Journeys
All regions
Champagne, France: A Visitor’s Guide to Reims, Épernay and the Cellars
Reims, Épernay and the chalk cellars beneath them — how to plan a proper Champagne visit.
Fly into Paris (CDG) Best Apr–Oct
Water of Life: A Journey Through Irish Whiskey
From Dublin’s revived distilleries to Midleton in Cork — the Irish whiskey route, planned properly.
Fly into Dublin or Cork Best May–Sep
Stockholm for Drinks Lovers: Snaps, Spritmuseum and Swedish Drinking Culture
Snaps songs, a museum of spirits and a state-run liquor store — Stockholm’s drinks culture explained.
Fly into Stockholm (ARN) Best May–Sep
Southern Sweden: Vodka Country, Åhus and the Skåne Coast
Wheat fields, a fishing-town distillery and a coastline made for summer — Sweden’s vodka country.
Fly into Copenhagen (CPH) or Malmö (MMX) Best Jun–Aug
Oaxaca and Mezcal: A Guide to the Palenques of Southern Mexico
Earth-pit ovens, stone wheels and wild agave — how to visit mezcal country properly.
Fly into Oaxaca (OAX) Best Oct–Apr
Marseille and Pastis: Drinking the Aperitif of Provence
Anise, water and a long lunch by the Vieux-Port — pastis in its home city.
Fly into Marseille (MRS) Best May–Oct
