Wishlist: Tinned whisky, private islands and more
From tinned whisky to private islands, this is what we want this week...
When your caffeine craving strikes, the ECF01 from Smeg is here to help. Although the brand’s first stand-alone coffee machine is stylish it also packs a punch when it comes to making espressos, cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos.
An optimum bar pressure of 15mm can transform ground coffee or paper coffee pods into aromatic, quality-tasting hot drinks while a Thermoblock system allows for a swift start-up and fast heating. More impressively, one handy function will also alert you if cleaning is required to keep your machine in tip-top order.
After two years of research and testing, Aesop has released its new line of “Aromatique room sprays.” Available in three flavour profiles including “Istros,” “Olous” and “Cythera,” the Australian skincare brand thought to develop a variety of options using high-quality botanical extracts that not only ensure enduring fragrance, but will also help stimulate varying senses.
“Istros” features subtle smoky and floral characteristics; “Olous” is vibrant, combining green and citrus botanicals; while “Cythera” takes on spicy wood aromas.
Handmade in Italy, this new collaboration between eyewear brand LGR and Brazilian beachwear maker Frescobol Carioca has resulted in four extremely stylish summer frames. At The Gentleman’s Journal HQ, we particularly dig the blue acetate Nortons as they’ll improve any ensemble, whether you’re beachside or in your favourite Friday night cocktail bar.
With the summer months in full swing, exploring the outdoors may feature high on your to-do list this weekend. And we’ve just come across the coolest travel accessory for those post-hike moments – this “Tincup American Whiskey Pack”.
Inside you’ll find a spicy bourbon that’s been aged for five years in virgin American oak; simply remove it from the lantern-shaped tin, replace it with a candle to light up your campsite and pour the liquid gold into the bottle cap which doubles up as a cup.
According to JBL, its new 4312SE is a “direct descendent of the legendary model 4310/4311 family.” And despite delays in its release earlier this year, this high-performance studio monitor loudspeaker has finally arrived.
Designed to mark the audio company’s 70th anniversary, this beauty is made in the same 12-inch three-way design which was popular for recording monitors in the Seventies, and can also be placed horizontally or vertically. Expect a deep bass with clean acoustics, perfect for some lazy Sundays listening to Jagger and co.
Sure, you may own a car, a flat and a membership to the latest ‘it’ club in town. But what about a private island? If that’s next on your wishlist, then you’re in luck as we’ve come across the hottest one on the market. Just a 25-minute ride from Portland, USA, Hope Island is an 86-acre paradise full of sandy beaches, rocky coastlines and beautiful greenery.
Additionally, although it’ll just be inhabited by you and your guests this prime slice of real estate operates like its own town as it’s complete with a church and tavern. The 11,000 square-foot main house also comes with three bedrooms and six baths, while guests can find accommodation in the stables, barns and boathouses that are peppered across the land.
Louis Vuitton has crafted exquisite timepieces before, but never one like this. Its latest watch, the Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon, is built in conjunction with Google and Qualcomm using a Swiss-made 42mm convex case and is also powered by Android Wear 2.0, giving connectivity to the renowned Tambour Moon line.
Moreover, in keeping with Louis Vuitton’s commitment to the ‘art of travel’, buyers will have access to a special app that shows off the brand’s city guides as well as a special travel app that keeps track of flight and booking info. And for those who are in it for the luxury leather, you can choose from 60 straps to pair with any one of the three case finishes (polished, brushed and black PVD-coated stainless steel).
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