Handpicked presents a selection of wines and spirits reviewed by our IWSC experts, covering everything from everyday drinking to the classics, unknown gems to young guns.
Georgia may be known as the historical 'cradle of wine', but its vinous future is looking bright, too. Here are six of the best Georgian wines to try according to IWSC experts
Cider is having a bit of a moment, with some of the finest examples of the drink made using the same techniques as in winemaking. As such, Alistair Morrell from Cider Is Wine presents the 20 best ciders, perries and fruit wines made from 100% juice, not from concentrate
With the most famous bicycle race in the world now under way, it’s the ideal time to pick out 15 of the best French wines to enjoy while watching top cyclists pedal their way around some of France’s most scenic spots
China is now one of the world's biggest wine producers. Want to know where to begin with the emerging giant? Read on to discover the best Chinese wines according to IWSC experts
What’s the difference between Canadian whisky and its American counterpart? Quite a lot, actually. Here are seven award-winning whiskies that will show you just how
Mezcal is finally having its moment in the spotlight. So how does it differ from Tequila and what’s the deal with sotol and raicilla?
Provence is already known for its elegant, salmon-hued wines, but makers of Provençal rosé are continuing to push the style even further up into the fine wine echelons
England has a long heritage of whisky making, but after a 100-year gap, it’s back with a vengeance. Here are seven of the best bottlings
Argentina produces some of the most thrilling red wines on the planet. We’ve picked out 10 great examples that show what the country is capable of – and they’re not all Malbec…
London Dry gin is the trademark style, with its classic juniper and citrus notes, and the gin boom means you can sample traditional-style gin from distilleries across the world. Here are some of our favourites.
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