Mendis Second Bottle

The second bottle of Mendis Coconut Brandy released by The House of Mendis, signed, dated and numbered by the founder of Mendis, Mr. W.M.Mendis, whom founded The House of Mendis in 1947. The second bottle is owned by Janis Carter, the first bottle was released for $1,000,000.

Luxury Experiences by Luxe Coterie

The other week we mentioned news of our new “Experiences” packages that are being developed by Luxe Coterie to provide unique fine Experiences that Mendis Coconut Brandy will be exclusively available through. Luxe Coterie will be releasing details of its first Experiences on offer in the coming month; the first Experiences will consist of two packages that have been arduously personally tailored from the most exclusive of private residences on offer. Each Experience offers private jet access departing from any of our five private air strips, flying out from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago and New York City.

These packages are all inclusive luxury excursions with a focus on rest and relaxation at a fine private residence, tailored with a rare Mendis experience and access to Coconut Brandy that cannot be offered anywhere else in the world.

More details will follow in the coming weeks. Experiences by Luxe Coterie will be available October 2009 via www.luxecoterie.com, to purchase your Experience you can call a Luxe Coterie agent toll free at 1 800 808 9596 come October.

Luxe Hunt Winner

Congratulations to Michael Connery who located and secured the Luxe Hunt sticker and won the 6th bottle in the world of Mendis Coconut Brandy that is signed, dated and numbered by myself.

I had a chance to talk to Michael as we chauffeured him in our Mercedes S550 to his home. Michael is an avid collector of fine spirits, along with being a highly educated critic and member of a Whisky group in New York. Michael deservingly won the 6th Bottle of Mendis Coconut Brandy, getting up early the morning of Luxe Hunt to follow all our clues and rush around Manhattan to be the first person to locate and secure the Luxe Hunt sticker.

We would like to thank all those that took the time to participate in Luxe Hunt New York City 2009.


Chris S. Richardson

Angels Share International and Luxe Coterie/Mendis sign Exclusive US Wholesaler Agreement

On July 14, Luxe Coterie Incorporated, the company assigned by Mendis International, Inc. to exclusively handle the distribution and sale of Mendis Coconut Brandy in the U.S., has signed an exclusive wholesaler agreement with Angels Share International to distribute Mendis Coconut Brandy in the U.S. market.

In line with this agreement, Angels Share International will exclusively wholesale/distribute Mendis Coconut brandy, under its wholesaler license, to Luxe Coterie. Luxe Coterie will exclusively retail Mendis Coconut Brandy.

With this unique exclusive wholesale/retail structure developed, Mendis Coconut Brandy will only be available through our own Mendis retail stores or our online store that is in development. Mendis' world first category of “Coconut Brandy” will not be available for sale to any other distributors or retailers outside our exclusive retailer, Luxe Coterie.

About Angels Share International: Angels Share International is a global luxury lifestyle company creating bespoke offerings in wine, spirits and luxury travel. The legendary restaurateur, wine and food critic Mark Russo founded Angels Share.


Angels Share International
Cult Wine Classic

Luxe Hunt Looms Over New York City

Luxe Hunt New York City is looming upon us, with just under two weeks to go till the hunt is officially opened. During the morning of Luxe Hunt myself and our street crew will be hitting the streets in New York City promoting the event and handing out exclusive Mendis shot glasses, so be sure to come up to us to get your free glass.

We will also be showcasing on the streets of New York the actual $100,000 Mendis Gold Collection bottle, so watch out for us to catch a look at this truly exquisite bottle. In addition, keep an eye out for our Black S550 Luxe Hunt Mercedes that will be driving around NYC with our street team.

Next Friday we will release details of how the clues will work. New York is a big city and we want to give you time to get to our clues, therefore, we will be releasing them in a certain procedure to make it easy for everyone to make it around in a fair time frame to get to the final area where we will eventually disclose the exact location of the sticker. The person that locates and secures this sticker will win Mendis' $100,000 Gold Collection Bottle and be chauffeured to their destination of choice in New York City in the official Luxe Hunt Mercedes.

Win a $100,000 Bottle of Booze in a Twitter Scavenger Hunt

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Hunt for $100,000 bottle hidden in New York City

PRNewswire

NEW YORK, July 22 -- Luxe Coterie, Inc., today released details of its Luxe Hunt campaign on the website www.luxehunt.com
. On the morning of August 21st, 2009, the official sticker bearing the Luxe Hunt logo will be placed somewhere in New York City, NY. The individual that locates and secures this official Luxe Hunt sticker will win a rare bottle of Mendis Coconut Brandy, valued at $100,000 USD. This particular bottle is signed, dated and numbered by the founder of Mendis International, Mr. Chris Richardson, and sealed in pure gold leaf.

