The truth about alcohol, from gin tears to champagne hangovers

Do different drinks have different effects on your mood, why do funny-coloured drinks make you more drunk and what causes the worse hangovers?

Champagne is all a matter of taste – but the taste doesn’t really matter

Experts are saying that upmarket champagne tastes better out of a normal wine glass than out of a flute – is this the new shape of alpha snobbery?

From grilled cheese sandwiches with gherkins to champagne saucers: what’s hot and what’s not this week

Say yes: Puma’s Arsène Wenger coat, Maharishi, Giorgio Armani lip maestro. Say no: the backwards soul patch, power suits, to-do lists, unnecessary covers

Jay Z is the official owner of Armand de Brignac (“Ace of Spades”) Champagne brand

Sovereign Brands, a New York-based wine and spirits company owned by the Berish family, has sold its interest in the Armand de Brignac (“Ace of Spades”) Champagne brand to a new company led by the globally-renowned Shawn “Jay Z” Carter. Jay-Z has been associated with Armand de Brignac since since 2006. The brand first gained … Read more

The ultra-premium beer served in stemless champagne flutes

Guinness launched a limited edition luxury beer that requires special glassware. The brewer is bringing a new level of elegance and artistry to the beer category with Guinness The 1759, a limited edition amber ale inspired by a 200 year old recipe. With only 90,000 bottles being produced, the new “Guinness The 1759″ is an … Read more

A €2,500 Bucherer diamond in a champagne flute @ “Night of the Diamond”

The Charles Hotel in Munich offers a €2,500 diamond in a champagne flute. The Night of the Diamond with a renowned jeweler on the guest list who might announce you as the lucky winner of a flawless 0.5 carat diamond worth 2,500 euros. The Charles Hotel in Munich, Germany offers each New Year’s Eve celebration guest … Read more