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Laphroaig 10-Year-Old single malt whisky

A Case of Great Whisky For 2023

January 6, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

January: Robert Burns Single Malt Celebrating Burns Night with this single malt named after the famed Scottish poet seems only right. James MacTaggart, Isle of Arran’s Master Distiller, says: “This malt has been skilfully created […]

Whisky and Burns

January 4, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

There is only one place to see in the New Year and that is by the river Nith at Ellisland Farm in Auldgirth. It is where “Auld Lang Syne” was written and first performed. Robbie […]

Bagheera Speakeasy Bar

December 31, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Luxury design studio Bergman Design House, which was founded by husband-and-wife duo Albin Berglund and Marie Soliman, will be launching their latest project – a new speakeasy bar in the heart of Vancouver – on 10th […]

Reality Bites at Musée Maillol

December 27, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

If you happen to be in Paris between now and 5th March, 2023, there’s an unforgettable way to bring the reality of your visit into sharp focus. The Musée Maillol on the artsy left bank […]

Hotel 1000 Seattle Deluxe Waterview King Room

Hotel 1000 Seattle, LXR Hotels & Resorts

December 23, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 32

Ironically it wasn’t the first time a bathtub and a bath menu conspired to cinch my travel plans (see Calistoga), but this bubbly invitation, this one was taking me all the way to Seattle. It […]

Twist Museum Immersive Experience

December 22, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Be under no illusions, the Twist Museum in London is the real deal when it comes to experiencing the weird and wonderful. The Oxford Street sensation which opened its doors in November is a real […]

Maurice Lacroix AIKON Venturer 38mm

December 20, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Maurice Lacroix recently launched their new AIKON Venturer 38mm model, specifically designed to have a case under 40mm for the increasing number of people who are looking for a smaller sized watch ideally suited for […]

Double Dutch

December 18, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Today is National Twin Day, and our man on the ground, Kevin Pilley meets some more than usually effervescent twins. Twins sometimes don’t make good mixers. But the Dutch De Haas identical twin sisters, Joyce […]

The New Rotary Seamatic

December 16, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Rotary launched its new divers’ watch collection last year with the Henley Seamatic, offering a refined yet simple contemporary design for everyday use, which was inspired by the British coastline. The new Rotary GB05430/27 Seamatic […]

St James Bar ‘Once In A Lifetime’ Cocktails

December 15, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

The popular St James Bar at the Sofitel London St James off Pall Mall in Waterloo Place comes up with the most creative seasonal and special occasion cocktail menus, most recently having created three superb cocktails to […]