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The high art of the Japanese highball
On a recent trip to Japan, Alice Lascelles is reminded of the simple magic that makes a Whisky Highball the star of the show across Tokyo's buzzing bars and smoke-filled izakayas
On a recent trip to Japan, Alice Lascelles is reminded of the simple magic that makes a Whisky Highball the star of the show across Tokyo's buzzing bars and smoke-filled izakayas
A stylish hotel on the south coast of Spain inspires Joel Harrison to revisit a retro cocktail with a dubious image. Now back home, mixing more of the forgotten favourites only demonstrates why these drinks became popular in the first place
Nina Caplan finds precious nuggets in Heathcote, a region with much to offer the wine-loving traveller in Australia's cooler south east
Sustainability may be complex but the process of making 'a greener choice' when buying wine is further complicated by the range of labels. Surely it should be simpler, says David Kermode
A premium Tequila fresh on the market perfectly illustrates the spirit's promotion to a higher league, says Joel Harrison. He explores how Tequila has moved beyond traumatising nightclub shots to become a drink to be sipped and savoured
As English wine increases in quality and popularity, it's finding its way into shops, restaurants and glasses around the world. Nina Caplan follows its growing presence abroad and wonders whether England's newfound place in the international wine world could spell change for the nation's drinking culture
Santorini's Assyrtiko wines demonstrate the power of terroir and have never tasted better, says David Kermode. Now that the world appreciates their quality, isn't it about time we recognised the need to safeguard their future?
Joel Harrison celebrates a century of Japanese whisky by charting its rise and exploring how the country's distilleries have created a distinct identity for their produce, meaning that today, Japanese whisky is anything but 'Japanese Scotch'
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
The garnish is one element of a cocktail that's easily forgotten, says Joel Harrison, but with a little consideration, they can elevate even the simplest drinks to new heights