News

Thu 1 Aug 2019

Today it can feel like much of the focus is on seeking out small, boutique producers. While it’s undoubtedly great to discover a tiny, niche producer, this shouldn’t be mutually exclusive with enjoying their polar opposite.

Thu 1 Aug 2019

Xavier Rousset MS is a restaurateur, entrepreneur and award-winning sommelier

Wed 31 Jul 2019

On 30 July, the Worshipful Company of Distillers and the IWSC hosted their 12th Annual Spirits Tasting in London

Wed 31 Jul 2019

If you're a small wine producer from a classic region and want to carry on the family tradition but already have a full-time job, one attractive and immensely practical solution is to join the local winemaking co-operative.

Fri 26 Jul 2019

Colin Hampden-White, Aidy Smith and Helena Nicklin are a trio of drinks writers and presenters

Thu 25 Jul 2019

Cocktail bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan, has been involved in some of the world’s best bars for over 15 years

Thu 25 Jul 2019

The very fashionable Albariño has a number of similarities with Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc: its popularity on retail shelves, its flavour profile, and it’s also great value for money.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

George Restrepo is a Columbian publicist, photographer, bartender, and co-founder of the largest Spanish spirits and mixology platform, Coctelería Creativa

Wed 24 Jul 2019

When talking about ageworthy wines from classic regions, Bordeaux, Rhone, Burgundy and California come to mind, and rightly so. But one wine which always seems to be forgotten is Rioja.

Tue 23 Jul 2019

Swiss spirits educator Arthur Nägele has been working in the industry for 15 years as a judge, presenter and educator