Articles by Hannah Crosbie

Wine magnums aren’t just for Christmas – or even champagne

There are solid scientific reasons for bottling wine in a magnum and others that aren’t – one of which being that they are simply great fun

3 hours ago

Technology

Why nonalcoholic spirits go from strength to strength

The perennial question of what to serve those who like the taste of cocktails and spirits, but who don’t drink alcohol, is actually getting easier to answer year on year

Nov 20, 2025

World

Women, whisky and ‘the other room’

From female founders to master distillers, the whisky world is finally recognising women’s role within the industry

Nov 6, 2025

Warming whites? Break away from the ice bucket this winter | Hannah Crosbie on drinks

As the nights draw in, there’s no reason that the season’s bold, ripe, room-temperature wines need only be red …

Oct 30, 2025

Not all Argentinian red wine is malbec | Hannah Crosbie on drinks

Everyone recognises that dark bottle with a full fruit flavour, but other Argentinian wines – even whites – are worth a shot, too

Oct 16, 2025

If it’s autumn, it must be bloody mary season | Hannah Crosbie on drinks

One alternative to Sober October is to sip away slowly at the classic hangover cure, the bloody mary, before the Christmas onslaught begins

Oct 2, 2025