While respecting the traditions and expertise of Cognac, the team behind the Burnt Faith distillery in north-east London is equally determined to create modern brandy that benefits from the freedom to innovate
Tasting wines blind during two completely different dinners illustrates that wine should be more about conversation and enjoyment than correct answers or superior tastes. Nina Caplan writes on her recent French adventures
Acrimonious design disputes, product shortages and high prices haven't stopped Zalto from achieving cult status as the wine connoisseur's favourite brand of glassware. Victoria Daskal charts the company's success and asks whether Zalto glasses still merit so much hype
James Stimson and Joel Harrison join host David Kermode for episode 119 of The Drinking Hour to discuss the rise of the Spritz. They discuss the origin of the drink, why it has such broad appeal, their favourite recipes and what's next for one of the world's most refreshing cocktails
Planning a vineyard visit for the summer months? From Kent to the Cotswolds, these are the best wine tours and tastings at top English wineries
The popularity of the agave spirit is booming - and there was no shortage of excellent mezcals in the IWSC 2023, helping prove the drink's power
The owner of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou on forging a place in the industry, dreaming of dinner with Rihanna, his eye for fine art and what's on his Netflix list
From guidebooks covering vibrant wine regions to international food histories, we review the best summer reads for food and drink lovers in 2023
Etruscan tunnels, wild boar ragu and exciting local wines await in the stunning Italian city seated in the cliffs of Umbria
Host David Kermode is joined by Freddy Bulmer for episode 118 of The Drinking Hour podcast, an Austrian wine special. The conversation covers the country's indigenous grape varieties and terroir, the beauty of both the everyday and fine wines and how the 'anti-freeze' scandal may have benefitted the country's wine industry in the long term