The 5 Best Wine and Food Tours in the Douro Valley

The 5 Best Wine and Food Tours in the Douro Valley

Portugal’s Douro Valley is one of the oldest and most beautiful wine regions in the...

Which wines go with spicy food?

The Ingredients First things first: the ingredients. Try putting together a delightful meal comprised of...

7 Mind-Blowing Wine and Chocolate Pairings for Easter

If you're a chocolate lover, and you also happen to have a love for wine,...

Healthanuary – Find Your Balance

If we were to pick one good thing that came out of the pandemic, it’s...

Perfect Port Cocktails for the Festive Season

Port isn’t perhaps the first thing you would expect to see in a cocktail cabinet,...

Eat like a Local in Bordeaux: Traditional Dishes to Try

Known especially for its red wine blends and grape varieties that thrive in the maritime...

Sober October: The Best Alcohol Alternatives Put to the Test

Let’s admit it. We’ve all had a challenging year, followed by a busy period of...

Weekend Inspiration – Alfresco Wining and Dining

Summer is here and there's no better way to celebrate than by enjoying alfresco wining...

The Top 10 Summer Cocktails for Your BBQ Parties

Your Memorial Day barbeque is nothing but ashes and memories now as summer barbeque season...

Eat and Drink Like a Local in England

English cuisine is a bit of an enigma – what actually IS it?! Across the...

What is Cassis? (And Some Cocktails To Try)

To some, Cassis sounds like a bad case of the sneezes! What is it, where...

What is Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto?

The last few years have seen the Aperol Spritz rise as a serious challenger to...

The Top 7 Maple Whiskies To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth!

1. Cabin Fever Maple Flavored Whiskey Cabin Fever maple-flavoured whiskey may not have the big...

Cocktail: Thyme Tells

As Autumn rolls around, we kickstart the season of robust and hearty herb-based cocktails. Colder...

5 Spooky Cocktail Recipes for Halloween

The changing of the seasons is monumental every year. There’s a vibration in the air....

How to Drink Like James Bond

Don’t we all harbour a secret wish to be just a little bit more like...

5 Top Wineries to Visit in Salta, Argentina

Salta is a little known paradise for some of the best wines in Argentina. While...

What is Blended Whisky?

When you start learning about whisky, a lot of terminology gets thrown at you. What...

Best Wines for Celebrations

Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso: Extra Dry How about a bottle of fizz for those who...

Curated Gift Ideas for Wine and Food Lovers

This Christmas, our new food and lifestyle editor Kate Rowe gives us her guide to...

Napa Valley or Sonoma County? Spotlight on Louis M Martini

A tasting that changed the wine world A mere 42 years ago, the most illustrious...

Reasons to Choose Louis M. Martini Californian Cabernet this Christmas

The clocks have gone back, the evenings are getting colder, and the nervous anticipation of...

Cocktail: Feeney’s Hot Chocolate

We all need a little winter warmer and Feeney’s hot chocolate is the remedy for...

Cocktail: Opihr & Ginger

You don't always need something fancy to have a good time. Sometimes, all you need...

Cocktail: The Royal Toast

What better way to celebrate the festive season than by mixing up a Royal Toast?!...

The Best Wines to Gift in 2018

  A bottle of something wonderful will always go down well with a winelover, but...

The Best Wines to Drink at Christmas

  Negotiating the wine aisle is always tricky. Negotiating the wine aisle at Christmas however,...

What Is Single Malt Scotch Whisky? Focus on Glenfiddich

As we continue our whisky series alongside The Three Drinkers do Scotch Whisky (now LIVE...

Wine Gift Ideas: Wine Club Subscriptions

Christmas is coming! It’s the time of year for the consumption of mulled wine, mince...

Nacional: The Most Sought-After Port in the World

Amongst the windy terraces of the picturesque Douro valley, looking down on acres of vines,...

What is Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco?

On a recent trip to Italy, Jess Lamb got under the skin of prosecco to...

Festive wine events around the UK this December

Santa has come early for wine lovers this month with a wide range of events...

What is Tokaji Wine?

  Tokaj in Hungary is both an UNESCO World Heritage site and the oldest, yet...

The Perfect Red Wine For Your Christmas Meal

As we hurtle towards the end of the year, we have been thinking a lot...

