...York Times writer examines the rise of mass connoisseurship, with Americans now taking a highly discriminating approach to everything from cupcakes to cars. -In the wake of the Pope’s resignation,...

Felix Roasting Co deconstructed espresso tonic. Image courtesy of Special Sauce. Coffee connoisseurship is on the rise. As of 2017, a whopping 59% of all coffee consumed in the US...

...way around it, yes, brands can help. That’s why luxury brands, for example, are at the top of the pyramid. What do luxury brands talk about? They talk about connoisseurship....

...worthy of connoisseurship, this year something different is afoot: a knowing celebration of rosé’s bland charm. For perhaps the first time, a wine label is emerging from the self-aware world...

...key determinant in purchase decisions, brands are curating products by value to help consumers shop purposefully . Luxury: Cannabis consultants. As cannabis culture becomes increasingly refined, experts are offering connoisseurship...