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Drinks of Note — Spring ’24
A tad opulent I must admit, but nonetheless a selection befitting of the mood—and the season—of Spring. Drinks to be discovered as well as enjoyed. Aberturret Gin “The Glenturret Single Malt New Make Spirit is enhanced in richness and complexity with 14 selected botanicals and housed in a Lalique designed bottle. An elegant London Dry…
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Founder Interview — Sheep Inc, Pioneering the Future with Regenerative Wool
In the unrelenting world of fashion, the art is as much product as the garment, with statement pieces making even more frequent appearances than the rain does in Manchester. However, of late the conversation has been changing with—rain in Manchester aside—drastic climate change bringing a renewed urgency to change our habits. Afterall, while fashion is…
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Valentine’s Gifting — 2024
The task is not to find a gift you think has meaning, but a gift that helps someone realise their meaning to you. Below are some gifting suggestions, peruse and enjoy. Good timing G-SHOCK Ref. 5600 by Ben Clymer “A tribute to the Hodinkee community by none other than Ben Clymer—the guy who started…
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Take a seat — Episode Chair by Apparatus Studio
I find New Year’s resolutions a rather strange tradition. The idea of waiting for a specific time to make changes, curate good habits, and move towards a better me seems alien, especially given those changes could be made as and when the need arises. Let’s take getting in shape for example. The desire to be…
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The NEO P1 by Neoplants
The term ground-breaking is one thrown around far too much these days, but the “product” I’m about to introduce is exactly that—quite literally too. While there has understandably been much focus on the macro-climate in recent times, there has perhaps been a bit too little on the micro-climate. By starting with the home, French bioengineering…
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A Ghost in Provence
Art and artistry while essentially hailing from the same family are not quite the same. One focuses on the mastery of the outcome, the other, on the mastery of process. In a recent visit to the South of France I was blessed to witness both, as I headed to the idyllic location of Château La…
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Christmas Gifting — 2023
This year give something that has value; either in meaning or longevity. Unsure exactly what we mean by that? Take a look at some of our suggestions below for gifting inspiration. Small but mighty Corde Espresso Cup + Saucer Set by L’Objet “Crafted in Fine Porcelain—and available in platinum or 24-karat gold—this espresso cup…
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Drinks of Note — Christmas ’23
Now then, now then, what do we have here..? A selection of drinks, catering for a mixed variety of imbibing opinions. Enjoy, but tread carefully. Castelnau Brut Champagne “Celebrates the rich diversity of terroirs, from which Chardonnay—the majority grape in the blend—is sourced, imparting its full freshness, depth of flavour and refined character.” ✵ Taste…
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Life is Golden — Havana Club 7
Life is no doubt a serious affair, but at times I feel we take life a little bit too seriously. I’m not talking about the non-negotiable issues of health and political unrest—of which there are many—but more about those little spaces in life where we can actually afford to let our hair down and enjoy.…
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Drinks of Note — Autumn ’23
Some interesting drinks to explore this season for those with varied tastes. We recommend approaching with an open mind—your palate will thank you. Nocheluna Sotol “Co-Founded by Lenny Kravitz, Nocheluna Sotol is made using wild-harvested Dasylirion from the Chihuahuan desert which is cooked in underground pits, and slowly fermented over 5-10 days before being…
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Mount Gay — The Single Estate Series
Over the past few years, the stock of premium rum in the world of dark spirits has been on the rise. With good cause too, after all rum has been around for over three centuries now; expertise has been refined, and technology harmonised with tradition. Accelerated by the Caribbean climate, the “speedy” ageing process of rum…
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Spectre — Reassuringly Rolls-Royce
It may feel like a rare occurrence in these modern times, but there are still things in this world that actually make sense. Take Rolls-Royce opting to use an electric powertrain for instance; it makes complete sense. Historically their cars are named after spirits, among many reasons due to the quietness of cabin and lack…
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Fragrance — Autumn ’23
The season that shows us beauty in transition; nature’s painting takes place before us in full view. Golden colours and darkening aromas. DIGITAL DAZE by ROADS “Inspired by human interaction with the fresh + fast digital universe.” ☟ KEY NOTES Pink Pepper, Peony & Kashmir Fusion SHOP NOW Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois “Dreamed souvenir…
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The English Distillery presents — Sherry Cask Matured
One thing that sets whisky apart from other spirits is the substantial commitment required to create it; with the greatest of respects to other spirit forms of course. This doesn’t necessarily make it a better drink, but it does make it a more complex one, especially when compared to the instancy of gin, the simplicity…
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The London — Based Upon meets Steinway & Sons
There is nothing more pure than authentic collaborations, ones where a synergistic combination of ideals leads to an end result that truly reflects both brands, yet showcases them in a new way. These collaborations are always more risky for legacy brands, ones with substantial heritage, established customer bases and hence, brands with more to lose.…
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Smythson — From the Archive
The idea of commuting has become more relevant and yet more alien at the same time, with the “work from home” option giving way to “hybrid working” as the new norm. As such it’s time to park the loungewear and re-integrate the office attire, albeit less formal and more utilitarian than before. Comfort is now…
