Home to a selection of grape varieties producing widely diverse wine styles, the Loire is a dream region for food matching. Here, we explore some of its pairings for shellfish.   As one of the most diverse wine regions in France, possibly even Europe, the Loire has all manner of wine styles to please any […]

From its early days as a royal favourite, Cristal has become something of a cult icon. Here, we explore how Louis Roederer’s prestige cuvée came to be – and why, beyond the regal favour and even assassination attempts, it is a truly exceptional Champagne. When you think of luxury Champagnes, which names pop to mind? […]

After opening the doors to our new Spirits Shop this spring, we pause to look back on a rich history of bottling spirits at Berry Bros. & Rudd. If we cast our minds back in time, and think of spirits in England, images of Hogarth’s Gin Lane might spring to mind. Or perhaps, Cornish rum […]

On Friday 31st July 1970, a centuries-old British naval tradition was brought to an abrupt end. Here, Alexandra Gray de Walden explores the origins of Black Tot Rum. The last day of July represents a dark day in British naval history – a “black” day, you might say. Since the 17th century, sailors onboard British […]