Bentley Magazine Issue 61 Summer 2017

STYLE
Sunglasses

WOOD VENEER
Just like some of the exquisite features of the sumptuously
handcrafted cabin of a Bentley car, these exceptionally lightweight
and strong sunglasses are made from the finest thin wooden
veneers, fused with super-flex titanium

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STYLE
Sunglasses

FINER DETAILS
The side of the arms have been crafted with
meticulous attention to the finest detail,
including the skilful incorporation of the Bentley ‘B’

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ACETATE AND TITANIUM
These effortlessly sophisticated
sunglasses are impeccably crafted
from the highest quality Mazzucchelli
acetate and trimmed with titanium,
offering a sophisticated blend of
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STYLE
Sunglasses

PRECIOUS METALS
Individually crafted for each customer, these
eye-catching sunglasses are made from 18-carat
rose gold, but they can also be crafted in white
gold, yellow gold or platinum. Authentic details
include hand-tooled knurling and the iconic
Bentley ‘B’. For the perfect fit, a bespoke
made-to-measure service is available

These Bentley Eyewear pieces are part
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THE
OUTER
LIMITS

Bespoke adventure specialist Matthew Robertson takes
Bentayga to the wilds of Scotland, and finds that stepping
outside your comfort zone doesn’t have to mean roughing it

WORDS: JONATHAN THOMPSON PHOTOGRAPHY: ULI WEBER

PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES
Adventure

PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES
Adventure

LIVING LIFE ON THE EDGE
Previous page, below and above: Matthew Robertson checks his
equipment before enjoying the excellent abseiling opportunities
overlooking stunning Sinclair's Bay on the rugged Scottish coastline.
Right: Bentayga feels at home off road in the wild countryside

There is a solitary white cottage on the shore of remote
Loch More. The sole survivor of a ruined fishing
hamlet, it stands silent vigil over the choppy waters –
the only building for miles around. Up here, on the
rocky outer reaches of northern Scotland, is about as remote as

it gets on mainland Britain, which is exactly why the Queen

Mother chose it as her permanent retreat.

Renting the cottage for “a shilling a month if asked” from

Lord Thurso (he never did ask), this was her sanctuary, a safe

haven to bring the royal children and grandchildren on picnics

when staying at the nearby Castle of Mey. Its sheer and utter

isolation was at once the prime attraction and the perfect

security provision.

Even today, the cottage is so challenging to reach that Lord

Thurso’s younger son jokes about selling the fishing rights to the

‘road’ as well as the loch. To be fair, there’s little difference

between the two. It’s a pleasant surprise, then,

“The next that our journey up here has been remarkably
smooth. And that’s entirely down to our

generation finds transportation: Bentayga. The fastest SUV
ever built, Bentley’s latest offering is a

adventure to be muscular street fighter in a Savile Row
suit – and it has knocked out any and all

more and more opposition on our way here from Inverness,
over both black top and rock top.

attractive” I’m here in the raw, wind-washed hills
of Caithness on a scouting mission with

Matthew Robertson, one of the UK’s leading

adventure travel operators. His company, Momentum Adventure,

prides itself on providing luxury bespoke holidays. His clients

now include Hollywood stars and – ironically for our current

location – royal families.

“The concept of adventure travel is evolving rapidly,” says

Matthew as he unties a large green Canadian canoe from

Bentayga’s roof. “People are starting to realise that nowhere

in any travel bible does it say you have to ‘suffer’ to enjoy

adventure. I’m a firm believer in that. Why can’t you have an

amazing, authentic adventure, but then also enjoy a nice bed at

night afterwards?”

Momentum’s brand of velvet-lined adventure has proved

quietly yet robustly successful – spreading like wildfire by word

of mouth among the ever-burgeoning cash-rich, time-poor

demographic on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond. (Gwyneth

Paltrow recently described a Momentum adventure to Indonesia

as “a dream trip” she would never forget.)

“I’d say 95% of the clients that come through our door are so

busy, so frazzled by a bottomless ‘nine to five’ routine that never

ends, that they don’t even know what they want to do,” continues

Matthew. “They just know that they want to get away and

experience something completely different.”

It’s a particularly apt analogy right now, as we stand next to

the streamlined Bentayga on the banks of the raw, aggressive

loch; black and yellow mountains looming on the horizon like

the spikes of a lizard’s back, bristling against the smoky clouds.

“It’s all about leaving your comfort zone,” says Matthew. “As

soon as you escape your routine, your synapses start popping

and suddenly everything seems new and you feel alive again.

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Sometimes we all have to disconnect in order to reconnect, and you have to rough that part of the experience any more than the

to disconnect you have to get off the grid.” accommodation? Bentayga is the perfect example: we’ve been

In terms of the UK at least, it doesn’t get much more ‘off the off-roading most of today, but at the same time it felt like we

grid’ than this. Aside from the abandoned royal cottage (the were sitting in the Ritz.”

