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

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

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

As the countdown to Christmas begins, some of London’s very best bars are slinging fun festive cocktails across the city

Sommelier Paul Biwand selects the best wines for the Christmas dinner table - from canapés to Christmas pudding

David Kermode picks out the best Champagnes from UK supermarkets for snacks, salmon and soirées this Christmas

With Christmas a matter of weeks away, David Kermode audits his cellar and the wine merchants to select the bottles to accompany a range of dishes on the most indulgent day of the year