2008 Gift Guide: Sip and Smoke
This year's gift guide for the sophisticated, worldly golfer (sound like anyone you know?) begins with a selection for lovers of whisky and cigars. Pour out a dram and light up a smoke to celebrate the season and another great year of golf.
1. Max Benjamin Mini Cigar Bar
Insulated compartments, a cedar-lined humidor and four acrylic tumblers. $295, maxbenjamin.com
2. Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve 1977
Aged thirty-one years and limited to 482 bottles worldwide (ninety-eight in the States). $750, glenfiddich.com
3. Argyll Decanter and Highballs
Cut crystal adorned with a classic Scottish motif and an engraved golf ball. $175/decanter, $165/set of four highballs; sourceperrier.com
4. Gurkha His Majesty’s Reserve Cigar
A unique blend of the finest rare tobaccos, preserved for twenty years. Truly the smoke of a lifetime. $750, gurkhacigars.com
5. Christofle América Cigar Cutter
Sterling silver with lacquer accents. $195, christofle.com
6. Christofle América Cigar Holder
Holds two cigars, and pairs with the cutter. $330, christofle.com
7. Xikar Trezo Lighter
The only in-line triple-jet-flame lighter on the market—a clean light no matter the conditions. $100, xikar.com