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Saturday, 26th November 2011

It is no great revelation that the very best whiskies come from Scotland. However, the only nation that runs the Scots close is Japan. Irish whiskey is currently the most dynamic category in brown spirits and the finest bourbons are fine indeed. Why not compare? Three bottles have been selected to represent the ‘Best of Scotland’, and an Irish, Japanese and bourbon to fly the flag for ‘Whiskies of the World’.

Take me to the River  

Friday, 18th September 2009

On a soggy afternoon Henry Rymill lunched at the west London eating institution known as the River Café.

Whimsy on the Motorway  

Monday, 14th September 2009

Henry Rymill has a drive by encounter with a high speed and anonymous eccentric.

Leaf Pulling and Love Amongst the Lopez Island Vineyards

Wednesday, 9th September 2009

Wandering weeder and wine watcher Andrea Lechner has sent her last despatch from the Lopez Island Vineyards in Washington State before returning to the UK.

Loire Valley Layover – La Couture  

Tuesday, 1st September 2009

With 3 excellent wines from the Loire Valley in the Spectator’s September Wine Offer Henry Rymill has found a great place to stay in this beautiful region.

What’s in a Name? The genesis of the Wave Crest Ruby Blend

Tuesday, 25th August 2009

Travelling vineyard fanatic Andrea Lechner has been working at the Lopez Island Vineyards in Washington State. She describes her first "hands on" experience of creating a wine blend.

Ashes to Ashes

Monday, 24th August 2009

As an Australian Henry Rymill cannot let the fine effort by the English cricket side to regain the Ashes go without comment.

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