General Ulysses S. Grant was a Civil War winning general and a great leader of his times. Abraham Lincoln said about him that “The great thing about Grant is his perfect correctness and persistence of purpose.” He never sought fame or glory, nor did he try to tie his performance to personal reward. Instead, he concentrated on contribution and service. The author of this book, Al Kaltman presents a series of practical lessons on how to get superior performance from the troops, based on the writings and life experiences of General Ulysses. The book deals with character traits, core beliefs, and fundamental values to reveal the secrets to becoming a winning leader.

Most people prefer their spirit drinks with lots of ice. But some experts are saying that the ice will dilute the drink and will ruin the drinking experience. The solution to this problem is the use of cooling stones. This set made by Krylaz includes 9 bourbon stones from polished 100% natural granite. This means that they are non-porous, small, odorless, safe, tasteless and reusable. They also come in a nice looking box, so they can make a great gift for men who value the real taste. The box also includes a velvet carrying bag and a pair of tongs.

In case you are looking for a stylish crystal ashtray for both cigars and cigarettes, then this is the right one for you! It is a very solid and robust ashtray weighing around 5 lbs, so you can easily use it outdoors without having to worry that the wind will blow it away. It’s made of genuine crystal and it has 4 slots. It has a simple yet very attractive design, nice angles, and reflects light in pretty patterns. It comes packed very nicely in a sturdy box covered with a silk like cloth, so it can be a great gift idea for a smoker.

In case you’re looking for a stylish and elegant travel case for your cigars, which also acts as a humidor, then you should definitely pick this one from Amancy. It’s made of cedar wood on the inside and it’s covered with brown leather on the outside, making it look great! It can hold up to 5 cigars with a max length of 6.5 inches and up to ring gauge 52. Included in the package you will also get a humidifier and a hygrometer.

A great cocktail is not so great without the right cocktail bitter. These cherry bitters from Woodford Reserve are definitely some of the best you will try. Each 2oz bottle is filled with bitters that have been barrel-aged in Woodford Reserve bourbon barrels. The formula includes the natural bitterness of gentian root, various spices, and sweet, tart cherries. The result is a one-of-a-kind premium flavor that plays well with all of your dark brown liquors. Try putting a dash in your cocktail for an unforgettable drinking experience.

Hot Sox produces a large variety of cool looking socks, with all kinds of interesting drawings on them. The design you are probably most interested in is the one with cigars and glasses of whiskey. They are made of various materials (39% Cotton, 38% Polyester, 20% Nylon, 3% Spandex) and are a great way to express your passion for whiskey and cigars. They are developed using the most advanced knitting methods in order to yield the most premium socks on the market.

Using a punch on a cigar is a less intrusive way of opening up the cigar. The small hole it makes leaves the cap of the cigar mostly intact which prevents the wrapper from unraveling during smoking. This means fewer tobacco flakes in your mouth and a better experience. It works on cigars with rounded caps over the ring gauge size of 40 and it also comes in a cool looking gift box. It’s very small for convenience when traveling, and it also comes with a keychain, so you won’t need to carry too many separate accessories.

The Scotte multi-functional cigar cutter comes with a sleek and elegant design, and will help you better store your cigars and maintain their quality. It is made out of a stainless steel plating and you can perform 3 different actions: cut cigars, drill holes and punch. The blade is also made of stainless steel and it’s sharp enough to easily cut any type of cigar. This cutter looks good, performs well, so you’ll be very pleased with it.

This unique set makes a perfect gift for anyone who is passionate about whiskey, bourbon or other spirit drinks, and wants to enjoy an old and expensive drink “on the rocks”. While this term usually refers to ice added to the drink, some experts say that this will dilute the drink and ruin the experience. So this is when ice stones come in handy – they will chill your drink with diluting it. They are made from sturdy, pure natural granite and have a premium craftsmanship. These granite ice cubes will give you a fancy look and will add a statement to any party. The package also includes 2 crystal glasses and everything comes in a luxurious wooden box made of pine wood and protected with soft velvet bag inside. The box makes a great looking gift when offered to someone, and the velvet bag can be used to freeze the stones, thus the whiskey rocks don’t absorb fridge smell.

In case you are looking for an elegant set of glasses for spirit drinks, then this one made by Ravenscroft Crystal can be a good choice. This limited edition set has been created to celebrate the factory passing the 125-year mark! They come in a set of 4, 11 oz crystal glasses, with fine straight lines and bubble decoration in the base that offer them a unique, eye-catching look. Their heavy base gives the glass premium stability, sound balance and an excellent, sleek hand feel. As a bonus, you will also get a free microfiber cleaning cloth and a nice looking package.

Bourbon is considered to be the American experience, distilled, aged, and sealed in a bottle and this is because few products are so completely or intimately steeped in the American history. This book written by Dane Huckelbridge is a wonderfully entertaining look at the American history as seen through the lens of Kentucky’s famous brown water. Drink deeply from Huckelbridge’s free-flowing stories, and you’ll soon be besotted with the honeyed history of bourbon. The Washington Post considered this book an engrossing song to America through an alcoholic beverage.

If you are looking for an easy way to carry your cigars to the club, to the golf court, to a meeting or wherever you are travelling, then this cigar case is perfect! It is masculine and durable and has a nice contemporary look with top crocodile genuine leather. And the great thing is that it can adapt to cigars of different sizes, by moving its cover. It can hold up 3 cigars up to ring gauge 50 and it also comes with a high end solid stainless steel cigar cutter. This tool has double blades and can cut cigars clean with precision, and it’s also self-sharpening. It has a smooth finish, a luxurious look and comes with an excellent craftsmanship and solid construction.

Looking for a unique set of glasses with a modern and lightweight design made of hand blown double-walled borosilicate glass? Then look no more and get this set made by Norlan. Thanks to specially developed inner protrusions, it reduces ethanol burn and it also has a concave outer rim in order to fit the lower lip of the mouth elegantly. The set was refined over the course of a four-day workshop by master distiller Jim McEwan and it also comes with a microfiber polishing cloth. Customers were very pleased with this set, saying that it totally changed the way they enjoy their favorite drink.

If you’re passionate about whiskey, bourbon or any other spirit drink, then you probably already have a flask so you can enjoy your favorite drink when on the road. In case you’re looking for an interesting looking flask, then you can pick this one from 2PO. It has the cool looking shape of a gas can, and it comes with a polished finish and a screw-down cap. It stores 5 oz. of your favorite spirits to fuel your fun times and it comes with a lifetime warranty.

Add this stylish and modern chair to your living room and create a beautiful looking space to hang around in. It features a modernized Chesterfield accent, rich brown leather upholstery as well as high back and arms…just perfect for you to curl up and relax with a good book. The Bradbury Chesterfield chair is made of 100% durable leather and it comes with a warranty of 3 years.

If you like your spirit drinks extra cold, but don’t want to dilute them when the ice melts, then you should definitely use this set of chilling rocks. They are made of quality stainless steel and have a nice finish. The set includes 8 reusable stainless ice cubes, 2 classy coasters, the freezer tray, the storage pouch and barman tongs with rubber end for the best usage. Make this a unique gift for someone who loves whiskey or bourbon, or purchase it for yourself and impress your guests.