A guide to Hibiki 40-year-old whisky with master blender Shinji Fukuyo

Discover how Shinji Fukuyo and the House of Suntory have crafted the Hibiki 40-year-old into a timeless masterpiece, blending whisky, art, and tradition in ways you’ve never imagined. The House Of Suntory have released their oldest blended whisky to date. The Hibiki 40 year old is a masterwork of classic Japanese blended whisky, showcasing the skills and […]

Test-driving the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600

One doesn’t take possession of the regal 2025 Maybach so much as one accepts stewardship. Whether heading to the market or to the club or gym or giving relatives and friends the obligatory spin, every roll feels royal, as well it should as the starting sticker of this super-duper SUV is $174,350. Total with options? […]

‘Massive boost’: Inside the $468m Melbourne Cup Carnival

On the first Saturday of each November, a sea of stylish black and white racegoers descend on Flemington Racecourse. Penfolds Victoria Derby Day is the kick-off to Melbourne Cup week festivities – an annual event contributing significant revenue to the Garden State. It’s the largest major event on Victoria’s calendar – creating almost 18,000 jobs […]

Three Australian bars just made the World’s 50 Best list

Australia’s bar scene has once again proven its mettle on the global stage, with three local venues securing spots in the prestigious 2024 World’s 50 Best Bars list. The highest-ranking Australian entry is Melbourne’s Caretaker’s Cottage, which claimed the 21st spot. The pint-sized bar not only secured a top 50 position but was also crowned […]

First look at the Ferrari F80

Every so often, Ferrari throws out a car that makes even the most jaded car enthusiasts sit up and pay attention. The F80 is that car. With F1 tech, a 0-100 time that’ll leave your head spinning, and a price tag that could buy a small island, the F80 is not for the faint-hearted. The […]