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Peter Ranscombe

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Decanter Magazine, Wine & Drinks Journalist

Peter Ranscombe is a freelance journalist, copywriter, and author based in Edinburgh, Scotland. He completed his level four diploma from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust in 2015 and served as Scottish Field magazine’s wine columnist and drinks blogger from 2014 to 2022. Aside from Decanter, he contributes to titles including The Times, Club Oenologique, and Whisky Magazine. Peter is also a former judge for the Decanter World Wine Awards and the Decanter Retailer Awards.

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Exploring Whisky Series: Inside the Lowlands

Get to know this exciting Scotch whisky region...

Exploring whisky series: Inside Islay

Get to know Scotland’s most famous whisky island...

By Peter Ranscombe Last updated 13 May 22
Exploring Whisky Series: Inside Speyside

Discover Scotland's largest whisky region

By Peter Ranscombe Published 7 April 22
The juniper hunters: British juniper gin

A small number of British distillers are choosing native juniper rather than popular imported European options...

By Peter Ranscombe Last updated 6 April 22
Best sweet wines from around the world: 30 bottles to seek out

A sweet wine for every occasion...

By Peter Ranscombe Published 13 December 21
First look: Glenmorangie’s experimental whisky distillery

An experimental distillery in the Highlands...

By Peter Ranscombe Published 10 September 21
The best hotels for Scotch whisky lovers: eight to visit

Scotch enthusiasts are spoiled for choice when it comes to planning a whisky-themed break. Peter Ranscombe opens his little black book to share his top whisky-travel destinations across Scotland.

By Peter Ranscombe Last updated 19 August 21

New-wave Scotch distilleries – plus five bottles to try

A new wave of craft distilleries is carving a niche in Scotland’s already vibrant whisky scene

By Peter Ranscombe Published 17 April 21
Glenturret whisky distillery hires Michelin-starred chef

The first fine-dining restaurant at a Scotch whisky distillery

By Peter Ranscombe Published 12 April 21
Top Edinburgh restaurants and wine bars

There's plenty to please food and drink aficionados...

By Peter Ranscombe Last updated 3 July 19