Global rum ambassador, IWSC judge and RumFest founder Ian Burrell talks about putting the name of a former slave on a bottle, and why there’s still lots of work to be done in addressing rum’s history and heritage

Nina Caplan goes on a post-lockdown bar crawl around the UK capital and discovers plenty to raise her glass to

It has barely been part of the fine wine conversation in the past, but, argues David Kermode, Austria offers it all. Distinctive and different, it is a serious rival for quality – and you’ll get so much more for your money

Sandy beaches and far-off adventures might be on the horizon. But for Joel Harrison, the return of international travel also signals excitement in the form of airport duty-free and sky-high G&Ts

Following an invitation to the Factory House – an historic club for the port shippers of Porto – Nina Caplan ponders the future of the fortified wine

A first-time festival experience means David Kermode must confront the truth about canned wine: current standards are embarrassingly low. Here, he explains why it’s time for winemakers to up their aluminium game

When it comes to refreshing summer and autumn drinks, white spirits rule. But, argues Joel Harrison, dark spirits can be just as good for 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