Sweden’s High Coast whisky

We talk to Henrik Persson, CEO of Sweden’s High Coast to uncover what makes this small, forward-thinking whisky company so remarkable. Distilled on the 63rd parallel, Sweden’s High Coast whisky is a product not only of place but also precision. It is crafted by a gloriously geeky team. They believe in total transparency about the […]

Meet winemaker Olivier Merlin

Three decades into his career, winemaker Olivier Merlin continues to be a leading light in the Mâconnais. Winemaker Olivier Merlin has 35 vintages under his belt. He’s far from a “new” winemaker; in fact, he’s the most established producer in the Mâconnais, Burgundy’s most southerly terroir. And, while for some producers longevity could translate to complacency, […]

English truffles: the hunt for black gold

English truffles may lack the status of their Italian counterparts, but these little-known delicacies have been found in our native woodlands for hundreds of years. Intrigued, Emily Miles goes hunting. As summer gradually gives way to autumn, professional truffle hunters start to practice their craft. Hoping for a glimpse into this secretive world, I got in touch with The […]

Meet our Good Ordinary Claret artist: Poppy Lennox

This year’s limited-edition Good Ordinary Claret label has been created for us by artist Poppy Lennox, who works with paper, wood and thread. Here, we speak to her about her inspiration and process, and the experience of collaborating with Berry Bros. & Rudd Usually, you can tell quite a lot from an artist’s space – […]