Cava producers take a pop at champagne with top-end classification

Spain hopes new category will put fizz back into the reputation of a sparkling wine often overshadowed by its French cousin

From amari mania to a vodka revival: what we’ll be drinking in 2017

If you want to keep up with the in-things in drinks this year, here are four trends that could take off in a big way

The ideal spirit to enjoy while welcoming in the new Year of the Rooster

Johnnie Walker Blue Label welcomes the Lunar New Year with commemorative limited bottle offering, Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Rooster. The Lunar New Year is such a significant cultural holiday and Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky house is marking the occasion with its rarest blend – Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Rooster. … Read more

Dan Barber’s long-term mission: to change food and farming for ever

America’s philosopher chef won over a president to his vision of sustainability. And now he’s bringing it to Britain

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The Dalmore 50 year old is exceptional as the finishes by Baccarat, Linley and Hamilton & Inches

The Dalmore has released an exceptionally rare, Domaine Henri Giraud champagne-finished, 50 year old single malt.     Maturation and cask finishing are instrumental to the success of the exceptional whisky makers. It is natural to celebrate the creative force behind some of the most iconic and innovative releases in the world. The Dalmore luxury … Read more

Mixology at your mansion: World’s First Connected Cocktail Library launches at CES 2017

This device will help us prepare our favorite cocktails, in the smoothest possible way. Originally unveiled in 2014, under the working title Project Gutenberg, Opn is an intelligent system, which aims to transform the way we enjoy premium spirits and experience mixology at home.As ‘hometainment’ sees consumers turn to their homes for new social experiences … Read more