Most Expensive Scotch Whisky

If you’re a fan of whisky, you know that the top prize to have among all the bottles of adult beverages in your liquor cabinet is a fine scotch.

While for some it’s just something nice to have in your collection and any scotch will do, for others obtaining a prized, expensive bottle of scotch is what they are seeking. Just like how you can buy watches at any price level – from a basic Casio to something the price of a car like a nice Rolex – there are some scotches that are priced at outrageous amounts.

Why is this? Because scotch will never go out of style, it’s a classic man’s drink, and with ever increasing demand the producers have been able to drive up their prices to never before seen levels.

While the whisky listed below won’t fit in everyone’s (or anyone’s, in most cases) budget, it’s fun to take a look at what are the priciest bottles in this manly category. For the connoisseurs out there, here are the holy grails for your liquor cabinet that will be sure to impress the educated eye.

Top 3 Most Expensive Scotch Whiskies

These are the big three, the highest prices ever obtained at public auction for a bottle of scotch. It can be predicted that these are sold at even higher prices on the shadow markets.

Dalmore 64 Trinitas (1946)

This bottle formerly held the world record at $160,000 sale at auction. If you are a bit of a linguist, you might notice the use of “Trinita” in it’s name and can deduce that only three bottles of this were ever made. That kind of rarity will surely drive up the price.

This scotch was made from the final contents of a barrel from the Dalmore 62, its precursor at this producer. After blending it with a 1940’s vintage scotch, this beauty was made.

The Dalmore 64 sold at auction in 2010 and holds the distinction of being the first to sell for six figures. It also included a drawing where one lucky attendee got to sample the batch. That’s one expensive sample!

Macallan’s Lalique Cire Perdue (1946)

Macallan wowed everyone at auction with this bottle that sold for $460,000 in 2010, at which it was considered a “bargain” if you can believe it! Selling after the aforementioned Dalmore 64, this bottle held the world record for most expensive at the time.

This comes in a floral patterned carved-glass decanter unlike any bottle you’ve seen before, it looks like it came out of the Victorian era or something. Take a look at it below.

Macallan “M” (1940)

Owning the top two spots on this list is Macallan, with their “M” that sold for a whopping $631,850 in 2014. Why such a high price? In one word – quality. This is the finest of the fine.

It is a single-malt that has been matured (which is the reason for the “M”) for more than 70 years. For reference, any of the “fine” scotch you’re sipping on is most likely aged 25 years. With an age of 70 years, this is a rare bottle and is certainly being enjoyed by whoever the lucky (and obviously wealthy) purchaser is.

Now that you’ve read about the top three, a question for you – if you had the means, would you buy something like this? Or would you spend it on something more lasting?

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Dude I Want That

Best Colognes for Men

Sometimes it seems like it can be hard for a guy to differentiate himself from the crowd. Sure you can change your hair, or your sense of style, but we all kinda just look like “guys”. There aren’t a ton of ways to separate yourself and create your own unique sense of style when it comes to attracting the opposite sex. But one way to do so, and that is often overlooked, is with your scent.

This is also apparently a turn on for women as well, as it is frequently rated highly among women when asked what can be attractive in a man – even higher than their hair or body or face or the clothes they wear. So of course you can stick to a healthy regimen of keeping clean by showering and taking care of your skin with something like RSVP Skin Care, but an even better way to further add to a great scent is cologne.

This isn’t groundbreaking news, but like I said it is often overlooked by men. Who buys cologne often? Personally speaking, I think that every cologne I own I was given as a gift over the holidays by my mom over the years. I feel like I’m not alone in this, so I did a little searching around to find the best colognes for men as rated by women to take the guesswork out of it.

Top Colognes for Men

Different Types of Cologne

First, let’s get into detail on the different types of cologne. There are three different kinds, in simple terms – perfume, eau de toilette, and cologne. The differentiation between these three is what concentration of perfume extract is in each of them. Perfume has 15-40% pure perfume extract and is the least diluted and therefore the most expensive. It is slightly thicker than other colognes and is very strong, and should be dabbed on instead of sprayed on. Eau de toilette is more diluted at 4-15% concentration and contains more alcohol. Because of this, it doesn’t last as long and may require reapplication through the day. This is the most common type. Lastly, cologne is 2-4% perfume extract and is the most diluted.

