Bugatti Home Presents the New “Noire” Armchair

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BUGATTI HOME PRESENTS THE NEW “NOIRE” ARMCHAIR

The Bugatti identity embodies the design of the new Noire armchair, a tribute to the French automotive history.

Originally launched in 2016, the Bugatti Home collection is ushering in a new era with the Noire armchair. An unprecedented, exclusive and iconic project that includes some of the most important contemporary architects and designers. The first chapter of the project, Noire, is designed by the French architect Chafik Gasmi.

An iconic armchair, which represents a unique kind of luxury not only with its exceptional refinement of materials, but also with its extreme research for details. Noire is indeed inspired by the spectacular elegance of the car, as seen

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in its profile and unlike any other, conjure/identifies the spirit of Jean Bugatti: the legendary Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupé.

The sinuous and aerodynamic curves of the Noire trace Bugatti’s history from its origins to the most recent hyper sport cars. The stylistic elements of the iconic Voiture Noire, a modern re-interpretation of the Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupé, inspire the details of the armchair designed by Chafik. Starting from the dorsal “fin” of the supercar, reinterpreted on the backrest through to the unmistakable lines of the Bugatti radiator suggested in the Noire shell.

Identifying details of the brand flow emotionally, which from the extraordinary Bugatti dream arrives, following curves and precious materials, up to an exclusive contemporary residence.

The Noire armchair has been unveiled in Milan during the Inspire Design event and displayed in a special installation at the Luxury Living Group showroom, via Durini 25-27.

THE EXCLUSIVE HALF-FLOOR PENTHOUSE

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Final opportunity to own the last breathtaking half-floor penthouse situated at Serenia The Palm on the East Crescent of The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. This fully furnished penthouse is a bespoke design by the well-known Palma interior design team that has handpicked a unique selection of furniture and art from Italian and other European design studios.

4877 sq. ft. | 3 bedrooms | Family room | Maid’s room | 2 kitchens | 5 bathrooms

Living on one of the finest beachscapes in the world is only one of Serenia’s highly coveted merits. This elite community offers its residents exclusive privileges that promote an exceptional lifestyle. With direct beach access, residents can enjoy relaxing, early-morning paddleboard excursions or weekend sunset sails that inspire them to tune out the hustle and bustle of daily life.

This World Class Luxury residence also includes:

• Custom-made fitted & equipped kitchens by luxury German brand Miele & Italian brand Smeg • Stunning infinity Olympic-size swimming pool for private use by residents only • State-of-the-art gym fully equipped by TechnoGym & multipurpose sports court with an incredible sea view • White sandy beach, relaxing sunbeds with direct access to the sea • Complimentary paddle boards & kayaks are available for Serenia residents • BBQ area, indoor games room, children’s pool, play areas & lap pool

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EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE – GET READY TO TALK ABOUT THE FALKON BY LOHNER

Miami is buzzing with talk of the newest toy for the streets—an electric bicycle called the Falkon. Is it a motorcycle? A bike? The newest yacht gadget? The first thing to know is that it is half electric moped, half bike, which means if you don’t want to pedal, you don’t have to. What’s more, it has room for two. For more information, TLN sat down with CEO Alex Tiedtke to get the scoop on the latest luxury product.

So, what makes the Falkon interesting? With a retro look reminiscent of café racer motorcycles of the ‘50s and ‘60s, the Falkon simply turns heads. Engineered and designed in Austria by Lohner GmbH, the Falkon is the world’s first and only design-forward, two-seater electric bicycle. With an elegant, curved body and candy-shell enamel paint, the Falkon sets a new standard for elegant design in electric bicycles. The silhouette is stunning, with graceful body contours, precise angles, and a large, circular headlamp. The aesthetic is eye catching, with sophisticated color combinations and a long, cushioned leather saddle for two passengers.

