Recent content by Alex Oviatt

Classic Caron Pour un Homme from 1934. I first smelled it years ago in a shop on the Rue d'Antibes and thought--wow, that smells really old school and really French. Wearing it now I feel the same way. I may have to get out my Bleu de Travail and a striped tee underneath. Pernod, anyone?

Gilbert Roland is rocking this suit: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/tavoit

With their signature square snaps, Rockmount Ranch Wear shirts have been worn by Grant, Clapton and Newman among many others. Here is one of mine in khaki twill

Retro Hamilton today:

Been wearing this old Elgin which is basically a stem-winding pocket watch with lugs for straps. Sterling case. Keeps perfect time!

I need these like I need a hole in my head but.... At a local charity shop I found a tail coat and trousers (perfect fit) from the great old store Bullock's Wilshire. They had another in midnight blue by Rogers Peet for Robinson's that I may go back and get as well. I also bought a beautiful...

Love them--have/had several pairs over the years. I bought my first pair in Venice in the 80s. I was shocked later that evening when I converted the Lira price into dollars but well worth it!

With fall finally here I have added some favorites like Yatagan and Endymion into my mix.

CNN's Lost Sons--very interesting, very well done.

I like Dewars, Pinch and Famous Grouse as my everyday/blended pour. My father drank Chivas Regal so occasionally I will have that for the memories. Single malt favorites are Oban, Glenfarclas, Highland Park and Laphroiag/Lagavulin. It is too early for me at the moment, but this makes up my...

Just acquired a 1956 first edition of Esquire's Drink Book and fascinating reading/drinking it makes. Sits nicely next to my Savoy Cocktail first edition and others. Off to The Smoke House tonight so will have to have a vintage-inspired cocktail....

Currently reading Larson's The Splendid and the Vile, an interesting look at Churchill.

I love the hunting scene with Levin and Stiva--as a hunter myself it rings so true. Which translation are you reading? I am a Constance Garnett fan, myself.....

Now you'll have to get yourself invited to Royal Ascot.