A guide to Hibiki 40-year-old whisky with master blender Shinji Fukuyo

Discover how Shinji Fukuyo and the House of Suntory have crafted the Hibiki 40-year-old into a timeless masterpiece, blending whisky, art, and tradition in ways you’ve never imagined. The House Of Suntory have released their oldest blended whisky to date. The Hibiki 40 year old is a masterwork of classic Japanese blended whisky, showcasing the skills and […]

Three Australian bars just made the World’s 50 Best list

Australia’s bar scene has once again proven its mettle on the global stage, with three local venues securing spots in the prestigious 2024 World’s 50 Best Bars list. The highest-ranking Australian entry is Melbourne’s Caretaker’s Cottage, which claimed the 21st spot. The pint-sized bar not only secured a top 50 position but was also crowned […]

The rebirth of Australian whisky

Australia’s whiskies are perennial medalists in international spirit competitions and have built a worldwide following of enthusiasts. Here’s a short description of 15 of its best whiskies.  Australia has emerged as a significant global whisky industry player in recent years. Its whiskies have become perennial medalists in international spirit competitions and have built a worldwide […]

8 of the best vegan restaurants in London

London has become a bit of a hotspot for vegan food lovers, offering a wide range of plant-based dining options across the city. Popular vegan restaurant app, HappyCow selected London, a city with over 700 vegan restaurants, as the world’s most vegan-friendly city in 2024, ahead of Berlin (No.2) and Barcelona (No.3). From trendy cafés […]

Adam Liaw wants to change how we approach food and beer

When Adam Liaw, former MasterChef winner and trained chemist, set out to create a beer, it wasn’t just another celebrity venture, he insists. The Adelaide expat had one goal and was clear on it: craft a beer that could genuinely elevate the dining experience. It’s no secret Australians love their food, and perhaps equally, their […]

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Veuve Clicquot: A bucket list trip

Veuve Clicquot has created three of the most decadent journeys you can imagine on Belmond Trains. Solaire Journeys (a name inspired by the signature sunburst yellow color of Veuve Clicquot labels) follow the sun on three continents, from East to West, accompanied by some of the world’s best champagne and gastronomy. Unique and rare champagnes are paired with food […]

The distilleries leading the next rum rebellion

The hot new rums that are set to transform your palate – and maybe overcome the consequences of teenaged misadventure. Tom Bulmer is on a mission to bring rum back to the top end of the market. Because it certainly never went away from the bottom end, he likes to point out, noting that Bundaberg […]