Official Luxe Hunt clues to the location of the official Luxe Hunt sticker will be provided via Twitter (www.twitter.com/luxehunt), commencing at 9:00 a.m. EST on August 21st, 2009.

Once the winner locates and secures the official Luxe Hunt Sticker they will be personally escorted in a secure car first to meet with the founder and receive their prize then chauffeured to their destination of choice in New York City.

For rules and details please visit the official Luxe Hunt website www.luxehunt.com.

About Mendis Coconut Brandy:

The House of Mendis is the world's first company to be granted Coconut Brandy category approval with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). The “Mendis Million Dollar Bottle” is the first bottle of Coconut Brandy.

For more information visit http://www.mendisbrandy.com/

About Luxe Coterie:

The design house of Luxe Coterie is the world's first high end alcohol/jewelry company. Luxe Coterie is exclusively licensed to fashion exquisite pieces of fine jewelry under the Mendis Luma (ML) brand along with limited-run, individually numbered bottles of Mendis Coconut Brandy.

For more information visit http://www.luxecoterie.com/

For Press inquiries, please contact:
Billy Yip
Luxe Coterie, Inc.
byip@luxecoterie.com
Ph. (917) 399 5040

Happy Million Dollar Birthday Sir Richard Branson

Press Release

Rare Million Dollar Bottle of Brandy makes Sir Richard's birthday more luxurious

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 17, 2009 -- Luxe Coterie, Inc. hopes Sir Richard Branson's 59th birthday is made more luxurious and unique with his Million Dollar Bottle of Mendis Coconut Brandy. The Million Dollar Bottle is the first production bottle of coconut brandy released by The House of Mendis and the world's first bottle approved for sale as coconut brandy by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). The bottle comes signed, dated and numbered as the first bottle by the founder of The House of Mendis, Mr. W.M. Mendis, whom founded Mendis back in 1947.

Luxe Coterie also announced today the launch of its Luxe Hunt campaign (www.luxehunt.com), promoting the launch of its new ML Gold Collection; consisting of the 5th and 6th bottles in the world of Mendis Coconut Brandy sealed in pure gold leaf and signed, dated and numbered by the founder of Mendis International, Chris S. Richardson.

The Luxe Hunt is being held in New York City on August 21st 2009, where a Luxe Hunt sticker has been hidden. Clues as to the location of the sticker will be provided on twitter.com/luxehunt. When the winner finds the official Luxe Hunt sticker they will be escorted in a security car to receive their prize then chauffeured to their destination of choice in New York City. Winner will receive the 5th bottle from the ML Gold Collection that has an RRP of $100,000.00 USD.

On July 14th, Luxe Coterie signed an exclusive wholesaler agreement with Angel's Share International, a global luxury lifestyle company creating bespoke offerings in wine, spirits and luxury travel. Under the wholesaler agreement, Angels Share International will act as Luxe Coterie's exclusive wholesaler in the U.S. for Mendis Coconut Brandy and Mendis Signature Premium Collections. Retailers and wholesalers can contact Angels Share International for inquiries regarding stocking Mendis Coconut Brandy Collections.

For press inquiries, please contact: Billy Yip
Luxe Coterie, Inc.
Ph: 917 399 5040
Email: byip(at)luxecoterie(dot)com

For additional brand information visit:
www.luxecoterie.com
www.mendisbrandy.com

Luxe Coterie Offers First Spirit/Jewelry Collection for $1,000,000

Luxury Coconut Brandy Paired with Designer Diamond-Studded Cufflinks Creates an Exquisite Combination

Press Release



NEW YORK, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxe Coterie Inc., the world's first company to co-brand a high-end spirits label and an exclusive designer/gemologist together under one house, announced today the pricing for the release of their first Spirit/Jewelry collection -- the Mendis Luma (ML) Collection. The Collection will be offered for $1,000,000 USD.


The ML Collection is a limited-run set consisting of the 3rd and 4th bottles ever produced of Mendis Coconut Brandy paired with Cognac-colored diamond cufflinks crafted from 18 carat white gold designed and created by Jean Luma, Principal of Luma Diamond Consultants, LLC. The bottles in the offering are signed, numbered and dated by Jean Luma.


