Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world. Check back each Sunday for his latest whiskey review. In the high-stakes world of American spirits, few brands carry the ubiquity and recognizability of Bulleit. From the dive bars…
By Brahma Chellaney July 10, 2026 The self-immolation of exiled Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on July 2 was not a spontaneous act of personal despair. It was a harrowing, final plea—a desperate attempt to jolt an indifferent international community out of its…
The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed has long been considered the ultimate proving ground for automotive excellence, where the ghosts of motorsport history share the tarmac with the bleeding-edge technology of tomorrow. Amidst the roar of high-performance electric hypercars and autonomous prototypes, a small, focused contingent from Piedmont, Italy, reminded…
The intersection of rigid geometry and the fluid, organic sprawl of the tropical landscape has long been a fertile ground for architectural experimentation. In his latest residential masterpiece, Villa Suki, acclaimed architect Alexis Dornier continues to push the boundaries of "Tropical Modernism," delivering a residence that is as much a…
By Gene Frieda July 10, 2026 The fragile peace in the Persian Gulf has shattered. Barely three weeks after the ink dried on a ceasefire agreement, the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint—has once again become the epicenter of a global energy crisis. Following a series of targeted…
The wristwatch is today’s definitive accessory, a seamless marriage of horological precision and personal style. Yet, its dominance was not a foregone conclusion. For centuries, the pocket watch reigned supreme as the standard for portable timekeeping. The transition from the waistcoat pocket to the wrist was not merely a change…
For generations, the name Bertram has been synonymous with rugged, offshore capability. Since the company’s inception, the brand has occupied a hallowed space in the marine industry, defined by the “Ray Hunt” deep-V hull design that revolutionized how boats handle heavy seas. When Bertram Yachts announced the reimagining of their…