Pedal Less, Play More The Falkon is first and foremost an electric bicycle, meaning you never have to pedal unless you are looking for a little exercise. The motorcycle-style throttle on the right handlebar will get you up and running quickly, powered by the electric motor in the rear wheel hub. The Falkon is assembled using the highest quality components, with front suspension, disc brakes, automatic gear shifting and oversized wheels. It has an electric drive train and motor, along with a high-capacity lithium-ion battery, meaning you can ride in style for hours at a time. A spacious front glove compartment built into the body provides room for purses, towels and, most importantly, the battery charger—so you can recharge for long distance cruises. Tiedtke highly recommends nestling a Bluetooth speaker in your glove compartment for on-the-go tunes.

Luxury for Two The benefits of having a comfortable two-seater saddle cannot be overstated. Grab a date and cruise to the beach, up the river, or downtown. Ride on the sidewalk or on the road, avoid red lights, and zoom through traffic to park anywhere you choose.

One of the more modern elements of the Falkon is the hands-free, Bluetooth app that controls the e-bike. Once you connect using your smart phone and the Lohner App, you can measure distance and speed as well as change power settings. The in-app security features mean that once you connect to your Falkon for the first time, no one else can use it unless they have your passcode.

The Bottom Line Quite simply, the Falkon is the most intriguing and attractive electric bicycle in existence. Tiedtke challenges you to “go ahead and search the competition; there is nothing like it anywhere. As versatile as it is stylish, the Falkon

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is always ready to hit the road with you and your plus-one. Oh, and get ready to talk about it, because people are going to be stopping you every day to ask. ”

Location Falkon’s recent 2021 product campaign was shot at residence of John H. Ruiz, founder of MSP Recover Law Firm. Entrepreneur, attorney and businessman, John H. Ruiz, is the founder of the MSP Recovery Law Firm and MSP Recovery, the country’s fastest growing data analytics company and the nation’s leader in healthcare recoveries. Ruiz innovated and designed the business and IT platforms at MSP Recovery, which the nation’s largest healthcare organizations rely upon to maximize their recovery potential.

Among his countless awards, John H. Ruiz is recognized as one of America’s pre-eminent trial lawyers. He was named “2019’s DBR Flori-

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da Trailblazer” for his groundbreaking work in integrating data analytics into the practice of law and for the positive impact it’s having on healthcare recoveries across the mainland U.S. and Puerto Rico. Over the course of his distinguished 30 year legal career, Ruiz has also gained national recognition in class action, mass tort litigation, MDL consolidated cases, medical malpractice, products liability, personal injury, real estate, and aviation disaster cases.

He prides himself on hard work and perseverance, lessons taught to him by his mother and father, Nelida and Emeterio Ruiz, Cuban immigrants who came to this country with nothing but the hope of giving their kids a better life. And that, they did! Coming from those humble beginnings in Miami gave Ruiz the motivation to beat the odds and make his parents proud. He went on to be the first in his family to attend college and law school, built a hugely successful legal practice, and blazed a new trail in data analytics and healthcare.

That drive continues today as he paves a new road, beating a different set of odds, going up against the largest primary payers and auto insurers in the country, to secure reimbursements for healthcare providers and millions of their patients.

• Seating: 2 Riders • Motor: 500 Watt • Battery: Lithium-Ion, 48V, 14Ah, 672Wh • Battery Charge: 4 hours for 80% • Power Gear: Electric Rear Wheel Hub Motor • Suspension: 100mm Front Fork Suspension (Lockable) • Frame: Steel • Wheel Diameter: 26 Inches • Maximum Speed: Public Roads, 20 MPH. Private Road Settings Available • Total Bike Weight: 76 LBS • App Functionality: PIN Code Security, Multiple Drive Modes, Speed / Distance / Battery Display • Website: www.FalkonUSA.com

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SCOTCH WHISKY DRINKERS SET SAIL TO EXPLORE PREMIUM SINGLE CASK RUM

As the premium rum category shows significant recent growth, rare whisky specialists Cask 88 introduce Scotch whisky drinkers to three single cask expressions from South and Central America.

