Ian Palmer

3 weeks ago | veranda.com | Ian Palmer

Skip to ContentEvery item on this page was chosen by a Veranda editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Let's raise a glass to dad! By Ian PalmerPublished: Jun 6, 2025Some folks like to stick to the classics. And for the cocktail traditionalist on your list who’s drink of choice fluctuates solely between Old Fashioneds and Manhattans, Knob Creek’s new Bourbon x Rye bottling might just be the ultimate “best of both worlds” American whiskey.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ian Palmer

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."A nice bottle of booze has always been my go-to Father’s Day gift for my dad. When in doubt or pressed for time, a quality bottle of scotch or bourbon can always be found at my local liquor store in the price range I’m looking for. However, after a certain number of years the same bottle of Macallan can start to lose its luster, and I find myself looking for something more unique.

1 month ago | veranda.com | Ian Palmer

Last summer, while traveling with my wife throughout Tuscany’s sweltering interior, we found ourselves in need of a coastal escape. Italy’s Mediterranean coast is famous for picturesque and popular destinations like Positano and Cinque Terre, but as two travelers who are deathly allergic to crowds, we wanted something off the beaten path. Luck, fate, or a combination of the two led us to Pardini’s Hermitage, a small 13-room hotel on the unassuming island of Giglio in the Tuscan Archipelago.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Ian Palmer

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Last summer, while traveling with my wife throughout Tuscany’s sweltering interior, we found ourselves in need of a coastal escape. Italy’s Mediterranean coast is famous for picturesque and popular destinations like Positano and Cinque Terre, but as two travelers who are deathly allergic to crowds, we wanted something off the beaten path.

1 month ago | veranda.com | Ian Palmer

As the threat of international tariffs continues to loom, one of the most closely monitored—and fretted over—import markets is fine wine and spirits coming out of Europe. Whether you're a casual enthusiast or hardcore collector, you may be questioning if these high-end international imports are going to become too inexpensive or just too inaccessible to purchase in the coming months.