In December, the eternal optimism and youth of Miami Beach will again play host to Art Basel, an international art fair that is also staged in Switzerland and Hong Kong, an event that is quickly becoming one of the biggest attractions in one of America’s most exciting cities. Art Basel Miami Beach is the biggest art fair in the United States, turning this sun-drenched corner of the Sunshine State into a cultural hotspot for four days. It attracts tens of thousands of visitors every day and also serves as a showcase for hundreds of world-class galleries and thousands of artists. What is Art Bas ..read more

Superyacht owners and producers are fairly well known for their competitive spirit. In an exclusive and jaw-droppingly luxurious world where nothing is considered too much, keeping up with the latest developments in the superyacht world is very much a key part of the scene. While most of the time, this mainly involves staying on top of the newest leisure facilities, design features and add-ons, the same competitiveness and need to stay on top also drive the industry as a whole forwards, in fascinating and sometimes revolutionary ways.  Green Futures Currently, there are more major trends ..read more

[vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=””]Everyone remembers their first well-made cocktail. It was that first time you took a sip of a drink and thought “wow, that’s really good.” For me, it was a drink called the Boulevardier; a stirred, equal parts mixture of Bourbon, Campari, and Sweet Vermouth. It immediately became my favorite drink and still holds that spot today. The Boulevardier traces its origins directly back to a humble little book titled “Barflies and Cocktails.” Published in 1927 by Parisian bartender Harry McElhone, this book contains hundreds of recipes but doesn’t feature t ..read more

As with all cocktail history, it seems, tracing or verifying the exact origin story of a spirit or concoction is a little difficult—a little fuzzy, one could say. By no means, an exception to this rule is the Sazerac, the ultimate bitter cocktail classic, which was branded as the United States’ first official cocktail around the 1850s. It was also not until this time that the use of ‘cocktail’ itself had come about.” OR “The toddies were created in a sort of egg-shaped measuring cup called a ‘coquetier,’ where the word ‘cocktail’ was then conceived The Sazerac is known to have been invented ..read more

As anyone who has ever hopped between European capitals on a budget flight—cramped next to the window with one’s knees banging against the seat in front—is sure to tell you, not all airlines are made equal. Indeed, from the sad arrays of rubbery sandwiches to the garish color schemes and scowling faces of the cabin crew, it’s fair to say that certain airlines even revel in their cheapness and low quality of service. There truly are some amazing examples of luxury out there on the market today Thank goodness, then, that the air-travel industry also happens to have an opposite end of the same ..read more

Death in the Afternoon (1932) was also the name of one of Hemingway’s many famous, timeless novels—though, depending on who you ask, it’s hard to say which “death in the afternoon” is now more well-known. Of Books and Booze Ernest Hemingway loved drinking as much as he did writing. While he wouldn’t necessarily drink while writing (“the only time (drinking) isn’t good for you is when you write or when you fight”), he’d often pen his passion for the world of spirits. Ernest Hemingway, Death in the Afternoon Novel Notably, he did so in his notes to a Russian critic and translator, Ivan Kashkin ..read more

In the world of spirits, few stories are as rich and evocative as that of Flor de Caña, the premium rum brand that has been a symbol of Nicaraguan pride for over a century. From its humble beginnings in 1890 to its rise as a globally recognized rum, Flor de Caña’s journey is a testament to resilience, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. This year, the brand’s spirit of adventure found a new expression in the high-octane world of Grand Prix racing, as Flor de Caña took center stage as a sponsor at the 2023 Miami Grand Prix. A Journey Born from Adventure The Flor de Caña stor ..read more

The sphere of food and drink is one which is – and has always been – dictated somewhat by the whims of fashion, and by the prevailing winds of various trends. However, for the world’s global elites and for the rich and famous among us, there is only one trend that truly matters when sitting down at the dinner table; that of constantly reaching new heights of luxury, ostentation, and excellence. Why spend thousands on a plate of food? The ever-growing fascination with exclusive foods and uniquely luxurious dining experiences has well and truly taken off during the last decade. It seems that e ..read more

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It isn’t your father’s Whisky. The vintage single malts of Golden Decanters’ first release put a modern twist on the water of life. In the traditionally male-dominated world of Scotch Whisky, this limited-edition, a luxury collection is curated by two women. It’s “a refreshment of the industry,” says Julia Hall Mackenzie-Gillanders, a London resident who co-founded the company with family friend Ann Medlock. “Whisky isn’t this old-man, stuffy drink anymore.” There’s no style over substance here. So exactly what word would one use to describe a “woman’s” Whi ..read more

With a taste described as Christmas cake style fruit, The Macallan Millennium is considered the greatest aged Macallan Whisky of them all and, at 900 bottles, one of the most sought-after whiskies in the world. These two Macallans are among the finest whiskies to come to auction in recent times. The reputation of both is justifiably very high among collectors. This is reflected in the high estimates and the decanters will, I am sure, be keenly sought after. Martin Green Bonhams Whisky specialist  The bottle of The Macallan Millennium was distilled in 1949, aged for 50 years in Span ..read more