Japanese whiskey: A neat primer
At a time when consumers are seeking out artisanal well-crafted spirits, Japanese whiskey has risen to celebrity among discerning collectors. […]
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Collector watches: A tale of two timepieces
When Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona wristwatch sold for $17.8 million in 2017, it became the most expensive watch ever sold […]
Distributing the cookies, wine and art
Where do you begin when planning for the legacy of your collection? Part I of this series covered the important […]
Managing the cookie jar: a parable about art and estate planning
Imagine a big ceramic cookie jar filled with options: chocolate-chip, snickerdoodle, macadamia-cranberry, even gluten-free macarons. You think it has something […]
Champagne: a basic primer for a sophisticated wine
“Champagne! In victory one deserves it, in defeat one needs it,” Napoleon Bonaparte famously advised.1 With such generous encouragement, no wonder […]
A perfect pairing: art appraisals and insurance
Tea and biscuits. Peanut butter and jelly. Coffee and cake. Gin and tonic. These are attractive pairings. Yet in my […]