
Julie Sheppard
Julie Sheppard joined the Decanter team in 2018 and is Regional Editor for Australia, New Zealand and South Africa & Spirits Editor.
Before Decanter, she worked for a range of drinks and food titles, including as managing editor of both Imbibe and Square Meal, associate publisher of The Drinks Business, senior editor of the Octopus Publishing Group and Supplements editor of Harpers Wine & Spirit. As a contributor, she has over 20 years’ experience writing about food, drink and travel for a wide range of publications, including Condé Nast Traveller, Delicious, Waitrose Kitchen, Waitrose Drinks, Time Out and national newspapers including The Telegraph and The Sunday Times.
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Best tequilas for a Margarita: 10 to try
Great bottles to buy
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Distilled: A new instalment of The Dalmore’s Cask Curation Series
Our latest round-up of trends in top-shelf spirits and cocktails includes the launch of The Dalmore's 'The Red Wine Cask Edition' plus the recipe for an Aquaponie cocktail.
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Celebrate Australia Day with 15 great high-street buys
Classic styles and new discoveries...
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Distilled: The launch of a Golden Ratio-inspired gin
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Wines of the Year 2025: Australia, New Zealand & South Africa
A raft of diversity on display...
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Best alcohol-free spirits for Dry January 2026: 10 to try
Zero alcohol drinks to try...
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My Australian wine highlights of 2025
A year of exploring Aussie wine...
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Festive Champagne cocktails to make at home
Easy sparkling cocktail recipes...
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My South African wine highlights of 2025
Favourites from a year of travels, tastings and events...
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Best wine with steak: What to choose
Perfect pairing suggestions for your next steak night...
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How to pair wines with chicken
Time for a chicken and wine love-in...
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Wine with salmon: Ideas for great pairings
See top tips and wine recommendations by our experts...
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Distilled: Two new expressions from Mount Gay
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Christmas gifts for spirit lovers: Unique ideas to delight friends and family
Gift inspiration at all prices...
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Distilled: The release of two new whisky books
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Leona de Pasquale named ‘Wine Professional of the Year’ at the 2025 BIH Spotlight Awards
The winners of the BIH Spotlight Awards
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Distilled: Havana Club launches Tributo 2025
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Ginebra: Gin with Spanish style
Decanter's spirits editor Julie Sheppard on Spanish gin...
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Isla Marambio: The first whisky ever aged in Antarctica to launch next year
Pioneering single malt pushes boundaries of whisky-making...
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Distilled: Newly arrived in the UK, Casals Mediterranean Vermouth
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Cape Winemakers Guild Auction showcases a new era of top South African wines
The 41st CWG Auction features 48 unique lots
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Best premium vodkas: 12 to try
Decanter's pick of top luxury brands...
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Best gins for a Negroni: 10 to try
Juniper-led London Dry styles work best...
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Best dark rums: 12 to try
Great bottles to buy...
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