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The Exclusive Visa Black Card
No need to hold your breath waiting for an invitation for an American Express Centurion card. The Visa Black ($495 annual fee), made of full carbon graphite and limited to 1% of US residents, provides its card members the highest caliber of personal services. This ultra exclusive card lets your enjoy exquisite benefits such as luxury gifts and 24-hour world class concierge service ready to assist with all your business, travel and leisure needs.
Xikar Carbon Fiber Collection
How do you upgrade products made from extremely high, functional, mechanical and material quality with beautiful design? Slap carbon fiber on it. The Carbon Fiber Collection ($90 - $100) consist of Xikar's most popular cigar accessories adorned with polished steel and genuine carbon fiber to enhance their design and experience. The collection include the EXII Windproof Lighter, Envoy Cigar Case and Xi3 Cigar Cutter. [source]
Vicious Caffeine Infused Vodka
Wide awake drunks are always more fun to hang with than the passed out drunks. Sip a smooth drink that will ensure you don't fall victim to permanent marker 'staches without adding Red Bull or other energy drinks. Vicious Vodka ($30) is a "Premium Caffeine Infused Vodka" distilled three times from a mix of five grains. This drink is strong and delicious and packed with the maximum caffeine allowed in vodka by the US government for optimal jolt. [source]
Champagne Cattier Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru
After decades of enjoyment in 65 countries around the world, Champagne Cattier ($140 and up) will finally be available in the United States. This prestigious company will offer their five distinctive "Premier Cru" in stylish bottles, including Red Kiss (90% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier/10% Chardonnay), Blue Saphir (80% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier/20% Chardonnay), Blanc de Noirs (70% Pinot Noir/30% Pinot Meunier), Brut Antique (45% Pinot Noir/30% Pinot Meunier/25% Chardonnay) and the Limited Edition Clos du Moulin (50% Pinot Noir/50% Chardonnay).
Send a bottle of Personalized Moet & Chandon from MyMoet.com ($90 and up) for a truly VIP treatment.  These champagne bottles can be personalized with any special messages written with gold or silver Swarovski Crystals. This exclusive service is currently limited to Moet & Chandon Imperial and Nectar Imperial in both 750mL or magnum size. [via Luxist]
The renowned French House of Krug offers the Krug On My Own Terms ($1,000) just in time for the holidays. The case, which can be order with peronalized plaque in metal, mirror or saddle leather with the House of Krug logo,  includes six bottles of the company's prestigious Grand Cuvée, dubbed "the timelessly stylish signature of Krug." [via Luxist]
Go meat! Give your favorite grill master The Ultimate Steak Gift Set by Peter Luger ($300) this holiday. This gift set, exclusively sold at Saks, includes two 37 oz USDA Prime dry-aged porterhouse steaks (put away those BabyQs please) with a 12.6 oz bottle of Peter Luger Steak House Old Fashioned Sauce, a black apron with the company's logo, a 12"x16" cherry wood cutting board with juice groove and satchel of 8 foil-wrapped milk chocolate coins for dessert. When I say Peter, you say Luger! Peter!
The 50 by Dalmore ($1,000) is a whiskey that you should only drink neat. Dalmore has been aging stock with liquids dating back since 1868 and holds the oldest, maturing Highland malt whiskey. This 50-year-old vintage malt delivers a blend of soft fruits on the nose followed by the taste of citrus, crushed almonds and warm spices. The 50 will be released in 191 hand blown Portuguese crystal decanters.
Enjoy a set of Ports from one of the first wineries in the world. The Porto Century Pack ($350) by Sandeman is exclusively produced in the Douro region in North Portugal. The pack includes four different aged Ports in a wooden box. Each bottle is premium aged for ten, twenty, thirty and forty-years, made from a blend of different varieties of grapes.
From the creators of one of my favorite liquor (Maker's Mark), Beam Global Spirits & Wine has announced their first, ultra-premium rye whiskey. (ri)1 ($50) whiskey, pronounce rye one, comes in a very stylish and modern packaging and lable which is a fresh take on a classic spirit. This whiskey is nothing short of top-notch with its crisp, slightly spicy but sweet taste that can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks. [via Material Interest]