Ardbeg Whisky Distillery

We visit the wild island of Islay to discover what makes Scotland's peatiest single malt so unique

Those familiar with single malts will recognize the tiny, wild island of Islay as the birthplace of Scotland’s most heavily peated whiskies. Once home to over 20 distilleries, Islay (pronounced “eye-lah”) now hosts just eight, but the few remaining are some of the most recognizable names in Scotch whisky—from Laphroaig and Lagavulin to Bowmore and Ardbeg. With a well-documented love for the more mellow side …

Baggu Knapsack

A paired down, lightweight backpack for day-tripping this summer season

In the many years since Baggu first introduced their eponymous reusable shopping bag, the Brooklynites have continued to iterate and introduce a range of like-minded, simplified bags fit for everything from carrying groceries and laundry to laptops and surfboards. The latest addition to the range comes in the form of an extremely lightweight Knapsack. The solid color bag features a large main compartment that secures …

Wood Architecture Now! Vol. 2

Taschen takes a look at the material's widespread use in contemporary architecture

As a global culture, our attitude towards architecture has relaxed in recent years, realizing that in most cases, it is not in fact permanent. With this, wood has experienced a resurgence in popularity for its adaptability and general sustainability—when acquired correctly. Advancements in technology and CNC milling have, of course, helped as well. Picking up where volume one left off, Taschen’s soon-to-publish Wood Architecture Now! …