Queen Mother made her last pilgrimage here in 1996), there is One group of consumers who are increasingly buying

nothing around us but peat and sand, water, rock and portentous into this delicate blend of luxury and adventure are the

sky. Thankfully, Matthew is as good as his word. After our Millennials – the generation now in their 20s to mid-30s – and

adventures out at the loch, the diesel version of Bentayga Matthew is well aware that their likes and dislikes will dictate

transports us seamlessly across country to what feel like the the road forward. “The next generation are finding adventure

softest beds in Scotland. Matthew’s team, of to be more and more attractive,” he says.

course, has uncovered another diamond in “Millennials are “A lot of the time, they are living full-on
the rough: Ackergill Tower near the town of lives: checking their emails and social media

Wick. The 15th-century fortress, butting out looking to as soon as they wake up and last thing at
into the sea in the direction of the distant night. They are always on and I don’t think

Orkneys, is now a five-star hotel, with unplug in a it’s healthy to be that active all of the time.
impeccable service and incredible rooms. A It’s a land of temporary gratification;

bonfire on the private beach follows a hearty bigger, more everything is a quick fix. They are starting
dinner in a wood-panelled snug. significant wayÓ to ask: isn’t there something more real
here? They are looking to unplug in a
That feeling of simple freedom remains at bigger and more significant way when
the heart of Momentum’s modus operandi.

“My philosophy is that time is the most they do get time off. It’s hyper-important

precious commodity we have,” says Matthew. “Acquisitions are that we connect with them. If you don’t capitalise on the next

temporary, experiences last a lifetime. That’s why it’s important generation, your brand dies.”

to get out there and try out new things, any way you can.” The following morning, we drive to a set of towering sea cliffs

The way we’re ‘trying out’ the Highlands this weekend, of near crumbling Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, where Matthew wants

course, is in Bentayga. And Matthew has been impressed with to try out a new abseiling route. The hike from the car park is

what he has seen so far. “The power of experience is long and marshy, but in Bentayga we don’t even have to consider

extraordinary, and your means of travel is a massive part of stepping out of the car. “That was great,” laughs Matthew as we

that,” he says. “A good car not only helps you explore more in a pull up at the cliffside. “We just drove across a bog and it felt like

shorter space of time, it also colours your journey. Why should sitting in my lounge.”

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PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES
Adventure

ACTION PACKED
Left and right: Matthew
drags a Canadian canoe,
easily accommodated by
Bentayga's roof rails, on
the banks of Loch More,
Caithness. Below: warming
up by a bonfire on the
beach at Sinclair's Bay



PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES
Adventure

ROUGH AND READY
Bentayga takes the
challenging off-road
conditions in the
Scottish Highlands in
its stride. For Matthew,
a good car adds to
the adventure

comes to the rescue. Flooded roads on our circuitous return
south are of as little concern as no roads at all.

Back at Inverness Airport, the Bentayga keys begrudgingly
returned, Matthew is in reflective mood. “Too many people
hear ‘adventure travel’ and think it’s going to be one of two
extremes – rambling or Red Bull,” he says. “But there’s an infinite
amount of ground between the two. People are capable of much
more than they think they are. It’s just about finding the right
balance between risk and reward. There’s a massive space
outside our comfort zones and we’re all starting to realise just
how big that space is. Often, taking the right journey in the right
way can completely recalibrate your perspective on the whole
world. The outdoors is food for the soul. Why shouldn’t you be
able to enjoy that feast in style?”

Perhaps momentum is something we all need a little more of
in our lives.

This piece of headland is auspicious – and not just because it Bentayga is supported by a comprehensive range of optional features
offers incredible abseiling opportunities for an eager Matthew. It and accessories, including roof rails, which allow owners to tailor the
was also the scene of the last major clan battle fought in Scotland, car to match their lifestyle choice. They are available to purchase from
which saw a decisive victory for the Campbells over the Sinclairs all authorised Bentley retailers. To find out more about Momentum
in 1680. The notoriously duplicitous Campbells – who would Adventure, please visit momentumadventure.com.
become the architects of the infamous Glencoe massacre 12 years
later – purposefully wrecked a boatload of whisky on the shore BENTAYGA DIESEL THE FACTS
here, before attacking in force two days later. The few Sinclairs Acceleration 0-60 mph 4.6 seconds / 0-100 km/h 4.8 seconds
who were sober were cut down quickly and the castle was lost. Top speed 168 mph / 270 km/h Engine 4.0-litre triple-charged
V8 Diesel Power 435 PS / 429 bhp / 320 kW @ 3,750-5,000 rpm
The weather in these parts proves just as treacherous and Torque 900 Nm / 664 lb ft @ 1,000-3,250 rpm Chassis Self-levelling
unpredictable as the Campbells of old, but once again Bentayga air suspension with Continuous Damping Control and anti-roll bars.

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THE COUNTRY CLUB

IN THE SKY

App-based private flying club JetSmarter is among
the digital sharing services that are reinventing
luxury travel for millennials and opening up
a new world of bespoke experiences

WORDS: WILLIAM HIGGINS

THE NEW JET SET
JetSmarter founder Sergey Petrossov (opposite page) is
making private aviation accessible to more people. His
app allows you to book a seat or an entire flight at the
touch of a button along with a host of other services

