Davy Żyw on his journey with MND

In his quest to drive awareness of Motor Neurone Disease and raise funds for crucial research, our Buyer Davy Żyw has explored the northernmost reaches of Scotland. What he discovered was a remarkable adventure, and a particularly special whisky cask.   In April 2018, Davy Żyw received the life-changing diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). It’s […]

Our top summer wines and what to eat with them

Summer is upon us, ushering in lively barbecues, bright, zesty salads and plenty of occasions for delicious wine and excellent company. Our experts have selected their favourite summer wines – whether you’re looking for the perfect partner for freshly grilled sausages, or a special Champagne to savour under the stars.   Deliciously mature Rioja    Pair […]

Authentic flavour: the resurgence of heritage grains

Whisky-makers are increasingly reviving heritage grains as a way of imbuing new – yet ancient – flavours into their spirits. But is it purely flavour compelling these producers to return to the “old ways”?  The Isle of Raasay lies just off the coast of Skye. Rugged and barren, it’s not renowned for its rich soils. […]

The rising fortunes of Barolo

Alessandro Veglio joined his family winery in 2017. Since then, his influence has seen the Veglio estate return to more traditionalist values, building on his uncle’s modernist foundations laid in the 1980s and ’90s. Veglio’s story is a portrait of a family – and of Barolo as a whole. In 1960, Barolo was an impoverished region. […]