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columns The Sporting Life Nick Faldo’s championship golf course is just one of the pleasures at Lough Erne, a new world-class resort in Northern Ireland.

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Anatomy of a Well-Made Suit

Invitation to Style Springtime at TRC

The wearing is easy, but the making of an elegant suit is meticulous work.

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The TRC Guide Look ravishing in Rivamonti and Gunex … Summertime wines from Eric Solomon … Italian shoes for your unique feet … Men’s pants with panache … The lowdown on dry cleaning … and more!

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Essentials for Men Spring and summer basics with something extra

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Essentials for Women Smart new accessories of the season

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MAN OF STYLE

Michael Tribble As vice chairman of an architecture and strategic visioning firm, Michael Tribble likes the way TRC looks—and how we make him look.

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WOMAN OF STYLE

Kristin Darnell Design aficionado Kristin Darnell approaches shopping at TRC as an investment.

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You can just feel it when you enter the shop: the hopeful sense that the storm has passed and a new day is brewing. And you can almost smell the new colors of spring. Pops of purple and red brighten the racks while fresh shades of blue beckon you The crew of Taylor Richards & Conger and TRC W: Lyn Conger, to take a closer look. Dark Doug Gravely, Leigh Redlus, Dick Pattison, Glen Taylor, Chris clouds may still be visible Estridge, Scott Morgan and Kelly Stahl. Not pictured: Jeannie Demarco, Diana Ellis, Watt Long and Will Martin on the horizon; the question is, are they advancing … or receding? Yes, you could say we’re excited about the future, and we’re also optimistic that we’re wiser for lessons recently learned. We invite you to join us in celebrating the arrival of a new season.

In this issue you’ll discover Lough Erne Golf Resort in Northern Ireland, home to the magnificent Nick Faldo golf course on which players eventually learn that “strategy over might” is the key to winning. After reading our piece about Sir Sean Connery, you may agree with the late film critic Pauline Kael’s view that he is indeed “the man every woman wants to meet, and every man wants to be.” Or get your speed fix by reading about Triumph’s instant classic cruiser, the 2010 Thunderbird, or Maserati’s GranTurismo S, a high-spirited two-door coupé designed to achieve a top speed of 183 mph. In “Dalmatian Holiday” you’ll learn about the luxuriously relaxing island of Korcula, the embodiment of a fairy-tale Europe you’ve only dreamed exists. “On Cloud Nine” offers you the latest styles for the season as worn by our two gorgeous models, and this spring’s must-haves are presented in “Beyond Basics” and “What a Girl Wants.”

So come on in soon, and see what all the talk is about. We promise not to strap you down and run bolts of electricity through you. We think life is returning on its own quite nicely, thank you!

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Published by Chairman C A R R O L L V. D O W D E N President M A R K D O W D E N Executive Vice President DEBORAH JONES BARROW Vice Presidents A M Y A . D O W D E N , N I G E L E D E L S H A I N , R I TA G U A R N A , SHANNON STEITZ Circulation Director L A U R E N M E N A TAY L O R R I C H A R D S & C O N G E R magazine is published twice a year by Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645, in association with TRC. Copyright © 2010 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved.

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High in the Umbrian hills, Brunello Cucinelli has carefully restored the medieval town of Solomeo—and revitalized the area with his hugely successful fine clothing business. Along with his signature Brunello Cucinelli line, best known for its exquisite cashmere, the company creates two brands specifically for women. One is Rivamonti, shown at right, women’s knitwear prized for its elegant, feminine draping. Then there’s Gunex, with its clean-lined and luxurious skirts, dresses and trousers in appealing neutral shades of stone gray, navy, mushroom and ecru.

Try them and find out why both lines are so popular with our TRC W clientele.

Samuelsohn’s Secret to Great Suiting When it comes to suits, a key to quality construction is a canvas layer sewn between the wool and the lining.

It’s a step on which luxury suit makers like Samuelsohn refuse to compromise, despite the fact that it’s easier—and cheaper—to fuse a suit’s wool directly to the lining with adhesive.

This hidden canvas layer is what makes a Samuelsohn suit drape as if it were custom-made and keep its tailored shape for years. Of course, Samuelsohn menswear is about more than quality construction. The company’s buyers scour the globe to find the best fabrics, from the specialty tweeds of Scotland to the luxurious silks of Spain’s finest mills. It’s no surprise the company will only sell its designs through high-end retailers, like Taylor Richards & Conger, who know measuring is one of the most important steps of the suit-buying process. After all, a luxury suit only feels like a luxury if it fits perfectly.

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bigger and taller. We had to completely change the trouser pattern to make it comfortable for our U.S. customer,” says Emilio Paschetto, “Even the fabrics we use are different—softer and lighter.” Those fabrics

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For all their focus on materials and fit, Incotex pants don’t neglect style.

“We try to be brave and not be boring with cotton, so we offer fancy colors like pink, light green, French blue, violet and burgundy,” Paschetto says. “ Often it’s the brightest colors that sell the best, because this is what our customers want—they already have lots of our trousers in stone and khaki.”

And who’s buying these light, bright and super-comfortable pants? “Our starting client is maybe around 28, moving up in the world,” says Paschetto.

“Or our customer could be 65, with a healthy life, very active. All our customers tend to be cultured and well-traveled.” Whatever the age, Paschetto maintains, “once he’s buying us, he doesn’t go back to other lines.” Try the spring line for yourself on your next visit to TRC.

THE A-to-Z LIST TRC and TRC W feature more than 75 designer brands under one roof. See if you don’t find your favorites in the list below. Then stop by the store for a shopping experience you’ll love.

The D. Exterior Angle For years, D. Exterior manufactured all of Jean Paul Gaultier’s designs in its immaculate Italian factories. In recent years the small Italian company (boasting about 40

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Brunello Cucinelli

Allegri

John Varvatos

Calvaresi

Angelo Nardelli

Kiton

Christopher Blue

Boglioli

Luciano Barbera

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TRC EVENTS: Reaching Out At TRC, we believe it’s important to give back to the community. During November, we offered our customers discounts on new clothing in exchange for “gently worn” clothing to be donated to the Harvest Center in Charlotte to help homeless men get back into the job market. Thanks to everyone who gave so generously. In December, we were thrilled to host a book-signing for three-time Super Bowl and NASCAR champion Joe Gibbs’ Game Plan for Life: Your Personal Playbook for Success, an “average Joe’s” guide to what the Bible has to say about the 11 most important topics for men.

