Now that you've given up Coors for craft beer, it's time you gave up Coke for Fentimans Soda ($2.50). Botanically brewed with all-natural herbal ingredients, the full-bodied flavors include Ginger Beer, Curiosity Cola, Victorian Lemonade Soda (contains the juice of 1½ lemons), Mandarin & Seville Orange Jigger Soda, Dandelion & Burdock Soda, and Shandy Soda (contains 70% Beer).
SaveWhether you're planning a Japanese-themed party or just looking for a unique Father's Day gift, you can't go wrong with the TY KU Sake Bomb Kit ($30). It includes everything you need to get started, including a 750ml bottle of Super Premium Junmai Ginjo Sake, teo TY KU Sake Cups, four stirrers, and illustrated instructions for those uninitiated into the art of "bomb" making. Kampai.
SaveIf you've got an unlimited budget for Father's Day, or just really want to make your Dad a happy man, give him a bottle of The Macallan Fine Oak 30 Years Old from The Macallan Masters of Photography Collection ($1,700). Each bottle features a unique Polaroid shot from fashion photographer Rankin, taken at The Macallan Estate. It comes in a wonderfully luxe black box with metallic silver adornments, as well as a copy of the photo from the bottle. Hurry though, only 75 bottles will be available on this side of the pond.
SaveWhat's better on a hot summer day than a tall glass of ice cold sweet tea? This stuff, that's what. Jeremiah Weed Southern Style Sweet Tea Vodka ($20) is a 70-proof sweet tea flavored vodka brewed lovingly in southern Kentucky. Joining Jeremiah Weed's legendary bourbon liqueur, a favorite drink of the American fighter pilot, this is one tea that'll have you flying high.
SaveGive your dad a Father's Day gift you both can enjoy by bringing home a bottle of Custom Engraved Johnnie Walker Blue Label ($220). Individually numbered, each 750ml or 1.5L bottle comes with the message of your choice in gold engraving right below the label. You can order your own bottle by calling 877-JW-BLUE-LABEL, but you might want to think of something worthwhile to say first — "#1 Dad" looks just as tacky on a bottle of booze as it does on that coffee mug you bought him in second grade.
SaveDistilled, matured, and bottled in Scotland, Sheep Dip Scotch ($40) is more than just an odd name. This 8-year-old malt whisky features a smooth, rich flavor, and an amazingly angry sheep on the label. Says Uncrate reader Adam, "I'm no expert, but it's a bit smoother for me than the Yamazaki, more on par with JW black, but even has a bit of a milder taste than the JW." [Thanks, Adam]
SaveCelebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with Jose Cuervo Especial Silver ($18). This premium silver tequila was blended with smoothness in mind, is bottled directly after distillation, and contains light Agave notes and a smooth, clean finish, without the harsh bite of your normal tequila shot. Pick up a bottle on your way home and have a couple shots for us.
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Love your stout? Then pick yourself up a pack of Guinness 250 Anniversary Stout ($10/six pack). Created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Arthur Guinness' signing of the lease for his St. James' Gate Brewery in Dublin, this fizzier, maltier version of Guiness is poured at an angle, and packs a stronger alcoholic punch than its sudsy sibling. But don't wait too long: it will only be available for six months.
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Born from the pure waters of the Vale of Yamazaki and handcrafted at Japan's oldest distillery, Suntory Yamazaki Whisky is a great way to wind down after a hard day at the office. Aged for either 12 ($40) or 18 years ($100), Yamazaki has a lengthy, dry finish, with the 12-year variety offering a delicate, mellow taste and the 18-year providing a spicier punch, with cherry-like tones. For maximum enjoyment, serve on the rocks with an ice ball, which you can make yourself using the Spherical Ice Tray Set ($16) from MoMA.
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Love your stout? Then pick yourself up a pack of Guinness 250 Anniversary Stout ($10/six pack). Created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Arthur Guinness' signing of the lease for his St. James' Gate Brewery in Dublin, this fizzier, maltier version of Guiness is poured at an angle, and packs a stronger alcoholic punch than its sudsy sibling. But don't wait too long: it will only be available for six months.
SaveWhat's better on a hot summer day than a tall glass of ice cold sweet tea? This stuff, that's what. Jeremiah Weed Southern Style Sweet Tea Vodka ($20) is a 70-proof sweet tea flavored vodka brewed lovingly in southern Kentucky. Joining Jeremiah Weed's legendary bourbon liqueur, a favorite drink of the American fighter pilot, this is one tea that'll have you flying high.