SPECIAL FEATURE
Jet charter

W hen tech entrepreneur Sergey Petrossov sold his have had to pay around $130,000 for a ‘jet cart’ – the form of
first IT company, aged just 21, he decided he fractional ownership commonly used to access charters – now,
could afford to upgrade his flying experience. you can start flying for a fraction of that price.
There was just one problem. Even with money to
spend, there seemed no alternative to the hassle of long airport It puts private flights within the range of many commercial
waits and queues, other than the time-consuming process – and business flyers. Add to that the flexibility of booking anything
exorbitant cost – of ordering a charter jet. “I thought there must from a seat to a plane – and the opportunity to meet and mingle
be a better way than being stuck in airports or wasting hours on with other like-minded people – and the potential of the shared
the phone to various middlemen, with lots of paperwork to sign,” charter concept is obvious.
he says. “It seemed so outdated and inconvenient.”
The company doesn’t own or operate planes, it fills empty
That was in 2009. Soon, he was going native, finding out capacity on existing charter aircraft so they fly full – and more
everything he could about the industry, building relationships often. Planes that used to stand idle are now flying more than
with carriers and developing his ideas for a ‘shared charter’ 1,000 hours a year. No one is forced to share, but people who
business model. By 2012 he was ready with a prototype for what would rather spend their flight time with other people in a
would become JetSmarter – the private flying club you can book relaxed social setting can do that rather than travelling alone.
on an app. Using technology similar to sharing services such as
Uber and Airbnb, it opens up the possibility of private air travel “Up to 60% of our customers are new to private flying,” says
to a new audience of time-poor millennials looking for amazing Sergey. “It’s really exciting to bring them together in a social
travel experiences that are also ultra-convenient. environment, where things can happen. They can meet others in
similar professions, extend their networks, start new business
JetSmarter members pay a $15,000 annual fee. Then they can relationships, or hold business meetings at 41,000 feet.
search the app for JetShuttle seats – many of which are free – on
flights already chartered to destinations throughout the US, “Our members range from CEOs, entrepreneurs and real
Europe and the Middle East. Or they can charter an entire flight estate brokers growing their business to celebrities, models and
for themselves and offer seats to others if they wish. “You can more, who travel from city to city for different jobs or events.”
search, find and book flights anytime, anywhere,” says Sergey.
“And turn up just 15 minutes before the flight departs. Our crew JetSmarter is part of a wider global trend as the innovations
will be on hand to take your luggage and, as soon as you board, of the sharing economy find their way into the luxury travel
we offer you a glass of champagne.” sector – and tech-savvy millennials look to expand the range
of amazing experiences they can enjoy. “Take an idea like
Members can add other services to Third Home, for example,” says Sergey. “It’s a club for
tailor their travel experience, including
helicopter transfers from the airport, people with high value second
24-hour concierge and exclusive VIP homes, allowing members to share
events such as gallery openings and or exchange with fellow members,
celebrity meet and greets. They can so they can enjoy luxury private
even book luxury homes in the latest accommodation in other parts of the
addition to the range of services world. That’s very much on the same
available on the app. wavelength as JetSmarter, using idle
capacity to give people amazing
Since JetSmarter launched globally, bespoke experiences.”
in March 2013, it has been downloaded
more than 10 million times. The service Similarly, Boatbound advertises
has more than 10,000 members and is itself as the Airbnb for boats, while
valued at $1.5 billion, with high-profile Onefinestay offers holiday rentals in
investors, including Jay-Z. luxury properties and services such as
Secret Escapes sell spare capacity in
To appreciate what a huge leap luxury hotels at reduced prices to a
forward it represents, think of membership list.
chartering a plane on your phone in
just five minutes. It’s something that “My outlook for the private jet
would have seemed unimaginable in industry is that most air travel
what remained, until recently, a very between 100 and 1,000 miles will
bricks and mortar business. be private in the future and large
airline-style commercial aviation
JetSmarter fundamentally rewired could be a thing of the past in 20
the private flying marketplace, not only years,” says Sergey. “I believe that
by putting it within reach of your operational costs will significantly
mobile phone, but also by lowering the decrease due to hybrid electric aircraft
entry cost. Where before, you would and sharing technologies will make
private aviation accessible to more
people than ever before.”

STYLE
Horse racing

Crowning

GLORY

Amid the glamorous hats, runners and riders of
Derby Day, you’ll find the thoroughbred lines of
Bentayga, official luxury car of The Jockey Club

WORDS: NICK SCOTT

The floral arrangement that sits symmetry between our two brands”, the
on top of a lady’s hat on race day partnership not only unites aficionados of
is the crowning glory of her horse racing and the world’s foremost
ensemble. So it was in a spirit luxury car marque, but also allows for

of zealous discernment that acclaimed authentic experiences of Bentley models at

actress Emilia Fox and Rachel Trevor- events, as well as hospitality for customers.

Morgan, racing fashion consultant and The vehicle whose shapely form is

milliner to The Queen, perused a private spearheading this partnership is Bentayga

garden in London in search of the perfect Diesel, and it was Bentley’s luxury SUV

combination of blossoms and blooms to that whisked Emilia and Rachel away

grace the hat Emilia would be wearing from the private garden to Rachel’s

for Investec Derby Day at Epsom Downs workshop in St James’s, Mayfair. There

Racecourse in early June. they collaborated on the design for an

Needless to say, after careful scrutiny of exceptional hat worthy of one of the most

the floral feast on offer, and plenty of close prestigious races on this year’s horse-

consultation with her racing calendar.

mentor for the day, “I couldn’t wait “I adore gardening
Emilia – an Investec to work with in my time off, so I
Derby ambassador – Rachel on couldn’t wait to work
managed to curate a creating a with Rachel on
selection of flowers creating a stunning
befitting an occasion stunning floral floral hat to wear on
on which haute hat for race day” the day,” says Emilia.
couture, fine cuisine The actress, best
and the exhilaration of known for her role as
thoroughbred racing forensic pathologist
make up a holy trinity. Dr Nikki Alexander
in the long-running
It is the reason why

