Hops: in the glass and now on the plate

Vintage Highland Park-aged Ola Dubh from Harviestoun

First Cumbrian whisky distillery for over a century calls for investors to join Founders Club

A taste of New Orleans in London

The vibrant personalities of New World hops have revitalised the craft brewing scene. Susanna Forbes catches up with the people exploring the globe in search of kick-ass new varieties

From ice buckets to food-matching and training to trips, the main champagne houses all have the on-trade on their radar for this year. Richard Woodard takes a look at what’s on offer

Four years after the last generally-declared vintage port hit our shores, here come the 2011s

Bancroft adds big-name Rioja producer to its books

Some top-notch bottles from Carte Blanche Wines

Fret over sluggish card payments no more – Bartab has launched an app to speed up purchases

The UK snags the Dessert Trophy in this week's European final

Over 1,800 wines, 80 sommeliers, 6 days of tasting plus a decider for the Food Match medals… and the SWA 2013 results are in!

Wines that made the grade this week, from Italy, Germany and Austria

Searching for the UK's greatest fizz educator

Maison Lillet is launching a day dedicated to the apéritif