For additional information on Luxe Coterie and the ML Collection visit:

http://www.luxecoterie.com


For press enquiries, please contact:
Tiffany Foxworth
Vice President, Media Relations
tfoxworth@luxecoterie.com
Ph: (866) 746-5044






SOURCE Luxe Coterie Inc.

Introducing the Ultra Premium Vodka Killer

World’s First “Signature Premium” Spirit Released

Press Release



New York , NY (PR WEB) May 14, 2009- Luxe Coterie, Inc. announced today the introduction of the world’s first “Signature Premium” spirit being released as a part of the new Mendis Luma (ML) Collection.

The ML Collection is a limited-run set consisting of the 3rd and 4th bottles ever produced of Mendis Coconut Brandy. The bottles bear the Mendis and Luma names, signature marks and are paired with custom designed ML cufflinks adorned with Cognac-colored diamonds set in 18 carat white gold- created exclusively for the Collection.

The ML Collection also introduces the new “Signature Premium” category into the spirits market. A Signature Premium spirit is defined as being part of a limited short-run collection that holds intrinsic value due to the uniqueness of the liquid, artistic expression and handwritten signature markings on the bottle itself.

“The Ultra Premium market, which consists mostly of vodkas, simply put is oversaturated and mundane,” says Billy Yip, Senior Global Brand Manager of Luxe Coterie, “with over several hundred vodka products to choose from, consumers having been waiting for something new that is completely unique to anything that has been available previously. Mendis Coconut Brandy is that product and with the launch of our ML Collection, those with discerning palates have a chance to own and taste a product that is a very high cut above the rest. The world has been waiting for a Signature Premium product for a while and we are proud to be the first to meet the needs of those who want to own an exclusive spirit.”

Chris Richardson, President of Luxe Coterie further adds, “The release of the Mendis Luma Collection marks a first in the spirits industry and raises the bar in the spirits market to a whole new level. We are proud to launch the Signature Premium line with the renowned Gemologist and designer Jean Luma, principal of Luma Diamond Consultants, LLC., under Luxe Coterie.”

Luxe Coterie has been exclusively licensed by Mendis International and Luma Diamond Consultants, to create and release the ML Signature Premium Collections. Luxe Coterie will announce pricing for this collection on May 18th.


For information on Luxe Coterie visit:
http://www.luxecoterie.com

For additional brand information visit:
http://www.lumadc.com
http://www.mendisbrandy.com

Mendis Luma Collection Cufflinks

As an exclusive for viewers to this blog, here is a sneak peak before we unveil these rare ML Cognac-colored diamond cuff links on the mega luxury yacht, Lady Lola, during Monaco Grand Prix next week. These cuff links are paired with Mendis Coconut Brandy 3rd and 4th the bottles in world of Coconut Brandy, that come signed by both Jean Luma (Chief designer) and myself. Pricing will be released to world media on Monday, May 18th.

World's First High-End Spirits/Jewelry Company Formed

Press Release

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 12, 2009 -- Mendis International Inc., the company that released its first bottle of Coconut Brandy for a million dollars, has signed an agreement with renowned gemologist Jean Luma, under the design house of Luxe Coterie, Inc., to exclusively release limited collections of Mendis Coconut Brandy.

Luxe Coterie, Inc. will fashion exquisite jewelry under the Mendis and Luma names, co-branded "ML". The jewelry will be paired with limited-run, individually numbered bottles of Mendis Coconut Brandy, signed by Chris Richardson, the founder of Mendis International. Jean Luma, principal of Luma Diamond Consultants, LLC., has created high-end pieces of fine custom jewelry that, now joined with Mendis Coconut Brandy, will create a unique synergy between two luxury brands.

This new venture will be the world's first label to co-brand a high-end spirits label and a fine jeweler together in an unparalleled collection. To date, only one bottle of Coconut Brandy exists in the marketplace- the Mendis Million Dollar Bottle. This new venture will culminate with an exclusive second release of Mendis Coconut Brandy by Luxe Coterie, the details of which will be released on May 14th.

For information on Luxe Coterie visit:
http://www.luxecoterie.com

For additional brand information visit:
http://www.lumadc.com
http://www.mendisbrandy.com

Mendis featured in Bora Magazine (UBS Bank)

Mendis Million Dollar Bottle has received quite a bit of publicity, from being on E! to the Times Square Big Board, since its launch over a year ago. This one of a kind priceless luxury item has received coverage in numerous high-end publications around the world, which has proven hard for us to follow where it is being covered and even harder getting copies of the editorials to show our readers here.

