
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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Distilled – A new cocktail book by Adam Handling
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Distilled – Chapel Down and Capreolus Distillery to produce an aperitif spirit
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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A drink with… Greg Lambrecht
The inventor of the Coravin wine preservation system speaks to Decanter...
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Best new whisky releases: 12 to try
From single malt Scotch to Irish pot-still, US rye and Japanese whisky...
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Best gins for spring: 12 to try
A selection of top seasonal bottles...
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Distilled – Macbeth Act I whiskies released
A new and artistic launch...
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Louis XIII launches Rare Cask 42.1 luxury Cognac
Exclusive limited-edition release...
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Distilled – Kraken launches new limited-edition rum
Our latest round-up of trends from the top shelf...
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Japanese whisky producer Nikka launches two new expressions
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Distilled – A new XO expression from Maison Courvoisier
Our latest round-up of trends from the top shelf...
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Distilled – An ultra-premium release from Brugal
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Distilled – The return of Beefeater Crown Jewel
Our latest round-up of trends from the top shelf...
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Distilled – Scapegrace limited-edition single malts released
The latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
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Valentine’s Day cocktails to make at home
Feel the love with these eight great recipes...
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Brazil’s Altos de Pinto Bandeira becomes first DO exclusively for sparkling wines in the New World
Groundbreaking new DO sets the standard for Brazilian sparkling wines...
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Top Riojas to enjoy this winter
Spanish bottles to buy and try...
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A drink with… Adrian Bridge
The CEO of The Fladgate Partnership talks to Decanter...
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Ten of the best: gins for Christmas 2022
Festive bottles for gin lovers...
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Sparkling cocktails for Christmas
Easy to prepare festive cocktails...
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Cyber Monday wine and spirits deals 2022 – Fine wine, Champagne, whisky and more
The best deals we've found...
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Best Scottish Gins: 10 to try
Great bottles for your drinks cabinet...
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Distilled – Cocktail making for all occasions
Our latest round-up of trends from the top shelf...
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Distilled – Rare 1949 Milton whisky released
Our latest round-up of trends from the top shelf...
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A drink with… Sam Linter
The current chair of WineGB and winemaker at Bolney Wine Estate discusses changes in English wine...
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