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Cider – and its many variants – continues to capture the imaginations of consumers. But does it have worldwide appeal? Hamish Smith gets to the core of the issue
Armagnac is arguably the closest spirit to wine in terms of provenance, raw materials and the outlook of the growers, producers and brand owners. Christian Davis reports
Gin is trading on the complexities of its flavour profile to cash in on the cocktail boom. Patience Gould finds a booming super-premium sector
With Irish whiskey proving a global smash, Hamish Smith looks into the growth plans of the big four players
Lucy Britner on livening up tequila
Despite a strong peso, consumers are prepared to pay the price for quality Chilean wine. Christian Davis reports
Asian beer hopes to reverse the trend of beverages tending to head east. Hamish Smith reports on efforts to break out of the box
Beaujolais sees an appellation change. Hamish Smith is there to find out
Hamish Smith takes a closer look at a much-touted travel retail launch
Hamish Smith takes a closer look at a much-touted travel retail launch
The world’s first female master blender, Joy Spence, is a chemist, philanthropist and all-round spirited raconteur. Jaq Bayles meets the architect of Jamaica’s best-known rums
Asian demand for whisky has boosted investment in Scotland, says Lucy Britner
We have teamed up with Brand Finance to reveal the world’s biggest wine and spirits brands by value. Christian Davis highlights trends in the sector
Tesco has moved one of its champagnes to lightweight bottles, but should other brands follow suit? James Boulton of Claessens International explores whether champagne producers can embrace sustainability without damaging their products’ premium status
With all the bans on absinthe now lifted, the traditional French and Swiss producers are now free to re-invent the category for the 21st century. Hamish Smith investigates
The market for whisky in India is huge, but local brands have the lion’s share due to the exorbitant import tariffs. Christian Davis reports
Ronnie Cox cut his whisky-selling teeth in the often inhospitable environment of 1980s Latin America. Hamish Smith meets the Berry Bros charmer
The category is densely populated and very competitive in the mainstream, but there are rich pickings to be had as liqueurs gain a new status. Patience Gould reports
German wines are world class but they are predominately white and the world wants red. It is a niche player in terms of volume, so how is it doing, asks Christian Davis
Luxury drinks brands are managing to make the recession work for them, top global designers tell Lucy Britner
The South American spirit may have failed to make much international impact in its 450-year history, but a new generation of producers are determined to change all that, finds Hamish Smith
If the name’s Grant and the place is Scotland, the chances are the game’s whisky. Lucy Britner meets a Grant at Glenfarclas
Consumers in Australia’s top two export markets are abandoning its wines for cheaper alternatives leaving producers wondering if Asia will grow big enough to compensate for US and UK declines. By Graham Holter
Although vodka can be mixed with anything and everything, producers in eastern and central Europe prefer the light touch when it comes to cocktails. Patience Gould checks out the action...
It’s not just about the spirit when it comes to making great cocktails. Jaq Bayles celebrates the other essential elements
Brazil’s national spirit is confined mostly to its own country’s shores. But Hamish Smith unearths a number of factors that look about to change all that
