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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Hotel Review: The Carlton Tower Jumeirah
After a £100 million makeover, the Carlton Tower is more luxurious than ever, says Tanya Ghahremani There’s no shortage of…
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How Artura Harnesses Hybrid Technology to Achieve Excellence
From our partners: Electricity surges through McLaren Artura. McLaren has dominated the market of plug-in hybrid supercars since the release…
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Clase Azul Mexico Celebrates 25 Years with New Tequila
Clase Azul Mexico will release limited edition tequila to celebrate the brand’s 25th anniversary Luxury distillates Clase Azul México has…
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When a busy CEO is abroad, CENTRED Wellness takes the stress away
Putting together an itinerary for a business trip can be time consuming and stressful. With a colourful array of cultural…
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Restaurant Review: The Petersham, Covent Garden
Rasika Sittamparam strolls into Covent Garden’s Floral Court to experience the summery scents and flavours of The Petersham’s organic Italian…
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Book releases: top titles from across the Spear’s Universe
Each edition we publish a list of upcoming book releases that have caught the attention of bibliophiles across the Spear’s…
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How Lalique plans to celebrate the centenary of its Alsace crystal factory
Ever since René Lalique opened his glassworks in 1922, his finely crafted creations have been hot property. Rory Sachs finds…
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Viscountess Hinchingbrooke: The British-American noblewoman
Julie Montagu reveals her hobbies, sustainability aspirations and what it feels like to be an American living the life of…
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How To Spend It: why the FT changed one of its top titles
Does anyone remember How to Spend It? John Arlidge wonders what the magazine’s new title says about the FT’s changing…
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What you need to know before investing in NFTs
Kingsley Napley’s Ellie Fayle examines the intricacies of investing in NFTs and breaks down what you need to know. Non-fungible…
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Hotel Review: Middlethorpe Hall, York
Rasika Sittamparam explores the beautiful estate hidden just outside York’s historical centre. Spear’s is naturally interested in the preservation of…
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Ladyburn 1966 Edition Two Captures Spirit of the 60s
A new whisky offers glimpse into the Age of Transformation through rare Norman Parkinson imagery, writes Alex Martin. When another…
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