Ardbeg Galileo

Much-loved Ardbeg in Islay has always looked for 'out of this world' ways to express...

Johnnie Walker Black Label

The famous Johnnie Walker brand came from humble beginnings but quickly soared through the ranks...

Lagavulin 16 Year Old

Lagavulin celebrated their bicentenary in 2016 and holds a history unseen in many other brands....

Experimental Whisky: Focus on Ardbeg

It’s a common belief amongst those that know a little about whisky that the regulations...

3 Cocktails for the Holiday Season

Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us; it's time to raise a glass with friends and...

What is Peated Whisky?

Peated whisky: because what’s the point of drinking whisky if it hasn’t been heavily flavoured...

Glenmorangie Signet

Situated in the Scottish Highlands and inspired by these exact surroundings, Glenmorangie has committed to...

Three Cocktails to Kick off a Great Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a holiday that celebrates not only a successful harvest but also the gratitude...

Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish

World-renowned whisky distillery Glenfiddich is back in the spotlight. Established back in 1887 with the idea...

The Balvenie DoubleWood 17

Using centuries-old techniques and the Five Rare Crafts—homegrown barley, malting floor, copper stills, cooperage, and...

The Macallan M

Regally perched on a plateau above the river Spey in northeast Scotland, The Macallan began...

Spotlight on: The Balvenie Doublewood

Colin Hampden-White, our spirits editor and presenter in Amazon Prime series The Three Drinkers do...

The Three Drinkers do Scotch Whisky prepares for launch!

  The Three Drinkers do Scotch Whisky hits screens on November 26th. A delicious four-part...

Whisky Spotlight on… Aerstone

Our spirits editor and one of the presenters on Amazon Prime series The Three Drinkers...

Glenfiddich: The Snow Phoenix Story

In this piece, our spirits editor and presenter in Amazon Prime series The Three Drinkers...

Best Food and Wine Tours in Paarl

Often described as the ‘pearl’ of the Cape Winelands, (Paarl means pearl in Dutch), Paarl...

How to do Sake in 2018

Craft beer, natural wine, artisanal spirits, mead, even... It’s all going on this year -...

What is Organic Whisky?

Did you know that whisky can be organic? Meet the distillery leading the way: Deanston....

Johnnie Walker: What’s Behind the Colour?

Our spirits editor Colin Hampden-White, one of the presenters on the TV series The Three...

Is single malt whisky better than blended whisky?

This month, Winerist set me a simple question to answer: Is single malt whisky better...

The Best Restaurants in Paarl, South Africa

A simple drive through Paarl is a wine lover’s dream. With vineyards dotting the vast...

What do you get if you mix whisky with Oysters?

Glenmorangie helps clean up Dornoch Firth with the addition of 20,000 native oysters Oysters are...

Best 5 Places For A Manhattan in Manhattan

While the classic cocktail may or may not have originated at its namesake social club...

Take a Journey with The Last Drop’s 1971 Vintage Blended Scotch Whisky

Like a charming antique piece of jewellery kept covered and out of harm’s way discovered...

Drops of Excellence: The Last Drop Premium Collection

History has so much to offer us in terms of lessons, discoveries, and alcohol. Many...

Resurrected: The Last Drop Single Malt Glenrothes 1968

Finding unique and sought after wines and spirits are all a part of the game...

The Last Drop: Discovering the World’s Rarest Spirits Collectors

Let’s rewind ten years. Three industry veterans of the spirits world: James Espey, Tom Jago...

Trailer released for The Three Drinkers Amazon Prime TV series

  The drinks trade will be buzzing today as the trailer is released for the...

6 Best Places in New York to Enjoy an Espresso Martini

In New York City, coffee is a way of life. With over 3,000 coffee shops,...

This Port is Older Than The Titanic

Everyone loves a good duo: peanut butter and jam, Thelma and Louise, pumpkin spice and...

The Best Food and Wine Tours in Cape Town, South Africa

Recognized as one of the top ten best wine countries in the world, South Africa...

5 Top Food and Wine Spots in Cape Town

From top notch to small dives, every tier of food in Cape Town is just...

Meet My Friend Charlie: the dating company with wine and food at its heart

We knew it! Wine has so many wonderful attributes, and it has finally become a...

5 Recipes for Rum Punch Day

Need a last-minute summer vacation? Mark your calendars for National Rum Punch Day on September...

