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.
Grenache is one of the world's most prolific grapes – though historically it's been better known as part of blends. Yet with ever more fine examples coming from every corner of the wine world, the "poor man's Pinot" is finally getting the recognition it deserves
David T Smith takes a look at the gin distilleries embracing innovation - and picks out six of the best new-wave gins
Tequila may be Mexico's best-known drink, but the country's other spirit – mezcal – is rapidly gaining popularity in the US and beyond
Irish whiskey is one of the fastest growing spirits categories in the world. Here are five great selections from our sister company IWSC
Volcanic wine regions are home to some of the most intriguing and characterful wines in the world
With the 50th anniversary of Black Tot Day coming up next Friday 31 July, there can’t be a better time to celebrate one of the greatest and most versatile of all the spirits
Regarded as the finest of spirits distilled from grapes, French winemakers have been producing Cognac since the 17th century
We’re celebrating the reopening of bars and restaurants in time for summer with this week’s #HandpickedDrinks theme: pink fizz
Discover our pick of top-rated contemporary gins, each of which harnesses a selection of intriguing botanicals to create a truly unique drink
In celebration of English Wine Week, here are five top-rated English wines from our sister company the IWSC
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