In this issue we’ve asked some probing questions: Can winemakers ever really call themselves artists? Can China’s most popular spirit make a splash in the west? Is English wine’s astonishing success sustainable? And why isn’t Rioja considered a fine wine? We’ve put some of the world’s top wines, whiskies – and glasses – to the test; we’ve profiled some of the sharpest thinkers and most engaging personalities in the wine and spirits world; and we’ve showcased the joy of food and travel, from Copenhagen’s pioneering, agenda-setting restaurant (no, not that one) to the timeless beauty of Alsace.