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The first taste of Diageo’s new £20,000 set of single malt whiskies
The brand owner’s inaugural ‘Prima & Ultima’ collection is curated from special casks of some of its most celebrated distilleries
The brand owner’s inaugural ‘Prima & Ultima’ collection is curated from special casks of some of its most celebrated distilleries
Famous high-end brands are moving away from wine, watches and whisky, and into exclusivity, experiences and, well – extra. Guy Woodward dips a toe into an ocean of opulence
A stellar line-up of older vintages of Australian classics provided an opportunity to assess the longevity of the country’s fine wines – and draw conclusions as to its long-term future
By adding lower ranked vineyards to their holdings, Bordeaux classed growths are diluting diversity, not quality argues Jane Anson
The 2012 vintage stands with the finest of the century so far, our expert says of the latest Champagne launches
Champagne’s grower producers are under threat. Global economies, erratic harvests, incentives from négociants and the French taxation system are driving them to relinquish their status or sell up altogether. Are grower Champagnes on a path to extinction, asks the renowned chronicler of the region in his new book
Restaurants and hotels are re-open, and for UK wine lovers looking for a late summer jaunt, French vineyards are again within reach. Adam Lechmere maps out a road trip taking in the top places to stay, visit and eat in Champagne, Chablis and the Cote d'Or
The analyst’s annual report on the en primeur campaign applauds châteaux pricing but bemoans the growing tendency to hold back stock
The merchant's first new offering post-lockdown highlights distinctive wines from small growers that don’t cost a packet
The Spanish islands harbour some of the most ancient – and singular – vines in the world, many of them throwbacks to the time of the Conquistadores. Sarah Marsh MW picks out the names to know