So which one is the best? That all depends on your own preferences. For some, a stronger scent that will stay all day is preferable, so they go with a perfume. For others, they want something that’s not very overpowering so they go with a cologne. For others, a happy medium is wanted, and eau de toilette is for them. It’s all up to you. And if you can’t decide, take your girl shopping with you and let her pick up what she would want to smell on you.

How to Pick Out a Cologne

There are a few simple tips in picking out the right cologne for you. The first is to look at the average ratings they receive. This can easily be done on Amazon and other shopping sites. Specifically look for those with lots of reviews so you have a more trusted rating.

The second tip is to buy based on the scent that you like (or what you woman likes to smell on you). Never buy it based on what the bottle looks like. Don’t fall for marketing gimmicks – you can’t wear the bottle.

Lastly, the third tip comes in the buying process — always check the price of larger bottles as they can be more cost-efficient. Always do your shopping online as it will undoubtedly be cheaper than buying at the mall or department store. You can window shop at a brick and mortar store and see what scent you like, but ultimately make the order online. Furthermore, always buy from a reputable store like Amazon or similar.

Cologne Recommendations

Personally, I’m an eau de toilette guy, and I have a few recommendations in that category. First off is Eternity Aqua from Calvin Klein with its subtle, refreshing scent. It’s around $70 on Amazon. For something most cost-friendly in this category, check out Seductive by Guess for around $20 as it has a great scent at an unbeatable price. For something in between those two, I highly recommend 1 Million by Paco Rabanne for $58 with its leather, mandarin and peppermint scent. My girlfriend picked this one out for me and we both love it!

To sum it all up, your scent is a big deal and is not to be overlooked. It can make a great first impression on a women and frankly it just feels better when you smell nice. Use the tips above and you can’t go wrong with picking out your signature scent to go with your unmatched fashion sense.

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How to Write a Good Two Weeks Notice Letter

So you’ve decided to leave your current job and need to let your boss know that you’ll be moving on. Congratulations on your new endeavor at the next place! There are a number of reasons why you’ll be leaving, including relocating to a new city or state, moving on to a better job elsewhere, or you’re just plain unhappy with your current position.

But before you go, you have to let your current company know of your departure. This is something that needs to be handled with the utmost professionalism so you don’t burn any bridges and leave your job on a high note. No matter how you felt about the company or who you worked for, it should be dealt with grace and respect and gratitude for your employment at the company.

Writing a Two Weeks Notice Letter

The most common way to signal your resignation from your job is in the form of a two weeks notice letter. Sometimes you may want to give even more of a heads-up than two weeks, but this is the standard timeframe and it should not be any shorter than this. This provides the company with time to figure out how to replace you and start seeking someone new for your position, or find ways to shuffle people around to cover your responsibilities.

Why should you write a two weeks notice letter? There are a couple reasons. First, it will more likely lead to a better reference from this employer in the future if it should be needed at some time. You don’t want to flee out of there on bad terms and not be able to use your employer in the future at other job interviews when they ask about your employment history. Secondly, this letter will be permanently in your file at the employer as part of your record, and it is a nice official document to have in there as part of your tenure there, providing closure to your employment.

So how do you go about writing this letter? It’s pretty easy if you follow a few simple tips. The first is to keep it short and sweet. All it needs to do is serve as a formal announcement of your resignation of your position. You don’t need to ramble on about why you’re leaving. Really, you’re just looking to have this go in your file as official closure to your employment. You can discuss the “why” in person with your superiors. It doesn’t need to go into the letter itself.

Secondly, it should state the details of your resignation. It should contain the fact that you are resigning, first of all. Next it should provide the timeline of your departure. In the most common case, it is two weeks, but if it is longer than that (one month, two months, etc.), provide the official last day of your employment so everyone is aware and it can go in the official record. Additionally, it should outline the steps to be taken as part of the transition process. Offer to help your employer find someone to replace you and train them for your position, provided they have enough time to find that person. Lastly, don’t forget to thank them for your time there.

Above all, be positive with your tone, even if it wasn’t your favorite place to work. Again, this goes back to having this employer on your side later on if they are needed as a reference.

At the end of the letter, sign it and date it to close the letter properly and make it more formal. This is an official document in your employee file, so make it look official and professional.

That’s all there really is to it, so use these as a guideline whenever the situation arises in your professional life. Also, don’t forget to take a little time off between jobs – spend some time traveling or enjoying your hobbies!