SaveNow that you've given up Coors for craft beer, it's time you gave up Coke for Fentimans Soda ($2.50). Botanically brewed with all-natural herbal ingredients, the full-bodied flavors include Ginger Beer, Curiosity Cola, Victorian Lemonade Soda (contains the juice of 1½ lemons), Mandarin & Seville Orange Jigger Soda, Dandelion & Burdock Soda, and Shandy Soda (contains 70% Beer).
SaveDistilled, matured, and bottled in Scotland, Sheep Dip Scotch ($40) is more than just an odd name. This 8-year-old malt whisky features a smooth, rich flavor, and an amazingly angry sheep on the label. Says Uncrate reader Adam, "I'm no expert, but it's a bit smoother for me than the Yamazaki, more on par with JW black, but even has a bit of a milder taste than the JW." [Thanks, Adam]
SaveGive your dad a Father's Day gift you both can enjoy by bringing home a bottle of Custom Engraved Johnnie Walker Blue Label ($220). Individually numbered, each 750ml or 1.5L bottle comes with the message of your choice in gold engraving right below the label. You can order your own bottle by calling 877-JW-BLUE-LABEL, but you might want to think of something worthwhile to say first — "#1 Dad" looks just as tacky on a bottle of booze as it does on that coffee mug you bought him in second grade.
SaveGive your BeerTender new life with the Newcastle DraughtKeg ($23). Like a portable English pub, the pressurized mini-keg serves up 10 pints of draught beer, and will stay fresh for 30 days with on-tap tastiness, just like the Heineken version. The Newcastle DraughtKeg will launch in select markets next month.
SaveWhether you're planning a Japanese-themed party or just looking for a unique Father's Day gift, you can't go wrong with the TY KU Sake Bomb Kit ($30). It includes everything you need to get started, including a 750ml bottle of Super Premium Junmai Ginjo Sake, teo TY KU Sake Cups, four stirrers, and illustrated instructions for those uninitiated into the art of "bomb" making. Kampai.
SaveCelebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with Jose Cuervo Especial Silver ($18). This premium silver tequila was blended with smoothness in mind, is bottled directly after distillation, and contains light Agave notes and a smooth, clean finish, without the harsh bite of your normal tequila shot. Pick up a bottle on your way home and have a couple shots for us.
SaveIf you've got an unlimited budget for Father's Day, or just really want to make your Dad a happy man, give him a bottle of The Macallan Fine Oak 30 Years Old from The Macallan Masters of Photography Collection ($1,700). Each bottle features a unique Polaroid shot from fashion photographer Rankin, taken at The Macallan Estate. It comes in a wonderfully luxe black box with metallic silver adornments, as well as a copy of the photo from the bottle. Hurry though, only 75 bottles will be available on this side of the pond.
SaveBring the sports bar experience home with The Man Wall ($14,900). This all-in-one chunk of awesomeness features room for four TVs — one 52" and two 26" units are included — a 1200-watt Panasonic home theater with integrated speakers and wireless surround units, two 25-cigar humidors with gauges, a 32-bottle wine rack, a microwave, a live 7-foot sports ticker at the top with built-in computer, a full-size kegerator with tap, an iPod docking station, DVD player, and the ability to control it all via a single remote control. Feel free to grunt in approval.
SaveEver wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
SaveYou might not be able to pilot the Enterprise in real life, but at least you can feel like it in the James T. Kirk Captain's Chair ($2,900). This full-scale replica of Kirk's captain's chair from the original Star Trek TV series is constructed from the original design conceived by Matt Jefferies, and is limited to only 1,701 units. Features include a wood and steel platform, leather seat and back with oak arm rests, 360-degree swivel action, and various toggle switches, knobs, and buttons from the series, some of which play classic Trek dialogue or sound effects through the seat's built-in speaker.
SaveOne of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend. [Thanks, Chet]
SaveGive your BeerTender new life with the Newcastle DraughtKeg ($23). Like a portable English pub, the pressurized mini-keg serves up 10 pints of draught beer, and will stay fresh for 30 days with on-tap tastiness, just like the Heineken version. The Newcastle DraughtKeg will launch in select markets next month.
SaveGet rid of the paper trail with the NeatDesk ($400). This compact ADF (automatic document feeder) scanner helps you declutter your desk and empty your filing cabinet, leaving more room for important stuff. Like snacks. With one-button scanning, the NeatDesk scans up to 10 receipts, 10 business cards and 10 documents at once (or a single 50 page document), and then organizes the copies and extracts the info for digital use. You can scan in a stack of business cards and populate your address book, or scan in a pile of receipts to auto-track your expenses (export to Quicken, Excel or Quickbooks), or scan in a document and turn it into a searchable PDF. The auto-organization and character recognition technology worked surprisingly well on the Mac unit we've been testing, and is going to make next year's IRS holiday a little easier to deal with. With versions available for Mac OS X and Windows, you'll be able to organize your office no matter if you're a Mac or PC.
