
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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Glenfiddich launches rare Time Re:Imagined whisky collection
New release of single malts for collectors...
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Distilled – New tropical rums for the summer
Our latest round-up of trends from the top shelf...
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Best South American wines: Great value picks for summer
From crisp whites to fruity rosés and juicy, spicy reds for barbecues...
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A drink with… Justin Moran
The Australian entrepreneur talks about The Hidden Sea
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Distilled – A new pink vodka from Provence
Our latest round-up of trends from the top shelf...
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Best craft gins: eight to try
Great-tasting bottles to buy...
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Best flavoured gins: eight to try
Top bottles for flavour fanatics
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Rare Glen Grant whisky sells for record-breaking HK$937,500
Sale breaks previous auction record...
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Best Cognacs for cocktails: eight to try
Bottles that are great for mixing...
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A drink with… Susana Balbo
The pioneering winemaker talks Argentina beyond Malbec and introduces her new wine tourism project...
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Distilled – carbon-neutral Yorkshire vodka launched
The latest spirits and cocktails round-up...
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Best Malbec wine: Top Argentinian bottles
Fantastic Malbecs across all price ranges
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Distilled – Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails
White Russians, sugar syrup and low-abv gins...
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Romantic restaurants for wine lovers on Valentine’s Day
Ten romantic restaurants that we love in the UK...
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Great value wines from Occitanie
Wallet-friendly whites, reds and rosés...
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Best Irish whiskeys for St Patrick’s Day
Popular with whiskey lovers around the world today, Irish whiskey had mixed fortunes in the past. Julie Sheppard takes a look at the history of whiskey production in the Emerald Isle and recommends a selection of great bottles to try.
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Distilled: Biodynamic whisky takes centre stage
See our latest spirits round-up...
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Best alcohol-free spirits for Christmas
Great-tasting bottles to try and buy
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Best ready to drink cocktails for Christmas
Our pick of festive bottled and canned cocktails
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Sustainable spirits: 10 to try
Julie Sheppard recommends spirits that are helping to save the planet
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Best new spirits to try
In every issue of Decanter magazine we recommend great new spirits to buy and taste. Julie Sheppard selects the latest launches that deserve a place in your home drinks cabinet.
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Aged Albariño: top bottles to try
Exploring the complexity of aged Albariño...
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The rise of no- and low-alcohol spirits
The rapid rise of zero-abv spirits has laid the foundation for a whole new category of drinks...
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Best Cava and Spanish sparkling wines under £25: 12 to try
If you like Champagne, try these great value Cavas...
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