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How to Order a Martini

Whenever you hear someone ordering a martini, doesn’t it sound like they are speaking in a foreign language? There is so much nuance and specification and customization to it, it really could be a science. You know what you heard was English, but you really have no clue what they just said to the bartender or waitstaff.

 

What the heck do they mean? Well to a first timer that may seem like a confusing order, but if you know what you’re doing there’s a great pleasure in ordering a fine martini. Follow along below and pretty soon you’ll be ordering a martini like a pro and impressing others with your fancy order.

Ordering a Martini

There are a few things to know to order this drink like a boss. First you need to know what a martini is. A martini may sound like a complicated cocktail, but it really just comes down to gin, vermouth and an olive. You can check out Drizly for all these things if you want to try this cocktail at home.

A bartender makes this cocktail by pouring gin and vermouth over ice and stirring it gently. After that, they strain the mixture and pour it into a martini glass. Finish it off with an olive and there you have it – a classic, simple martini.

There’s nothing more to it than that really, and if you want to keep things simple the first time you order one you could just ask for a Bombay Sapphire Martini, with an olive, stirred. They’ll know what you’re talking about and you won’t make a fool of yourself.

But what do dirty, dry, shaken and stirred mean? There’s lingo to it and I’ll let you know what they all mean. First there is the difference between a wet and dry martini. This is simply a factor of how much vermouth is in it. If a martini is dry, it has less vermouth in it. Bone dry means just a drop or two. Vice versa for a wet martini. The vermouth (a fortified wine with flavored herbs) is a sweet taste, so the wetter your cocktail is the sweeter it is. Between wet and dry, there is also the option of nothing, which gets you the standard five parts gin to one part vermouth.

Now what is a dirty martini? Dirty means that olive juice or brine has been added to it. When the olive brine is added, it gives the cocktail a cloudy, hazy look and adds a salty zest to the drink. However, this also masks the taste of the alcohol, and is generally thought of as a rookie or introduction martini.

Furthermore, there are the options of shaken and stirred. You know that 007 likes his “shaken, not stirred”, but what does that mean for the cocktail? If you ask for it shaken, the mixture will be put in a cocktail shaker and shaken and then strained into a martini glass. You can probably guess that stirred means that the mixture is stirred and then strained, and not put in a shaker. The rule of thumb is that a shaken martini should be for anything with juice or brine added (a dirty martini), while a more standard martini should be stirred.

Also, there are the garnishes. You can add an olive, which is self explanatory. You can also ask for it with a twist, which means you’ll get a thin twisted lemon peel added as a garnish. This is all up to personal taste. Personally I think adding a twist is akin to having a little umbrella in a girly drink, so I’d skip it.

Follow these simple definitions and try them out to find what you like, and soon you’ll be ordering like a pro!

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Who is John Sharkman?

John Sharkman has become somewhat of a phenomena on the Internet.  His character is part International Man of Mystery, part comic, and always full of banter.

You can follow his Twitter account right here:  @JohnSharkman.

So who is John Sharkman?

We’ll have an exclusive interview with the man, myth, and legend, in just a few short weeks.  Stay tuned!

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Golf Swing Plane Trainer

PlaneSwing Golf Swing Trainer

Welcome to my review of the #1 golf swing plane trainer, the PlaneSwing golf swing trainer. This concept of this device has resonated with me since I first saw it advertised in the early 90’s, which is about the time I took up golf. It seemed like a common sense way to groove a golf swing. You literally have the club on a rail during the entire swing. Why wouldn’t that work?

The swing plane trainer of those days was made of pvc, was rather bulky and cost around $600. Only one of these things is still true. You can pick up the PlaneSwing for about $600 today. There are upgraded versions for a bit more, but the base model is plenty awesome all by itself.

The PlaneSwing is of metal construction, light, and can be assembled or taken apart and stowed in about a minute. The main differences between the older swing trainers, current competitors, and the Planeswing are easily adjustability, alignment and posture aids, sturdy construction, easy stowing, and unrivaled service after the sale. The owner, Tony Clark, is particularly proud of their customer service.

I got in touch with Tony Clark by email and arranged a phone conversation. He spent about 30 minutes talking about his history in the golf industry- Tony is a former golf pro- a former company of his with another version of a swing trainer, and the history of Tony’s latest venture- PlaneSwing. He even agreed to answer a series of questions I put together to get some real nuggets about the founding and the driving force behind the PlaneSwing company.

