- Advice
English sparkling is now more like Champagne than Champagne
And it’s still very reasonably priced, too, says Tom Gilbey.
-Words By Tom Gilbey
All House Notes
45 articles
- Places
Ardbeg House: A Dramatic New Chapter in Whisky Hospitality
Ardbeg House opens this autumn on Islay, offering twelve themed suites, smoky fine dining, and nightly whisky rituals. More than a hotel, it’s an immersive Ardbeg experience that turns every guest into a pilgrim of peat.
-Words By Chris Seddon
- Opinion
Which London members club has the finest wine list?
Clue: you’ve probably never heard of it…
-Words By Lisse Garnett
- Places
The Insider Series | Ardbeg Distillery
Whisky with the soul of an island.
-Words By House of Decant
- Places
The House of Decant Guide to: The Loire Valley
It’s a vast and mysterious region, spanning 625 miles and centuries of history. But the Loire is so much more than Sancerre and Muscadet…
-Words By Lisse Garnett
- People
“Food tastes better if you’re wearing a jacket…” Gavin Rankin’s Tasting Notes
Bellamy’s patron Gavin Rankin — host to royalty and raggamuffins alike — shares his dining loves and loathes, from treacle pudding fears to why caviar counts as fast food.
-Words By Ed Cumming
- Advice
Should rosé ever cost more than 15 quid?
Yes. And also no. Confused? Tom Gilbey explains all.
-Words By Tom Gilbey
- Lifestyle
How martinis and Cheeseburgers became the new status pairing
From Mayfair to Manhattan, the humble cheeseburger and the crisp martini have become the ultimate high-low status pairing — equal parts comfort and sophistication.
-Words By Ed Cumming
- Places
The Insider Series | Tamdhu Distillery
We were lucky to step inside Tamdhu, a hidden Speyside gem, custodian of whisky tradition.
-Words By House of Decant
- Lifestyle
How to have a night out in Bordeaux
On the importance of saying ‘OUI!’ in the world’s most revered wine city.
-Words By Molly Steemson
- Opinion
Screw it! Does the closure on your bottle actually matter?
Yes, says Tom Gilbey. But possibly not for the reasons you think…
-Words By Tom Gilbey
- Opinion
These three summer cocktails are far better than Pimm’s
The classic British tipple is entirely overrated, argues Molly Steemson — so mix these instead
-Words By Molly Steemson