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[jamesbond]

Warsteiner beer is brewed in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park outside of Warstein, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany. Warsteiner has been a product of the Cramer family since 1753. Warsteiner is Germany's largest privately owned brewery; its most popular beer is 'Warsteiner Premium Verum'. Catharina Cramer (* 1978) is the owner of Warsteiner.

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Moët & Chandon (French pronunciation: ​[moɛt e ʃɑ̃.dɔ̃]), or Moët, is a French winery and co-owner of the luxury goods company Moët-Hennessy • Louis Vuitton. Moët et Chandon is one of the world's largest champagne producers and a prominent champagne house. The company holds a Royal Warrant to supply champagne to Elizabeth II. Moët et Chandon was established in 1743 by Claude Moët, and today owns more than 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) of vineyards, and annually produces approximately 26,000,000 bottles of champagne.

[jamesbond]

It was founded by three brothers, Jacobus, Gottlieb and Phillip Mumm, German winemakers from the Rhine valley and G. Heuser and Friedrich Giesler on March 1, 1827 as P. A. Mumm Giesler et C°. P.A. stood for the initials of Mumm senior (Peter Arnold Mumm), a successful wine merchant from Solingen. Mumm's label is famous for its red ribbon (Cordon Rouge), patterned after and resembling the French Grand Cordon of the Légion d'Honneur.

The French confiscated all of the Mumm's property, although they had lived in Champagne for almost a century before World War I, because they had never become French citizens.

The company is owned by Pernod Ricard.

[jamesbond]

G.H Mumm Official Sponsor of the Formula 1



Since more than 10 years now, G.H. MUMMhas been the champagne befitting any celebration, taking centre stage during the magic moment that caps a superlative victory ceremony. The champagne house announced the renewal of its international partnership with Formula One.



“Since 2000, G.H. Mumm has been the official champagne of Formula One and I believe that we share these same values of excellence, performance and thrill. A driver in F1 has no choice but to excel all the time, just like our Champagne house,” said Lionel Breton, Chairman and CEO of Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët.



The Jeroboam of G.H. MUMM Cordon Rouge awaits each winner on the podium of every Formula 1 Grand Prix. In 2000, the House of G.H. MUMM signed the agreement with All Sport Management, making official what had been part of F1 victory celebrations since the creation of the World Championship in 1950. G.H. MUMM created also a high-end, masculine bag combining metal and carbon fiber-like texture to keep the Cordon Rouge bottle cool.



The legend began on 13 May 1950 when Formula 1 championship was created. The first Grand Prix race took place on the Silverstone Circuit in England, with the same distance as today’s events, slightly over 300 km. The tradition of paying tribute to the winner with a bottle of champagne began that same year at the Reims-Gueux circuit in the Champagne region of France. But it was actually 16 years later when the prize-giving ceremony on the podium took the form that we now today. Jo Siffert, after winning his category of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, unwittingly enriched the tradition. On the podium, the cork popped out of his overheated bottle of champagne, showering the onlookers below. The following year, in 1967, Dan Gurney celebrated his victory by deliberately spraying the crowd, a gesture that is now a Formula 1 ritual.



This year the freshness and intensity of G.H.MUMM champagnes made a big splash at the Critics Challenge International Wine Competition. The House was voted Winery of the Year and 3 G.H.MUMM champagnes won awards: the Brut Cordon Rouge won a prize at the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition, and the Blanc de Blancs and the Brut Rosé also won 2 gold awards during the San Francisco International Wine Competition.



“This is a reward for my team and a tribute to their expertise and professional excellence,” said Didier Mariotti, the Cellar Master.

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Baltika Brewery (Russian: Пивоваренная компания "Балтика") is the largest brewing company in Russia, leader of the Russian beer market with over 38% market share. Its full name is Limited liability company Baltika Breweries. Company headquarters is located in St Petersburg. The Baltika brand was one of the two Russian brands (together with Lukoil) included in the Financial Times Top100 Most Valuable Global Brands list in 2007. However, Baltika did not enter this ranking in 2009. The Baltika brand is one of the top-three brands in the Interbrand Best Global Brands 2012 report.

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Abelé is a Champagne producer based in the Reims region of Champagne. The house was founded in 1757 by Téodore Vander-Veken as the third Champagne house in history.

The house produces approximately 400,000 bottles annually.

[jamesbond]

Only 1,000 bottles of the Glenmorangie Pride have been produced. Distilled in October 1981, this superb 28 year old single malt has spent the last 10 years in Sauternes casks, the longest period of extra maturation of any Glenmorangie whisky. It is bottled at 56.7% in a 1 litre Baccarat crystal decanter and presented in a stunning wooden case.

Only 14 of these unique bottles have been brought into Australia.

[jamesbond]

teka..... mauubos ko na yata ang wine ko kakahintay ng reply hehehe...

[lovemarie]

11 Strongest alcoholic beverages in the world that will knock you down
by Vgulp

The alcohol content is defined by proof. In India, the government has regulated the same be at 42.8% ABV. However, this is not the case with liquor manufacturers abroad. I would not be surprised if we see soon in the market with the changing trends in brands and their availability in the local market. Here are some of the most potent drinks known, in no particular order, consumed by people all over the world.

