When it comes to refreshing summer and autumn drinks, white spirits rule. But, argues Joel Harrison, dark spirits can be just as good when it comes to mixing up a refreshing cocktail in warmer weather

After a year without winery visits, Nina Caplan was delighted to hit the tasting trail again, and she chose two of the best: Krug and Philipponnat Champagne

He may have once been in the rosé closet, but David Kermode is now passionately declaring his love for the pink drink – which has come on leaps and bounds over the past decade

Gathering a collection of rare and wonderful whisky is far less mystifying than wine buying, says Joel Harrison. Here he explains why and shares his insights on how to collect whisky from scratch

When Nina Caplan used her lockdown to finally read Plague-era epic “The Decameron”, she discovered themes of escapism and friendship that tallied with her present. But she didn’t know she’d also find herself reflecting on the modern-day winemaking women of Tuscany

Despite impressive strides made by wine producers to adapt to virtual tastings, David Kermode says he can’t wait to get back to the cellar door IRL

London’s happiest bartender and bar Swift co-creator Mia Johansson says that this summer, the Spritz cocktail is set to be more popular than ever

The emergence of quality canned cocktails is transforming our outdoor drinking, says Joel Harrison, with some of the UK’s finest mixology talent now on board

Spanish food and wine is vastly more diverse than people give it credit for, says Nina Caplan. Here she recounts a trip to Spain that reinforced just why the country's cuisine deserves closer examination

Now fully persuaded of English wine’s merits, David Kermode says we should celebrate our own fresh and fruity home-grown style