What is Cassis? (And Some Cocktails To Try)

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...

Armand de Brignac Releases the Latest Edition of Its Rarest Champagne

There are few champagnes more luxurious and exclusive than Champagne Armand de Brignac – which...

The Best Wines to Drink at Christmas

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

Wine Gift Ideas: Wine Club Subscriptions

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

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...

Resurrected: The Last Drop Single Malt Glenrothes 1968

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

Drops of Excellence: The Last Drop Premium Collection

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

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...

This Port is Older Than The Titanic

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

BIB Wine Co. The Red Wines

Recently, we’ve been checking out the most recent bag in box wines on the market...

BIB Wine Co. The White Wines

It’s fair to say that bag in box wine has come a long way since...

BIB Wine Co. The Rosé

We were very excited to taste the only (currently) pink offering from BIB Wine company...

Can Bag in Box Wine Ever Be Good?

Last week in the supermarket, I saw a sight that I never thought I’d see...

Introducing BIB Wine Co: The New Luxury Bag-in-Box Wine

Times have changed. Today, we are a long way from the oxidised, rocket-fuel that used...

Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

From their beginnings in 1933, the Martini family has found success in their Cabernet Sauvignons....

Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Known as the King of Cabernet, Louis M. Martini founded his namesake wines in 1933,...

Boozy Ice Lolly Recipes and Three to Buy

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

Castelnau Champagne launches special edition ‘cycling inspired’ label

In honour of the Tour de France and to celebrate its role as the champagne...

Win an £850 Bottle of Luvienz Caviar Sparkling Wine

New Product: Ben Nevis ‘Cù-Sìth’ Whisky

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

McGuigan Torode Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2017

The infamous Neil McGuigan and John Torode have teamed up to craft this Adelaide Hills...

Small Beer Brew Co. – big ambitions for small beer

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

Have You Tried Whiskey Made With Beaver Sac Secretions?

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

Have You Tasted Vagina Beer?

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

What is Mead? Winerist meets Gosnells of London

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

10 Best Wine Gadgets for 2018

There are so many wine gadgets out there nowadays, that it can sometimes be hard...

Winerist visits Kanpai, the UK’s First Sake Brewery

As sake continues to enjoy the spotlight as one of the hottest new drinking trends,...