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.
There’s a huge range of flavour profiles to be found in aromatic white wines, from rose petal and orange blossom to tropical or stone fruits. Here’s our five to try
Chenin Blanc now stands proudly as South Africa's calling card when it comes to white wines. But it wasn't always so…
Whisky may not be the obvious choice for summer drinking, but these light and fruity examples show that the spirit can be enjoyed all year round
A cask-aged gin revival is underway. Spirits expert Tobias Gorn picks out his top five
From Canada and Chile to Turkey and even Japan, discover five top-rated Chardonnays from around the world
It may be Spain’s most renowned wine region, but there’s a lot more to the country than Rioja
Vermouth, a fortified wine flavoured with herbs and spices, has been in and out of fashion for hundreds of years, but it’s now one of the bar world’s favourite drinks
This week in #HandpickedDrinks we've got five top-rated Bordeaux blends from around the world
When it comes to French spirits, most people jump straight to Cognac – but there’s a lot more to the country than this most revered of brandies
As part of a new initiative, each week we’re choosing a category from which we’ll pick five top-rated IWSC wines or spirits. This week: island wines
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