Bentley, since late BBC drama Silent

2015, has been an Witness, grew up

official automotive riding horses and has

partner for The Jockey Club which, since a strong affinity with all things equestrian.

its founding in 1750, has functioned as a Bentayga was always going to be the

champion of British thoroughbred horse prime candidate among the Bentley line-up

racing. The Club’s thoughtful stewardship to spearhead Bentley’s relationship with

has kept domestic racing on the rise, The Jockey Club. Regal, imposing and

making its relationship today with arrestingly comfortable, the vehicle is also

Bentley not only a natural one, but also a as robust and tenacious as any off-road

fruitful one. Thanks to what Simon vehicle available. Thanks to its sophisticated

Bazalgette, Group Chief Executive of Electronic Stability Control, multi-mode

The Jockey Club, refers to as “a clear Traction Control and Hill Descent Control,

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FLOWERS AND FURLONGS
Clockwise from top: Emilia Fox (left) and royal milliner Rachel
Trevor-Morgan seek floral inspiration for the actress’s hat;
the equestrian calendar is full of exciting and glamorous
race days; dressed to impress; Bentayga Diesel looks equally
elegant as part of Bentley’s partnership with The Jockey Club

Sean Gleason, Getty











POWER
Motorsport

Will Hunt

Technical Manager, Race Engineering

What are your responsibilities?
One of my roles is data engineer on car #7 for Bentley Team
M-Sport, which competes in the Blancpain Endurance Series.
My other job is in development of the car, so I am the FIA liaison
for Bentley Motorsport. We pride ourselves on how lean our
operation is. We only have a handful of guys based here. We all
take on different roles.

Tom Hodgson What does your job as a data engineer involve? James Gasperotti
I work with the three drivers of car #7: Guy Smith, Steven Kane
Technical Manager, Race Engineering and Olly Jarvis. They each work in a slightly different way. As an
engineer, it’s always interesting to see what things are important
What’s your day-to-day job? to different drivers and how they like to have their data
I look after the customer teams that race in Australia and Asia. presented and the different areas they like to focus on.
However, I am based at Crewe and I spend a day a week at
Works team partner M-Sport. I also have a manufacturer’s Is it hard to engineer a car for professionals and amateurs?
representative role. When designing the car we focused on making something that
was manageable for non-professional drivers, a key part of GT3
Is it normal to have so many different jobs? racing. There are other cars where that’s not the case – professionals
No. Bentley is a bit different because we want to know what’s can get a very fast lap time, but when you put a gentleman
happening with all our cars and we want everyone who drives driver behind the wheel of the same car it comes nowhere.
them to feel that they are special. We want to make sure our race
cars are being used properly and to their full potential and What’s the best part of the job?
ultimately that the customers are happy. Looking at Bentley road systems and working out how best to
adapt them for the track, from styling features to electrical systems.
What do you enjoy most about your work? It has to be done in much shorter timescales than road car projects.
That I get paid to do my hobby. Motorsport is my absolute passion,
to the detriment of my relationships, sometimes. Ultimately it’s What’s the biggest challenge?
the job that I’ve always wanted to do and I can’t quite believe Doing a lot with a relatively small group of people.
that I’ve found somewhere that is keen to pay me for it.
What makes you most excited about the competition to come?
What’s the biggest challenge? Seeing our customer teams take the fight to other marques and
Having limited resources and wanting to beat the best in the show that Bentley means business.
world. Some companies can spend £1 million and throw parts at
problems. We have to be clever and use money in smart ways in RACE TRACKERS
order to win. Top left: Tom
Hodgson with driver
Adderly Fong.
Right: Will Hunt
monitors a race

What are you most looking forward to this season?
A win or a couple of wins would be fantastic. They’ve changed
the format of my championship. Last year, it was a sprint race
with one driver doing 45 minutes; this year, it’s an hour-long race
and there are two drivers so there’s a bit more strategy involved.
From an engineer’s perspective, this makes it more interesting.

“Motorsport is my passion,
to the detriment of my
relationships, sometimes”

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POWER
Motorsport

DYNAMIC DEBUT
Driver Olly Jarvis
is enjoying his
first season in the
GT3 competition

Olly Jarvis What else do you have to take into account during a race? Chris Freer
Drivers are surprisingly complex people. While our job is to get
Bentley Motorsport Driver in the car and drive as quickly as possible, there are so many
factors that have an influence on that. Having the right team and
What have been the biggest changes going from prototype to team-mates around you can have a big impact on how you
GT racing? perform. You also have to be able to cope with high-pressure
The biggest thing has been getting used to the GT3. The most situations because, at the end of the day, we’ve got a huge
significant difference is the amount of downforce that the LMP opportunity to drive for a great team. That does add pressure
(Le Mans Prototype) car has compared with the GT car. As a and we have to deliver on the track.
driver, this means the GT car has more movement in the corners
so it’s harder to find its limit, but this is a challenge that any What’s the best part of being a driver?
driver thrives on. The reduction in downforce means the racing Driving the car.
is much closer. At Bathurst, it was great to get out on track,
follow other cars closely and be in a constant battle throughout What is the most challenging?
the race. There are always close battles in LMP1, but you’re Any commitments that take my focus away from the racing –
talking maybe two or three cars. In GTs you are fighting for they’re important, but sometimes they are a challenge.
position constantly – the endurance races are like long sprints!
What are you most looking forward to this year?
“You are fighting for position Bathurst has been a huge highlight so far and now I’m looking
constantly – the endurance forward to the Spa 24 Hours at the end of July. GT3 racing takes
races are like long sprints” us to some of the biggest motorsport events across the world
and I’m really looking forward to competing in them all for
the first time.