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soft feminine details, from dainty eyelets to refined ruffles and bows. Intrigued?

Stop by TRC W and judge D. Exterior for yourself.

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LET’S KEEP IT CLEAN ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT CLEANING FINE CLOTHING

What should I do if I spill food on a leather jacket and it stains?

Rinse the stain right away with water and let it air-dry. If the stain is still visible, take the jacket to a dry cleaner that specializes in leather.

Will perspiration harm my wool suit if I allow it to dry out?

Yes, the chloride salts in sweat will weaken the fabric and shorten the life of the suit. The best solution is, well, to try to keep the suit dry. And when you can’t do that, have the suit cleaned shortly after wearing it.

What’s the best way to avoid moth damage?

Moths are attracted by food and beverage residue on clothes. Regular cleaning will minimize the risk. In any event, be sure to dry-clean clothes before storing them for the season.

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Fine Easy Pieces Winifred Grace jewelry designs are meant to be keepers. “I stay on top of trends, but I want my pieces to be timeless,” says the young designer, whose work has been featured in many national magazines. “And every season I keep one or two elements from the previous collection, so my line evolves. People tell me they collect my jewelry because they can always wear pieces from different seasons together.”

Grace plays with textures and materials with the zeal of the young beachcomber she once was.

Asymmetrical Swarovski crystals are paired with refined chains, oxidized sterling silver finds a complement in raw brass and so on. The bracelet shown at left is an example of the artist’s penchant for using pattern and repetition. “I’ve found that lots of layering creates a bold look while maintaining flexibility and comfort,” she notes.

The jewelry’s versatility is a virtue as well. “You can wear one of my necklaces with a pair of distressed blue jeans and a cotton tank top, or with a crisp shirt and pencil skirt,” Grace says. “I think the customer appreciates that.” Check out Winifred Grace designs at www.winifredgrace.com and at TRC W.

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the SCOTT BARBER touch Solomon’s Choice European Cellars, the company owned by world-renowned wine expert Eric Solomon, is headquartered right here in Charlotte, and the wines it imports are available from the area’s best wine merchants. For the upcoming warmer months, Solomon recommends these selections: UNDER $15: Mas Donis Rosat. A rosé wine from Celler Capçanes, it is characterized by aromatic, vibrant flavors of strawberry and raspberry. This is a complex, full-bodied rosé—ripe and fresh with a long, fruity finish. Ideal for aperitifs and light summer fare. $30 TO $50: Saint Jean du Barroux L’Oligocene. This is a compelling blend of Grenache with Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan. A savory and ripe wine with rich black fruit flavors and spice, it is an ideal match for foods off the grill.

SPLURGE: Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-duPape Vieilles Vignes. Combine the extraordinary old vines (up to 100 years old) from four vineyard parcels with the deft hands of winemaker Christophe Sabon, and the result is a wine of immense power and remarkable balance.

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A job worth doing is worth doing well: That’s an approach Scott Barber takes to heart when designing men’s clothing. Made with the choicest materials in the world, original color combinations and skills handed down for generations, Scott Barber apparel is both fresh and timeless.

Each pattern—like the beigebrown windowpane on the cotton Bermuda shorts pictured—is Barber’s own design, created in warm, masculine colors.

The company uses the best cotton for every piece in the spring collection, to give you the most comfortable sportswear you’ll ever wear.

Barber labors over shades and needlework with a painstaking attention to detail until each garment lives up to the company’s goal of creating a confident, comfortable, and enduring style.

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{ essentials for men } To smell swell, try John Varvatos Artisan, a clean and slightly tropical scent, or John Varvatos Vintage, a spicy scent with a hint of smoke.

Beyond basic

Clothes destined to be a guy’s go-to favorites: cotton sportshirts by Gant and reversible

Must-have items get an upgrade to first class

cotton shorts by Tailor Vintage

A defining detail: the bridle leather belt in brown with contrast stitching

by Martin Dingman

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Top, rhodium with black alligator; bottom, rhodium with natural green abalone.

Color yourself cool with enzyme-washed cottonand-silk knit shirts by Zanone and blue-and-white cotton seersucker shorts by Scott Barber.

Grab and go: Be ready for anything with a John Varvatos calfskin bag with contrasting trim.

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{ essentials for men } It’s a plaid, plaid world in these assorted cotton shirts by Lorenzini, Sartoria Partenopea and Brunello Cucinelli.

Can’t find your perfect shirt? Design your own from the TRC Made to Measure swatch books, with prices starting slightly north of $100.

Top knots: Barbara Blank slim neckties—just 2¾ inches wide—with contrasting patterned tails

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These ballpoint pens from Sutton are individually crafted and hand-polished in a process that requires 25 separate steps.

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What a girl wants

Tie one on with a multi-stripe linen scarf

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This season’s on-trend accessory is a classic with a twist—such as a touch of cool metallic or a splash of purple

Make sweet memories with an antique locket necklace by Aireheart with pavé clasp.

You’ll stand out in a light gray canvas bootie espadrille by Castañer.

Look sharp in ”Adult Supervision” reading glasses by Eyebobs, available in magnifications from 1.25 to 2.75.

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{ essentials for women } An Orciani doublestrap tote (shown with clutch) in sand goes anywhere—and goes with everything.

Maurice Lacroix’s unique Squelette timepiece features a 43mm stainless steel casing and an innovative skeleton dial that reveals the best in Swiss watchmaking; $10,000.

Play day: cotton blouse by Amina Rubinacci, Goldsign skinny jean, buff suede equestrian belt by Gunex, silk scarf by Hartford

What a waist!

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This rope bracelet with gold and silver bars by Gillian Julius is both bold and lightweight.

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{ elements of style }

Anatomy of a

WELL-MADE

SUIT Hand-tailored details are the hallmarks of a fine jacket— and the keys to superior fit and durability

Undercollar A hand-stitched felt undercollar with turned tipping is a centuries-old tailoring tradition.