Luckily we managed to get a copy of a review done by Bora Magazine this month; which is published by one of the world’s most renowned wealth management institutions, UBS. The publication is distributed to Bora Magazine and UBS clients. The Mendis name is synonymous with luxury, as such, it is fitting for Mendis to be covered by one of the world's most prestigious institutions for the super rich.


Chris S. Richardson
President

Kimberly Thomas styles Mendis bottle

Fashion model, Kimberly Thomas holding Mendis Million Dollar Bottle.

Mala Bryan styles Mendis bottle

Fashion model, Mala Bryan holding Mendis Million Dollar Bottle.

Mendis at Baltic White Nights - Swimwear by Tara Matthews July 2008

The other week, Mendis was presented to models at the Baltic White Nights - Swimwear by Tara Matthews July 2008 fashion show, held on 5th Avenue in NYC, as part of a post shoot interview to get their reaction to Mendis Million Dollar bottle. The video is in the process of being edited and will be a few weeks before we have it, but here are a couple of shots from the night.

Mendis Coconut Brandy Unveiled at World Premier for Exclusive Tasting

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 30, 2008 -- Mendis International Inc., creator of the world's most expensive bottle of Brandy- the Mendis Million Dollar bottle, announces today the exclusive World Premier tasting of Mendis Coconut Brandy- the world's first Coconut Brandy, at the 49 Grove lounge in NYC on July 31st.

This evening affords the opportunity for a select few to be the first in the U.S. to experience Mendis Coconut Brandy. "Luxury goods are not created overnight, but with passion and dedication combined with a commitment to excellence, Mendis is a product of such standard. It is with the utmost pride that I personally present this exclusive evening of sampling that will set the benchmark in liquid luxury," stated Christopher Richardson, Founder and President of Mendis International, Inc..

About Mendis Coconut Brandy:
Mendis Coconut Brandy is a 100% all-natural clear Brandy distilled from coconut essence. It is matured for a minimum of two years in Halmilla wood casks. Mendis has a subtle taste of coconut with a velvety sweet texture and unmatched smoothness. The product can be experienced neat or on the rocks and offers limitless options for mixing as a clear spirit.

About the Mendis Million Dollar Bottle:
The Mendis Million Dollar bottle is the world's first ultra-premium Coconut Brandy bottle. This exclusive collector's bottle has been signed, dated and numbered by the Founder of the House of Mendis, who founded Mendis back in 1947.

For brand information visit: http://www.mendisbrandy.com

For press enquiries or media event access, please contact:
Cherise Brogdon
Director, Media Relations
cbrogdon@mendisbrandy.com

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MENDIS WORLD PREMIER TASTING @ 49 Grove

MIX WITH MENDIS at the WORLD PREMIER tasting of Mendis Coconut Brandy at the 49 Grove club.

Mendis Million Dollar Bottle prototype will be on show, along with the opportunity for guests to sample Mendis exquisite ultra-luxury clear Coconut Brandy in the plush surroundings of the 49 Grove club.

This event is a closed VIP event by invitation only. If you are interested in attending please contact a site administrator with a request.

Event made possible by;

49 Grove
49 Grove Street
New York, NY 10014-3403

And

Mendis International, Inc.
MENDIS Coconut Brandy
MENDIS Million Dollar Bottle


For media relations or event details please call:
Cherise Brogdon, VP media relations,
Mendis International, Inc.
(P) 718 568 3694

Film crew:
Videographer: Billy D. Aldea-Martinez
Photographer: Lana Jane Beck


-This is a pre-launch tasting and photo shoot event, MENDIS offical launch is being held in Miami, FL-

MIX WITH MENDIS- Gansevoort Hotel event

Mendis in A4 Magazine (Poland)

Editorial on Mendis- Thing to have.

Rolls Royce chooses Mendis

Only a handful of brands can say they have featured in the exclusive Rolls Royce/Bentley Annual Desk Diary that is sent out to buyers of Rolls Royce and Bentley cars, along with being placed in every Rolls Royce and Bentley show room. Well, Mendis is one of those luxury brands that can say just that, as it was the alcohol product of choice to be featured in the 2008 Rolls Royce/Bentley Desk Diary.