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POWER
Goodwood Festival of Speed

Past glories,
future success

The legendary 1929 4 ½ Litre ‘Blower’ joins the Continental GT3 and Bentley’s
latest line-up at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed

WORDS: GILES CHAPMAN

There is a satisfying, fully engaged aura to Bentley’s reliable car for its time; in 1924, John Duff and Frank Clement Alamy
involvement at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed drove one to victory at Le Mans.
held in the grounds of Goodwood House – the relaxed
yet always exciting fulcrum of British motorsport As the spiritual successor to Brooklands, Goodwood is
enthusiasm. When Bentley commits to something, there are no redolent of British efforts on the grid. So at this year’s Festival of
half-measures, and that’s a tradition stretching back to the Speed, which celebrates motorsport’s game-changers, it’s natural
marque’s foundation in 1919. to find Bentley’s very latest racing car, the Continental GT3, both
on display and also proving its astonishing pulling power by
In the early 1920s, racing was the surefire way to demonstrate tackling the famously punishing Goodwood Hillclimb.
to the wider world that your cars truly were robust, and Walter
Owen Bentley was usually present with his coterie of customers Bentley was an ambitious company from the start. In the days
and colleagues to see his cars compete at early race tracks such when technical success was a matter of trial and error, its
as Brooklands, and on road circuits at Le Mans and in Northern Herculean efforts to stay on top of its game brought the business
Ireland. The original 3 Litre was an uncommonly fast and to its knees. The supercharged ‘Blower Bentley’, created in
partnership with the dashing Henry Birkin, almost succeeded

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HILLS AND THRILLS
The Continental GT3 at
the start of the famous
Hillclimb. This year‘s
driver will be Derek Bell

FESTIVAL The Continental GT3 will
FAVOURITE be proving its astonishing
Right and below: an pulling power on the Hillclimb
artisan demonstrates
his skills at the Bentley Continental Supersports, which will be running the Hillclimb
stand, where visitors with motorsport legend Derek Bell at the wheel.
can also find out
about the latest Bentley’s first ever race winner, the EXP 2, tasted victory at
models. Left: Henry Brooklands in May 1921, when Frank Clement won the Junior
Birkin racing a Sprint Handicap. A month later, the car was carefully modified
Bentley Blower in at the factory with a reshaped radiator cowling to make it even
the 1930s. A restored more effective.
example will be
running the Hillclimb That concept for custom-making a car to fit its purpose
continues to this very day at Bentley. And on the stand you can
in bringing Bentley global glory. It was raced by the dashing experience first-hand the company’s renowned craftsmanship
‘Bentley Boys’ and backed by the ‘Bentley Girl’, the wealthy with live demonstrations from some of its Crewe-based skilled
Hon Dorothy Paget. As her other love in life was racehorses, artisans. Visitors can also see and feel the range of customisation
her ghost may well be lapping up the Goodwood atmosphere options offered by personal commissioning division Mulliner.
in 2017, her spectre wafting around the magnificent restored
Blower on display before it tackles the Hillclimb, for old If you want to take a little piece of Bentley away with you,
time’s sake. then stroll around the boutique area of the stand where the
Bentley Collection will be showcasing its contemporary luxury
In fact, the descendants of Bentley’s well-heeled clique of pieces – from cashmere throws to bespoke luggage sets and
original supporters will no doubt be drawn to the latest of the handbags – all inspired by the car maker’s design language and
marque’s ‘game-changers’ – Bentayga. The powerful diesel unmistakable ‘winged’ heritage established by W.O. Bentley all
version is a centrepiece on the Bentley stand and will also be those decades ago.
demonstrating its capabilities on the Hillclimb. Also present
on the Bentley stand this year will be the Mulsanne and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, 29 June to 2 July 2017, at Goodwood
House, West Sussex, England; goodwood.com. At the Bentley stand,
see the latest Bentley models – Bentayga Diesel, Mulsanne and the
Continental Supersports – learn more about the marque at the
interactive display areas and browse the Bentley Collection boutique.
Bentley will be entering a Continental GT3, Continental Supersports
and Bentayga on the Hillclimb, and a private customer will be entering a
Blower; the cars will be displayed in the Paddock.

