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The myths and reality of Irish pot still whiskey
“The whole story is a fairy tale”.
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Off your Rioja
A love letter to Spain’s most famous wine
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How English cider's reputation was destroyed
"Bertram Bulmer once declared, in strict confidence, that you would not 'catch him drinking any of his own products'..."
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Drinking in Clubland
A look at 'London Clubland: A Companion for the Curious' by Seth Alexander Thévoz.
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Vive le cidre Normand!
French sparkling cider is the perfect low alcohol aperitif. Why aren’t we drinking more of it?
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How I learned to stop worrying and love oaky wines
Don’t fear the timber
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Sunday Drinking: 20 July
Modern slavery in Champagne, Sean Connery in Hungary, Carla Bruni and more. Plus some recommendations.
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