Hand-stitched sleeve lining Hand stitching assures Peninsula interior pockets

that the shoulder and

Internal pockets are framed

sleeve fit comfortably

with the external fabric to

and move with ease.

reinforce the pocket and

A well-made jacket

secure the treasures kept

uses hand stitching at

therein close to your heart

all points of friction,

and chest.

as the hand stitch is more pliable than the machine chain stitch.

Full canvas construction A well-tailored jacket is “fully canvassed” rather than fused: Between the outer fabric and the lining is a free-floating, hand-stitched canvas chest piece that gives the jacket its superior drape.

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{ man of style } I was introduced to Taylor Richards & Conger at its previous location, but when it relocated almost five years ago to Phillips Place, my visits became much more frequent.

My company is responsible for the architectural vision and design of the shopping center, and it’s one of my favorite projects to go back and visit.

The thing I like most about the store is the arrangement of the interior; clothing is well presented and easy to find.

The staff is always ready to help but is never pushy. There’s a relaxed atmosphere and I feel comfortable shopping at my own pace. I usually wear a coat and tie to work, and I can always find the best brands and styles at TRC. I also shop at TRC for formalwear for blacktie fundraisers, particularly those for The Council for Children’s Rights. Not only does TRC have the finest clothing for these events, but Richard, Lyn and the other staff members also stand behind the Council.

Last fall, the store hosted an event and donated a portion of the proceeds.

I admire TRC for its business success and the way it gives back to the community.

Michael Tribble Vice Chairman, LS3P Associates

Mike wears a made-tomeasure gray windowpane jacket in silk and cashmere

by Ermenegildo Zegna.

His made-to-measure cobalt blue dress shirt with contrasting white collar is

by Hamilton Shirts.

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{ woman of style }

Kristin Darnell Co-owner, Darnell & Co.

When it comes to clothing, shopping is a family affair. TRC and TRC W are the first stop for my husband, Stuart, and me. The shops are adjacent and there’s a box of toys to occupy kids, so our 3-year-old son, Walker, comes too. I usually work with Kelly, while Stuart’s favorite sales associate is Doug. But it’s not uncommon to hear Stuart calling from the dressing room, “Kristin, do you like this on me?”

The change in the economy has made me think differently about shopping. I only buy clothing of high quality because I know it will last me a long time—it’s like making an investment. Stuart mainly wears Armani, Hiltl and Incotex, but my closet is much more diverse. Peserico is my favorite TRC W brand, because the blouses and skirts can Kristin wears a lavender

easily take me from casual day wear to a nice evening outfit. Christopher Blue cords,

cashmere-and-silk

Inhabit sweaters and Orciani handbags are some of my other favorite TRC W pieces.

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I have a degree in design, so I know what I’m talking about when I say the interior

Brunello Cucinelli and

of TRC is beautiful. The clothing displays are visually appealing, and good background

trousers in a wool-and-

music makes you feel comfortable. As business owners, we especially like the idea of sup-

silk blend by Gunex.

porting local businesses. At TRC and TRC W, “buying local” is an absolute pleasure.

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Sean Connery on the set of the 1964 film Woman of Straw, in which he co-starred with Gina Lollobrigida. In the film, which came out just after he made it big as Bond, Connery plotted to murder his wealthy uncle.

A rare villainous role for him, it helped cement his sophisticated, sexy image.

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SEAN CONNERY Ask the women in your life about Sean Connery, and odds are

donned in From Russia with Love, the three-piece (complete

they’ll confirm that they find him irresistible. The man who

with lapelled waistcoat) made famous in Goldfinger. So com-

uttered the unforgettable line, “The name is Bond … James

fortable has he become with fashion that this spring, for the

Bond” (in 1962’s Dr. No) was voted Sexiest Man of the Century

eighth year in a row, he hosts the Dressed to Kilt New York

by People magazine in 1999. Recently, at age 79, the actor

fashion show, created to highlight Scottish designers. And

scored 90 percent in “Woman Magnetism” in an online poll.

Louis Vuitton chose him as a style icon for the brand’s ongoing

What’s Sean Connery’s secret? At least to some degree,

Core Values campaign.

he is proof that clothes do make the man, and that urbanity

In the end, it’s not just what Connery wears, but the way

can be acquired. A foul-mouthed ex-milkman and Mr. Universe

he wears it that makes him the emblem of innate cool. Here is

finalist from Edinburgh, Connery was an unlikely choice for

a man with presence. From his 007 days to The Hunt for Red

the role of Bond. Producer

October, in roles ranging

Harry Saltzman claimed he

from Indiana Jones’ father

chose Connery for the role

to a reclusive professor (in

after watching him walk

Finding Forrester), he strikes

down the street. But not

the perfect balance of sua-

only did Ian Fleming him-

vity and swagger, charm and

self have doubts—he called

confidence. His shoulders

Connery

“Glaswegian

stay squared, his arms are

truck driver”—so did Dr.

held slightly away from his

No director Terence Young,

body, his stance is relaxed.

who schooled Connery in

And as Bond, he exempli-

the ways of the well-bred.

fies the “dark triad” of traits

Young reputedly made Con-

study-proven to get the girl:

nery wear a suit around the

narcissism, a penchant for

clock—even to bed—to get

thrill-seeking and an easy

used to the feel.

comfort with deceit.

a

And get used to it he

Assuming that in real

did. Connery exuded style

life, Connery—Sir Sean since

whether sipping a martini

2000—is no more egotistical

or facing imminent death

or deceitful than your aver-

by laser beam. He looks

age bloke, how then can we

utterly at ease in the sleek

sum up his enduring appeal?

gray suit (narrow notched

Venerable film critic Pauline

lapels, angled slit pock-

Kael seems to have nailed it:

ets) he wore in Dr. No, the

“Women want to meet him,

seven-stripe glen plaid he

and men want to be him.”

Connery is proof that clothes do make the man, and that urbanity can be acquired.

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Seduction on

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The Maserati GranTurismo delivers it all: Pininfarina looks, performance, comfort and the throatiest engine on the road

BY MARIA LISSANDRELLO

JUST A GLANCE AT THE MASERATI GRANTURISMO in all its curvy glory tells you

this two-door 2+2 coupé is a modern-day classic. No surprise, given its lineage: From nose to tail, the car is a stylish paean to its aerodynamic ancestor, the

original 1947 GranTurismo. Known as the AG 1500 GT, that Pininfarina gem was the first Maserati built for the road, not the raceway, and today’s version follows suit with bold fenders arching closely around 20-inch wheels, a long nose with strong V-shaped lines and dramatic wide-set headlights. As for its most distinctive feature—the trident studding the large concave grille—it arguably stands as the automotive world’s most elegant emblem.

