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Tee Off Father’s Day with DEWAR’S 19 Year Old – The Champion’s Edition

June 5, 2024

 

Hey there, golf aficionados and whisky connoisseurs! As we gear up to celebrate Father’s Day, what better way to honor the patriarch in your life than with a gift that perfectly marries the sophistication of Scotch whisky with the timeless allure of golf? Enter DEWAR’S 19 Year Old – The Champion’s Edition, a limited-edition whisky crafted to commemorate the enduring collaboration between DEWAR’S and the U.S. Open Championship.

Picture this: a picturesque golf course, the scent of freshly cut grass wafting through the air, and a dram of DEWAR’S 19 Year Old – The Champion’s Edition nestled in your hand. It’s not just a whisky; it’s a journey through time and tradition, echoing the precision and finesse of the sport itself.

What sets this edition apart? Well, for starters, it’s aged for a whopping 19 years, a unique age statement within the whisky category. Crafted under the expert guidance of Stephanie Macleod, five-time Master Blender of the Year, this expression undergoes DEWAR’S signature double aging process and is finished in first-fill rye whisky casks, infusing it with a rich and refined flavor profile.

So, what can you expect from this liquid gold? Prepare your taste buds for a sensory adventure. It begins with a symphony of ripe pear and heather honey, leading into a spicy tapestry of cinnamon and cocoa powder that gently warms the palate. With each sip, you’ll be transported to the rolling greens of Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, the cradle of American golf.

But wait, there’s more! DEWAR’S 19 Year Old – The Champion’s Edition isn’t just about the whisky; it’s about the experience. As you raise a toast to dear old dad, why not accompany it with the official cocktail of the U.S. Open Championship, the Lemon Wedge? Infused with DEWAR’S 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky, lemonade, and club soda, it’s the perfect refreshing companion for a day on the course or a cozy evening at home.

Stephanie Macleod, the mastermind behind this exquisite blend, describes it as a remarkable journey, echoing the precision and finesse of the sport itself. And Brian Cox, Vice President of DEWAR’s North America, aptly sums it up as a celebration of camaraderie, competition, and cherished moments—a sentiment that resonates deeply, especially on Father’s Day.

So, whether you’re raising a glass to your dad, grandfather, or father figure in your life, make it a moment to remember with DEWAR’S 19 Year Old – The Champion’s Edition. Available in limited quantities, exclusively at select fine wines and spirits retailers, as well as online, it’s the perfect gift to tee off Father’s Day in style. Cheers to the champions in our lives!

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Chin Up, Gin Up – Spring Hath Sprung With Dewar’s Scotch Whisky

June 8, 2023

Dewar’s has released Dewar’s 19-Year-Old, its 2023 commemorative US Open bottle, aptly entitled “The Champions Edition”!

This year’s US Open bottle is a 19-Year-Old Scotch Whisky double-aged with an extra-matured finish exclusively in new American Oak casks and ex-Rye Whiskey casks, from Napa Valley. The Champion’s Edition was inspired by the ethos of the U.S. Open’s “From Many, One” campaign, bringing together up to 40 grain and single malt whiskies. It features notes of red berries and black cherries, which resolve into a rich and fruity finish with a hint of nutmeg. Part of the bottle proceeds go towards the USGA Foundation, which celebrates, serves, and advances the game of golf.

In addition to the bottle, this year is the Dewar’s Lemon Wedge (recipe below) which will serve as the official cocktail of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship, held at The Los Angeles Country Club (LACC), June 15-18. This signature cocktail will be offered to patrons on the course however, for the golf fans who cannot make it to the fairway but want to raise a toast to the game and Father’s Day at home, Dewar’s has created a cocktail kit available nationwide, see HERE which serves as another great gift for dad this year.

The kit is available via Cocktail Courier’s website and include all the ingredients and tools needed to experience a piece of the US Open from the comfort of home with family and friends – like lemon juice, soda water, Dewar’s 12-Year-Old, garnish, and accessories to style the cocktail like golf balls and tees.

