Ben Madeska

The Bottle: Lagavulin 8 Year Special Edition Single Malt Scotch

In review of the new 8 year, and how it compares to the 16 year.

8 years ago

Saddleback Review – Thin Briefcase, Four Years In

Updating with 96 years left on the warranty

10 years ago

In Review: The NOMOS Tangente

A monster splurge on a minimalist mechanical.

10 years ago

Saddleback Review – Thin Briefcase, Three Years In

Updating with 97 years left on the warranty.

11 years ago

The Splurge: Collared Greens Made in the USA Polo

How much would you spend on one polo?

11 years ago

What would you pay? B.R.’s Tailored Plaid Linen Blazer

Plus, when will BR let a code work on blazers again?

12 years ago

In Person: J. Crew Kenton Suede Bucks

Hands on (feet in?) with J. Crew's Goodyear welted bucks.

12 years ago

What would you pay? The Allen Edmonds Manistee Belt

Plus: How much would you spend on ANY belt?

12 years ago

Win it: The Allen Edmonds Franciscan

In-person with an anything but solemn monk.

12 years ago

In Person: The Entire Suitsupply Experience

From in-store to post tailoring, start to finish with Suitsupply.

12 years ago

Patina Porn: Saddleback’s Leather ID Wallet, Two Years In

"I've had other leather wallets wear out. This thing has matured."

12 years ago

Saddleback Review – Thin Briefcase, Two Years In

Updating with two years down, and a mere 98 to go on the warranty.

12 years ago

The Read: “CivilWarLand in Bad Decline” by George Saunders

Many stories, one book. Still well worth your time and shelf space.

12 years ago

In Person: Mantorii Custom Shoes

Plus a 25% off code for those considering a purchase.

12 years ago

Indochino’s Travelling Tailor – The Results

He went. He saw. He bought. How the suit turned out.

12 years ago

The Read: The Theodore Roosevelt Trilogy, by Edmund Morris

This time, three books well worth your time and shelf space.

12 years ago

Win it: $200 in art from 20×200

Plus suggestions on how to spend your potential winnings.

12 years ago

Dappered Classics: Four Books for the Fall

Books well worth your time and shelf space. Four of them this time.

12 years ago

In Person: Indochino’s Traveling Tailor

An Indochino rookie heads to the Windy City for an in person fitting.

12 years ago

The Suggestion: Embrace The Plain Brown Lace Up

Before you go nuts with medallions and wingtips, start simple.

12 years ago