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
Riedel has stemware for every grape; Gabriel reckons one glass will fit all. We tested eight of the best wine glasses on the market to find out if there really is a single option for every wine and every occasion
After nearly being wiped out in the 1980s, Irish whiskey is enjoying a resurgence. Here’s our guide to the best bottles to try, and why they more than hold their own with Scotch whisky
The best 2016 Brunellos embody an extra leap forward in quality compared to other recent high-quality vintages, says Susan Hulme MW, as she picks out the top performers
Joel Harrison's takedown of low-and-no alcoholic spirits last week prompted David T Smith to exercise his right to reply – and he argues that we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss them
On the 50th anniversary of its inaugural release, the Bolgheri estate unveils three new vintages and kickstarts plans for a new winery
Oliver Styles looks back at 40 years of excellence from New Zealand's Pinot pioneer, and with the release of three new single-vineyard cuvées, tastes through wines old and new to chart their evolution
New Zealand winemakers have long enjoyed success in the UK, but it’s clear that consumers are now looking to the region for reds as well as whites, with growing demand for premium Pinot Noir, Syrah and Merlot
Distillers of China's national drink are targeting the UK – but most westerners have never even heard of it. Amy Broomfield lifts the lid on baijiu