Dewar’s 19 Championship Edition 2023

Dewar’s Lemon Wedge

  • 1.5 oz of 12-year-old Whisky
  • 3 oz of Club Soda
  • 2 oz Lemonade
  • Method: Combine all ingredients over ice in a highball glass and garnish with lemon wheel.

Menopause Drenched Sheets Just Met Their Match: Meet SOMÉ

March 19, 2023

Did you know that over 41% of adults experience night sweats and that 80% of women suffer from night sweats?

Lara Smith, Founder of the award-winning cooling sleepwear brand, Lusomé, applied its proprietary technology to sheets and created SOMÉ Continuous Cooling Performace Sheets, a first-of-its-kind dynamic temperature regulating sheets, so that one can keep cool when they sleep. As a menopausal woman – I am giving a round of hand claps. Times ten.

Its cooling phase-change technology will prevent night sweats by helping you keep a stable body temperature.  It can regulate body temperature up to 5 degrees.

Most “cooling” sheets on the market are made mainly with bamboo fabrics and treated polyester, neither offering true cooling nor thermoregulating properties. SOMÉ’s sheets are soft and breathable because they are made with 400 thread count and 80s cotton.

More than one-third of the population is not getting enough sleep, and it’s no wonder: 41% of adults experience night sweats that keep them up at night.

As women, we have it even worse, with 80% of us enduring night sweats for an average of 7 years in our lifetime. While there are a variety of cooling sheets on the market that have offered a solution, the bamboo and treated polyester fabrics used to design them do not offer true cooling or thermo-regulating benefits, which independent lab tests have proven to keep one at their optimal body temperature.

Finally, there is a new solution that actually delivers—introducing, SOMÉ Continuous Cooling Performance Sheets. Powered by SOMÉ’s exclusive XirotexTM Cool fabric, a first-of-its-kind dynamic temperature regulation technology, SOMÉ Continuous Cooling Performance Sheets promises both instant and continuous evaporating cooling to ensure your body is kept at an optimal temperature all night.

Here’s how it works.

As the body starts to warm up at night, the heat energy is pulled into the fibers and stored before the body releases moisture vapor and sweat. This dynamic response to body heat ensures that an optimal body temperature is maintained. Meanwhile, the vaporizing energy action ensures continuous cooling, activated by heat and sweat. The best part? Bed sharers will fall asleep peacefully knowing their bodies will each be kept at an ideal temperature.

“Sleeping hot and night sweats negatively impact the quality of sleep, resulting in a host of health issues,” says Lara Smith, CEO of SOMÉ the parent brand of Lusomé, the award-winning cooling sleepwear brand. “To think that we have finally solved this issue for so many adults with our exclusive XirotexTM Cool fabric is something our team is extremely humbled by. Those whose sleep is disrupted by overheating will sleep comfortably from now on. “

To learn more about SOMÉ please visit https://thesomelife.com.

About SOMÉ:

SOMÉ is a global luxury wellness brand devoted to innovating the quality of sleep through technology and science-infused fabrics. SOMÉ was envisioned through the COVID-19 pandemic by Lusomé founder Lara Smith when the demand for Lusomé tech pajamas skyrocketed. Powered by the Xirotex family of proprietary technologies, SOMÉ is devoted to improving sleep quality through the thoughtful integration of science and technology with ultimate luxury.

If you ask Lara Smith what led her to create SOMÉ the new umbrella brand to Lusomé, she would tell you it was partly circumstantial, partly destiny.

She kicked off her 20-year career at two of the biggest fashion houses in the world – Ralph Lauren and Gucci – and quickly worked her way up as a senior executive at some of Canada’s largest retailers. There, she traveled the globe to discover and create innovative apparel solutions that would make a difference in the lives of consumers.

But it wasn’t until Lara watched her sister battle with breast cancer and the uncomfortable, long-term side effects that resulted from her treatments that she set out to find the most important solution of all – a solution to preventing overheating and night sweats in the clothing that is meant to make us feel beautiful. Lara looked throughout North America and Europe for a sleep brand with beautiful style and fabrics, but they were using 100% polyester and chemicals in the finishing process. Not to mention, their cooling technology never truly worked.

