Many of the world’s top wine regions double as surfing hotspots, but what else do the two passions and pastimes have in common? Speaking to six surfing winemakers around the world, Chris Howard examines the overlaps of wine and waves
A selection of 400 rare whisky miniatures just sold at auction from his collection for over £50,000. The Whisky Exchange's Sukhinder Singh tells Richard Woodard about the lure of tracking down that elusive bottle
Joel Harrison and Colin Hampden-White taste independent single malt whisky bottlings alongside distillery releases to see how the ‘bootleg’ versions stack up against the originals
The highball – a classic combination of whisky and soda – is having a bit of a moment. Becky Paskin tastes her way through a range of flavoured sodas and tonics destined to pair in whisky drinks
What does it take to make an award-winning sparkler that has helped cement English wine’s reputation on the global stage? From bubbles to bottle design, Adam Lechmere investigates the drink’s evolution
Over the past 50 years, a dozen names have established themselves as the giants of Italian wine, coming to rival the greats of Bordeaux, Burgundy, et al in collectors' affections. Oliver Sharp of London broker and merchant Bordeaux Index gives the lowdown on the Italian names every wine lover should have in their cellar
Porto has a new museum quarter – and it’s all about wine. Nina Caplan pays a visit to WOW Porto – World of Wine to discover if this is a new pinnacle for highbrow culture in Europe
It seems logical – doesn’t it? – that how you treat a plant should affect its lifespan and productivity. So why did it take so long for that to be understood of vines? Emily O’Hare gets to the root of the issue with the wine world’s celebrity pruner, Marco Simonit
Watson Brown, wine director at Michelin-starred New York restaurant Eleven Madison Park, explains how best to pair wines with vegan food
The classic blended Scotch whisky is world-famous, but started off life as a rare luxury for the great and the good of American society