But looks aren’t the only thing that makes the GranTurismo so damn, well, sexy: In a 2008 study by British luxury car insurer Hiscox, a whopping 100 percent of female participants had a marked biological response to the mere sound of Maserati’s V8 engine. Turns out the same sexy snarl that gets

With its sophisticated design and superior balance, the GranTurismo owns the curves—both visually and literally. State-of-the-art suspension means smooth driving even at high speeds, but the GT also functions as an elegant touring machine.

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Design in the details: This page, in the new GT Convertible, you can go from enclosed comfort to the joy of open-top motoring in less than 30 seconds; next page, clockwise, on the GT S Automatic, each rear light cluster has 96 LEDs; the 4.7-liter engine sits behind the front axle for superior weight distribution; the passenger cabin is beautifully appointed in the owner’s choice of wood and leather.

the GranTurismo going also sends women’s testosterone levels

the base model and the “S,” but it has the same larger engine and

soaring. (Biology refresher: Women also rely on the “mostly male”

gives up none of the performance. In addition to fully automatic

hormone for a libido lift.) In short, firing up the spectacular GT may

mode (which is surprisingly fluid), the six-speed can be driven in

be literally the most powerful seduction strategy on earth.

semi-manual mode. No clutching is required; the gears are changed

The Trident Marque made the car still throatier last year when it introduced the GranTurismo S. Engine displacement got bumped from 4.2 liters to 4.7, via added bore and stroke. This change ratcheted the

via column-mounted paddles (“down” on the left side of the steering wheel and “up” on the right).

No matter your pick, the 4,000-pound machine performs admira-

horses to an ample 440, compared with 405 hp for what is now the

bly, whipping around corners, hurtling up hills, braking at will—with-

base model.

out lurching, rolling or hesitating in the slightest. Credit goes not

Maserati also launched an automatic model of the GranTurismo

just to the smooth transmission but also to the Skyhook adaptive

S in 2009—joining most other high-end makers in a move consid-

suspension system, which makes more than 100 accommodations

ered sacrilegious by some sports-car purists. This is the model we

per second based on every bump in the road to guarantee a ride that

tested. With a sticker starting at $125,900, it’s mid-priced between

is at once stable and thrilling.

The true personality of the car emerges in sport mode, with

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the simple push of the “sport” button. Flaps in the dual exhaust

food and culture.

open, producing an even throatier thrum when the engine is idling.

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Under way, there’s an immediate difference in feel: The steering is

19 exterior colors and six brake-caliper color options, the Gran-

tauter—the suspension, too—and the shifts from the gearbox are

Turismo is one of the most customizable ways to show off your

quicker. Sport mode rules!

What of comfort? It often yields to performance in the sports-car world, but not here. The interior of the GranTurismo is downright sumptuous. Poltrona Frau and Alcantara (or peccary) leather seats cradle the body for the long haul. The leather (available in 10 colors) snakes around the door and dash and can be combined

automotive personality.

THE MASERATI GRANTURISMO S AUTOMATIC

AT A GLANCE BASE PRICE: $125,900 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:

| 4.7L V8 ENGINE | 361 LB-FT @ 4,750 RPM | 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC WITH PADDLE SHIFTER | 440 BHP @ 7,000 RPM | REAR-WHEEL DRIVE | BREMBO ABS 4 WHEEL | 12 MPG CITY, 19 MPG HIGHWAY

New for 2010 is a drophead version called the GranCabrio, which is sold in the U.S. as the GranTurismo Convertible.

Unlike the metal-roofed Ferrari California, the GT Convertible features a cloth roof that deploys automatically over the fourseat passenger compartment, a design that neither adds weight nor sacrifices space. This is the first four-seat convert-

with one of three wood trims—wal-

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:

ible in Maserati history, and it sports the

nut, rosewood and wengé—polished

| 0–60 MPH IN 4.8 SECONDS | TOP SPEED: 183 MPH

longest wheel-base of any convertible in

to your liking. Indeed, with 18 million

CLOSEST COMPETITORS:

its class. It goes without saying: This is

color and trim combinations, including

| BMW M6 | ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE | AUDI R8 | MERCEDES CL550

no ordinary ragtop.

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DALMATIAN

On Korcula, legendary birthplace of Marco Polo, the Lesic Dimitri Palace offers thoroughly

HOLIDAY SAIL ALONG THE DALMATIAN COAST OF CROATIA, and you’ll see more than a thousand islands. Scat-

tered like gemstones, with the mainland mountains as a backdrop, they’re part of one of the most scenic coastlines in Europe. Some are no more than rocky outcroppings, while others are topped with pine forests or vineyards, islands that are home to fishing villages and lively port towns.

You could spend many summers sailing the beautiful waters of the Adriatic, seeking paradise. But you could save yourself time simply by asking a well-traveled native to name the most beautiful of all of the islands. Chances are, the reply would be “Korcula.”

Twenty miles long and no wider than five miles, Korcula lies about 100 miles from Dubrovnik and just a mile off the Croatian coast. It was once covered with pine trees and thus called Kerkyra Malaina (Black Corfu) by Greeks, who settled here around 400 B.C. When you board a ferry in Orebic or Split to make the journey, you’re crossing to an island that is the essence of fairy-tale Europe, a place you imagined existed in the past but had long since disappeared. That fairy-tale CONTINUED . . .

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modern comfort in a fairy-tale setting

Korcula’s Old Town is surrounded by thick stone walls, circa 14th century.

The landmark Cathedral Sveti Marko is the island’s tallest structure.

