Hello, all you current and to-be dads, and welcome to our very first LuxuryWeb Magazine Father’s Day Gift Guide. We have a few suggestions that you might want to pass along to spouses and children who want to celebrate your special day with that extra-special gift.
For those seafaring lads who could benefit from a tote that’s not only sustainable, one-of-a-kind, made in the good old U.S.A., and best of all, weatherproof, check out Sea Bags from Maine. Each waterproof bag is crafted from a recycled sail panel which has reduced thousands of pounds of used sail materials from rotting in landfills.
Of course, the material will show signs of its previous life lived on the water, but that’s part of its beauty. Good old enterprising American know-how has turned what was once considered “garbage” into a handsome, usable, and highly desirable product. The bags and totes are handcrafted by workers on the Portland, Maine waterfront with hand-spliced rope handles attached and an attractive decal or design to make your tote special and individual. For that one of a kind gift, shop online at https://seabags.com
And while we’re talking about being on the water, here is a nifty gifty for both dads and their female loved ones to share. Marin Lip Treatment goes a long way toward keeping dry, cracked lips hydrated, smooth, and (dare I say) kissable. Biomedical Engineer and cofounder of Marin Skincare, Amber Boutiette, developed a natural ocean resource into a skin-repairing ingredient that’s helping her – and people like her – thrive in the outdoors.
The lip treatment is made using Marine glycoproteins, the natural byproduct of lobsters, which are the proteins that help them regenerate limbs. Meticulously bioengineered into a new, first-of-its-kind lip treatment, it isn’t a lip balm or gloss, but a true steroid-free hydrating protective lip treatment.
It’s delivered in a tube and currently available in both Unscented and Blueberry French Toast – a mouthwatering flavor of maple syrup, wild blueberries, cinnamon, butter, and caramelized vanilla. Kind of like a taste of Maine. For details and to order, visit https://MarinSkincare.com.
For the guy who wants to maintain his youthful appearance, why not get him his own FACTORFIVE retinol night cream, and keep him from using up yours. FACTORFIVE retinol visually and dramatically improves fine lines and wrinkles in as little as a month, leaving your skin smooth, firm, and hydrated.
The cream is a combination of adult human stem cell factors, alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA), and .25% retinol blend to be used as an overnight treatment in the privacy of your own home. For a full product line and to order, visit https://factorfiveskin.com.
Here is a game-changer for the traveling wine lover, and whose pop or husband isn’t? VinGarde Valise came up with a brilliant product that will knock his cork off (sic).
How many times has your fellow traveled to a country, tasted the wines, and wanted to bring those special bottles home to enjoy with family and friends but struggled to find a way to transport them safely? We experienced one horrifying occasion when returning to our home airport from a gastronomy trip to Italy, we left a trail of red wine leaking out of our suitcase across the entire arrivals concourse.
We had packed three wine bottles in plastic, wrapped them with shirts and a sweater, and hoped for the best. One broke and ruined not only our clothes but the suitcase as well.
VinGarde to the rescue! They have devised a way to transport wine in a specifically designed wine travel case that will make flying with your cherished purchases safe, secure, and hassle-free. The Fly With Wine is a beautiful, state-of-the-art suitcase that comes in three handy sizes for transporting 5, 8, or – for the truly dedicated oenophile – 12 bottles.
This sleek, handsomely designed hard-shell case comes with multiple handles, protective foam cushions to securely cradle standard-sized wine bottles, and still have room for personal items that are protected by a top layer of foam (successfully preventing the type of accident previously described.)
The case also comes in its own protective storage bag and offers a 10-year Limited Warranty, a TSA-compliant individually programmable lock, plus exterior straps for an extra level of safety. Because of the wine bottle enclosed, it should always be put in the hold, not kept as a carryon, though the 2 smaller sizes can be put in the overhead bins when not transporting wines.
For the complete line of suitcase sizes, colors, and additional available inserts for magnums, visit https://flywithwine.com/vingardevalise/.
And now for something new and very interesting…
A new brand of sparkling wine, Aphrodise Rosé, has arrived in the USA. It’s a sparkler produced in Northern Greece in the Charmat method – the same method used to create Prosecco – using carefully selected Xinomavro grapes. The must is pressed entirely from grapes carefully selected during the harvest on the basis of sugar content and acidity. Once picked and before pressing, the grapes are chilled between 11-14°C.
Three pressings take place. After the must settles, the first alcoholic fermentation starts. The wine is kept on its lees for several months and is then transferred to the closed stainless steel tank for its second fermentation that creates the lovely bubbles.
Aphrodise Rosé has an intense mousse and bright cherry-red color with pronounced aroma of apple, ripe strawberries, and a hint of cherry. If you like a good Prosecco, Aphrodise is a sparkler you should try. The pricing is good at $39.99 for the 750ml and $89.99 for the Magnum bottles and is shipped nationally from drinkaphrodise.com.
If the father you celebrate is a whiskey lover, we have something special to facilitate the festivities. These fully mature whiskeys are definitely very interesting, and those who appreciate a subtle drink will enjoy them.
Whiskey JYPSI Explorer is a blend of two 6-year-old bourbons: a rye bourbon distilled in Kentucky and another made in Indiana. It is 103 Proof. This lovely tipple has a silky mouthfeel that is pure pleasure. The Explorer Series release is a very different whiskey than Legacy Batch 001 that I reviewed in the past.
Both have a big floral edge, but the Explorer Series is brighter, filled with top notes of crisp apples, pears, oranges, and hints of maple syrup. But below the top notes, you’ll find vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, and clove. All wrapped in a mantle of tobacco, leather, and oak. Subtle, but very intriguing indeed!
We have written in the past about the JYPSI Legacy. https://luxurywebmagazine.com/whiskey-jypsi-legacy/. To purchase a bottle of either of these gems, see https://whiskeyjypsi.com/stores/.
Manos Angelakis is one of the founders, the former Managing Editor for 25 years, the current Managing Editor Emeritus, and Senior Food & Wine Writer of LuxuryWeb Magazine. He is an accomplished travel writer, photographer, and food and wine critic based in Hackensack, New Jersey. As a travel writer, he has written extensively about numerous cities and countries. Manos has also been certified as a Tuscan Wine Master and has traveled to wine-producing areas in order to evaluate firsthand the product of top-rated vineyards. In the past year, he has visited and written multiple articles about Morocco, Turkey, Quebec City, Switzerland, Antarctica, and most recently the South of France. Articles in other publications include Vision Times and Epoch Times.
Barbara Angelakis is one of the founders of LuxuryWeb Magazine and its Senior Travel Writer. She travels the four corners of the world with a thirst for knowledge and a twinkle in her eye, seeking out the history of people and places and sharing her experiences. She specializes in culture and history along with luxury destinations, hotels/resorts/cruises/spas, and most recently Jewish Heritage, exploring the historical connection between Jews and their host countries. She has been recognized for outstanding coverage as “Journalist of the Year” by the Tanzania Tourist Board and is the recipient of the MTA Malta Tourism Press Award, the first American to receive this honor. For the past 25 years, Barbara has written extensively for LuxuryWeb Magazine, and her work can also be found at The Jerusalem Post, Jewish Link, Epoch Times, and Vision Times.
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