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Award-winning drinks writer & presenter. Resident expert @sundayBrunchC4 /spirits & cocktails contributor @wallpapermag @decanter ‘The Crisp Sommelier’
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Why You Should Be Drinking More Saké

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By Neil Ridley
| The World of Fine Spirits
While a cultural phenomenon in its native Japan, saké is still a misunderstood drink in the Western hemisphere. Yet it feels poised to become the next big discovery for the seasoned spirits drinker – despite not being a spirit at all. With centuries of craft behind it and a distinct framework of flavor categories and drinking rituals, it shares a great deal with some of our most cherished home-grown spirits. Often described as rice wine, saké is so much more.
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Porto's new vintage: culture, creativity and a modern love affair with port

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By Neil Ridley
| Flipboard
Hundreds of firefighters battle a wildfire in Portugal, while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal and Greece Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help battle a massive blaze burning for more than three days. In Greece, authorities on Sunday urged residents of parts of Thessaloniki, the …
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A Spirit Expert’s Guide to Drinking in Kyoto

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By Neil Ridley
| The World of Fine Spirits
Kyoto does not reveal itself quickly. Unlike the neon blur that is Tokyo, Japan’s ancient imperial capital unfolds slowly, deliberately, and often in near silence. Tokyo dazzles you immediately: glowing high-rises, sharply dressed bartenders, tiny hidden bars humming with conversation until dawn. Kyoto, by comparison, feels almost meditative. The city breathes at a different rhythm entirely. That slower pace shapes everything, especially its drinking culture.
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