Wednesday 12 August 2020 – Award-winning independent bottler of rare and old Scotch whisky, Cask 88, have just introduced a new line of independently bottled rum, amid reports that rum is gaining appreciation as a premium sipper akin to Scotch whisky. Available for general sale from 20:00 BST on Wednesday 12 August, each of the rums in the range is a small batch, single cask release from a Caribbean distiller, selected to give consumers a taste of unique and authentic rums, produced using traditional methods, that cannot be readily found on the supermarket shelves.

The range includes a Guyana 20 year old rum (Distilled in 1999; 64.7% ABV; 55 bottles available; US $199 RRP / £150), overflowing with exotic fruit and grassy freshness; a Guyana 21 year old rum (Distilled 1998; 60.9% ABV; 149 bottles available; US $149 RRP / £115), a dark and complex sipper for relaxed evenings, and a Nicaragua 19 year old rum (Distilled 2000; 66.6% ABV; 190 bottles available; US $149 RRP / £115), which is aromatic and lightly-wooded, owing to the softer climate of the region.

The rums from Guyana originate at the only remaining distillery in Guyana, Demerara

Distillers, known for its range of heritage wooden stills. These stills were adopted by the distillery from other Guyanan rum distillers which closed in the late 20th century and include the three last operational wooden stills in the world (two pot stills, one coffey still). The Nicaraguan rum originates from Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua, which lies at the foot of the active San Cristóbal Volcano, and claims to produce the world’s first carbon neutral, Fair Trade-certified spirit. “Our Scotch whisky drinking clients are always looking for something new to excite the palate and so we’ve had our eye on rum producers in the Caribbean for some time now,” said Cask 88 Director Patrick Costello. “We feel the category shows a level of complexity and refined flavour that is reminiscent of Scotch whisky, and has the potential to command the attention of the world.” There are already indications that rum may be positioned to enjoy similar growth to what Scotch whisky has recently experienced, with premium rum leading the charge. According to research group IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, total worldwide sales by volume of standard or value priced rum grew by just 0.6% from 2014 to 2019, but ‘high-end’ rum bottles (priced $28/£22.50 or above) grew by 8.3% over the same period, indicating that rum may be about to shake its reputation as an inexpensive summer party spirit.

Cask 88 are confident that bottling small batch rum is a natural development for an independent bottler of Scottish whisky. The sugar-cane distilled spirit has a lot in common with Scotland’s champion beverage export and is being touted by analysts as the next trend in premium drinks. Both distilled in pot or column stills and matured in oak barrels for the development of flavour, rum and whisky differ in their raw source material: Whisky is distilled from barley wort, whereas rum is the distilled sap of the sugar cane. As with Scotch whisky, the age statement on the label of rums produced in English speaking countries specifically indicates the youngest rum in the blend.

The Cask 88 Rum Collection is available to purchase through the Cask 88 website and from WhiskyFoundation.com for worldwide delivery.

Tasting Notes (By Sam Laing and Yonnick David, Guyana Rum Festival):

Guyana 20yo Nose – A strong first impression of dark Demerara sugar, which then shifts aside to reveal more subtle vegetal aromas, like agave or aloe sap. Palate – The flavours begin youthful, but the maturity of the spirit lingers on the palate afterwards. Sugar bubbles into rich caramel, developing a slight char. A charred oak flavour becomes almost leathery, and then leaves a gentle tingle of spices.

Nicaragua 19yo Nose – The aromas are dense and compacted together – overlapping layers of ginger cake, banana loaf and nuggets of crystallised pineapple. Woody aromatic notes follow: hints of cinnamon, vanilla and old, dry bookcase.

Palate – Thick and sweet on the palate, with a foretaste of dried prunes, dates and baked apples. Every part of the palate gets washed in these flavours, and a citrusy sharpness breezes up the nose from the back. Then the ginger cake returns, cooked until dark and dressed with desiccated coconut. A background oakiness pervades throughout.

Palate – On the tongue, this rhum punches with fruity, tropical flavours. A leading note of soursop and cherimoya fruits develops into the subtlety of asian pear and golden apples.

Guyana 21yo Nose – Draws you in with aromatic wood; sandalwood and white oak at the fore. A touch of vanilla. Sweetness follows, of orchard fruits and then barley sugars.