Michael McCarthy

1 month ago | modernluxury.com | Michael McCarthy

Every brand has a story to tell. And if they’re lucky, there are many stories. So, when the minds behind the Scottish single-malt legend The Balvenie (founded in 1887) considered how to open a new chapter about their distinguished spirits—including introducing the second expression of its Balvenie Fifty Collection—they turned to Samuel Ross. For the uninitiated, Ross is one of those multihyphenate creators who seems to churn out culture-changing ideas while brushing his teeth.

1 month ago | modernluxury.com | Michael McCarthy

The team at this Connecticut-based distillery blends tradition with innovation, vapor-infusing eight botanicals (including black walnut, hawthorn berry and nutmeg) into a smooth, aromatic spirit with a modern twist. The unfiltered 98.6-proof American craft gin delivers bold notes of smoked rosemary and citrus, creating a distinctive cocktail-elevating expression.

Oct 9, 2024 | modernluxuryinteriors.com | Michael McCarthy

As part of a limited tour of the United States, Caravajal stopped by San Francisco to pour the new bubbly and talk about his favorite subject. Dom Pérignon Vintage 2013I received an email on a Wednesday in late March with a tantalizing offer: Two days later, Dom Pérignon winemaker Daniel Caravajal would be in San Francisco for a mere 24 hours—would I like to sit down with him and taste the just-released vintage 2013? Do great grapes grow in Champagne, France? Oh, my, yes.

Jul 12, 2024 | modernluxuryinteriors.com | Michael McCarthy

The Mather distinguishes itself as one of the country’s most forward-thinking next gen living developments. the grand salon. Many communities catering to Boomers and Gen Xers feature amenities that turn heads. But The Mather (themathertysons.com) showcases amenities—and everything else—much differently. The 4-acre, dual highrise, 293-unit property is a Life Plan Community, providing a range of services unlike others in the marketplace.

Jul 12, 2024 | modernluxuryinteriors.com | Michael McCarthy

A Silver Spring family recreates the home’s hub.The design team revamped the kitchen’s layout and added a row of windows THE PROJECTA young suburban Maryland family of four needed to add style and functionality to their kitchen. The homeowners also wanted to enlarge this critical space for food prep, entertaining and homework. Another challenge: adding a mudroom and a powder room. THE TEAMThe couple selected Laura Hur, founder of Lorla Studio (lorlastudio.com), for the project.