LifestyleVersatile rum punches above its weightSun, sex and sand - is there anything that encapsulates them as well as rum? While rum is made around the world - even in countries notably bereft of sugar plantations such as Austria - it has become firmly linked to the Caribbean.20 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleNZ Homebrew champs - winners revealedA panel of world class international judges cast their verdicts on a record number of brewers entered in this year's NZ Homebrewing Competition.16 Nov 04:41 AM
Small BusinessThirsty rugby fans in for a shockRugby World Cup patrons can expect to pay up to $17 for a glass of wine in restaurants near Eden Park, but industry heads say it's not a rip-off.14 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleShamelessly getting yourself in a fizzThere is something almost naughtily decadent about drinking bubbles. 12 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandOpposition's voice heard on liquor billThe Government's liquor law bill passed its first reading yesterday amid strident criticism from Opposition MPs.11 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBubbly war fizzes for ChristmasIf you have a taste for the high life, now's the time to bag a bargain - supermarkets and wine retailers are staging a "champagne war".09 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleSupport your local bartenderThe Christchurch earthquake back in September caused plenty of grief down there, but it also had a rather nasty effect on this particular Aucklander.05 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessIn search of wines with elusive X factorPhilip Rich will raise his glass up to 400 times this week as he turns his palate to the Air New Zealand Wine Awards.02 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Lobby powerWhen alcohol industry reps unleash their charm offensives on the corridors of power there is one office they dodge, that of Jim Anderton.30 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleHappy days of summer nearly here a ginWhether as the basis for a classic cocktail like the martini, with soda water and fresh lime juice, or simply mixed with its spiritual partner tonic water, gin just screams summer.30 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleA little of what you fancy does you goodI'm often struck by the snobbery I encounter in our country when it comes to drinks. Talk about how you'd love a nice, cold lager and someone will pipe up and say: "Oh you don't drink that muck do you?25 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleDublin: A taste of history that's hard to put downGraham Reid samples the delights of an Irish institution in Dublin.19 Oct 04:30 PM
BDBDBusinessPernod Ricard sells wine brands, assets for $88m to Lion NathanPernod Ricard New Zealand, the local arm of the French liquor company, has sold a dozen wine brands and some wineries to a Lion Nathan New Zealand-led joint venture for $88 million.18 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandAlcohol cheaper to buy than water - studyAlcohol has become so affordable that it is cheaper than bottled water and approaching the price of milk, says a study made public today.14 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBourbon an example of American beautyBourbon is the great American whiskey. It was named for Bourbon County in Kentucky and 95 per cent of it is still made in that state.11 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBubbles and chicWhen a champagne house can name Marie Antoinette and Marilyn Monroe as fans, you'd think the brand couldn't get any more glamorous - then they announce a collaboration with shoe designer Christian Louboutin.08 Oct 04:30 PM