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DISCERNING TIPS FROM BENTLEY OWNERS

Spirit of enterprise

William Chase and his son James bring the same
uncompromising attitude to their life and leisure choices

as they do to their award-winning vodka

WORDS: SEVEN PHOTOGRAPHY: DYLAN THOMAS

VODKA CHASERS
William and James
Chase at the family
distillery with their
Continental GT

ConEnXoPisEseRuIEr N‚s CWEorld

O n the family farm in the bucolic, vodka as its base; it picked up a Double Gold
slightly forgotten-about English and Best in Class at the 2016 San Francisco
county of Herefordshire, the World Spirits Competition.
Chase family keeps a keen eye
on their potatoes. The humble tubers that Today, Chase Distillery produces 10,000
flourish in the region’s rich, red soil are a key bottles of Chase Vodka and Williams Gin a
ingredient in their award-winning vodkas week and exports to 52 countries. Its portfolio
and gins. “Most mass-produced brands buy has expanded to include flavoured spirits,
in a ready-made spirit made from cereals such as Rhubarb Vodka, made from local
because it’s cheaper,” explains James Chase, rhubarb, and English Apple Vodka, using
the 27-year-old son of Chase Distillery’s English cider apples grown on the farm.
founder, William Chase. “We distil our “We like to recapture great British flavours
spirits using our potatoes, which improve the and put them into a spirit,” says James.
taste by adding a natural sweetness and a
more viscous consistency, like fine wine.” Chase Distillery is a true family affair.
“Dad oversees everything, while my elder
It is also the single-estate approach – with brother Harry is responsible for the farm and
everything grown, made and bottled entirely I’m in charge of marketing and devising new
on the farm – that makes the premium spirits cocktails,” says James with a laugh. “We are
so special. “Even the water in our spirits incredibly hands-on and sign off every batch
comes from our bore hole, just as mother that leaves the distillery.”
nature intended,” says James.
A tour of the distillery provides a glimpse
inside the Chase world. “Visitors come from far

“We are able to trace each bottle of
vodka or gin to the field we harvested”

Chase Distillery opened in 2007, a few years and wide to do the tours and learn how our
after William Chase sold his Tyrrells crisp spirits are made using traditional artisan
empire. It was a tale of triumph over methods,” he explains. “They love the fact that
adversity. After two decades struggling as a they can step outside the distillery and see a
potato farmer, William saw a new way to working farm with potato fields, apple
market his crop after a batch of his potatoes orchards and grazing Herefordshire cattle.”
was rejected by a supermarket, but accepted
by a crisp maker. In 2002, he converted a James sees many similarities between the
farm store into a production facility and production values of Chase Distillery and
began to make his own home-grown Bentley. “We recently spent a day in Crewe
gourmet crisps. The business grew quickly, touring the Bentley factory,” he explains.
but became “too corporate”, says James. “We learnt so much about the craftsmanship
that goes into every car. Just like Bentley, we
Looking to go back to basics, William want people to visit us and appreciate our
began searching for a new business venture. artisanry and understand our provenance.”
The idea to produce spirits was born on a trip
to the US when William sampled a delicious When they are not at Chase Farm,
artisan vodka made from potatoes. He William and James spend a lot of time
spotted a gap in the market at home for a travelling and meeting customers. Their
spirit of supreme quality. “We wanted to give transport of choice in the UK is a Bentley.
vodka and gin a provenance that would “We own a Continental GT and a
make people proud to drink it,” says James. Continental GT V8 S, and we are in the
process of buying a Bentayga,” says James.
In 2008, the first bottle of Chase Vodka “Dad has been a Bentley owner for about
came off the line; two years later it was voted 12 years and I’ve been driving them for
the world‘s best vodka at the prestigious San four years. We love the unashamed luxury
Francisco World Spirits Competition. Then of the marque. They are the ultimate grand
the family developed a premium gin, using tourer and a pleasure to drive.”

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HOTELS BARS RESTAURANTS

At the weekends, we’ll meet up To sample one of the best martinis, visit On a recent trip to Australia, my father
with customers and take them out the legendary Dukes Bar at the Dukes enjoyed a six-hour lunch at the Catalina
somewhere in the Continental GT. One London hotel, near Green Park. It‘s very restaurant in Sydney with breathtaking
of our favourite destinations in the UK theatrical. Barman Alessandro Palazzi views over Rose Bay. I know this
is The Pig hotel in the New Forest. This (above) makes your drink in front of because he kept sending photos to wind
former Georgian shooting lodge in you, rinsing your martini glass with me up as he watched seaplanes take off
Hampshire combines luxury modern vermouth, then tossing it on the carpet. and land on the water while enjoying
country style with relaxed homely the exceptional seafood-inspired cuisine.
charm. There is mismatched furniture, The award-winning Dead Rabbit, in
vintage glassware and napkin rings Manhattan’s financial district, has the My father owns a vineyard in
made of recycled menus. coolest cocktail bar and it serves Provence and when we’re there we like
beautifully crafted cocktails. to eat at one-Michelin-starred La Petite
It has a fabulous restaurant with a Maison de Cucuron. Situated over two
25-mile menu, so 90 per cent of the fresh In Barcelona, the Boca Chica cocktail floors of a house overlooking Cucuron’s
ingredients are sourced from the local lounge, above the smart Boca Grande village square, it also has a courtyard
area and sometimes on the doorstep. restaurant, serves wonderful gin and shaded by grape vines. Chef Eric Sapet
It means the dishes (below) can change tonics. Its candlelit interior with eclectic prepares simple but incredible food.
just like that, depending on what the items from around the world is stunning
forager finds or the kitchen gardener and DJs play until the early hours. For Sunday brunch, it’s hard to beat
considers ready to eat. It’s also a fun and the champagne buffet with views of
relaxing place and is surrounded by We sponsor Bath Rugby Club. Before Lake Geneva at the Beau-Rivage Palace
great cycling and walking country. It has a match, we often pop in to the bar at (above left) in Lausanne, Switzerland,
been so successful that founder Robin the No.15 Great Pulteney hotel or the where we stay on route to Verbier to ski.
Hutson now has a chain of five Pig ArtBar at the Abbey Hotel, both in Bath. catalinarosebay.com.au;
Hotels across England. thepighotel.com dukeshotel.com; deadrabbitnyc.com; lapetitemaisondecucuron.com; brp.ch
bocagrande.cat; no15greatpulteney.co.uk;
The Pig, Bayley & Sage, Dukes London, Le Chameau abbeyhotelbath.co.uk FOOD SHOPS