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quality endures, which may explain why

Korcula has many small and

Korcula, and especially its namesake me-

secluded coves for those seeking

dieval town, has emerged as one of the

privacy, as well as bigger, family-

choicest getaways in the Adriatic.

friendly beaches. Above, the

Crossing the Peljesac Channel and

gorgeous colors in Zitna Bay’s

approaching the marina, you’ll see a fleet

water are the result of its sandy

of vintage fishing boats and the fortress

sea floor. Right, an exterior view

walls of Korcula town. As you disembark,

of the 18th-century Lesic Dimitri

try to ignore the bustle of the dock area

Palace. The town’s streets are

shops and cafes, and go for instant im-

arranged in a fish-bone pattern as

mersion in the past. Climb the19th-

protection against strong winds.

century Grand Staircase with its 15thcentury Revelin tower and walk through the 14th-century Land Gate, built to celebrate the island’s successful defense against the Ottoman navy in the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.

Now you’re in the heart of medieval Korcula, with its tiny streets, winding alleyways and terra-cotta-tiled houses in the Renaissance and Gothic styles. The well-preserved stone buildings may well remind you of

old town is located in a restored 18th-century bishop’s palace and five

Venice. That’s no surprise, given that the Venetians ruled Korcula, an im-

cottages that date from the 15th and 16th centuries. The one- and two-

portant outpost on the spice route, at various times throughout the Middle

story buildings lie on either side of a narrow street that runs from the

Ages. Korcula has even greater fame as the reputed birthplace of the

town center down to the sea.

great explorer Marco Polo, though honestly, there’s nothing to document that assertion. But after a few days here, you’ll come to believe it yourself.

Later on, you can walk to the main square, the Pjaceta, overlooked

Lesic Dimitri is less a hotel than a series of six self-contained suites.

by the town hall, and the 17th-century Church of St. Michael. But be-

For example, there is no central lobby per se. Each unit is a luxury

fore you explore the hilly streets and shops, pause to check into one of

apartment. The bigger units have living rooms, private courtyards or

the finest properties in Croatia.

balconies, and as many as four bedrooms apiece.

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A traditional band in uniforms of 13th-century design marches through the old paved streets near the Cathedral Sveti Marko.

The ornate 15th-century cathedral was created by some of the same artisans who worked in Renaissance Venice and Dubrovnik.

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Left, oysters, mussels and all manner of seafood are regular features on island menus—often washed down with, a local dry white wine. Above, a lightfilled room in the Arabia residence; right, the Venice residence, with its red-stained ceiling, pays homage to Marco Polo’s Venetian roots.

of grk, a local white wine from the nearby village of Lumbarda. And yes, the word “grk” means Greek, a reference to the grapevines that those early settlers brought centuries ago.

On a hot afternoon at the bar, the pace is positively medieval. At night, it’s even quieter. You come to Lesic Dimitri and Korcula for luxurious 13th-century Silk Road. Hence, they are called India, China, Venice, Ceylon, Arabia and Korcula, respectively. The two-bedroom India residence,

relaxation, not nightlife.

While you can explore the town and the island on your own, you can

for example, is completely white, and has stone floors and beams, along

also elect to have one of the hotel’s guides take you to local landmarks such

with a Jacuzzi in the room and a private courtyard. The one-bedroom Ara-

as the Korcula Museum and the 14th–century St. Peter’s Church. If you’re

bia has a white, tent-like ceiling, Moorish patterns, a large, low-slung divan

lucky, you’ll be on the island when the Moreska Sword Dance is being

and 360-degree views that encompass the Peljesac Channel and the red

performed. This is pure 15th-century street theater, where 20 costumed

roofs of the town. The three-bedroom, three-bath Venice residence has a

men with swords perform a mock dance/battle that tells of two kings who

private carved wood balcony.

compete for the love of a princess.

While the décor may be varied, all of the residences are elegant,

Have a car and driver take you to the best vineyards on the island,

understated and delicately themed, their tone and taste reminiscent of

passing olive groves and fields of lavender. Or have someone drop you

a Four Seasons property. There’s nothing splashy here. The designer

off at one of the better beaches, such as Vela Przina at Lumbarda. On

has wisely let the architecture speak for itself.

another day, you can hop a ferry for the hour-long trip to Hvar, a hip is-

This is the only luxury hotel within the walls of the old town, and

land that has the air of the Riviera and a harbor full of gleaming yachts.

it is staffed by native Korculanis. Service is gracious, the bathrooms

Or head the other way and ferry to the island of Mljet, which has a

appointed with locally made lavender products. While every residence

national park and two saltwater lakes.

has a kitchen as well as multiple plasma TVs and iPod docking stations, these 21st–century conveniences almost seem beside the point.

But perhaps the best excursion of all is to arrange a day on the Lesic Dimitri’s vintage wooden sailing boat, Vipera. It’s a lazy day spent exploring

There are two Thai masseuses on staff (a coy reference, perhaps, to

the coast of Korcula and other nearby islands, with a trained skipper at the

the Silk Road), and they offer massages in your residence—a fine interim

helm and cold drinks on board. Plan on jumping into the Adriatic when the

solution until the LD Spa opens later in 2010 with four treatment rooms.

mood suits, and lunching on board or at a remote seaside restaurant. It’s a

The hotel’s restaurant also will open this summer, so breakfast is

voyage that Marco Polo himself would have envied.

served in your room. But the LD Bar—a wine bar on the seafront below the hotel—already has become a hit. The drink of choice here is a glass

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The bell tower of the Cathedral Sveti Marko, a marvel of artisan stonework. Among the treasures inside are two paintings by Venetian artist Jacopo Tintoretto— one, the main altarpiece, and the other the famous “Our Lady of the Islond” icon, said to have protected Korcula from Turkish invasion in 1571.

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Bridgett embodies the season’s ease in a soft Melys sleeveless linen cardigan, Majestic Paris super-washed tank top and Christopher Blue white cotton jeans. Her suede platform pump with cashmere tie is by Brunello Cucinelli.

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P H O T O G RA P H Y BY DA N I E L S P R I N G S T O N

Whether dressed up or casual, this season’s best looks make the most of a flattering, neutral palette. The result: styles that are as light and fresh as springtime

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Opposite, Anderson gives a conservative look a new twist in a Canali blue pinstripe suit, lavender cotton Mastai Ferretti dress shirt, Ermenegildo Zegna necktie and Massimo Bizzocchi woven silk pocket square. This page, Bridgett dares to be demure in a cardinal, white and smoke bouclĂŠ jacket and skirt with smoke trim by Anne Claire.

