• Luceo Non Uro: The Dalmore

    Luceo Non Uro: The Dalmore

    Luceo Non Uro. Three words of significance to many, but none more so than the Clan MacKenzie and their beloved single malt whisky The Dalmore. It is these three words that define The Dalmore heritage, magnificence and ‘speak’:  I Shine, Not Burn A poignant philosophy for a multitude of reasons, a philosophy that can be seen imbued…

  • The Art of Whisky Creation

    The Art of Whisky Creation

    JOSHUA’s are advocates of time honoured traditions, not solely, but in the main, based on the premise that there must be a reason that they have stood the test of time. It’s the idea of tweaking rather than wholesale reform, embracing the past yet looking to the future that leads to a truly remarkable outcome.…

  • Movember: The Barbershop

    Movember: The Barbershop

    MOVEMBER: THE BARBERSHOP The month of November is in danger of being renamed in favour of the mighty and all consuming ‘Movember’ escalating in magnitude each year of its existence. This Crusade against male specific illnesses, has brought a camaraderie to its worldwide participants, with a knowing look, polite smile or abbreviated nod between fellow…

  • Penhaligon’s Moustache Wax

    Penhaligon’s Moustache Wax

    Royal warranted perfumery Penhaligon’s have given us another reason to smile this Movember with their lightly scented moustache wax. For JOSHUA’s it is the contemporary interpretive scent of Sartorial imbued in the wax that makes for a particularly pleasant wear on one’s ‘tasche. Penhaligon’s Sartorial: Traditional notes of oakmoss, tonka bean and lavender exquisitely blended…

  • Alfred Dunhill: Portraits of Achievement

    Alfred Dunhill: Portraits of Achievement

    People with aspirations are all exceptional, but JOSHUA’s harbor a special place for those that actually achieve the unthinkable and turn those aspirations into reality. Such is the case of Sam Waley-Cohen, the amateur racehorse jockey who became a champion. Yes there have been many outstanding victors over the years, but Sam is different – for…

  • Rémy Martin XO Excellence Tasting notes

    Rémy Martin XO Excellence Tasting notes

    Rémy Martin XO Excellence offers the perfect balance of flavour, and a harmonious development of aromas: floral notes of jasmine, rich fruity notes of candied plums are complemented by warm hints of cinnamon and hazelnut. Whether served at room temperature or on ice – it’s the intricate blend of complex aromas and silky texture that…

  • Opulent Series: Rémy Martin Exclusive Limited Edition XO Gold

    Opulent Series: Rémy Martin Exclusive Limited Edition XO Gold

    In the world of Champagne Cognac Rémy Martin is a name imbued with historical reference and a drink deemed worthy for Generale de Gaulle, Winston Churchill and even the astute palate of the British Monarchy. But today JOSHUA’s look at the one particular descendant of the Remy Martin lineage – Rémy Martin XO. Rémy Martin…

  • Diane von Furstenberg 2013 evian Limited Edition Bottle

    Diane von Furstenberg 2013 evian Limited Edition Bottle

    While we pondering on the topic of our health – or at least how healthy we aspire to be – Evian made their timely announcement of their latest collaborative edition, this time with the lauded Diane von Furstenberg. Admittedly, this it’s one of those collaborations which is clear in it’s ambitions to target the female…

  • It’s an Issue of Health: Maximuscle Lean Definition

    It’s an Issue of Health: Maximuscle Lean Definition

    The idea of training has developed from a neanderthalic pursuit of size and strength to a more aspirational type goal, one of good health and functional mass.  The once common goal of size augmentation – at any cost – is less prevalent, with the mentality erring more towards keeping fit, athletic – in short, it’s more…

  • Chivas Regal 12 Year Old

    Chivas Regal 12 Year Old

    For the first Chivas 12 ‘Made for Gentlemen’ Limited Edition, Tim Little pays homage to a wardrobe staple; the brogue. To give you an insight into what makes Chivas, Regal, here is some more information surrounding the heritage of the esteemed brand. About Chivas 12 Year Old The First World War and Prohibition interrupted whisky…

  • Grenson + Chivas Regal: Tim Little Interview

    Grenson + Chivas Regal: Tim Little Interview

    ‘Made for Gentlemen’ in so far as every brogue that has been handcrafted in times past has been made for men that, at the very least, aspire to be gents. Chivas Regal understand gentlemen, and have chosen the craftsmanship of Grenson owner and lauded shoemaker Tim Little to interpret his art form in the guise…

  • Tim Little Presents Chivas 12 ‘Made for Gentlemen

    Tim Little Presents Chivas 12 ‘Made for Gentlemen

    Having taken one step into the office  – a warm environment, warmth reified by the crackling wood on the fire – a plethora of photographs greet you, each serving as an indicator the personality of the man who calls it home.  After just one panoramic glance around the room you get an rare, alternative insight into the shoemaker…

  • The Blackberry Playbook

    The Blackberry Playbook

    On the day where Apple are set to launch their most revolutionary product since the iPad – a product dubbed the iPad Mini – JOSHUA’s have decided to focus on another Tablet, the Blackberry Playbook. If not already, many will stop reading here, but for those not so acquiesced by Apple’s branding, let us continue. While…

  • Martell XO Exclusive Architect Edition

    Martell XO Exclusive Architect Edition

    Everything has its place. In the purposefully positioned, strategically laid out premises of the aspirational male – everything has its place. There may be items that to the untrained eye appear as they have been wantonly abandoned in the hallway, or flippantly dashed upon the table, but even this seemingly random placement has a purpose.…