Christmas drinks gift guide: Seasonal spirits to bring good cheer
Whether you're after a wonderful whisky, luxurious liqueur or jazzy gin, we've got something for you.
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15 of the best gin gifts to buy this Christmas
Gins with bold new flavours, stylish new bottles and exotic twists come together with a couple of whimsical gin gifts and even a make-your-own-gin experience in our selection.
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The Coral Room review: A touch of the Twenties in the heart of Bloomsbury
The recently-refurbished bar at The Bloomsbury has added a touch of glamour to an area once full of chains and tourist traps. Rosie Paterson paid a visit.
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How to make perfect sloe gin
Follow our perfect sloe gin recipe to make the best sloe gin in preparation for your local opening meet.
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Curious Questions: How do the genuine experts go about tasting whisky?
Developing a true appreciation of whisky is both a serious art and a delightful science – but how do the experts go about it? We spoke to Charles MacLean, the world's foremost whisky expert, to get his tips.
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Carla Carlisle: The end of the world may be nigh, but it won't be permanent. Now pass the wine.
Our columnist takes aim at everything from Remainers and Leavers to Donald Trump and the weather – and ends up remembering that the world has ground to a halt many times before, only to keep on going.
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Father's Day whisky: What to buy, from £23 to £2,000
Father's Day is coming up on June 17 – and if you're looking for a gift for a whisky-loving dad, we've got all sorts of options.
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Curious Questions: What is the perfect hangover cure?
If there's a definite answer, it's time we knew. Martin Fone, author of 'Fifty Curious Questions', investigates.
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Best Claret under £20: Six fine wines from Bordeaux that won't break le banque
Bordeaux from the world's most famous wine makers can cost a fortune, but you can buy magnificent wine at a fraction of the price from lesser-known neighbouring vineyards. Harry Eyres picks out six favourites under £20.
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The Maltster: How an art that's thousands of years old is once again gaining recognition
There are only a handful of people left in Britain who still extract malt from Barley using the 'floor-made' method – and today, people are beginning to value their efforts more than ever. Tessa Waugh explains.
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Why Châteauneuf-du-Pape's latest vintage is 'a great year' – and four sublime wines to buy
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the most famous of French wines – yet also the most misunderstood. Harry Eyres explains more – and celebrates its latest superb vintage.
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Living with plastic | Part 6: Keeping a balanced diet of cheese, vegetables... and tequila
Every year, Country Life's Rosie Paterson gives up something for Lent – this year, it's plastics. Over a month in and she discovers that even alcohol can cause plastic-related grief.
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Gin for Mother’s Day: Seven of the best gins, including one with an Earl Grey twist
What better for Mother's Day than a bottle of 'Mother's Ruin'? We've selected seven of the finest gins on the market which are sure to give your long-suffering parent a treat.
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The new whisky distillery in one of North Wales's most beautiful spots
What better day than St David's Day to take a look at Wales's newest whisky distillery – the first in the north of the country for a century.
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Pol Roger unearth ancient bottles of champagne during building excavation
Champagne house Pol Roger have unearthed an extraordinary treasure while laying the foundations for a new building: 20 bottles of their finest bubbly dating back to the 19th century. Laura Seal of Decanter reports.
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How to cure a hangover, by some of Britain's greatest-ever writers
From Hemingway to Wodehouse, we reveal the hangover remedies of literary greats.
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Best bottles of whisky for any budget to bring in the New Year in style
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How to drink your way through Christmas lunch
Our expert Harry Eyres picks out wines perfectly-matched for a traditional Christmas Day feast.
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Time to ditch Prosecco? Why Cava is 'deeper, more complex and far more interesting'
Our wine expert Harry Ayres is not a fan of the Italian bubbly which seems to be taking over the world – but he loves its Spanish cousin and has some fantastic recommendations.
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Seven stupendous wine cellars which go light years beyond dusty old storage
Wine cellars were once forgotten, cobweb-ridden holes. Now they're becoming a real feature of many modern homes, as Amelia Thorpe explains.