SaveForget the traditional sappy greeting card — say what you really want to say with The F*cking Card Collection ($25/10 cards). Featuring such heartwarming messages as Happy F*cking Birthday, Happy F*cking Holidays, Thanks A F*cking Bunch, and Congratuf*ckinglations, the recipient is sure to like them — a whole f*cking lot.
SaveLooking for the closest thing you can get to a street-legal racing bike? Check out the new BMW S 1000 RR ($TBA; 2010). This nasty new superbike features a water-cooled four-cylinder inline power plant good for 193 hp, factory ABS, an advanced traction control system, an HP Gearshift Assistant for full-power clutchless upshifts, all while weighing just 455.3 pounds with a full tank of gas. The result? The most horsepower and highest power-to-weight ratio of any bike in its class.
SaveCut down on your power bills and help out the planet at the same time with Sunforce Solar Charging ($285) & Wind Generator ($480) Kits. The 60 Watt solar kit is designed for RVs, cabins, 12-volt battery charging, and other off-grid types of power demands with its 7 Amp charge controller, 175-watt inverter, and LED charging indicator, while the 400 Watt wind generator can power larger items like appliances and electronics, and features an aluminum and carbon fiber composite build, built-in regulator for shutting the system down when connected batteries are charges, and the ability to mount to any sturdy building, pole, or the specially-designed Sunforce 44455 Wind Generator 30-Foot Tower Kit.
SaveBe prepared no matter what the circumstances with the Lifeline Ultralight Survival Kit ($15). Weighing in at only 7.5 oz. and only taking up as much space as a stack of postcards, this handy all-in one kit includes waterproof matches, an 80" x 50" emergency blanket, 50 ft. of fishing line with four hooks and sinker weights, a surgical blade, five wound closure strips, a map compass, emergency whistle, three feet of duct tape, and more, all in an included waterproof carrying case.
SaveCould this no-name device give you more fun than your iPod and PSP combined? Sure sounds like it. The Pocket Retro Game Emulator ($100) plays NES, SNES, GBA, Sega Genesis, and Neo Geo roms, and when you're done with the classics, the device can play movie files, music files, view photos, read eBooks, and more. About the size of a GameBoy Micro, the device features 4GB of built-in storage, a mini SD slot, a 2.8 inch QVGA (320x240) LCD screen, a built-in FM radio, built-in stereo speakers, and an internal rechargeable li-battery.
SaveIt's that time of year again. The new iPhone 3G S ($200-$300; June 19) is the latest version of Apple's God-gadget. Packed with performance updates (the S stands for speed), the new iPhone is up to twice as fast as the iPhone 3G and features a 3-megapixel autofocus camera, video recording capability, longer battery life, and new hands-free voice control. Running the new iPhone OS 3.0 (available June 17 as a free update for your current busted iPhone), the 3G S also features a built-in digital compass, Copy & Paste, MMS, Spotlight Search, a new Find My iPhone feature, 3D graphics, and Nike + iPod support. It will come in 16GB and 32GB capacities in the familiar black and white.
SavePerfect for backyard bashes, the Go Plate ($48/42-pack) assures you'll never lose your drink again. The reusable and recycled clear plastic food tray fits over bottles, cups or cans for one-handed action. They can be thrown in the dishwasher for multiple parties.
SaveIf you're a laptop user looking for a clean, utilitarian desk (like us), feast your eyes on the BlueLounge StudioDesk ($600). This compact (47" x 27.5") workspace features an innovative storage compartment hidden by a sliding desktop surface, letting you hide all your cable clutter, with only a single cable running from the desk to the wall. Made from a mix of solid mahogany and laminate, it's minimal design is sure to look good in any space. [Thanks, Pablo]
SaveAbout as long as a credit card, this low-profile knife can be discreetly carried just about anywhere. Made of black powder-coated 9CR18 stainless steel, the Ka-Bar Last Ditch Knife ($15) comes with a hard-plastic friction sheath and 30-inches of black 550 cord. Slip it in your bag, keep it in your wallet, hang it from your neck, or lace it into your boots.
SaveKeep your eyes safe on the job without looking like a tool with Milwaukee Gunmetal Safety Glasses ($10). Available in hard-coated clear and mirrored versions, these puppies sport an Oakley-esque design, near 100% UVA and UVB protection, adjustable saddle nose pads for a solid fit, and optically-corrected lenses for optimal performance.