My favourite food store in London
is Bayley & Sage (above), which is
reminiscent of an old-fashioned
village store. There are several branches
of these neighbourhood delis in London,
but my nearest is on the New King’s
Road. It’s a food lover’s mecca, where
you’ll find gastronomic treats such as
free-range duck breasts, homemade
burgers and sausages, Scandinavian
sourdoughs, prized prosciuttos,
specialist pasta and decadent desserts
and petit macarons. bayley-sage.co.uk

FOOTWEAR

My favourite leather boots are handcrafted by R.M. Williams, founded in 1932 by an
Australian bushman who designed clothing for the Outback. My father is a big fan of
Italian-made Tod’s shoes, famous for their iconic driving shoes. For the farm and the
countryside, it has to be a pair of Le Chameau rubber boots (right). Handcrafted in
France, they are waterproof and lined with neoprene, which makes them very warm.
Each pair is made by one of its master bootmakers. Devotees of the brand, including
myself, wouldn’t wear any other wellington boots. rmwilliams.com; tods.com; lechameau.com

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FRESH HORIZONS
Far left: the idyllic
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Below: spectacular
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GENEVA

VISION OF
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Bentley unveils its first electric
concept car at the Geneva
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SHOW TIME ON THE ROAD AHEAD
Top to bottom, the
electric EXP 12 Speed GENEVA/SHANGHAI Bentley gave the motoring
6e concept car is world a taste of things to come at two of the biggest
unveiled in Geneva; car shows in the motoring calendar.
guests enjoy Bentley
hospitality; tasty The Geneva Motor Show in March provided
treats for visitors; the perfect platform to not only showcase four new
the Mulsanne cars – the Bentayga Mulliner, Mulsanne Hallmark
Hallmark Series by Series by Mulliner, Flying Spur W12 S and
Mulliner; and Bentayga Supersports Convertible – but also to unveil the
Mulliner (below right) EXP 12 Speed 6e concept car. Powered by a fully
electric powertrain, the two-seat supercar won
90 BENTLEY MAGAZINE plaudits for its sleek yet purposeful design and
state-of-the-art technology, including wing-mirror
cameras, three-dimensional copper detailing and a
central console hewn from a solid piece of glass.

Alongside a blistering performance, the first

all-electric Bentley promises zero emissions. Speaking
at the unveiling, Bentley CEO Wolfgang Dürheimer
said: “Bentley is defining the luxury electric vehicle

segment and this car shows there doesn’t need to be
any compromise.”

On the other side of the globe, Bentley’s stunning
selection of cars was revealed at the Shanghai Motor
Show in April. All eyes were on four new models:
the flagship Flying Spur W12 S, the Bentayga

Mulliner, a limited-edition gold-themed Mulsanne
Hallmark Series by Mulliner, and a one-off version of

the Continental GT Speed Black Edition, its rarity
highlighted by a ‘One of One’ inscription. Heralding
the bold new future of motoring was Bentley’s
concept car, the exhilarating EXP 12 Speed 6e.

TOWERING NEW PRESENCE

MALAYSIA February saw the opening of Bentley
Kuala Lumpur’s new flagship showroom at the

Etiqa Twins towers in the Golden Triangle. Guests
were treated to the unveiling of the limited edition
Continental GT Speed: Black Speed by Mulliner,
available exclusively to customers in South East Asia

and Australasia. Also on show were the winning designs
of the Bentley Be Extraordinary International School

Competition, a platform to design a car for the year 2050.

MAGNIFICENCE OF MULLINER

JAPAN Some 150 VIP guests gathered at the Capitol Hotel in Tokyo
to discover the skill and creativity of Mulliner. Presentations of the
work by Bentley’s personal commissioning division included its
rich history, most recent creations and limited Japanese editions.
Exemplifying Mulliner’s craftsmanship through the decades were

two gleaming vintage models: a 1950 Mark VI by Mulliner and a
1960 S2 sport saloon by Mulliner. But the star of the show was the
Continental GT V8 S Mooncloud, an exclusive-to-Japan Mulliner

limited edition of 12 cars and the first duo-tone coupé model made for

the country. The evening was rounded off with a sumptuous dinner

and traditional shamisen (three-stringed guitar) performance.

THREE‘S A CROWDPLEASER TRACK SIDE
Guests enjoy
AUSTRALIA Where better to showcase three of the world’s most dynamic cars Bentley
than at the 2017 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix? Delighted guests in hospitality at
Melbourne enjoyed the epitome of luxury and performance with the Bentley the Grand Prix

Continental Supersports, Bentayga Diesel and Bentayga Mulliner. A Mulliner
representative introduced the exquisite handcrafted features applied to the new
flagship Bentayga Mulliner. Optional duo-tone paintwork, a bottle cooler and a

new veneer concept are among the highlights of this limited-edition SUV.

