• 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.…

  • 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    In the world of Champagne Cognac Rémy Martin is a name imbued with historical reference and a drink deemed worthy for Generale de Gaulle, Winston Churchill and even the astute palate of the British Monarchy.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…

  • 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.…

  • New Leica S

    New Leica S

    For every aspirational amateur, there is a professional whose knowledge of their artfrom far exceeds that of their peers. It is for that professional that Leica have developed their latest high performance SLR, the Leica S. A logical successor to the Leica S2, the new Leica S offers a further increase in image quality and…

  • Leica X2: Paul Smith Edition

    Leica X2: Paul Smith Edition

    Paul Smith is a designer that has somehow managed to lay claim to a sequence of colours, colours that transcend fashion to all aspects of design, colours, which upon seeing we can instantly recognise as being part of Paul Smith’s unique brand. This season Paul Smith has combined his creative mind with Leica and created…

  • Alfred Dunhill: Provenance

    Alfred Dunhill: Provenance

    At a time where budget is King, there is extra joy to be found in heritage, quality of fabrication, and most of all, loyalty. Loyalty to your suppliers yes, but also loyalty to your custom by retaining the quality of produce for which you are renown; the finer details that create the ‘magic’. The two…

  • Nike CTR 360 MAESTRI III: Boot Features

    Nike CTR 360 MAESTRI III: Boot Features

    The new CTR360 Maestri III has been reengineered to provide lightweight comfort, traction, support and enhanced control. Using next generation Kanga-Lite synthetic material for an assured touch and durability, the new boot also features new All Conditions Control (ACC) technology, providing the same level of control in either dry or wet conditions. New innovations include…