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52 / the tasting panel / june 2014 Go-Go Gadgets As the old saying goes, every time a be rings, a new gadget's life begins—the endle sea of these inventions makes it difficult to decipher betwn the gd, the bad and the downright ugly. Marketplace has come to your rescue and picked out our favor- ite, nifty gadgets that we couldn't do without and don't think you—or your cuome—should have to either. by Emily Coleman Breaking the Mold Big cubes might be perfect for some cocktails, but if you need to cool down a drink fast, you need smaller ice cubes—we are pretty sure this has something to do with that science thing. To get the job done quickly and effectively, mixologists will love this Ice Tapper from Cocktail Kingdom. A few light taps to the ice, and voilà! Crushed ice! Even better? The flexible handle and grip at its end make the Ice Tapper very comfortable to use, all night long. www.cocktailkingdom.com Saving Grace Sometimes you can have too much wine. There, we said it. It doesn't help that wine is also notoriously difficult to preserve, which is why we think your customers will flock to Savino, an easy-to-use wine preservation system that preserves the freshness and aroma of wine for up to a week. On top of being functional, its chic design encourages users to bring it out in the open and to the table. Now, everyone can enjoy their vino without the 750 ml. dilemma. www.savinowine.com Jack of A Trades SinkStation: you had us at multi-purpose. While it was originally designed as a flat colander and doesn't look incredibly compli- cated, SinkStation does all sorts of wonders in the kitchen or working bar: It's a great place to catch peelings or set meat while it defrosts, and an easy way to keep your sink clean. Your prep will be easier than ever with this nifty, safe-saving and totally dishwashable gadget, so grab your peelers and paring knives and go to it! www.newsoda.co.uk Water Conservation No one likes sweat—especially during a nice dinner. While we can't help with human perspiration, Angle 33 Wine Thermals can do something about your wine sweating. These hand-crafted chilling thermals maintain serving temperature for up to 90 minutes without the use of ice or water, meaning less sweat and less mess. As you can imagine, since they are made out of concrete, they are incredibly durable and will last for decades. With customized engraving available and a choice of 12 colors, they blend nicely into any space— including the Marketplace bar. www.angle33.com Security Blanket While it might be nonsensical to cry over spilt milk, it is perfectly understandable to cry over the loss of a fine wine. To prevent these tears, BottleBully insulates wine bottles in its shock-proof and break- proof air chamber, enabling wine to be transported safely. A great solution for traveling wine folk, we are simply excited to never have to dread opening our luggage in fear of a broken bottle again. Beyond just traveling, anyone who has ever tried to wrap a bottle of wine for a present can also rejoice— BottleBully's fun colors and personalized label make great gift wrap (wink, wink). www.bottlebully.com WHAT VODKA SHOULD BE. HANDCRAFTED. ALL NATURAL. AÇAÍ. AMAZING TASTE. DISCOVER MORE AT VEEVLIFE.COM DRINK BETTER. DRINK RESPONSIBLY. ©2014 VEEV® 35% ACL/VOL (70 PROOF). PRODUCED & BOTTLED FOR VEEV SPIRITS, LOS ANGELES, CA Introducing the all-new and more versatile 70 proof VEEV ® . It makes all your favorite cocktails better and is amazing just on the rocks (Sorry Vodka). Try #abetterwaytodrink. now70proof veev.4.21.tasting.panel.indd 1 4/21/14 11:31 AM TP0614_034-71.indd 52 5/23/14 9:23 PM