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This page, Bridgett is mad for plaid in Luciano Barbera pants, worn with a matte gray belt and handbag by Orciani and a cotton tank top and cardigan by Inhabit. Opposite, Anderson sports a navy blue polo by Gran Sasso with John Varvatos Star U.S.A. white cotton pants, and keeps a Giorgio Armani unlined, soft-construction linen sportcoat at the ready.

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Casual confidence: This page, Anderson wears a summerweight wool sportcoat in a stone gray windowpane pattern with coordinating silk necktie, both by Ermenegildo Zegna. His cotton dress shirt, by Mastai Ferretti, is paired with charcoal trousers by Giorgio Armani, a Martin Dingman belt and split-toe bluchers by Ferragamo. Opposite, Bridgett can go anywhere in a classic little black dress and jacket in a lightweight knit by Anne Claire.

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Opposite, Bridgett adds pops of color to her flower-appliquĂŠ white cotton dress by Walter Voulaz with a Jalda alligator-embossed clutch and Gemma Redux bracelet and earrings. This page, Anderson is as cool as a Creamsicle in a Giorgio Armani silk necktie and linen pocket square, Taylor Richards & Conger white linen shirt, enzyme-washed orange linen sportcoat by Boglioli and Brunello Cucinelli cotton jeans.

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Stone tones: Opposite, Bridgett’s Anne Claire cotton-and-viscose shift works for day or night when paired with an Inhabit cotton-and-linen scarf. The dress’s gold braid detailing is echoed in an Aireheart multi-chain necklace with pearl stations. This page, Anderson wears a Canali suit, Ermenegildo Zegna dress shirt, Kiton necktie, and Massimo Bizzocchi silk pocket square.

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Opposite, Anderson is all business in a Z Zegna light gray pinstripe suit, Taylor Richards & Conger cotton dress shirt, Nicky necktie and eyeglasses

by Eyebobs. This page, Bridgett wears a silk charmeuse drawstring dress by Gunex.

Hair and makeup by Anna Bernabe

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T-Bird Rising The 2010 Triumph Thunderbird is an instant classic in the cruiser category

MARLON BRANDO TERRORIZED A SMALL TOWN —and made his bike the ultimate

symbol of rebellion—when he showed up on his 1950 Triumph Thunderbird in

the film The Wild One. Since that time, the Triumph motorcycle brand has had its ups and downs in the marketplace. But it’s safe to say that, with the reintroduction of the Thunderbird this year, the cruiser has regained its iconic status.

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The Faldo Championship Course is just one of the pleasures at this new world-class resort in Northern Ireland

Lough Erne B Y PA U L R O G E R S

WELL BEFORE TIGER WOODS took his indefinite leave from

least populated county in Ulster and one of the least

professional golf, avid followers of the sport widely

populated in all of Ireland. Fermanagh has been largely

agreed on who was poised to become its next great

known—to the extent that it’s been known at all—for

star: the gifted young Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy.

the opportunities to go fishing, birding and canoeing

In keeping with golf’s global reach, the cap that McIlroy

among the 150-plus islands that dot its waterways.

wears over his bushy hair bears the name of a hotel

Some of these islands, including Devenish and White,

group based in Dubai. But on his golf bag, emblazoned

offer the added appeal of visiting age-old ruins.

under his name, appears an ad for a destination which

Such attractions remain, but golf now beckons

for McIlroy is much closer to home, Lough Erne Golf

as well. Lough Erne developer Jim Treacy hired Nick

Resort (pronounced Lock Earn).

Faldo, the architect, TV commentator and six-time

Just as McIlroy is gaining renown, so, too, it seems

major champion, to design the resort’s flagship course.

safe to say, will this beguiling new getaway in a remote

(Lough Erne also has a modest though scenic second

corner of his native land. The resort sits magnificently on

course, Castle Hume, which was built on the site of

a 600-acre peninsula between two lakes, Lower Lough

a World War II U.S. Army training camp and which

Erne and Castle Hume Lough, in County Fermanagh.

Fermanagh (pronounced Fir-MAN-ah) is the

Far and away: Sir Nick Faldo on the 17th hole of the lakeside

southwestern-most of the six counties that make up

course he designed at Lough Erne. It was ranked third in Golf

Northern Ireland. Home to just 54,000 people, it is the

magazine’s Best New Courses of 2009.

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Treacy acquired as part of the development.) Treacy told Faldo he wanted

respect: an emphasis on strategy over might. From the back tees, the

tion from Loch Lomond Golf Club on the fabled bonnie banks in Scotland.

par-72 layout may stretch to a lengthy 7,167 yards, but most if not every

Given the quality of Ireland’s seaside links, convincing international

Take the 565-yard, par-five 16th, which begins a rousing—and

all, boasts two of the world’s finest links, Royal County Down and Royal

watery—closing stretch. Standing on the elevated tee, the player faces

Portrush, the latter being the only course outside of Scotland and England

a decision: Drive up the left side, challenging a large fairway bunker in

ever to host the British Open (in 1951). Nearer to Lough Erne lie a few

hopes of setting up a clear approach to the green, or opt for the safer

more seaside treasures: County Sligo Golf Club, also known as Rosses

route to the right. The second shot poses another question: Go for the

Point; Enniscrone Golf Club; and Donegal Golf Club at Murvagh.

green despite the threat of water to the right and bunkers beyond the putting surface, or lay up to avoid the trouble. At Lough Erne, says Direc-

holds no pretensions of being a links course. Faldo and his design team

tor of Golf Andy Campbell, “it’s not a game of muscle necessarily; you

eschewed trappings, such as ragged-edged bunkers and tall fescues,

must plot your way around.”

that have been used so commonly on non-links sites in recent years as to become cliché.

Instead, they fashioned a course very much in keeping with its

Another engaging feature is that the course has two four-hole stretches—one on the front nine, one on the back—that go as follows: par three, par five, par three, par five. Guy Hockley, the lead architect for

bucolic surroundings. The fairways are lush and green. Many of them

Faldo Design, describes this as a “syncopated rhythm.” The designers

flow from a central spine on the property down to either the massive

didn’t set out to do this, he says. They discovered while walking the site

Lower Lough Erne or the much smaller Castle Hume Lough. Some

that the land lent itself to these rather unusual runs.

holes play entirely at the water’s edge, often skirting marshland.

