The Dalmore Constellation Collection

The Dalmore Distillery has just made available a collection of four whiskies, all made in the 1960s. It is available only as a set, at a cost of $139,000.

Chocolate Confections by Thomas Haas

The Thomas Haas you meet during any busy business day is pretty much the Thomas Haas you meet at special events, such as the many pastry and dessert competitions he serves as judge for. He is outgoing, indefatigable, charming and almost unremittingly funny.

Chef Frank Pabst’s Unsung Heroes

To preach avoidance of species that are over-fished, or harvested in ways that can damage oceans beds, is not enough. Thus chef Frank Pabst’s month-long celebration features such things as sea urchin, jellyfish, mackerel, octopus, and gooseneck barnacles.

Sarah McLachlan School of Music

This is Sarah McLachlan, recording artist with huge international sales numbers and founder and artistic mainstay of Lilith Fair and the Sarah McLachlan School of Music. Music informs her every moment.

Culmina Family Estate Winery

Donald Triggs, Canadian legend, is rightfully proud to share any and all the news about his latest, and, he says, last, wine venture.

Laphroaig Distillery

Laphroaig Distillery celebrates its second centenary this year, and so it makes an ideal choice for toasting to Robbie Burns this Sunday.

One Faith Vineyard

Bill Lui is absent of pretension, has a solid head for business, but developed a deep appreciation for chefs, sommeliers, and the entire dining and winemaking world.

The Italian Trip

Choosing a particular region to visit in Italy and spending your two weeks or so there, has plenty of merit. But visiting several regions in short stops has its charm too, perhaps most vividly because Italy reveals itself in a way that cannot be had any other way.

Dr. Annette Winkler

Dr. Annette Winkler, CEO and director of Smart, knows her way around what up to now has been a seriously male-dominated industry.

Christophe Georges

Christophe Georges is president and CEO of Bentley Motors, Inc., the Americas region, and what he does not know about Bentley’s pedigree is hardly worth knowing. The growth of the brand is exceeding the growth of the luxury market overall, which is saying something.