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  • 1 week ago | elitetraveler.com | Alex Martin

    It may have been a turbulent year for private equity, but it’s been blue skies for private jet providers. Despite a market downturn, demand for business jets continues to climb, with WingX reporting a 3.3% increase in private jet departures in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. Industry insiders say it’s because those flying on private jets are insulated against short-term fluctuations.

  • 1 week ago | elitetraveler.com | Alex Martin

    As principal of Directional Aviation and chairman of Flexjet, Kenn Ricci is one of private aviation’s driving forces. Despite his deep involvement in Flexjet’s operations, he recently introduced a new program inspired by his passion for travel. We spoke with him about what’s in store for members. You’ve often spoken about your love for travel. Where does that passion stem from? When I was growing up, my father worked for the government. I didn’t grow up wealthy.

  • 3 weeks ago | elitetraveler.com | Alex Martin

    Gordon & MacPhail has released its fifth and final Scotch whisky in a series that honors George Urquhart, also known as the "father of single malt." The new release, a 70-year-old Scotch whisky from Glen Grant, is among the oldest age statement whiskies ever. It’s a fitting tribute to ‘Mr George,’ who went against the grain by championing aged single malts in an industry dominated by blends.

  • 1 month ago | elitetraveler.com | Alex Martin

    It began in 2020, only months before the pandemic. Midleton Very Rare revealed what was then the oldest Irish whiskey ever. Five years on, the Silent Distillery series ended as it began—with the first Irish whiskey to reach an age statement of 50 years. Not only does it mark the completion of an extraordinary collection, but also the end of an era, as Chapter Six is made with the final drops from the Old Midleton Distillery. Old Midleton shut its doors in 1975.

  • 1 month ago | elitetraveler.com | Alex Martin

    As master blender for Johnnie Walker, Dr Emma Walker is ultimately responsible for every drop of the world’s most popular Scotch whisky. Johnnie Walker sells 22 million cases of whisky annually, from the ever-reliable Black Label to prestigious hyper-aged rarities. Inside the Johnnie Walker Vault, Dr Walker will put all of her effort into a single bottle, one that is entirely crafted to the person standing opposite her.

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Alex Martin
Alex Martin @AlexFGMartin
14 Dec 21

RT @elite_traveler: A stunning whisky from @SingletonWhisky, a bespoke menu by @HIDELONDON. This was Course of a Feast. https://t.co/2uVWRn…

Alex Martin
Alex Martin @AlexFGMartin
21 May 21

Good piece shining a light on a subject close to my (broken) heart.

Ben Bloom
Ben Bloom @benbloomsport

“It is tragic the way one of the most iconic sports venues in Europe has been allowed to degrade to such a dreadful level.” The Crystal Palace scandal: How British athletics’ spiritual home has been left to rot. https://t.co/SaWH4pyFe8

Alex Martin
Alex Martin @AlexFGMartin
4 Jan 21

Mel B, on the radio, just inadvertently revealed (exclusively) @glastonbury 2021 is cancelled. #accidentaljournalism.