Wine and Whisky

The whisky market has seen huge growth in recent years, but it’s now facing scrutiny as prices cool and scams are exposed. We explain what’s gone wrong, what to watch out for, and how to protect yourself when buying casks or bottles

Struggling to choose the perfect Christmas wines without breaking the bank? This article shares budget-friendly recommendations for every course—from aperitifs to pudding—and even what to serve with turkey. Do you know the best affordable alternative to Champagne? Or which wine can handle the bold flavours of Stilton? Find out now and get your festive drinks sorted.

Christmas tips from a seasoned tippler “Any fool can serve a good wine by spending a fortune on it”, my father used to say, “but the trick is finding something delicious to drink that isn’t ruinously expensive”. He was particularly good at it and I have tried to emulate him. With Christmas around the corner, […]

I had intended to give an up-to-date analysis of auction results for Fine Wine, but Covid-19 put paid to that . It is an indiscriminate bug ! So, instead, I am going to share some musings on arguably the finest and purest expression of the Pinot Noir grape, which, by the way, comes in more […]