1. EVERCLEAR



This is considered as the world's strongest alcoholic drink. It is a grain spirit. Everclear can contain 95 % or 190 proof of alcohol. This is manufactured and sold by the American spirit company, Luxco. This is truly colorless, odorless and tasteless(If you can actually find out what it tastes like without burning your tongue).


2. DEVILS SPRING VODKA



 This potent spirit is bottled at 80% ABV or 160 Proof. Best consumed in a cocktail with juices or ginger ale, it is always advisable not to down as shots. It is also a wonderful spirit for flaming cocktails.


3. ABSINTHE



 The spirit was banned in most of Europe and Americas during the prohibition period of 1913. Also known as a green fairy, the spirit was known to give you hallucinating effects. This is made with wormwood bark or Artemisia Absenthium, from where the name comes. Absinthes are available from 90 Proof (45% ABV) to 170 Proof (85% ABV). However, it has now been legalized after a lot of scrutinizing tests on the product. The one that I have had is the Angelique Verte with 72% ABV and 20mg of thujon content.

4. BACARDI



 151 As the name suggests, this is strong rum from the stables of Bacardi with 151 Proof alcohol content or 75.5% ABV. The bottle comes with a stainless steel fire arrestor. Now you know how potent this is. This is beautiful rum for cocktails like daiquiris and Cuba Libre’, however, be careful to regulate the number of cocktails you have.


5. BALKAN 176



 The strongest known Scandinavian drink, the Balkan 176 is a 176 Proof vodka from the eastern part of Russia. This is strong, colorless, odorless and tasteless like the everclear. A little less potent than the strongest alcoholic drink, however, not one to get adventurous with. People have said to have died of alcohol poisoning after consuming a lot in short periods of time.


6. SUNSET RUM



A very strong over-proof Rum from Kingstown in the West Indies. This rum is a product of St. Vincent Distillers. It is a robust spirit with 84.5% alcohol and used to mix in cocktails. It is advised against drinking it as it is, as it may cause burns. I am sure that you would not be able to see the sunset clearly if you are downing this by the beach.


 7. PINCER VODKA



Shanghai Strength vodka is 88.8% ABV, is strong potent vodka from Scotland. Seriously? Would you give way to sipping a few more drinks of Scotch just for this drink? Worth a try ain’t it?


8. Bruichladdich X4+1 Quadrupled whisky



The most alcoholic single malt whisky has an ABV of 92% or 184 proof. This comes from the island where Laphroaig is made, whose strongest whisky is at 58% ABV. Definitely says as to why there are more sheep in the island more than men.


9. STROH RUM



The Austrian rum is bottled at 160 Proof or 80% Alcohol. Much stronger than the Bacardi 151, the Stroh is one of the oldest forms of Domestic Rum from Europe. They are spiced and not to be sipped straight, however, they are mixed to make punches and flaming cocktails.


10. Spirytus rektyfikowany



This means rectified spirit or neutral spirit. The 192 Proof spirit or the 96% ABV spirit is a Polish vodka. I would suggest you to leave this with the doctors for sterilizing rather than consuming it. This is more potent than the commonly known Everclear vodka.


11. Good ol’ Sailor Vodka



A little less known vodka; this is produced and consumed in Sweden. This is bottled from 38% ABV, little did anyone know that they had a version that is bottled at 170 Proof or
85% ABV. Now you know how they beat the icy winters.

[jamesbond]

^name pa lang nung nauuna eh talagang pamatay na hahahaha.... "ever clear"... hahaha... mukhang kapag na-Xray ka ni doc eh sasabihin syo "all clear" agad... hahaha.... thanks mam labs for sharing, catch your +like...

[naruto789544]

feels like i just had a crash course in liquor and mixed drinks by reading the thread... so many options... so little time....

[lovemarie]

ABOUT HPNOTIQ

Founder:Raphael Yakoby
Year Founded:2001
Distillery Location:France
Types of Spirits Made:Liqueurs

HPNOTIQ ESSENTIAL FACTS

Hpnotiq was invented on Long Island, NY.
The infamous color was inspired by a blue perfume Raphael Yakoby saw while walking by Bloomingdale’s.
Now Hpnotiq is bottled in France and imported by its owner, Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.
Hpnotiq is a blend of premium French vodka, fruit juices, and cognac.
Hpnotiq is one of the best-selling liqueurs in the US.


HOW YOU SHOULD DRINK HPNOTIQ

Chilled
Straight
On the rocks
With a mixer

[naruto789544]

this looks good mam lovemarie... is this available anywhere here in metro manila? really gotta try this...

[lovemarie]

this looks good mam lovemarie... is this available anywhere here in metro manila? really gotta try this...

sir try to look for it sa big wine shop dito sa metro (but i guess you have a small chance of finding one here eh) or u can also try online like sa ebay or wineshop.com

[Boygala]

Mamahalin mga alak sa thread Tol James,masasarap pa,nice one,..