The last drop

For decades, alcoholic-drinks businesses have been prized by investors for their remarkable consistency. These were companies built on enduring brand value, deep-seated customer loyalty and seemingly

One of my clients – glamorous, fast-talking, smart, Irish – works as a pharmacist in one of London’s biggest hospitals. She’s the sort of woman who, for as long as I’ve known her, has marked the end o

If any grape can be described as producing the Marmite of wine styles, it’s sauvignon blanc: you either love it or you hate it. This herbaceous, citrussy white goes from rustic, light workhorse in Fra

Food has never just been fuel for me because when I was younger, there wasn’t much of it. My first memories are of my father, who would get a Chinese takeaway when he’d sold a painting. The first time

Have a shot at Edinburgh Gin’s brand-new Raspberry Collins canned cocktail, perfect for a picnic with its enticing fruity notes. They’re also 2% ABV and 50 calories per can! RRP £1.50 from Tesco. If t

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