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 […]

This summer, we’re taking you on a tour of some of our favourite wine and spirits regions via their cultural riches. Here, Alexandra Gray de Walden introduces you to the colourful magic of Mexico. As the opening bars of Carlos Santana’s “Corazón Espinado” flow across the breeze and a cooling gush of Tequila and tonic […]

Caroline Frey is owner and head winemaker at Paul Jaboulet Aîné in the Rhône, Château La Lagune in Bordeaux and a domaine in Burgundy – she also has vines in the Swiss Valais. What has she learned from the people and the land of these diverse wine regions? Here, Alexandra Gray de Walden finds out. […]

Berry Bros. & Rudd has hosted guests at No.3 St James’s Street for centuries. With a sample of menus from the 1930s, here we examine the food and the wines in our menus through time. If you have ever visited the guest lavatories at No.3 St James’s Street, you might have spotted the unique wallpaper. […]