From tropical maturation to Himalayan barley, we explore what makes the flavour and identity of the up-and-coming Paul John whisky distillery so distinctly Indian in profile
The real-world impact of bar-industry awards
by Joanna Taylor
From cocktail competitions in Toronto to the biggest night in the bar calendar in Hong Kong, we go in search of the ingredients that turn bartenders into stars
Francesco Mazzei on the food and produce of Calabria
by Francesco Mazzei
The celebrated Italian chef traces the flavours of his home region, and brings them to life at his new restaurant Mezzogiorno at the Corinthia London hotel
On the rocks: inside the Isle of Wight's first legal distillery
by Christy Spring
When Britain finally loosened its long-restrictive small-still rules, a wave of gin makers began bottling a sense of place. Christy Spring crosses from the mainland to the Isle of Wight to meet one of them
Conor Gadd: my career in 5 dishes
by Patrick Dunne
Patrick Dunne speaks to Conor Gadd, the chef behind Trullo and the new Covent Garden restaurant Burro, about five dishes that shaped his cooking, from anchovy toast to a tiramisu doughnut
The story of indie bottling in Scotch whisky
by Mike Gibson
We explore the world of independently bottled whisky, from the pioneers who shaped the world of single malt Scotch to the next generation redefining it
The 50 Best Bars 2026 list is here
by Mike Gibson
The 2026 edition sees three London bars in the top 50, as well as some exciting new entries from Colombia to Athens
Best pop-ups and events in London this October
We've rounded up all the goings-on this month in the capital, from a celebration of Georgian wine month and a Michelin-starred wine event, to the London Restaurant Festival
Best new London restaurants to try in October
A new omakase, the follow-up to Cloth, and brand new Dishoom all feature in London’s newest openings for October
The best pasta restaurants in London – 26 to try
From easy-going spots like Padella to classics like Manteca, this guide to the best pasta restaurants in London should have you eating al dente in no time
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The Drinks Issue 2026
No. 68
Foodism’s 2026 drinks issue looks at what, where and how we’re drinking now. Across wine, whisky, gin, beer and cocktails, this issue explores the producers, bartenders, writers and makers shaping drinks culture in London, the UK and further afield. Joel Hart investigates the rise of English still wine, Mike Gibson goes deeper into the world of independent whisky bottlings, Joanna Taylor reports from major bar awards in Toronto and Hong Kong, and Clint Cawood travels to Goa to explore India’s emerging single malt scene. Elsewhere, we visit the Isle of Wight to trace the origins of Mermaid Gin, look at mixology at Bar With Shapes For A Name, head to Leith for a food-and-drink itinerary, and bring together the usual recipes, columns, reviews and kit.
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