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hole presents a choice of shots to play.

travelers to play an inland layout is no small feat. Northern Ireland, after

Lough Erne’s Faldo Championship Course, which opened last year,

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Rock around the lough: clockwise from left, boasting year-round playing conditions, Lough Erne also prides itself on signature touches, such as the 101 Irish whiskeys at the Blaney Bar; the 595-yard 6th hole is a par five; an aerial view of the resort.

In construction as well as maintenance, great care is taken to preserve the environment and natural habitat of swans, red squirrels and Irish hares. Below, far left, the resort’s “golf team”: Andy Campbell, Director of Golf, Peter Smyth, Golf Operations Manager, and Dave Peden, Golf Sales Manager.

of spectators turned out for an exhibition between McIlroy and fellow

offers a grazing menu and an exhaustive collection of Irish whiskeys.

Irishman Padraig Harrington in July 2009. The players arrived by seaplane

Rounding out the amenities is a state-of-the-art Thai spa.

and were enthusiastically followed during their match, which McIlroy won by two strokes.

Lough Erne’s creators knew, however, that it would take more than

All of which has helped earn Lough Erne the Automobile Association’s (AA) first five-star rating for a hotel in Northern Ireland.

What’s more, it would be an opportunity missed to visit the resort

a well-designed course to draw serious attention. The conditioning also

and fail to explore the islands of Fermanagh. Devenish Island is home to

would have to be superb, a challenge because of the area’s frequent rain.

a hundred-foot-tall round tower believed to date back to the 12th century.

So they trucked in tons of sand to cap the fairways and near-roughs to

On White Island, treasures include quartzite carvings of tunic-clad church-

make them drain better and thus allow for year-round play.

men, thought to have been made between 800 and 1000 A.D.

The appeal of Lough Erne also extends well beyond the golf. The

Just how much staying power Lough Erne will have remains to be

resort offers a luxury experience that carries through to the accommoda-

seen. But, like McIlroy, who last year notched his first victory as a profes-

tions: 120 tastefully appointed guest rooms. Visitors can stay in either a

sional at age 19, the Faldo Championship Course and the encompassing

country manor house or one of 25 full-service two- and three-bedroom

resort are each off to an impressive start.

lakeside lodges, several of them designed with cylindrical walls and conical roofs to evoke an old dovecote on a neighboring property.

The dining, too, is first-rate. Catalina, the resort’s most ambitious

LOUGH ERNE GOLF RESORT Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

restaurant, has been recognized nationally for its emphasis on local ingre-

www.loughernegolfresort.com

dients and authentic Irish cuisine. The Blaney Bar, a more casual option,

THE FALDO COURSE Architect: Nick Faldo, 2009. Yardage: 7,167. Par: 72.

GETTING THERE The resort is two hours by car from Belfast International Airport and

P A U L R O G E R S is a New York–based writer whose work has appeared in

two-and-a-half hours from Dublin International Airport. It’s minutes away from the Enniskillen

numerous magazines. He is a former senior editor of Travel + Leisure Golf.

(St. Angelo) Airport, a private airfield for small planes and helicopters.

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BY MARK DOWDEN

Saint James Paris

TUCKED AWAY IN THE TRANQUIL, tony 16th

Arrondissement, the Saint James Paris has the air of a London club and a name to match. That’s no accident. The château-like hotel, built in 1892 as a residence for France’s best students, was converted to a private club in the 1980s by Peter de Savary, the English entrepreneur. This was part of a string of Saint James Clubs worldwide, which he later sold to finance the Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle, Scotland.

The French family that bought the Saint James Paris from de Savary continues to run it as a private club and also as a luxury hotel. Its 48 guest rooms and suites were created by Andrée Putman, the doyenne of French interior design.

When I stayed at the Saint James last Christmas, my favorite room was the library bar, pictured at left, where 8,000 volumes co-exist with a slightly smaller selection of cognacs and whiskies.

Although it long ago passed from his ownership, de Savary still calls the Saint James Paris Set back from the street, the Saint

his favorite lodging in the world, which says a lot

James Paris looks more like a

about the special atmosphere of the place. It is

château than a city lodging. Stately

like a London club, a family-run Paris hotel and a

rooms such as the library bar, above,

country estate rolled into one.

suggest a gentlemen’s club in London;

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GET YOUR IRISH UP

Beautifully balanced and complex beyond reason, Redbreast is proof that the best Irish whiskey is among the best whiskey anywhere ALTHOUGH THE IRISH ARE SAID to have invented whiskey,

tilled twice), smooth and, many Scotch lovers

their product gets little attention in a world of connoisseur-

would say, bland by comparison.

ship that revolves around Scotch. It’s a pity—and surely

The IDG closed its three historic distilleries

bound to change—because Irish whiskey is enjoying a

and in 1975 opened the New Midleton Distillery

renaissance. Forget any preconceptions about Irish be-

in County Cork. Thus there came to be a single

ing best used to flavor coffee. That’s a fine use for

licensed distillery, albeit a massive one, in all of

Jameson, but it would be a waste to mix Red-

the republic, plus Old Bushmills in the North.

breast, Green Spot or Black Bush with any-

Today the Midleton facility is owned by Pernod

thing other than soft water.

Ricard (yes, the French control most Irish whis-

The commercial history of Irish

key), while Old Bushmills is owned by the other

whiskey follows a curious arc. In

global beverage giant, Diageo. A third player,

the late 19th and early 20th centu-

Cooley Distillery, opened in 1987—independent

ries, Irish outsold Scotch around the

and Irish-owned, by God! In addition to its plant

globe. Then the industry was hit by

in County Louth, Cooley recently reopened the

the double-whammy of Prohibition in

Old Kilbeggan distillery, which had been shut-

the United States and independence

tered for more than half a century.

from the United Kingdom. The break

This brings the number of Irish distilleries

from the U.K. meant that the far-

to only four today—compare that to 90 in Scot-

flung Empire market for Irish whiskey

land—but these four are producing an impres-

dried up completely and swung over

sive range of whiskey styles. The three main

to Scotch. Irish production crashed

categories are malt, single grain and pure pot

and never recovered.

