLED TV (from $2,800) sony.com
The many choices in the current golden age of television can be confusing. Sony's Bravia XR Master A90J OLED makes it easy for you to make a decision with its exquisite graphics, outstanding clarity and stunning realism. The OLED screen is supported by Sony’s cognitive processor XR technology, presenting precise colors, ultra-clear images and depth of field in a natural way that humans perceive distance. Even in a dark room, near-infinite contrast produces the deepest, most ink-colored pure black. The set is available in 55, 65 and 83 inches. No matter which size you choose, your eyes will thank you.
Heaven's Gate Trilogy Gift Set and Mentoring Conference reservebar.com
The Heaven’s Gate trilogy series has all three award-winning expressions, inviting consumers to experience the breadth of the brand while interactively guiding the meeting.
The live virtual tasting will discuss what makes American whiskey unique and explore the varieties in this category. The conference will also discuss the unique qualities of each expression in the Heaven's Gate trilogy series, from ingredients and production to flavor characteristics and finishes. Participants will be invited to ask questions throughout the process and encourage them to participate in activities that are sure to be fascinating and informative.
ST Dupont Space Odyssey writing tool bag ($5,250) colesoflondon.com
ST Dupont has created a limited edition Space Odyssey Prestige writing kit for noble space lovers who still write letters by hand. The rocket-shaped writing device sits on its own miniature launch pad, waiting for you to take off and scribble to the epistemic universe. As the ultimate ode to the Milky Way, each pen is painted with a celestial design and has a sparkling palladium finish. The solid brass pen has a converter filling system and is enhanced with ST Dupont's 18kt gold nib. It also comes with a rolling ball conversion kit, just in case you need to write a quick note under anti-gravity conditions.
Hamilton Beach Pro Series 32 Sausage Maker ($790) macys.com
One way to keep up with the holiday snack grazing is to make your own sausages. This two-in-one meat grinder and sausage filling machine from Hamilton Beach completes the work. First grind the meat of your choice (such as pork, beef, chicken, or elk) at a rate of 21 pounds per minute. Then connect the sausage making adapter, spacer and one of the four funnels, and start to pipe the meat into the tube. This multifunctional grinder is equipped with an air-cooled 2.0 horsepower motor, and when you buy it from Macy's, the entire machine comes with a five-year warranty. There is even a built-in sharpener to keep your blade sharp.
Most of us spend too much time looking at the screen, whether it is a laptop, desktop or mobile phone. Their blue light emission is blamed on problems ranging from simple eye fatigue to interrupted sleep cycles. Gunnar Optiks made a series of glasses with anti-blue lenses, including the stylish Pendleton (pictured). With its ultra-light, military-style stainless steel frames and amber lenses, these glasses add a touch of color, but they are so light that you would not have noticed them at all.
Thornwillow Press Hand-bound books (prices vary) thornwillow.com
Walt Disney once said: "There are more treasures in the book than the trophies of the Treasure Island pirates." When the book itself is a work of art with letterpress printing, engraving and custom binding, the situation could not be better. NS. For more than 30 years, Thornwillow Press has been binding and printing beautiful books, and their works can be found in the collections of the White House, the Vatican, and the British Library. Titles range from literary classics to more modern publications.
Alexandra Llewellyn Backgammon Set ($5,920) alexandrallewellyn.com
Play some friendly (or not so friendly) matches with this high-end cigar-themed backgammon suit suitable for smoking rooms. This handmade board from England uses smoked eucalyptus, wine red and cream calfskin performance pieces, black calfskin shaker, laser cut dice and personalized engraving options. Our favorite part is that every other "dot" or arrow on the board is either an image of smoking a cigar or a plume of smoke. You can upgrade to malachite and red jasper performance pieces to get more sparkle.
Luigi Bormioli personalized whiskey decanter ($55) www.personalizationmall.com
For those on your shopping list who are proud of a complete bar, this elegant whiskey decanter is engraved with customized messages to give you a personal touch. This glass decanter is handmade in Italy and measures 7 1/2 inches x 6 inches x 2 3/4 inches, which means that this piece will not only stand out, but also hold enough wine of your choice for family and friends Friends share (and legal drinking age!) this holiday.
Daniel Boulud's gourmet holiday series ($439) goldbelly.com
Tired of the mediocrity of the typical holiday gift basket? French chef Daniel Boulud is known for his 12 restaurants all over the world. He brings together a variety of sweet and savoury dishes far beyond the usual. His Gourmet Holiday series started with French favorites, such as country meat sauce; duck and fig jam; Comté and Coupole cheese; and country bread. Once you have prepared desserts, Boulud's desserts come directly from his pastry shop: Madeleine, canelés, macarons and Boulud's four addictive luxury gingerbreads. There is even a whole gingerbread. For something more authentic, you have to fly to France.
Sterling Ascots ($55-$60) sterlingascots.com
Ascot is a delightful fashion hybrid. It is casual and elegant, and serves roughly the same purpose as a tie (to decorate the neck), but without the accompanying tightness. In addition, it will not fall into your food, nor will it prevent you from playing a game of billiards. Sterling Ascots offers a series of colorful ties made of silk and microfiber, and its website has published a blog for converts.
Cigar lover subscription ($24.95 for two) cigaraficionado.com
Each issue of Cigar Aficionado magazine has more than 70 cigar reviews, ranking in the top 25 cigars every year, and is the best companion for cigar lovers. But it is not just a cigar-it is a magazine for people who enjoy the joy of life. From celebrity profiles to the best spirits, world travel, golf, sports and more. In this holiday season, use these two offers to provide a discount for your friends and family (or yourself).
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