The 6 Best Liquor Stores in Seattle

Coffee, wine and beer—the best beverages belong to Seattle. If you’re dying to try some...

The World’s Weirdest Whiskies

As much as we at Winerist love talking about, writing about, and especially drinking wine,...

Winerist’s Guide to Oktoberfest

Summer may be ending but the party needn't be over. Turn your eyes to Munich...

The Best Liquor Stores in NYC

New York City is famous for its incredible bar and restaurant scene. Sometimes however you...

What is Applejack? (and some of the best)

What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘Applejack’? Maybe the once popular cereal...

What is Mezcal? Inside Sin Gusano in London

Mezcal is still a relatively new entrant to the London bar scene, but its popularity...

Q&A with Alwynne Gwilt from The Balvenie

With whisky constantly in the news as sales increase all around the world, Helena Nicklin...

5 Pawsitively Perfect Cocktails for National Dog Day

For a dog-person, August 26th this year was more exciting than Christmas! If drinking dog-themed cocktails...

What is a Pickleback?

You’ve heard of wine and cheese, tequila and lime, and even whisk(e)y and cola, but...

5 Lemon-based Cocktails for National Lemon Day!

On a day-to-day basis, it’s easy to overlook how often the lemon comes to our...

The 5 Best Rums (And Where to Buy Them)

Often considered the currency of the Caribbean, rum is the favored drink of pirates and...

The Best Global Food & Drinks Events in September

September doesn't have to mean back to school, back to work and putting away your...

3 Recipes to Celebrate Whiskey Sour Day

Ever find yourself making random excuses to enjoy a cocktail or two? Thanks to Whiskey...

Top 5 Luxury Tequilas

Whether on the rocks or mixed into a margarita, tequila is a liquor made for...

Brilliantly Bonkers Spirits You Need to Try from Empirical Spirits

So gin's hot right now, yeah?  Pretty hot, for sure...and mezcal? That's everywhere these days......

Woltz’s Rose Petal Vodka

Tony Conigliaro is a big deal on the London bar scene – so when he...

Food and Beer matching with the Brewers Association and US Beers

Our beer expert Anthony Gladman takes us on a food and beer matching journey with...

Is English Whisky a Thing?

When most of us think of whisky (as opposed to its American cousin, whiskey) it...

The World’s Most Haunted Distilleries

The spirits have us talking… Sorry, that one was too easy. We can’t help but...

Boozy Ice Lolly Recipes and Three to Buy

Have you ever looked at an ice lolly and thought you could do better? Ever...

The Best Food and Drinks Spots in Mallorca

Bad news … Love Island 2018 is over and it’s a full twelve months before...

The Eight Best Food & Drink Events Around the World this August!

August has arrived! This glorious summer month brings with it the promise of sun, sea,...

5 of the Most Intriguing Vodka Bottles You’ll See

DQ Vodka    A luxury vodka with water coming out of a government protected aquifer,...

Beer Merchants Tap, Hackney Wick

  Let's get one thing out of the way: the journey to Hackney Wick can...

Out of the Ashes… The Dead Rabbit, New York City

The Dead Rabbit is a bar which occupies a uniquely special place in my heart....

Whisky Cocktail Recipes For Long Summer Days (and Nights)

Summer is here and everyone’s reaching for the Pimm’s, Aperol or gin for a light...

What is Bourbon?

It’s that time of year when America celebrates the anniversary of the signing of the...

New Product: Ben Nevis ‘Cù-Sìth’ Whisky

  Our spirits editor, Colin Hampden-White, get to know the first in a series of...

Rethinking Vinho Verde

Everything you know and love about Vinho Verde wine is going to be turned on...

How to Pair Sake With Sushi

Whether you’re a sushi-lover or new to Japanese cuisine, selecting a sake means venturing into...

Top Tipples for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is fast approaching, but what do you get the old man? Well, if...

Have You Tried Whiskey Made With Beaver Sac Secretions?

The words ‘beaver’ and ‘secretions’ are not two words you see together very often, especially...

Small Beer Brew Co. – big ambitions for small beer

The Small Beer Brew Co is not yet one year old but its founders James...

Upcoming Food & Drinks Festivals in the UK

The warmer weather seems safely upon us, which means Festival Season has kicked off! Food,...

