Coastal gins are riding a wave of popularity thanks to their distinct sense of place and savoury flavours suited to cocktails. Joel Hart reports on the distillers capturing an essence of the sea
It might be the poster child for American whiskey but beyond bourbon, styles from rye to single malt are showing not only confidence but a strong sense of identity too, as Millie Milliken discovered at the 2025 IWSC North American Whiskey & RTD Judging in Kentucky
From hidden drams to dramatic decor, the luxury Ardbeg House hotel is designed to surprise and delight whisky lovers. Johanna Derry Hall spends a night on 'Islay Time'
At this year’s IWSC Global Judging in Austria, Sauvignon Blanc overtook Grüner Veltliner to win the highest number of top awards – revealing the lofty ambitions of Styria's winemakers
In episode 245 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode meets with Katherine, Emma and Angela Brown, the fourth generation of family to run Australia's historic Brown Brothers estate
Discover 12 of the top Champagnes to try, with each of these French sparklers winning a medal at the IWSC 2025
Alongside Sardinia's wines, a rich and distinct food culture is to be discovered at every turn, says Phoebe Hunt, as she recommends six of the best restaurants on the Italian island
From aromatic, aged single malts to classic blends, these are the best Irish whiskeys from the IWSC 2025
Three of baijiu's 12 officially recognised subcategories performed exceptionally at the 2025 IWSC Spirits Judging in China. Judge Derek Sandhaus spotlights the styles and explains why an increasing number are making it out of China for international spirits drinkers to discover
The UK's oldest wine and spirits shop has just opened its first outpost in the US. Jim Clarke hears why Washington D.C. was the 'logical' destination and what's been flying off the shelves in the first weeks, as more than 300 years of heritage is exported stateside