GREAT START, FINE FINISH

AUSTRALIA Bentley Motorsport’s first challenge of 2017
took the team to New South Wales and the Liqui-Moly
Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race. More than 50
performance cars battled it out on Mount Panorama’s
tortuous circuit, among them a Bentley Continental GT3
driven by super-trio Steven Kane, Guy Smith and Oliver
Jarvis, who came third in car #17 after a thrilling contest

watched by more than 40,000 spectators. The action off

track was equally exciting for 40 VIP guests enjoying

exclusive Bentley hospitality, including grid walks,

guided garage tours and exceptional dining. Many

racegoers also enjoyed test drives in a Continental GT V8

and a Bentayga Diesel V8.

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LAUNCH PARTY DAZZLING
Celebrating the DEBUT IN
VANCOUVER
Continental Supersports
debut in Canada CANADA Bentley Vancouver invited
the great and the good to its showroom
to celebrate the exciting launch of the
Continental Supersports. As well as
the unveiling of the high-performance
car, guests enjoyed luxury Bentley
hospitality, including champagne and
exquisite canapés. They were also able
to taste exclusive drams at a whisky
tasting station and enjoy live music
performed by a three-piece band.

HORSEPOWER AND HOSPITALITY

UAE Bentley Emirates, sponsor of the Julius Baer Gold Cup polo series for
the sixth consecutive year, invited VIP guests to the final match in March. A
glittering event was hosted afterwards at the St Regis Hotel, part of the new
Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club. Guests mingled in the sunshine, sampling
sumptuous food and listening to live music in the Bentley Lounge.

DESERT STORMERS

QATAR Sixty guests attended a unique off-road
event hosted by Bentley Qatar at the luxurious
Regency Holiday Desert Camp, set by the waters
of the Persian Gulf. Guests experienced Bentayga’s
exceptional performance on two routes: the
relatively flat Sand Circuit, illustrating the speed
and agility of the SUV, and the Dune Experience,
demonstrating its stunning off-road capabilities.

A FEAST
FOR THE EYES

INDIA Bentley’s presence in South
India was reinforced in supremely
glamorous style in Kochi at a
high-profile gala dinner at the
Crown Plaza Hotel, hosted by
Bentley Motors India and the
UK High Commission.

The 150 guests, personally
invited by Mr Bharat Joshi, the
British Deputy High Commissioner
in Chennai, were also able to
admire a magnificent display
of Bentley models, including
the Flying Spur, Bentayga and
Continental GT Convertible.

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CLASSIC MOMENTS PRAISE FOR PRE-OWNED

GERMANY Bentley Düsseldorf’s stand at UK A hundred UK customers became part of
Techno Classica, Europe’s largest indoor Bentley’s world at a recent event in Crewe. After
classic car show in Essen, aroused great enjoying a tour of CW1 House and the Bentley
excitement among car enthusiasts, including factory, the guests, all of whom had bought their
members of the respected Bentley Drivers cars in the past four years, were invited to look at
Club. Three of the marque’s gleaming the Pre-Owned Bentleys on display. They could
models – a 1996 Bentley Turbo R, a 2008 then either discuss updating their car, extend their
Arnage T and a 2017 Mulsanne Speed – warranty or simply enjoy the hospitality on offer.
caused a stir alongside coveted items from
the Bentley Collection. Around 201,000
visitors attended the five-day event to
admire vintage cars, browse automobilia
and continue their love affair with the classics.

POLAR STAR BENTLEY AT THE
Alan (middle) and the NORTH POLE
Bentley flag in Crewe.
Right, top and bottom: UK Prior to his latest expedition, polar
explorer Alan Chambers MBE, an
at the North Pole ex-Royal Marine who led the first British
team to trek from Canada to the
Geographic North Pole, regaled guests
with inspirational tales at a series of
Bentley evenings held at retailers around
the UK. Audiences learned of Alan’s
amazing exploits, which include being
half of the youngest father-son team to
walk to the Pole.

Guests were able to admire the
Bentayga Venture and Bentayga Diesel
and to sign the Bentley flag, which Alan
then took to plant at the Pole. Bentley
followed his progress carefully, receiving
a message on 12 April: “Success! The
Bentley flag is flying at the North Pole.
Temperature is -41 degrees Celsius.
We’ve taken pictures of it in place with
all the signatures on it.”

BEHIND THE SCENES VIP DAY AT THE RACES RACING CERTAINTY
OF BENTAYGA Guests included Zara Tindall
UK VIP guests arriving by helicopter at the Cheltenham (third from left) and actor
UK Bentley’s reach is global, but Crewe Festival were chauffeured in Bentleys to the racecourse James Nesbitt (third from right)
is where the magic starts. A select group and the five-star Ellenborough Park hotel. As official
of customers were invited to Bentley’s luxury car partner, Bentley also hosted a stand and
flagship showroom at CW1 House to enjoy staged a display in Chez Roux, the venue’s most
a factory tour and discover what it takes prestigious restaurant, showcasing the craftsmanship
for Bentayga to become the world’s most that goes into making Bentley‘s exceptional cars.
capable yet luxurious SUV. They also
climbed into the driving seat to experience
Bentagya Diesel for themselves, both
on- and off-road (below).

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