As we celebrate the release of the latest exclusive single-cask from Fife-based whisky distiller Daftmill, Jonny McMillan explains how we settled on the perfect cask on a visit to the distillery. In Daftmill’s sleepy warehouses in Fife, 1,000 casks of the acclaimed distiller’s exquisite Lowland malt whisky are lying in wait. Soon, just eight of […]

Brave the drizzle, pack up the wicker basket and set your sights on a superior picnic. And be sure to include our Head Chef’s coronation chicken – a retro classic that’s perfect for al fresco feasts Coronation chicken has had its ups and downs since its original inception as a dish to celebrate the Queen’s […]

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 […]

Every month, we ask a handful of our team to recommend a wine or spirit they’ve particularly savoured: here’s what they said 2017 Bourgogne Blanc, Eclat de Calcaire, Pierre Girardin, Burgundy Not being one to stray far from the path of predictability, my white wine of choice tends to be whatever Burgundy my budget allows […]