The 2002 Vintage of Sylvain Cathiard’s Vosne Romanee Premier Cru Reignots is rare and exceptional. This pure and precise expression of Pinot Noir is seriously good. THE DOMAINE Sylvain Cathiard … Read More
Wire Works to Whisky Wonderland – A Visit to the White Peak Distillery
Their first whisky hit the shelves in 2022 and drew immediate attention. Bottled at a considered ABV of 50.3%, lightly peated, and matured in a mix of ex-bourbon and STR, … Read More
Liquid History – The Brora Distillery
The enchanting expanse of Scotland has been home to unknown numbers of distilleries throughout time, but few hold such venerated status as the mighty Brora. This fascinating producer manifested in … Read More
Full Vintage Report: Bordeaux 2022 En Primeur – A Vintage Fit for a King – by Callum & Will Gardener
2022 Bordeaux Vintage Report The initial noises coming out of Bordeaux (not for the first time) suggested we were in for a real treat this year with trade, press and … Read More
What To Drink This St. Patrick’s Day
We live in a special time: the renaissance of Irish whiskey. This once giant of the global whisk(e)y industry was brought close to the point of extinction during … Read More
How We Sell Highly Sought-After Releases
Some of the brands that we stock at Nickolls & Perks have garnered an impressive following over the years. With great global demand for such products, it is often the … Read More
Our Visit to the Cotswolds Distillery
For our Midlands-based team, a venture to a distillery to sample some fine whiskies usually entails a long trip to Scotland; to have a well-established distillery just an hour or … Read More
What To Drink This Burns Night
January 25th 1759: the birth of Scotland’s national poet, Robert “Rabbie” Burns. This 18th-century proto-Romantic poet has become so synonymous with Scottish identity that his birthday is now more celebrated … Read More
2021 Bordeaux – Our Thoughts
Expectations were very low as we headed out to Bordeaux last week for the 2021 primeurs week. We returned with a positive feeling that the wines are better than expected. … Read More
Revisiting 2016 Bordeaux: a vintage of exceptional quality by William Gardner
– 2016 Bordeaux Vintage – Institute of Masters of Wine – 1st December 2021 – Every year, except last year, of course, the Institute of Masters of Wine organises a … Read More