Are you the type of person to laugh at economic news? When Planet Money comes on the air, do you stuff $50s in your ears and light your cigar with a burning copy of James Surowiecki‘s latest column? Ha! What recession?
Well, if you’re like that, or if you just love bourbon, retailer Neiman Marcus has a package you may be interested in.
From My Loueyville:
Specifically, the Maker’s Mark Masters Distiller package offered on page 58 of this year’s Neiman Marcus Holiday Fantasy catalogue. Here’s the description.
“Any whisky aficionado will tell you it is perfection in amber. Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky is handmade in small quantities of just 19 barrels, each batch distilled and aged with the same exacting standards the Samuels family has passed down for seven generations. As Master Distillers for a day, you and a friend will have an all-access VIP experience like no other, with Master Distiller Kevin Smith as your host. You will participate in the unique whisky-making process step by step, for an insider’s look at how every detail makes every glass a special occasion. This gift experience includes a two-bottle memento of the rarest Maker’s Mark bottles ever: Two golden bottles will be etched with your likeness and dipped in gold wax with 24-kt. gold flecks. You’ll also get to hand dip six of your own 375ml Maker’s Mark bottles in signature red wax and take them home. The experience includes luxury accommodations in Louisville and a gourmet dinner hosted by Bill Samuels, Jr. (the top dog at Maker’s Mark).”
The cost? $7,500.
