Bunnahabhain 25yr Old

Produced on the southern Hebridean island off the west coast of Scotland, Bunnahabhain is able to express a more subtle character thanks to the use of unpeated malted barley, as well as the pure spring water that flows freely underground away from the peaty moorlands.

Bunnahabhain takes its name from the Scottish Gaelic word for “mouth of the river”.  Founded in 1881 at the remote north-eastern tip of Islay, close to the Margadale River, its single malts are made by master distiller Ian MacMillan, who has over 30 years’ experience.

The 25-year old announces itself with a sweet aroma of caramel and flavours of berries and cream, balanced by roasted nuts and malt, ending in a tantalising dry finish.

Leica & Hermes

Leica Camera AG has announced a very special limited edition of its classic 35mm rangefinder system camera: the LEICA M7 Edition ‘Hermès’.  As the successor to the ‘LEICA MP Edition Hermès’ launched in 2003, this is the second series of cameras created in co-operation with Hermès, the Paris-based company renowned throughout the world for its exclusive products. The strictly limited LEICA M7 Edition ‘Hermès’ comes in silver chrome with a choice of two striking calfskin leather finishes – orange and étoupe – supplied by Hermès.  Just 100 of each colour will be made available, and each individual camera will have a special sequential serial number between 001/200 and 200/200. More Details here...

LaCie External Drives

When Philippe Starck works, our world watches – and when Starck teamed up with LaCie to help design two new external hard drives, we stayed attentive. Both the mobile and desktop hard drives appear to have fluid silver magma protected by a hard aluminum outer shell – or as Starck describes it, a brain with a motorcycle helmet.

Beyond pure aesthetics, the inner ‘brain’ is touch-sensitive as well, allowing users to manipulate applications. The devices connect via a USB cable and do not require their own power supply. The desktop model comes in 1TB or 2TB capacities, while the mobile drive holds either 430GB or 500GB.

Glenfiddich 50yr Old

At an exclusive event held in July this year at The Glenfiddich Distillery, Glenfiddich 50 Year Old was unveiled - one of the rarest and most precious expressions of authentic single malt whisky ever released by Scotland’s most distinguished distillery.

Only two bottles of this liquid gold will be available to collectors and highly discerning Whisky drinkers in South Africa from November 2009 at a cost of £10 000 each.   These bottles come from a strictly limited supply (only 50 will be released world wide over this and the next eight years from a stock of just 450 highly covetable bottles). Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is destined to become a significant landmark in single malt whisky history.

Louis Vuitton Casino Trunk

Louis Vuitton never ceases to amaze. In a time of austerity, they launch a most ostentatious and playful trunk, yet manage to achieve it with panache. Housing a roulette wheel and paraphernalia, this trunk is for the out and out confirmed playboy.

As an accessory for the man who has everything, it is pure delight. It even has a briefcase included for the odd occasion you might need to work.

 

 

Olympus PEN 1

Olympus have outdone themselves with the launch of the retro styled PEN Series digital cameras. The white bodied model really appeals to all of us at Absolute. It conjures up images of open top cruising through chi-chi Mediterranean seaside resorts, drinking champagne on yachts and breaking for a film premier in the evening. Truly remarkable.

CableDrop

If you have ever cursed the charger cable, had to scramble under a desk to find some form of accessory connection, then the CableDrop is for you. An ingenious invention, it is fast becoming an absolute necessity for the busy exec. By tethering your cables to your desktop/monitor/wall, it removes all need to ever get down your knees and bump your head while searching for that elusive USB connector. Ours are on order.

Sanctuary

Another wonderful little invention from the people at Blue Lounge is the Sanctuary. As an object that resides at home or the office, it collects all your devices into a convenient single location to charge and store. Tidying the desktop, entrance hall or lounge, this is a must have for anyone (read all of us!) who have more than one phone/camera/MP3 player on our person at any given time.

Studio Desk

Ok, I admit it; I fell in love with this desk from Blue Lounge. Remarkable for its simplicity and efficacy, this is a must buy for any laptop toting person who still likes a little order. It comes in flatpack and is assembled on site. Coupled with the other products I want from this innovative company, I think I might just order everything they design.

Reporter - gorilla cases

 

With the iPhone 3GS now available in South Africa, it stands to reason that you buy the best case possible to protect not only your pride and joy, but the investment you made in it too. Nothing dents pride and wastes money as quickly as an inadvertent drop of an expensive electronic toy.

This is where gorilla-cases® stand out from the crowd. Slick, German manufactured and available in two editions, Carbon and Nature, these are a must have if you are fashion conscious and protective. Order online and it costs just €4 in postage. They also manufacture covers for your iPod.

Reporter - Mag Frame for ligne roset

 

Simplicity is often the key to great, timeless design. This shows in abundance with Mag Frame from Ligne Roset. The magazine rack presents a delicate frame which supports a single plate. Yet the execution of the concept is flawless. Young Japanese designer, Shigeichiro Takeuchi is one to watch.

Reporter - A Chair

 

C.H.A.I.R.

26 year old Eric Ku recently graduated from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Each of his projects are inspirational, however the Chair Project really stands out.

Using the alphabetical letters that make up the word CHAIR, he has created a unique seating proposition. Through the application of graphic design, each character forms an integral part of the whole not only in concept, but in a real world application too.

It is this sort of clever use of design that makes us at absolute magazine take note. We shall continue to follow this rising star.

Reporter - Coen Lamp

 

Coen lamps, manufactured by ANTA, are the handiwork of Berlin based design studio böttcher+henssler. These elegant, modern lamps are available in silver or white. The silver version is our favourite.