Rolling Stones Partner with Crystal Head Vodka for 50th Anniversary Gift Set

The Rolling Stones have partnered with Universal Music Canada and Crystal Head Vodka (a bestselling, ultra-premium vodka founded by actor Dan Aykroyd) to create an exclusive, limited-edition Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Gift Set.

The limited edition 50th Anniversary commemorative package will retail in North America for $89.95 to $99.95.

According to a press release, Crystal Head Vodka has been named the exclusive and official vodka of the Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary.

Aykroyd said in the press release: "It is a huge honor and recognition of our high quality product to have Crystal Head designated as the officially authorized vodka for the Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Worldwide celebration. Together with Bravado, the band's licensing company, we have created the ultimate gift package for Stones fans and their families. There has never been a greater Father's Day gift, Halloween decoration or Christmas present. Anybody who loves the Stones or great vodka — and pretty much everyone I know loves both — will be all over this."

Included in this highly collectible gift set:

• Stunning handcrafted display case featuring a real zipper, recalling the Rolling Stones' legendary "Sticky Fingers" album cover
• Bottle of Crystal Head Vodka
• Two-CD live compilation spanning the Rolling Stones' five decades on stage
• Crystal bottle decanter top engraved with the Rolling Stones' iconic lip-and-tongue logo
• Bottle tattoo featuring the 50th anniversary logo

Universal Music Canada president/CEO, Randy Lennox commented in the press release: "The Rolling Stones and Crystal Head Vodka are two iconic brands and we're thrilled to be partnering with both in this, the Stones' 50th year. The Stones are the greatest rock 'n' roll band of all-time and Crystal Head Vodka a leader in the spirit world with the synergies between the two brands endless. We are excited to be working alongside Dan and his creative teams to bring this wonderful partnership to the fans."

The Rolling Stones began celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2012 with several events, including attending the "Rolling Stones: 50" photo gallery opening in London; doing five arena of concerts (called "50 and Counting") in London and the New York City area; and attending premieres in London and New York City of the Rolling Stones documentary "Crossfire Hurricane." There are numerous Rolling Stones 50th anniversary items (official and unofficial) that are being sold.

The Rolling Stones are continuing their "50 and Counting" concerts with a 2013 tour that so far has announced shows in the U.S., Canada and England.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a vodka enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.