What I got right away, is that Tony is intimately involved in every aspect of the company, and considers it a family business. He started the company, invented their premier product, goes around the world marketing it, and will even reply to support questions. If you’ve got a problem (not many of those) or a question about the PlaneSwing- chances are that Tony will be the one answering you directly. He and his dedicated support staff will do whatever is necessary to make sure you are happy with your purchase.

 

In my Q&A with Tony, he goes into the evolution of the current swing plane trainer. As Tony explains,

“With a small team, we successfully expanded but there were shortcomings and these were exposed at shows and by PGA Pros and amateurs. These centred around the excessively heavy roller, the confusing mat and the extension at the top of the hoop. When that profitable business collapsed due to shenanigans I set about addressing those shortcomings and developing my own swing plane trainer, PlaneSWING and in doing so created a product that delivered better results because it more closely replicates how the golf swing should be and feel.”

The market for swing plane trainers has never been stronger or more competitive. Prices for swing trainers range from $600 to over $2000. I “thought” the PlaneSwing was better. After talking with Tony about the thought process behind the product and their stellar service after, I “Know” the PlaneSwing is better. Tony brilliantly explains more about the PlaneSwing below. Please give it a watch

Swing Faults Fixed By Golf Swing Plane Training And The PlaneSwing:

1. Slicing
2. Coming “Over the Top”
3. Shanking
4. Hooks
5. Thin Shots
6. Fat Shots
7. Overly Quick Tempo

An “instant feel for the perfect golf swing” and “ingraining a repetitive motion” were the thought processes that went into the design of the PlaneSwing. These objectives are accomplished by keeping the “power slider”, which is weighted, in constant contact with the hoop, thus keeping your swing and club on plane. The heft of the power slider allows you to know there it is positioned in space at all times. The “plane checker”, a small metal rod with a plastic ball on the end of it, protruded from the but of the club and acts as a check that your hands aren’t above or below the plane you’ve chosen to swing on. The power slider’s heft also forces you to use the proper muscles in your swing, helping to eliminate an over armsy or handsy swing. This leads to better muscle memory and a more consistent swing by taking advantage of using the “big” muscles as the main drivers of your swing.

Having a repeatable and on plane golf swing is the holy grail of consistent golf. It’s just what all of us want, but generally, have no idea how to get. The PlaneSwing is designed specifically to accomplish these two goals in the shortest time possible.

Golf Fitness

You could be excused for overlooking this important aspect of training with the PlaneSwing. The unique Power Slider, the weighted swinging device not only helps keep you on plane, but also forces you to use your bigger muscles- the proper muscles- to execute your swing. The more big muscles you use with the heavier Power Slider, the more your strength and stamina are improved. No more fading at the end of a long round.

Extreme Convenience

You can use this device every day. Initial setup of the PlaneSwing takes about 45 minutes. After that, it can be stowed or erected in under a minute. Practice in your garage, in your yard, even at the range. It’s made to be used every day, and its designed so space isn’t a problem.

Guarantee

A 30 day “no questions asked” return policy. After that, you have a 12 month return guarantee for manufacturer defects.

Can PlaneSwing Accommodate Different Swing Types

The PlaneSwing can fit golfers from 4ft 5in to 6ft 9in and can be adjusted for a flatter or more upright swing plane. The choice is yours.

Top Teaching & Tour Pros Using PlaneSwing

• Dustin Johnson
• Darren Clarke
• Shaun Micheel
• Tommy Fleetwood
• Butch Harmon
• Randy Smith
• Mike malaska
• Martin Chuck (of Revolution Golf)

**All these pros and teaching pros bought the PlaneSwing at full price. No giveaways, no discounts.

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Under Armour Boxers

Just made my rounds buying stuff for myself.  (For those of you who don’t know, I lost 25 pounds in 2016 and went from an XL in most shirt sizes to a Medium.  So I’ve been updating my wardrobe frequently and as I find new stuff that doesn’t fit, well, I go out and buy clothes that actually fit me.)  Special side thanks to this brand for helping me in my transformation.

So today I made some buys at Under Armour.  Their boxer shorts are amazing! I also took advantage of free shipping and grabbed a few shirts.

Have a look at this page and see all the stuff I’ve bought at Under Armour and see why it’s my go-to source for apparel.

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