10 of the most beautiful corkscrews to make opening a great bottle of wine the event it should be

Glamorous American bars were once a familiar sight in London, catering to US and British citizens alike, but only two of the historic ones remain. On the eve of Thanksgiving, Robert Crossan goes in search of both.

By Rob Crossan Published 23 November 23

Absinthe is almost unique among alcoholic spirits for having been outlawed in even some of the world's most liberal countries — but how did that happen? Martin Fone traces back the story to find the tales of debauchery, hallucination and even murder that once gave the drink its bad name — and looks at how it's returned to prominence.

By Martin Fone Published 2 September 23

Not to be confused with cider, the art of perry-making is more than a craft — it’s an English passion. Ben Lerwill meets some of our best producers of fermented pear juice.

By Ben Lerwill Published 26 May 23

Whether you’re doing it for health reasons or simply for a New Year’s challenge, giving up alcohol isn’t necessarily all that easy. To help you on your way, the Country Life office put a variety of non-alcoholic spirits to the test. Here’s what we found.

By Rosie Paterson Published 6 January 23

From Hemingway to Wodehouse, we reveal the hangover remedies of literary greats.

By Emma Hughes Published 1 January 23

Whether you're keen to pour your own draft beer, drink Cotswolds whisky or enjoy a raft of different gins, we've got you covered.

By Toby Keel Published 16 December 22

Is your decanter gathering dust at the back of a cupboard? If so, says Harry Eyres, it’s high time you started using it to breathe more life into your wine.

By Harry Eyres Published 8 December 22

Sobriety is easier and more interesting than it used to be, finds Giles Kime, who has spent the past year exploring the unanticipated delights of alcohol-free beer.

By Giles Kime Published 26 November 22