August 2024
Four remarkable whiskies, all matured differently
If the cask matters to you, compare the difference in these intriguing spirits, from Australia, France and Scotland.
September 2023
‘Top up your super’: business leaders on the best advice from dad
AFR Weekend asked business and finance leaders to recount the most useful words of wisdom they received from their fathers.
August 2023
There’s a huge new trend in men’s fashion - jewellery
Brooches, necklaces, bracelets, earrings ... a new wave of designers is intent on pushing the boundaries.
So what does a $215,000 whisky taste like?
Balvenie has released about 70 bottles of a 60-year-old whisky. The experience of tasting a $7000 dram takes our neophyte London correspondent by surprise.
Toys for the big boys: Father’s Day motoring gift guide
Merch, gadgets, even a full-size electric version of his favourite boyhood remote-control car. What else could a dad possibly want?
August 2022
For a novel gift for Dad, here are three books to pair with top drops
Vino veritas, or so they say. These writers certainly know a lot about the finer things in life, and not just wine.
This Father’s Day, spoil Dad with this $3m track car
Failing that, how about a Lego F1 McClaren and a quartet of Porsche socks? We’ve got you covered.
Bah humbug to socks and cigars. What Dad really needs is a 3D printer
Don’t think about the things you could do to thank your father; think of the things he could do for you, if only he had one of this year’s gizmos.
What to buy this Father’s Day for the man who has everything
We can put a bloke on the moon, but finding a gift for the average dad proves a tricky task every single year. We asked the experts for ideas.
August 2021
Watch out, dads! Time is slip slidin’ away
Being a father is like driving – you’re steering by instinct most of the time and hoping to hell the battery lasts.
Gadgets for the father who has everything but freedom
It may be harder than ever to treat your dad this Father’s Day, but that’s no reason not to.
Gift inspiration for the car-mad dad (in lockdown and out)
Looking for ideas to get his heart racing? We have you covered, from a Frank Stephenson colouring book to a kit to build his own open-wheeler.
How to sniff out the right scent for Dad
Picking a fragrance he’ll love is so easy to get wrong. To get it right, first ask yourself what kind of father you have, from these seven types of personality.
August 2020
The breadmaker of home brewing
Fancy making your own beer but not keen on your kitchen smelling like a brewery? The high-tech BrewArt may be answer.
Clever gift ideas for car-mad dads
With exhilarating driving experiences off the cards this Father's Day, may we suggest a pocket Rolls-Royce or a Lego Lamborghini?
From isolation to togetherness: make it a Father's Day to remember
A sumptuous meal, a wine-lover's indulgent escape or adventures in the great outdoors – these ideas will get Dad off the beaten track.
August 2019
This is the coolest way to finesse your driving skills
It pays to be gentle when throwing around a $350,000 Mercedes-AMG in sub-zero conditions.