• ZERO PROOF | Thomas & Evans No.1

    ZERO PROOF | Thomas & Evans No.1

    We’ve all been there; you don’t want have a DRINK drink, just a drink, but you’ve grown bored of coke, orange juice & lemonade, and despite cravings, caffeine really isn’t a ‘sensible’ option. Thomas & Evans No. 1 is a new ‘Zero Proof’ drink aims to cater to exactly that need – and more. The…

  • A Taste of English Cricket

    A Taste of English Cricket

    The nature of the longer form of Cricket means that professional players spend a substantial amount of time abroad, and if not abroad, away from home. As such the players play dietary roulette, with the crux of their meals depending on the continental cuisine of the country in which they happen to be competing. I…

  • Eau de Vie by SWAT

    Eau de Vie by SWAT

    Eau de Vie translated literally means “Water of Life” and it’s hard to argue with the name as Japanese brand SWAT promote their Hydrogen rich water, because there is evidence in abudance to support their claim. Without wanting to get too technical (those that do can visit Dr Whitaker for the chemistry lesson here) H2…

  • Thinkpiece: The difference between Magazines & Blogs

    Thinkpiece: The difference between Magazines & Blogs

    When we launched the first issue of JOSHUA’s Magazine, I remember the amazement and wonderment that we encountered, people asking “How did you do it?” and I do have to confess in retrospect, I at times wonder myself, with the knowledge gap that I only now realise had existed at the time. But by magazine…

  • Garmence Wine Studio

    Garmence Wine Studio

    A requisite in the household of any professional from the age of university upwards, wine has become as much a commodity to modern professionals as milk and bread. That said despite there being 1.6 million regular wine-drinking Londoner’s that understand what they like in terms of taste, for the main part there remains a steep…

  • Idris Elba + Purdey’s present #THRIVEON

    Idris Elba + Purdey’s present #THRIVEON

    Multivitamin fruit drink Purdey’s recently launched a new partnership with modern day polymath Idris Elba to encourage people of all ages and from all walks of life, to escape the dreaded bowels of inertia and “Thrive On”. In a candid conversation, I spoke with Idris Elba about his involvement in the project, and just exactly…

  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room New York

    Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room New York

    Most would agree that Starbucks wear the crown for taking coffee culture to the masses, and expanding it beyond the remit of Italian coffee shops and Parisian Cafés. Now that’s done, monies made, the brand established and future (more or less) secured, they have decided to return their focus to what really matters; not business…

  • ROYAL SALUTE unveil their new Creative Circle

    ROYAL SALUTE unveil their new Creative Circle

    Originally created as a range to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (and the 21 gun salute that honoured her) whisky brand Royal Salute are fast gaining a reputation for being one of the most forward thinking whiskies in their segment. Towards the back end of 2015, they launched Royal Salute The Eternal Reserve,…

  • CASAMIGOS TEQUILA

    CASAMIGOS TEQUILA

    Privately owned by George Clooney, longtime friend, bar & restaurant mogul Rande Gerber, and Discovery Land Company CEO & founder Michael Meldman, Casamigos Tequila is premium tequila that is – “Brought To You By Those Who Drink It”   Named after Gerber and Clooney’s houses in Mexico, Casamigos translates to “House of friends” – and…

  • Drink: Johnnie Walker Blue Label at Galvin at Windows

    Drink: Johnnie Walker Blue Label at Galvin at Windows

    Good drink is all about company, mood and most notably setting. The latter of which can allow you to be transported to a world that elevates the drink at hand. Taking this concept, almost, literally is Johnnie Walker Blue label with their bespoke cocktail for the launch of the film ‘The Gentleman’s Wager II’. The…

  • Where to Drink: Joyeux Bordel

    Where to Drink: Joyeux Bordel

    With a multitude of bars, restaurants, pubs, clubs – and all those in-between – in existence, the options for a choice watering hole are ever increasing; a trend that is showing no signs of abating. Is it indicative of the times? No, I wouldn’t say so, look back historically and you find that similar establishments…

  • RICH by Veuve Clicquot

    RICH by Veuve Clicquot

    Champagne purist will know that initially the water of celebration was made far sweeter than what we are used to today. The colloquial term for this classical option was ‘Rich’ -meaning sweet. With this in mind the maison Veuve Clicquot have channeled this perception with the launch of their new offering entitled RICH. Unlike typical…

  • Tricentenaire by Martell

    Tricentenaire by Martell

    With the digital age accelerating the way we consume information, it can be refreshing to stop and engage in the tangible elements of life. Luxury is best in its physical format and this is something that remains true with cognac house Martell. In celebration of its 300th anniversary the oldest of France’s great cognac houses…

  • The Connected Magnum by Mumm

    The Connected Magnum by Mumm

    Innovation can often be seen as a hindrance to tradition, with the boundary pushing nature of it’s character proving too boastful for some purists. However sometimes innovation can act as the perfect partner, allowing tradition to thrive and become an ever-present beacon of excellence – one that propels it to the world stage.   The…