still, the latter a unique Irish style made from

By the 1960s, only three distill-

a mash of malted and unmalted barley. Most

eries remained in Ireland. They were

Irish brands are blends, and some combine

Jameson, Powers and Cork Distill-

two or all three of these styles. Here’s an over-

ers, which banded for survival into

view of the brandscape:

the Irish Distillers Group. In 1972,

Midleton Distillery produces Jameson and

Bushmills in Northern Ireland joined

Jameson’s premium reserve range (of which

the IDG. The members bought into

there are currently six expressions), Powers

the strategy of making a product as

and Midleton Very Rare, which is vintage-dat-

unlike Scotch as possible, and so

ed. These brands are all blends of pot still and

all Irish whiskey for a time was un-

grain spirit. Also made at Midleton are Paddy

peated, triple-distilled (Scotch is dis-

and Tullamore Dew, which add malt whiskey to

Redbreast is a “pure pot still” spirit, the most traditional style of Irish whiskey. Its distinctive flavor profile is reminiscent of the best Speyside Scotch.

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These pot stills at the sprawling Midleton Distillery produce brands ranging from Jameson to Redbreast.

The old water wheel (right), which dates to 1825 and once provided the power for all distillery operations, is still turning today. The map below shows the four extant distilleries in all of Ireland.

the blend, and two pure pot still whiskies, Redbreast 12-year-

it around the mouth, and all kinds of flavors

old and Green Spot.

come welling up—malt, ginger, toffee, even cinnamon. The finish is long and oily,

Old Bushmills produces triple-distilled malts

with a faint licorice tail.

under the Bushmills brand (including Black

All of this mouth drama comes

Bush, which is blended with Midleton grain whiskey and has a sherried finish)

as an exceptional value. If you

and post-1994 vintages of Knappogue

drink much single-malt Scotch,

Castle single malt.

you may have noticed that prices have shot skyward in the past

The leading brand from Cooley,

two years, financial crisis be

which specializes in reviving old styles and marks, is Connemara, a

damned. Redbreast 12-year-old,

peated single malt that seems un-

by comparison, is a great deal at

Gaelic but in truth harks back to the

about $50 per bottle. (I should add

golden age of Irish whiskey. Cooley

that the same is true of some of the best bourbons.)

also makes the superb Tyrconnell

Does it get any better? Well,

unpeated single malt; Kilbeggan, a blend; and Greenore, the only

yes: Redbreast 15-year-old is com-

Irish single grain whiskey.

ing. This older expression, which

Not long ago, I uncorked

was only released once, in very

a bottle of Redbreast, the pure

limited quantities, in Europe, will be

pot still spirit frequently cited

available in the United States this fall.

Meantime, find yourself a bottle

as Ireland’s best. Pure pot still

of the 12-year-old and raise a glass to

as a style has a characteristically

County Cork’s pure pot still perfectionists.

oily mouthfeel and a distinctive

As they say over there, “Up Cork!”

flavor profile. There’s no mistaking Redbreast for an American whiskey, although it is plenty sweet. You might well peg it for a Speyside Scotch, given the fruit and floral notes.

Displaying tremendous complexity on the nose and palate, this whiskey requires some quiet time (in my case, by the fireside during a snowstorm) for one to plumb the developing aromas and tastes.

There is ripe fruit on the nose, some sherry and vanilla, and a resinous, linseed-like tang. I also found a pleasing note of rye spice, although no rye is used in the mash. Redbreast is positively fat on the tongue. Roll

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TASTING NOTES REDBREAST 12-YEAR-OLD IRISH WHISKEY C O L O R | Deep amber N O S E | Spice cake, nuts, sherry, cream soda, meadow flowers and grass, honey, cherries, linseed oil, rye-like overtones.

PA L AT E | Silky mouthfeel, with tastes of ginger cake and treacle sponge, malt, butter, maple syrup, a hint of cinnamon. It’s simultaneously redolent of a Vermont breakfast and a sticky English dessert. Sweet but not cloying.

M A R K D O W D E N , a native of Kentucky who was educated at the

F I N I S H | Oily, spicy and long, with honey, sherry and licorice.

University of St. Andrews, is a fan of all whiskey.

P R I C E | $50

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Dos and don’ts for the well-dressed man Dos Do keep your suit jacket buttoned when standing or walking.

Do make sure your socks are high enough to keep your shins covered when you cross your legs. No flashes of bare skin, please (unless you are sockless).

Do wear brown shoes (in calfskin, cordovan, alligator, peccary or even suede) with a gray or navy suit.

Do for a change, wear monk-strap shoes or low, formal boots with a suit.

Do match the color of your belt and shoes.

Do wear a pocket square with your suit or sportcoat, whether or not you’re wearing a tie.

Do wear a printed shirt, either alone or with a sportcoat or suit, for an up-to-date, sporty look.

Do wear colored or patterned socks with a suit (but watch out for pattern conflict).

Do carry both a credit card case and money clip if necessary to avoid carrying an overstuffed, hold-everything wallet.

Do wear a linen, cotton or silk pocket square with a tuxedo.

Do have your hair trimmed subtly and often.

Do wear a boldly patterned necktie with a dark suit.

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Don’t experiment with dress in important business situations.

Don’t wear a matched set of necktie and pocket square. A little variation in color or pattern is key.

Don’t wear a short-sleeved shirt with a suit jacket or sportcoat.

Don’t wear a button-down collar with a double-breasted jacket.

Don’t wear penny loafers with a business suit.

Don’t let your t-shirt peek out from an open shirt collar.

Don’t remove your jacket when you’re wearing a necktie.

Don’t wear the same cologne as everyone else. Distinguish yourself with a unique scent, such as John Varvatos Artisan.

Don’t neglect your casual wardrobe and risk being mistaken for a hobo.

Don’t rent a tuxedo. You should own one—or more—of your own.

Don’t mix grosgrain and satin facings on your tuxedo and accessories.

Stick to one style of silk.

Don’t wear a black stud set with white tie and tails.

Don’t wear black shoes with seersucker.

Don’t wear your sunglasses on top of your head. If you need to remove your glasses, hold them in your hand.

EVE RE TT DI GI TALN Y

Do wear a white dinner jacket to a summer black-tie affair.

Don’ts

Don’t wear clothes that you find uncomfortable.

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