The Guardian: Introducing Chris Layland

Watching over nine million bottles, Chris Layland is the gatekeeper of the world’s most enviable wine collection. Here, Sophie Thorpe talks to him about his team, the most remarkable bottles in his care, and keeping life at 12°C You’ll find our warehouses on an edge-of-town industrial estate in Basingstoke. Next to Topps Tiles, Greggs and […]

Everything you need to know about tequila and mezcal

Tequila and mezcal are spirits that owe everything to their raw ingredient. It is the character of agave – the spiky succulent that grows in Mexico’s hot, arid climate – that gives these spirits their earthy, smoky flavour. They have inherent terroir; it’s about that plant, in that place.  And we’re drinking more of it than ever before. […]

10 of the best bottles in our Sale

As our Sale goes live, with discounts of up to 40% on fine wine and spirits, we pick 10 of the most interesting and best bottles on offer 2018 DeSante, L’Atelier, Napa Valley, California, USA The DeSantes are incredibly talented – a tiny producer run by husband and wife team, Katherine and David, they make […]

Your guide to Scotch whisky

Scotland is whisky’s spiritual home, and the vast majority of our range comes from north of the border – but the nation produces a huge array of different styles. From Lowland to Highland, malt to grain, here’s our quick guide to Scotch whisky STYLES OF SCOTCH WHISKY To be classified as Scotch whisky, a spirit […]