At approximately 2AM on Saturday (GMT +8:00), the world will supposedly end. Whether it is or isn’t factual, you’ve probably received your Christmas bonus and it’s high time you splurge on yourself and the people you love. Go out with a bang with the city’s hottest spots and their priciest instruments of inebriation.

Elit by Stolichnaya from GILT

Stoli Elit is a noticeably smoother version of the original clear vodka produced by Stolichnaya. Its luxurious taste is perfect for the vodka connoisseur who enjoys sipping it well chilled or mixes it in “transparent” cocktails like the vodka martini.

Price: Php 7,500.00

GILT, Crossroads Mall, Gov. M. Cuenco Ave., Banilad, Cebu City, (032) 416 2342

The Balvenie Doublewood, single Malt scotch Whiskey from SCRAPYARD

A 12-year old single malt that gains its distinctive character from being matured in two woods, a traditional oak whisky cask and a Spanish oak sherry cask, with a complex spicy flavor which isn’t typical of most Scotches.

Price: Php 8,200.00

SCRAPYARD, The Henry, Paseo Saturnino, Banilad, Cebu City, (032) 520 8877

Johnnie Walker Blue Label from THE DISTILLERY

Enjoyed by the successful elite, representing high achievement and personal progress, Johnnie Walker Blue Label is an icon of prestige. It’s heavy texture and powerfully delightful burnt oak aroma lingers producing an anesthetically pleasing feeling close to that of euphoria.

Price: Php 9,000.00

The Distillery Cebu, Crossroads Mall, Gov. M. Cuenco Ave., Banilad, Cebu City, (032) 266 9064

Dom Peringon from THE PENTHOUSE

Live the high life in Hamptons’ spirit with a couple of bottles of Dom. Medium- bodied, subtle, and complex, the style of Champagne Dom Pérignon is marked by elegance, finesse, and perfect balance.

Price: Php 15,000.00

Penthouse, 3/f, CJRS Point, Asiatown IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City, (032) 238 0532 @penthouse_cebu

Opus one from TINDERBOX

The American royal of wine can be found in some of the world’s best restaurants and sometimes referred to as the Californian interpretation of a fine Bordeaux, deserving the accolade of ‘world class’.

Price: Php 21,570.00

Tinderbox, Archbishop Reyes Ave. Cor. Bauhinia Drive, Banilad, Cebu City, (032) 234 1682

450cl Grey Goose Cradled Bottle from THE LOFT: GREY GOOSE LOUNGE

Big news deserves a bigger bottle, 4.5L of the world’s number-one rated vodka to be exact. Since the spirit possesses any mixer, you’ll never run out of things to drink. Price:

Php 30,000.00

The Loft, 2/f CJRS Point, Asiatown IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City, (032) 238 0532, @theloftcebu

AsomBroso Vintage 11 year Aged Añejo Tequila from MAYA TAQUERIA AND TEQUILA BAR

With most tequila aged between a year and five, get smashed smashingly with the first and only 11-year añejo tequila to be sold in the world. Its golden hue and warming taste to the throat with an agave hint is harmoniously in sync with the initial amorous odors of butterscotch and caramel, and further along of honey and oak and a bit of cinnamon. If you get tipsy enough, you’ll forget about the price tag.

Price: Php 8,900.00/SHOT

MAYA Taqueria and Tequila Bar, Crossroads, Banilad, Cebu City (032) 238 9552 | @mayacebu

If the Earth is still in tact tomorrow morning, pick out your best white ensembles for the evening.

• by DAVID JONES CUA
• photography JOSEPH ONG
• styling SHARI QUIMBO

Originally published in the Zee Directory’s October 2012 Issue. Find the latest issue here.