
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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Leona de Pasquale named ‘Wine Professional of the Year’ at the 2025 BIH Spotlight AwardsThe winners of the BIH Spotlight Awards
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Distilled: Havana Club launches Tributo 2025Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Ginebra: Gin with Spanish styleDecanter's spirits editor Julie Sheppard on Spanish gin...
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Isla Marambio: The first whisky ever aged in Antarctica to launch next yearPioneering single malt pushes boundaries of whisky-making...
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Distilled: Newly arrived in the UK, Casals Mediterranean VermouthYour 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 winesThe 41st CWG Auction features 48 unique lots
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Best premium vodkas: 12 to tryDecanter's pick of top luxury brands...
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Best gins for a Negroni: 10 to tryJuniper-led London Dry styles work best...
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Best dark rums: 12 to tryGreat bottles to buy...
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Best vodkas to give as a gift: 10 expert ideasGreat bottles to gift...
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Decanter sponsors ‘Wine Professional of the Year’ at the 2025 BIH Spotlight AwardsMeet the four finalists...
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The best light rums: 12 to tryGreat bottles for your home bar...
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Best vodkas for a Martini: 18 recommendationsWhich bottle should you pick for that perfect Vodka Martini?
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The best after-dinner drinksHow to finish your meal in style...
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Best London cocktail bars: Eight to tryTop picks for cocktail sipping in London...
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Distilled: Appleton Estate launches its longest-aged expression to dateYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Ocean drive: the cool climate wines of Mornington PeninsulaDiscover world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay...
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Berry Bros & Rudd: best buys for spring and summerBest buys from the latest range...
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Distilled: Hot off the press – Tequila: A tasting courseYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Great drinks for summerCelebrate the summer with delicious drinks...
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Jo Malone CBE launches vodka rangeThe perfumier debuts a trio of luxury sensory spirits...
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As Decanter’s spirits expert, I share my favourite alcohol-free alternatives to try for summerLose the alcohol, but not the taste...
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Distilled: Spritz into summerYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Sweet like chocolate: Boekenhoutskloof and the creation of a South African iconThe story of The Chocolate Block and latest vintages...
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