Irish whiskey is thought to be the oldest to be the oldest distilled beverage in Europe, getting its start in the 12th Century. In fact, the Bushmills Distillery is the oldest licensed distillery in the world, first gaining a license from King James in 1608. But, in the world of fine beverages it is often overlooked until March rolls around and we all begin to crave the spicy bite of a good Irish whiskey. Continue reading →
Yesterday marked the 65th anniversary of the flag raising at Iwo Jima, the bloodiest battle in United States Marine Corps history. The photograph capturing the moment is arguably the most iconic American photograph ever taken and certainly the most symbolic of World War II. The lasting image of five marines and one Navy corpsman, will forever be etched in the minds of Americans. But, the story of the photograph and the war correspondent named Joe Rosenthal who captured the moment is one you may not be familiar with. Continue reading →
During the era in which Charles Lindbergh was eating up headlines for his achievements in aviation, there was a little known Aussie matching his feats. Bert Hinkler was the first man to fly solo from England to Australia and pioneered many advances in aviation. In 1933, he gave his life in the pursuit of flight over the Tuscan Mountains. Ironically, over 50 years later a piece of his legacy was also the only surviving witness to one of aviation’s biggest tragedies, the 1986 Challenger explosion. Continue reading →
A person who has never been to a steeplechase has not experienced equestrian sports at its finest. No equestrian contest demands as much of a horse and rider. In many areas of United States and England, the local steeplechase is the social event of the season offering beautiful horses, plenty of libations, and an escape to a different time. Continue reading →
You would have to search high and low to find an American with more passion about the future prosperity of the African continent than Krista Krieger. Krista is a long time friend of F.M. Allen and more importantly, a person with unmatched engagement for Africa and its people. We were fortunate enough to sit down for a conversation to discuss her work with her favorite charity, Africa Foundation, and travel insights for one of the earth’s last true frontiers. Continue reading →
It’s hard for us to imagine a more perfect bourbon in the world than Old Rip Van Winkle. Our friends at the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery simply know the secret to producing the world’s finest bourbons. Recently we were lucky enough to sit down with the President of company, Julian Van Winkle III, who is the third generation Van Winkle to run the company and carry on his family’s passion for making great bourbon. Continue reading →
In the colorful history of England’s Grand National, only one horse has managed to win the most prestigious steeplechase in the world three times. It is a race so challenging that it is not uncommon to have less than 20 percent of the field actually finish the race. To finish the race in three separate years is an accomplishment most trainers would boast about. But, to win the race three times (while adding an additional two second place finishes) is an accomplishment unlikely to be repeated in the modern racing world. Continue reading →
Jean Claude Killy was the best skier of his era and still widely considered one of the best downhill racers in the history of the sport. But, it was his good looks and charisma that allowed him to go from the slopes into living rooms around the world as one of the first internationally marketed Olympic stars. His popularity set in motion a new era of sport, where charisma and screen presence were as important as athletic achievement. Continue reading →
First published in 1980, The Preppy Handbook became an instant cult classic, but underneath the tongue in cheek humor that aimed good natured jabs at the East Coast “establishment” is a work that has wielded as much fashion influence as any written in the last 30 years. Continue reading →
Enough has been written on Howard Hughes to fill several libraries. Yet, we are still left with little we truly know about the man. One thing that we do know is that at his core he was one helluva pilot and as passionate about aviation as any man who has ever lived. Today marks the 73rd anniversary of his breaking of his own record of transcontinental flight in flying from Burbank, California to Newark, New Jersey in under 7 and a half hours. Continue reading →
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