SaveUpdated for 2009 with a new grey, orange, and black colorway, the Gravis Digi Bag ($79) offers legendary protection for your gear. It features a cross-body design, padded laptop compartment, bottom rear zip sleeve for attaching to luggage handles, two padded main compartments with separate zipper access and multiple organization pockets, and more.
SaveForget the traditional sappy greeting card — say what you really want to say with The F*cking Card Collection ($25/10 cards). Featuring such heartwarming messages as Happy F*cking Birthday, Happy F*cking Holidays, Thanks A F*cking Bunch, and Congratuf*ckinglations, the recipient is sure to like them — a whole f*cking lot.
SaveGive your BeerTender new life with the Newcastle DraughtKeg ($23). Like a portable English pub, the pressurized mini-keg serves up 10 pints of draught beer, and will stay fresh for 30 days with on-tap tastiness, just like the Heineken version.... [More]
Now that you've given up Coors for craft beer, it's time you gave up Coke for Fentimans Soda ($2.50). Botanically brewed with all-natural herbal ingredients, the full-bodied flavors include Ginger Beer, Curiosity Cola, Victorian Lemonade Soda (contains the juice of... [More]
Whether you're planning a Japanese-themed party or just looking for a unique Father's Day gift, you can't go wrong with the TY KU Sake Bomb Kit ($30). It includes everything you need to get started, including a 750ml bottle of... [More]
If you've got an unlimited budget for Father's Day, or just really want to make your Dad a happy man, give him a bottle of The Macallan Fine Oak 30 Years Old from The Macallan Masters of Photography Collection ($1,700).... [More]
What's better on a hot summer day than a tall glass of ice cold sweet tea? This stuff, that's what. Jeremiah Weed Southern Style Sweet Tea Vodka ($20) is a 70-proof sweet tea flavored vodka brewed lovingly in southern Kentucky.... [More]
Sponsored ProductWhen we reviewed TuneUp, we said it was "quite possibly the most important piece of software any music lover can buy." And with a beautiful new facelift, TuneUp is still a must-have organizational tool that automagically cleans up your digital music collection. TuneUp plugs into iTunes to fix mislabeled music (like "Track01", "Unknown Artist" and "Jay-Z" spelled 5 different ways), fill in missing cover art, alert you to concerts and more. Get 10% off TuneUp Gold with promo code: UNCRATE2.
Give your dad a Father's Day gift you both can enjoy by bringing home a bottle of Custom Engraved Johnnie Walker Blue Label ($220). Individually numbered, each 750ml or 1.5L bottle comes with the message of your choice in gold... [More]
Distilled, matured, and bottled in Scotland, Sheep Dip Scotch ($40) is more than just an odd name. This 8-year-old malt whisky features a smooth, rich flavor, and an amazingly angry sheep on the label. Says Uncrate reader Adam, "I'm no... [More]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with Jose Cuervo Especial Silver ($18). This premium silver tequila was blended with smoothness in mind, is bottled directly after distillation, and contains light Agave notes and a smooth, clean finish, without the harsh... [More]
Love your stout? Then pick yourself up a pack of Guinness 250 Anniversary Stout ($10/six pack). Created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Arthur Guinness' signing of the lease for his St. James' Gate Brewery in Dublin, this fizzier, maltier... [More]
Born from the pure waters of the Vale of Yamazaki and handcrafted at Japan's oldest distillery, Suntory Yamazaki Whisky is a great way to wind down after a hard day at the office. Aged for either 12 ($40) or 18... [More]
Missing that signature drink from the Cedar Door now that SXSW is over? Now you can pour your own at home with Cedar Door's Original Mexican Martini Mix ($6). Invented nearly twenty years ago, this signature mix is combined with... [More]
The National Shot of Hungary since 1790, Zwack ($20) is now available in the U.S. Made with a bold blend of over 40 herbs and spices, this super-premium liqueur is aged in oak casks for at least six months, giving... [More]
You haven't had real tea until you've tried it in its natural, loose-leaf form. A world apart from the tea-bags sold at your local grocery store, loose leaf green tea is refined and subtle when harvested and prepared properly, and... [More]
Celebrate the history of an American classic with Jim Beam Distiller's Series ($24). This limited edition bourbon whiskey comes in collector's bottles, featuring the seven Beam family distillers that have run the company over the last 200+ years. Aged seven... [More]
A lot of companies are talking about "going green" these days, but here's one that's actually doing it. Boxed Water Is Better ($TBD) discovered that it was actually kinder to the environment to box rather than bottle the water. Turning... [More]