Jonathan Ray on why tequila is enjoying a global boom
Tequila has never been more en vogue. Spear’s tried three of the best tipples for both cocktail lovers and purist…
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Clase Azul Mexico Celebrates Día de Muertos with “Colores”
Clase Azul Mexico returns with the second installment of its limited Nuestros Recuerdos series Día de Muertos — the day…
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‘It’s so bizarre that you don’t believe that it’s happening’: how an armed robbery shook up TEFAF Maastricht
Spear’s speaks to eye witnesses of the theft that received global attention, where four ‘well dressed’ men entered the MECC…
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The Most Impressive Superyachts at the Monaco Yacht Show
Following a summer of record demand this year’s event was glitzier than ever Each September, thousands of yacht builders, designers…
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Hotel review: Cobblers Cove, Barbados
Cobblers Cove, a grande dame of the Caribbean, has true staying power, finds Rasika Sittamparam Hollywood A-listers, jet setters and…
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Review: Hotel Lutetia, Paris
Set on Paris’ charming Left Bank, Hotel Lutetia combines a fresh modern design with Art Deco touches in a nod…
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The definition of luxury: ‘The client comes first’
Leading executives and luxury business owners agree that luxury is defined by the quality of service a business provides, not…
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Young UHNWs are driving a private aviation boom
Jetcraft’s annual forecast has found that UHNW buyers under 45 are spending an average of $25 million on jets Despite…
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The indelible allure of Crillon Le Brave
Looking back through Spear’s summer highlights, Andrew Harris travels to the rustic peak of Provençal luxury, Crillon Le Brave Soaring…
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The Yachts You Need to See at Monaco Yacht Show 2022
It can be difficult to navigate the waters, if you pardon the pun Once again, Monte Carlo’s Port Hercules will…
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The McLaren GT Blends Performance with Practicality
Cruising across the Mojave Desert or through the mountain roads of northern Italy, the McLaren GT finds itself at home.…
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Apple TV presents a cure for corporate malaise
Does sci-fi thriller Severance depict a corporate dystopia? It’s a matter of perspective, says Sam Leith ‘Why should I let…
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Getting into the spirit: the next frontier for scotch whisky
Can something defined by its history move with the times? Johanna Derry-Hall travels to the highlands to see how scotch…
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Behind the scenes at Les Voiles de Saint Barth Richard Mille
Les Voiles de Saint Barth Richard Mille is more than just a sailing regatta, discovers Edwin Smith Unless you’re travelling…
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Cecil Balmond OBE and his son John see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ in Sri Lanka
The architecture studio helmed by Cecil Balmond OBE and his son John began its ambitious projects in Sri Lanka before…
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How Bowmore and Aston Martin have harnessed ‘heritage and innovation’ to create the ARC-52 whisky
A partnership between Bowmore and Aston Martin has produced ARC-52, a special item that oozes with class both inside and…
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The five most expensive watches ever sold
Watches are increasingly going for astronomical figures at auction, but will anything touch the five most expensive watches ever sold?…
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Patek Philippe’s future under Thierry Stern
What sort of a company would choose to stop making its most popular product? Patek Philippe president Thierry Stern tells…
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How to Begin Your Journey to Yacht Ownership
From our partners: Yacht ownership is complicated — J.P. Morgan Private Bank offers some factors to think about. The global…
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Ask an Adviser: Henrietta Loyd on planning travel post-Covid
Each week, Spear’s sits down with an adviser in the world of wealth and luxury to talk about an issue…
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