Chris Beastall

Nov 1, 2024 | apetogentleman.com | Chris Beastall

Given its prowess in home speakers, fans of Sonos – ourselves included – have been asking for years when the brand will bring its expertise to the headphones category. The answer: they are now here. Named the Sonos Ace, these premium over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones feature incredible lossless and spatial audio, world-class Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Aware Mode, as well as the most precise and immersive home theatre experience possible using Sonos’ new TrueCinema technology.

Aug 23, 2024 | apetogentleman.com | Chris Beastall

“It’s actually called Tenth Muse,” I’m told, as I incorrectly read the label out loud. Centred on the clear glass bottle, the text “X MUSE” is vertically placed, circumvented with glass ridges, giving the bottle an almost undulating appearance. The “X” I realised is, of course, the Greek numeral for the number 10; the meaning of Muse I was to learn more about later, as my journey into the art world of this burgeoning vodka brand was only just beginning.

Nov 30, 2023 | apetogentleman.com | Chris Beastall

Cam Norrie, a British tennis prodigy, embodies resilience and dedication in the sport. Born in South Africa and raised in New Zealand before making his mark in British tennis, Norrie’s journey is as diverse as his playing style. His meticulous baseline game is marked by relentless consistency and strategic shot-making, often outmaneuvering opponents with his intelligent play.

Oct 18, 2023 | apetogentleman.com | Chris Beastall

Image Credit: Trunk Clothiers When considering your Autumn Winter wardrobe, it’s always wise to pay a virtual or better, a physical visit to Trunk Clothiers. The Chiltern Street, London-based men’s boutique and clothing store founded by Mats Klingberg in 2010 has gained a reputation for its carefully curated selection of high-quality menswear and accessories from established and emerging brands, and its own Trunk brand.

Oct 13, 2023 | apetogentleman.com | Chris Beastall

The Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais whiskey story began in 2017 with Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman and his team from Midleton Distillery embarking on a cask procurement trip the Tronçais forest in France. However we should first jump back to the 1900’s, to a time when the Irish whiskey industry was thriving and then ran into a perfect storm of problems including the Irish War of Independence and prohibition in the US, which brought Irish whiskey to its knees.