Interviews
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Patrón’s Craft & Cultural Revolution: How Traditional Techniques & Mexican Identity Still Shape the World’s Most Iconic Tequila Brand – Insights from Global Director Lauren Mote
“Every bartender brings a completely different interpretation of how that tequila serve comes to life, and we couldn’t be more excited and proud t... -
Gerald Lu, Top Sommelier & Thoughtful Rebel: On Ditching the Hitman Tux & Why It's Time Restaurants Back Their Wine Teams
"I’ve always felt that wine is often represented in a certain way that doesn’t really align with how people in the wine-producing world actually l... -
Glen Grant’s New Master Distiller Greig Stables Tells Us What’s Next: In A World Of Scotch, One Sip Must Tell You It’s Glen Grant
"Whenever you taste one of our expressions, you've got to say, yes, that's a Glen Grant. My job is to be the custodian now and control it so that ... -
Johnnie Walker's Master Blender Emma Walker Wants To Capture Your Life In Whisky, Drops Some Behind The Scenes Secrets On Johnnie Walker Blue 2055, And Most Importantly Wants You To Stay Curious
Hi Dr. Walker, thank you so much for taking the time to chat with us today! We’re really honoured to be able to get to speak with and learn more... -
Inside Burgundy With Its Foremost Expert Jasper Morris: Are Vines Evolving To Beat Global Warming?
Law is so much about absolute precision... when I'm talking about wine and writing about wine, I do like to be precise, but nonetheless, it's much... -
Inside Foursquare Rum’s Materials Science Revolution: Richard Seale on Applying 21st-Century Alchemy to Ancient Stills & What Foursquare’s Future Holds
Amongst the rum makers that capture both the historical gravitas and modern-day admiration, Barbados' very own Foursquare Distillery occupies an... -
How Tequila's Legendary Founding Family Fights To 'Keep It Real': Words With Eduardo Orendain Jr of Tequila Arette
"As long as our family focuses on quality, on tradition and not taking shortcuts and not lose that focus, I think there will always be people that... -
How A Century-Old Singaporean Merchant Foresaw–and Shaped–The Rise of Baijiu & Chinese Wine Beyond the People’s Republic
The global palate has, in recent years, discovered a newfound appreciation for the nuanced flavours of Chinese wines and spirits. Regions like N... -
Why Tua Rita’s Grapevines Speak More Clearly Than Humans Ever Would: Giovanni Frascolla on the Past, Present & Future of Super Tuscan Wines
The plants… I’m pretty sure they are alive. I mean, they’re alive in a way that allows them to speak to you. Sometimes, they even respond more cle... -
Dr Rachel Barrie On How Nature Shapes Whisky More Than A Master Blender Ever Could, & The Future Of The Glendronach, Benriach and Glenglassaugh Single Malts
It’s almost like having three sons. I love them all, but I have to focus on each one at different times to make them the very best they can be. –... -
How Cocchi's Simple Pitch Launched The Global Vermouth Phenomenon From Turin to Tokyo: A Chat With Giulio Cocchi Winery Owner & Producer, Roberto Bava
"I wasn’t expecting it to succeed, especially since everyone in the industry warned me that it wouldn’t work. They said, It’s too expensive; you’l... -
Bottled in China Special: Wine Expert Émilie Steckenborn Uncovers The Inside Story Of The Most Anticipated New World Wine Region & The Hopes Of A New Generation In Asia
“We want to talk about Chinese wines and put those from the Himalayan origin on the map and share this story, this terroir, this humility, with th...
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