Awesome Luxury

Founded in 1815 on the wild, remote Scottish Isle of Islay, Ardbeg whisky has an irrepressible spirit with a ‘rollercoaster’ history that survived against the odds after shuttering in 1981. Eight years later, new owners rescued the distillery, and the stills sang once more. The Ardbeg The Rollercoaster handcrafted wooden box marks the distillery’s new era.

Moment Motors updates classic cars with modern electric drivetrains. Their latest Signature model is this restored Mercedes-Benz 280SL. The roadster now packs an electric motor with 300 hp and 370 lb-ft. of torque, with a 62 kWh battery pack. Its steering, brakes, and climate control have all been modernized while retaining the car’s original style.

This Bell & Ross watch loves the dark. In addition to Super-LumiNova dial markers and hands, its 41 mm case glows in the dark. It features a custom composite material called LM3D, sandwiched with black titanium and a smoked grey sapphire crystal. Its automatic movement has a 70-hour power reserve meter and a date indicator. Limited to just 500 pieces.

Premium accessory maker Craighill teamed up with sommelier André Hueston Mack to create the Best Wine Key. This precision-engineered tool opens bottles with smoothness and elegance. It features a stainless steel body and corkscrew, textured red PPE handle scales, and a folding serrated blade for removing foil. It’s also got a sturdy bottle opener built in.

Discommon creates tastefully uncommon handmade leather objects like the Watch Wallet 2, which transports documents, moolah, and two wristwatches. With organizational slots for a passport, tickets, currency, and timekeepers, it’s a nifty package to travel with your most precious valuables.

The collab between The North Face and Undercover is all about mixing urban and natural looks. The Soukuu Mountain Jacket features a technical look with panels in earthy shades of brown, green, and grey. A Nylon shell is stuffed with 800-fill ProDown, and it has zippered hand pockets and stretch knit cuffs with thumbholes. They also make matching pants.

When it comes to SUVs, they don’t get much bigger than the Lincoln Navigator L. And in Black Label trim, this voluminous ride is one of the most luxurious vehicles on the road, too. We spent a week living with the 6-figure Lincoln, getting to know its many comforts and what it’s like to feel like a limo driver and an executive riding in the back.

The Songbook MAX is a jumbo-sized take on Tivoli Audio’s iconic audio system. It features a mid-century modern design and cranks out big sound with a 50-watt amp, 4″ subwoofer, 4″ midrange, and .75″ tweeter. In addition to Bluetooth connectivity, it has a 3.5mm aux input, and a built-in DAB/DAB+/FM radio tuner. Its battery runs for 10 hours per charge.

The Lexus TX takes aim at the 3-row SUV market with a spacious cabin, upscale styling, and a smooth ride. We spent a day behind the wheel of this comfy 6- or 7-passenger vehicle, getting to know its performance, ride quality, and many features. It’s an excellent option for larger families and drivers who don’t want to feel like they’re driving a truck.

This beautiful wood sake set is handmade in Japan’s Tokushima prefecture. Each piece is crafted from 100-year-old hinoki cedar wood with a natural indigo gradient. The set includes two sake cups and a bottle for decanting. Pair it with the book Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake and a bottle of good sake to complete the perfect gift.

Lexus vehicles are known for their luxury and performance, but there’s a deluxe Lexus you won’t find here in the U.S. The Lexus LM is an opulent minivan with a truly first-class cabin. Passengers enjoy reclining seats with heat, cooling, and massage, a 48-inch ultrawide monitor, privacy shades, tray tables, a refrigerator, and a Mark Levinson surround audio system.

Celebrating 40 years of G-SHOCK, the GMWB5000PG offers a fresh take on the classic G-SHOCK DW5000 watch. It has a stainless steel case with a recrystallized gold ion plating that looks like gold leaf. Like the original, it’s light on features, but it does have solar power and Bluetooth app connectivity. The full-metal watch is also available in recrystallized silver.

Norda says its 001 Regolith running shoes are made for “mindless comfort on mindful pursuits.” They’re created with high-tech, sustainable textiles, including a seamless, lightweight Bio-Dyneema upper, a cushioned Vibram SLE midsole and soleplate, and super strong laces made from Dyneema yarn. We dig the look of the hand-applied paint spatter.

The Prancing Horse shows off its sexy side with a droptop version of its sleek Roma 2+2. The front-engine, rear-wheel drive Ferrari Roma Spider has a 3.9 L twin-turbo V8 that makes 612 hp and lets you enjoy its ear candy even more than its coupé brother. With the wind blowing in your hair, it’ll gallop from 0-to-60 mph in 3.1 seconds towards a top speed of 199 mph.

This sling bag from GRAMS(28) offers plenty of room for your gadgets, gear, and accessories. It’s made from full-grain Italian leather and has a double-zippered main compartment. Inside, you’ll find organizer pockets, a sleeve that holds a Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck, and a center section big enough for a water bottle or small folding umbrella.

This bold wristwatch from Dufrane Watches features a black case with electric blue details. Its Swiss Sellita SW330 automatic movement has a 42-hour reserve and includes a GMT hand. Blue C3 SuperLumiNova on the hands makes it easy to read in the dark. We love how the rippled blue face looks beneath its double-domed sapphire crystal.

Portland’s Kiriko sells and makes wonderful accessories and decor with a distinctively Japanese aesthetic. They have quite an eye for textiles, too. Among our favorites is this Kiriko Original dopp kit made from traditional Japanese fabrics. The stylish toiletry bag features a Kumiko lattice pattern with a striped canvas interior. A stiff lining helps it keep its shape.

We bet you’ve never seen a chair like this. This amazing work of functional art features a back and seat made from 210 stainless steel spheres. Both the spheres and tubular steel frame have a shiny chrome finish to reflect the surrounding environment. Designed and fabricated to order by Shepherd Studio.

Created by accessory maker Billykirk, this leather card wallet combines classic materials with a compact, modern design. Each wallet is made in America from full-grain leather and hand-stitched with waxed cording in a zig-zag pattern. A pair of solid brass or nickel-plated brass snaps keeps its contents from falling out. Holds 8 to 10 cards plus cash.

This leather tool bag from Billykirk provides a great home for small hand tools, paint brushes, electronics, or other tools of your trade. It’s made in California from vegetable-tanned, full-grain leather with brass and steel hardware. Rivet-reinforced corners, steel feet, and a two-ply bottom help it last a lifetime. Available in natural, caramel, black, and dark brown.

Saddleback’s Big Wallet has a simple name and a simple aim: to last longer than you. It’s made from full-grain leather, lined with tough pigskin, and protected from RFID scanning. It has nine card slots, six pockets – including room for a passport, and a pen holder. Saddleback stands by their goods, too. The Big Wallet is guaranteed for 100 years.

Italian automaker Alfa Romeo blew our minds when they revealed the 33 Stradale, a limited-edition supercar with a sleek design that honors the classic Tipo 33 while still being modern. It will come in a conventionally-fueled model with a twin-turbo V6 with 620 hp, and an electric version with 750 hp. Each will be handcrafted at Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera.

Transferring technology and expertise from the road to the water, BMW is the driving force behind The Icon, the first maritime luxury electric vehicle. BMW teamed up with boat builder TYDE to create a visionary experience that progressively blends the ideals of luxury and sustainable mobility. In other words, it’s a glass-encased plaything for the one-percenters.