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.
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.
Rum is a global spirit now, not just a mainstay of the Caribbean. We’ve picked out 10 of our favourites from both its traditional heartland and further afield
With Provence rosé more fashionable than ever, fellow pink-wine producers from around the world are stepping up their game. Here are the best rosé wines to try – ideal for al fresco dining in the sunshine
Terminology and definitions around organic, biodynamic and natural wine can be confusing. We explore what these labels actually mean for the wine in the bottle, and pick out a selection of the top-rated examples from the IWSC 2020 awards
Ireland may be best known for its whiskey, but Irish gins, with their innovative recipes and botanicals, are attracting a new wave of followers, says David T Smith
When it comes to California, UK wine lovers are well catered for at the very top and bottom ends of the market. But what about in between? Here are some of the best Californian red wines you’ll find, from £20-£80
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