  Max Benjamin: Party in a Bag Totes: Can't leave home without your favorite scotch and cigars? No need to worry thanks to the makers of Max Benjamin.
If you have ever yearned for a messenger bag that holds your favorite bottle of scotch and stogies, the makers of Max Benjamin have devised the perfect solution?a mini luxury cigar bar. It comes with a cedar-lined cylindrical humidor, dual flame torch lighter, four acrylic glasses and an insulated container to carry ice. Better yet, the ice stays frozen for more than four hours and does not leak.
The company launched its line of fashion-centric portable travel cocktail bags in early 2007 with the introduction of the Mini Cigar Bar ($295) in late February. The Mini Cigar Bar is actually three bags in one and is available in multiple colors and patterns.
The three compartments are designed to hold a spirit bottle and other accessories, including cigars, ideal for the perfect day on the golf course. When your day on the course is over, simply flip the Velcro flap on the back over to fasten the bag to the golf cart.
The company also offers a few other products, including the Mini Sommelier, which can hold three bottles of wine or two bottles and four acrylic glasses. The Hampton Discrete is a full travel bar that can convert into a cigar-lovers picnic basket or weekender. It includes a separate re-freezable bottle, allows for up to eight bottles and comes complete with an ice bag, shaker and bar tools.
This is the perfect gift for the travel and cigar aficionado alike. The supple deerskin leather resists scratches and the exterior clasps and pockets give the bag its masculine appeal. Inside, there are three separate sections?one for a bottle of spirits, one for the cylindrical humidor and a third for the ice and glasses. The interior cushioning and stain resistant material protects the cigars and spirits.
The company was founded by Adam Nonas, whose father invented and patented "Joe's Place," a portable bar that was sold at many major department stores. His father retired at 88 and passed away at 91 while Adam was working on the concept of the Mini Cigar Bar.
Nonas came up with the unique idea of the cigar bar because of his passion for cigars, scotch and fashion. He was looking for a product that would allow the consumer the ability to bring your favorite cigar or scotch with you while traveling.
The Mini Cigar Bar is the ideal gift for the cigar aficionado, discerning traveler or for your own indulgence. The only thing not included is a personal barmaid.
For LxM Kellie K. Speed
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