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There have been many copies, but there is only one original dry vermouth. Our writer makes a pilgrimage to Noilly Prat in Marseillan in the south of France.

As the temperature rises, these refreshing berry cocktail recipes will cool you down and provide a delicious, grown-up taste of summer.

Sotheby’s is auctioning two casks from Diageo’s VIP ‘Casks of Distinction’ programme from legendary distilleries shuttered nearly 40 years ago.

The second edition of the rare aged whisky collection has launched and is aimed at those who love both spirits and art.

Gin is a cult spirit – no wonder it has figured in so many memorable songs, films and books. Here are some of our favourite quotes.

Whisky is simple: grain spirit, matured in wooden casks, usually for at least 3 years and with a minimum 40% of alcohol. Here's all you need to know to mark World Whisky Day on May 21.

Falstaff visited the Old Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland, which has triumphed over fire, war and prohibition in the 400 years it has produced whiskey.

The World's 50 Best Bars is launching its first-ever scholarship for aspiring bartenders who fancy jetting off to work in two top-notch bars in London and New York.

The sale of agave spirits is booming. Here's our quick cheat's guide to Tequila and mezcal and how they differ.

Agave spirits are an important part of Mexico's heritage. Tequila and mezcal are also booming in popularity internationally, giving rise to the desire for ever more authentic distillates.

The Edinburgh-based auction house Lyon & Turnbull will sell a 311-litre bottle of 32-year-old Macallan single-malt called ‘The Intrepid’ on May 25.

The film director introduces his new gin, Artingstall’s, and chats to Falstaff about all things film, cocktails, bar scenes and celebrities.

Taiwan's colonial past has given it a very colourful tea history. Now a new generation of tea bars has opened – here are five you must sample.

Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world's most well-known whiskies, has teamed up with Eight Degrees Brewing to create an excellent third edition in this Jameson Crested series.

A new survey lists the most popular spirits on the Internet in 2021, with vodka strongly in favour. PLUS: Three cocktail recipes to mix!