That’s when Lara decided to create her own solution, one that fuses beauty, comfort and science. Her vision came to life through Lusomé, now a 10 year old pajama brand that promotes the health and sleep of its wearers through first-of-its-kind technology that stops night sweats before it starts. While the demand for Lusomé pajamas surged during the pandemic, Lara also fought off a hostile takeover by one of the biggest players in this category. She did this while creating SOMÉ Continuous Cooling Performance Sheets using the same groundbreaking technology as a solution to the global sleep crisis.

CREEM IS BACK AND COOLER THAN EVER

November 22, 2022

CREEM Reveals New 2nd Issue Cover Art & Merch

Early Black Friday Sale Starts Today With 25% Off Annual Subscriptions

The iconic and newly reborn CREEM revealed the cover art and the table of contents for its second issue since the magazine’s audacious relaunch earlier this year. Inspired by the punk zines of yesteryear, CREEM’s new cover and limited edition apparel capsule are designed by visionary artist Jeremy Dean, best known for his “Wonders of Black Flag” tees mashing up Grateful Dead & Black Flag iconography, alongside working with The Rolling Stones, Circle Jerks, Ceremony & more.“I think that my love for zines and that sort of photocopied and degraded look was really interesting to me, and I try to pay tribute in my work, Dean explains. “We live in a world where everyone has a professional camera in their pocket, not to mention software like Photoshop. I like when photos are a little blurry, when someone’s art is imperfect, messy, and even a little fucked up

The Winter 2022 issue will hit subscribers’ mailboxes and online December 15, just in time for the holidays. Customers can now enjoy an unprecedented 25% off an annual print subscription to CREEM, as part of an early Black Friday sale running through November 27 – Subscribe here.Get an early taste for the issue with a feature by Michael Friedrich that pointedly connects the cultural dots from Henry Rollins to Joe Rogan, released today at CREEM.com, available to those who subscribe or sign up for a 30-day free trial, along with the entire CREEM archive.Included in the Winter 2022 issue will also be Melissa Auf der Maur’s never-before-seen Smashing Pumpkins & Hole photo diary, a Creedence Clearwater Revival CIA scandal, an insider account of the last days with David Berman, a feature by Sam McPheeters on billionaire CEOs like the Winklevoss twins “purchasing” rock-star status and more.

One of the most unlikely and successful media launches of the year, CREEM debuted its first magazine issue since 1989 in September, along with the CREEM Archive featuring every issue from the magazine’s original 20 year run.

Vanity Fair revealed the first print cover for the new oversized subscription-only premium quarterly, featuring original art by the legendary Raymond Pettibon (responsible for Sonic Youth’s Goo album cover & others), along with stories on The Who, Terry Allen, Special Interest & KeiyaA, a reassessment of The Osmonds’ metal album and revival of their Stars Cars column with Slash.

Founded in 1969 Detroit, CREEM grew from underground paper to national powerhouse – an essential source of music journalism for twenty years. It reflected and shaped the culture, cultivating some of the most legendary writing talent of the era: Lester Bangs, Cameron Crowe, Patti Smith, Robert Christgau and Jaan Uhelszki, who now returns as editor. The magazine’s original rise and fall is chronicled in the critically-The 2020 documentary CREEM: America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine, which earned praise everywhere from The New York Times to CBS This Morning.

ROMAN FOCUS

February 6, 2022

I am loving these new products from Roman. Especially, Roman Focus .

Roman enters the nootropic dietary supplement arena with a science-backed, fast-acting solution for calm energy and heightened concentration, while Roman Life tackles overall health at the cellular level with a powerful, doctor-formulated NAD+ supplement to promote healthy aging.

I just ordered 3 months’ worth of FOCUS because frankly, it’s helping my ADHD just as good, if not better, than Adderal.

Roman is branded for men, and totally cool, but cool enough for women.