• Tumi + Ketel One Vodka: Limited Edition Mixology Set

    Tumi + Ketel One Vodka: Limited Edition Mixology Set

    Holiday making and alcohol consumption always tend to go hand in hand – for better or for worse. That said, add a process behind the pursuit of drinking and you get a much more fruitful purpose; rather than solely to drink, it becomes a almost culinary pursuit with the goal being to decipher the subtleties…

  • Seiko Astron GPS Solar

    Seiko Astron GPS Solar

    The thought of a travelling lifestyle is driven by an inherent desire to explore that exists in all of us, albeit to varying degrees. To cater to these aspirational travellers Seiko have developed their own, patented, low-energy-consumption GPS receiver, which allows a watch that can receive GPS signals and identify time zone, time and date data using…

  • The Parajet Paramotor

    The Parajet Paramotor

    What do you give a man that has everything…? An apt question, and one no doubt being asked as these very words are being commited to type. The answer is quite simple really – nothing. However for the times when the gift of “nothing” is not permissible in danger of offending without reprieve, it’s good to…

  • Meridian Audio DSP3200 Loudspeakers

    Meridian Audio DSP3200 Loudspeakers

    It was in the early 1970’s that two Cambridge students made their acquaintance; a fated meeting driven by their mutual love of music. Since then Bob Stuart and Allen Boothroyd have spent the last 35 years developing that high-performance audio standard that has become a signature feature of Meridian Audio. Meridian’s progress has been somewhat…

  • Gifts of Note

    Gifts of Note

    The word ‘gift’ means many things to many people but at this time of year one particular meaning tends to surface more than most. Despite Christmas being a religious occasion – the hint being in the name – the ceremonial opening of gifts on the 25th seems to take precedence. In accordance with this ritual,…

  • Le Beau Male Perfumer – Francis Kurkdjian

    Le Beau Male Perfumer – Francis Kurkdjian

    Over the course of nearly twenty years of collaboration with Jean Paul Gaultier, Francis Kurkdjian has created several fragrances of desire, true to the designer’s signature. In anticipation of the arrival of Jean Paul Gaultier’s new fragrance, Francis Kurkdjian talks about Le Beau Male.   Isn’t it risky to reinterpret a legendary fragrance? Not at all…

  • Le Beau Male by Jean Paul Gaultier

    Le Beau Male by Jean Paul Gaultier

    The focus of the Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male fragrances has always been on the sensuality and inherent sexuality embodied in the scent; a celebration of the ‘homme fatal’. The newest and all the more icy incarnation of the record selling Jean Paul Gaultier scent called Le Beau Male has now been unveiled. JOSHUA’s opted…

  • 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…

  • 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…