With a reverence for old vines, a passion for purity, and a soft spot for shorts, Peter Fraser has redefined Australian grenache – and put Yangarra Estate on the global wine map in the process. We meet with a legend of the industry
This year, Fettercairn Distillery has turned 200. To mark this impressive milestone, it’s launched an incredible commemorative set of six whiskies. Andy Lennie, Whisky Specialist, Fettercairn Distillery tells us more
Favia was founded by renowned viticulturalist Annie Favia and her husband, consultant winemaker Andy Erickson. We meet the husband-and-wife team of this boutique Napa winery
When Woodford Reserve appointed Elizabeth McCall as Master Distiller it marked an historic moment for women in the spirits industry. We caught up with bourbon’s leading lady
William Grant & Sons changed how we drunk whisky, converting drinkers from blends to malts. We catch up with Brian Kinsman, Master Blender of the company’s entire portfolio, which includes everything from Glenfiddich to Balvenie
Award-winning winemaker Melanie Chester has worked all across Australia as well as Portugal’s Douro Valley. Now at the helm of Yarra Valley vineyard Giant Steps, she tells us what wine means to her
Warre’s, Dow’s, Graham’s and Cockburn's: the Symingtons are port royalty. We meet fifth-generation member Victoria Symington to find out what’s next for the family business
Neil Macleod Mathieson is the whiskymaker of both Torabhaig Isle of Skye Single Malt and Mossburn Distillers & Blenders. We catch up with a master of his craft
From chemical engineering to an offshore oil rig via the nuclear industry, Martin Murray has not had the most conventional of journeys into distilling. But at Dunnet Bay Distillers, he’s found his calling
Euan Campbell, Head of Whisky Creation at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society has a harder role than his job title suggests – hand-picking the perfect single-casks for his discerning clientele
Robbie Hughes had stints at Balblair, Tormore, Linkwood, Mannochmore and others before settling in at Glengoyne. He talks us through his life and times in the whisky business
Charlie Stein, son of Rick Stein, is responsible for all wine lists across the Stein restaurants and online wine shop. We caught up with him to find out about how and why he got into the wine trade
In Scotch whisky’s spiritual home, Drew McKenzie Smith has built one of Scotland’s newest distilleries, Lindores Abbey. We catch up with Drew over a dram or two
Campbeltown was once known as the ‘whisky capital of the world’. We travel there to meet Iain McAlister, master distiller of Glen Scotia, to learn more about this historic region and its whiskies
Speyburn dates back to 1897, the year of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. We catch up with Euan Henderson – the man in charge – to find out what’s next for this historic distillery
Simon Roberts has been involved in making wine at Ridgeview since the winery’s launch 27 years ago. He talks us through what’s next for the innovative British winery
Jill Russell is the winemaker at Cambria Estate Winery, one of Santa Maria Valley’s most prestigious wineries. Here the American vine whisperer tells us her story
Knockdhu's distillery manager Gordon Bruce explains how being a 21-mile round trip away from a pint of milk makes you become a lot more resourceful with what you’ve got
The world’s number one wine investment firm OenoGroup has appointed a new chief investment officer as it continues to expand its remit. We speak to Ryan Lynn to find out more about his fine wine journey so far
With a CV covering stints at Ardbeg, Bruichladdich, Glen Moray, and Lochlea, Malcolm Rennie knows his whisky. After 35 years in the business, he finds his new home at Rosebank
One of Napa Valley’s most renowned winemakers, Chris Carpenter now oversees 16 different vineyards – including Cardinale, Lokoya, Hickinbotham, Mt Brave, and La Jota. This is his story in wine
Introducing Ned Gahan, head distiller at Waterford Whisky – a single malt distillery in Ireland’s south-east, which brings terroir to the fore in its barley-forward whisky
Dating back to 1874, Louis XIII is the most prestigious cognac maker on Earth. Tasked with the next phase of its story is incoming global executive director Leonardo Ferracina. Ben Winstanley sits down with him to find out more
Rodolphe Frerejean Taittinger is the CEO of Frerejean Frères – a fine craft champagne maison he founded with his brothers in 2005. Originally intended for friends and family, the champagne became so widely sought-after that the business began to grow
Brando Baccheschi Berti swapped his career as a professional sailor to take on the family business. His new role? Head of Wine at Castello di Vicarello
Chris Albrecht is the winemaker and cellar master at Bouchard Finlayson. This boutique South African winery makes some of the best pinot noir and chardonnay in the country. Chris explains how…
Elunda Basson is the new cellar master at prestigious South African winery Steenberg Vineyards. She talks us through how she got there – and what's coming next
Stephen Woodcock is Glen Moray Distillery’s Head of Whisky Creation & Stocks – a suitably great job title for an equally great job. Jack Croxford-Scott finds out how he got it…
William Lowe went from serving cocktails to the Queen to making premium gin fit for a king. The Master of Wine and Master Distiller explains how he built Cambridge Distillery – and what’s coming next
From California to New Zealand, Lawrence Cronin has worked all around the world. But as winemaker for Tenuta di Arceno, he’s finally at home in Tuscany…
Giovanni Mazzei is the man behind one of the most exciting Chianti Classicos created in the last decade. We meet the winemaker who is taking the sangiovese grape to new levels
Where Scotland meets Bordeaux, and tradition meets sustainability: Château Cantenac Brown is not your average French winery. We meet its new owner, Tristan Le Lous
