Earth, fire and smoke: a journey to Islay

Earlier this year, we visited Islay in the Inner Hebrides. Here, the spirits are peat-smoked, taking on deliciously pungent flavours that are proving increasingly popular among whisky-drinkers. Islay’s star is firmly on the rise – but what do the locals think about it all? Reaching the remote shores of Islay, for many whisky-lovers, is a […]

Listen to our festive recommendations

The Christmas season calls for extra special bottles that your guests and loved ones will remember in years to come. When it comes to finding such bottles, we know it can be hard to know where to start. So, this year, we asked a handful of our experts to share their top recommendations on what […]

Wines and spirits to enjoy on Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night is one of autumn’s glittering highlights. Delicious wines and warming seasonal cocktails are a must – because what’s in your glass should be every bit as spectacular as the skies above.   Bonfire Night has always been one of my favourite occasions of the year. By now, we’re in the thick of autumn: the […]

La Place de Bordeaux: a world of wine in our cellars

Recently, we welcomed over 40 producers to our cellars for a unique customer tasting. They came from all corners of the fine wine world, from Chile to New Zealand – and many places in between. Their wines are currently being sold via La Place de Bordeaux. Below, you’ll find a few highlights from the tasting, […]