5 of the UK’s Best Ready to Drink Cocktails for your Picnic

Cocktails are great.  Picnics are great. And yet cocktails at a picnic are often a...

The Best UK Beer Tours

If you read online about craft beer in the capital it won't be long before...

Is Sherry The New Gin? #WEDWA

  A younger crowd are in the process of discovering something versatile to drink. A...

Ever Had Whisky From The Isle of Raasay? Now You Can…

Think you know everything about Scotch? Have you tasted the new single-malt-in-progress from the Isle...

5 of the Best Distilleries and Whisky Attractions Near Edinburgh

You may have seen Peter's guide to the best whisky bars in Edinburgh recently and...

5 Simple Secrets for Smoking Meat on your BBQ

As National BBQ Week gets underway (you did know it was happening, right?), we get...

5 of the Best Whisky Bars in Edinburgh

Ask anyone who’s ever travelled to Edinburgh about their impression of Scotland’s capital and most...

Have You Tasted Vagina Beer?

  I can’t quite believe I actually just wrote that but then again, it’s hard...

8 Best British Country Pubs with Award-Winning Food & Wine

There’s nothing more satisfying, when it comes to eating out, than finding somewhere cosy and...

What is Mead? Winerist meets Gosnells of London

If the word ‘mead’ has you thinking of medieval characters playing the lute and dancing...

16 Top English Sparkling Wines to Try Right Now!

London was recently treated to its annual tasting of English wines and having been there...

A Brief History of Gin (and 3 to try!)

Gin has undergone a true metamorphosis over recent years, with luxury products popping up in...

3 Cocktail Recipes For Your Cinco De Mayo Party

Cinco De Mayo is fast approaching in all its bright coloured, delicious food, strong beverage...

Winerist is Official Media Partner for ‘The Three Drinkers Do Scotch’

It’s only April, yet 2018 is already shaping up to be an incredibly exciting year...

Q&A with Sandia Chang from Bubbledogs

With champagne on the menu at Winerist Towers all week, we caught up with Sandia...

6 of the best fish and chip spots in London (and some English fizz to wash it down!)

With English Tourism Week coming to a close, we decided to revist some of the...

Top 6 English weekend spots for wine lovers

It’s English Tourism Week this week, and as there’s nothing we like more than a...

Is it Whisky or Whiskey: What’s the difference?

If you’ve ever thought about investing in wine, you might also have considered investing in...

How to talk intelligently about beer

If you enjoyed Anthony's piece on the best beers for wine drinkers recently, you may...

What are the best beers for wine drinkers?

Following Joe Fattorini and Jaega Wise's jaunt to Bavaria in last week's episode of The...

Last Minute Bubbles for Valentine’s Day

If you’ve left it too late again to find a Valentine’s present, a clever choice...

The Ultimate Foodie Aphrodisiac

  We’re a classy bunch in the UK, turns out. Forget French perfume, Belgian chocolates...

Real Porn Star With Your Porn Star Cocktail, Madam?

Q: How do you make a Porn Star Cocktail more authentic? A: Serve it with...

Burns Night: The Bobby Burns Cocktail

As the 25th of January approaches, many of us are preparing to raise a toast...

2018 Wine Trends, with Majestic Wines

If it wasn’t for Meghan Markle and the excitement of a royal engagement, it might...

Best Christmas Gifts for Wine Lovers

It's never easy to find the perfect Christmas present for a friend or a loved...

Whisky and its Famous Worldwide Producers

The word whisky originates from the Scottish Gaelic « uisge » or the Irish Gaelic « uisce ». It...

How to invest in whisky

As we finally recover from the colder weather in the UK, there is a parallel...

  With warmer weather comes cravings for lighter summery foods, and what’s more estival than...

A Beer Guide to the Lake District

The Lake District is home to over 20 breweries, many with award-winning drinks that can...

Can you guess these beers by their logo

To celebrate International Beer Day, Winerist has prepared a beer challenge. Let's see how well...

Top 7 Beer Facts you need to know on International Beer Day

Whether you’re a lager lover or a pale ale connoisseur, there’s no excuse not to...

St Patrick’s Day Wine Cocktails

  St Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us. Whilst the tradition may have begun as...

Independence Day Cocktail Suggestions

As the US celebrates one of its most favourite holidays today, 4th of July, we...