Every spring, a particular stretch of northeast Scotland prepares for its busiest week of the year. The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival returns from 29 April to the early May bank holiday in 2026, reaffirming why this corner of the Highlands is a must-visit for whisky enthusiasts worldwide.

I thought I knew all there was to know about my personal preferences when it comes to spirits. As is so often the case, I’m delighted to be proven wrong, and even more gleeful about the idea there’s so much more out there to fall in love with. Enter The Curatist.

Let’s jump in and take a look at The Last Concierge’s list of English wines that deserve pole position in your wine rack for New Year’s Eve and beyond, and the wineries that are worthy of your attention, love, adoration and fervent fanaticism. Cheers!

The London Fashion Week-adjacent evening was hosted by and in celebration of Martina Bonci - Italy’s multi-award-winning mixologist and bar manager of Gucci Giardino, Florence’s most famous and beloved cocktail destination.

This is where Crurated comes in - a revolutionary online retailer that’s wholeheartedly embracing and harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology, and guaranteeing the authenticity of each and every bottle on their shelves.