From a saloon in New York to the return of an old London favourite, these are the best new bars for August

Rémy Martin Louis XIII celebrates its 150th birthday in 2024, having become one of the world's most iconic Cognacs since its creation in 1874. Joel Hart investigates the story behind the distinctive bottle

Despite seemingly shrinking, Essi Avellan MW suggests the grower Champagne scene is thriving thanks to a new generation of producers. She highlights five newly established grower Champagne domaines that epitomise this new wave

Wine bars offering relaxed atmospheres, adventurous wine selections and quality food to match have become some of the best and most fashionable in Paris. Joel Hart highlights six of the best caves à manger to visit in the French capital

Sales of orange wines are rising rapidly as the big retailers catch on to the trend. David Kermode asks whether amber styles are finally getting the green light to 'go mainstream' and selects five bottles to try this summer

House of Hazelwood’s exquisite blends, blended malts, blended grains and single grains are drawn from some of the scarcest stocks in Scotland. Now the Gordon family has opened the doors to its family reserves once again for the creation of this breathtaking 2024 collection

Champagne producers often focus on single vintages for their prestige cuvées but Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle represents an alternative philosophy. As Iteration No.26 is released, David Kermode has the story of a wine created to harness the complementary characteristics of three outstanding years through the art of assemblage

From the Highlands to the Central Lowlands and the Hebrides, dormant Scotch whisky distilleries are coming back to life. Becky Paskin highlights three iconic phoenixes opening their doors to the public once again

Many of the great Bordeaux châteaux now have luxury experiences that match the quality of their wine. Nina Caplan visits eight esteemed properties that double as hotels and offer something unique to overnight guests

Vilmart & Cie's gradual ascent to grower Champagne fame has taken several generations of relentless work. Essi Avellan MW charts the rise of the house and talks to fifth-generation winegrower Laurent Champs about continuing the family legacy