Julie Sheppard
Regional Editor for Australia, New Zealand and South Africa & Spirits Editor
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 spiced rums to try
Eight great bottles to look out for...
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How to taste spirits - Ask Decanter
How to assess the aromas and flavours of spirits...
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World Cocktail Day: Margarita tops list of the world’s favourite cocktails
New research reveals most popular cocktails in different countries around the globe
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Glenmorangie launches rare US$2,430 whisky with Sonoma-Cutrer
The Scotch distillery releases a 25-year-old single malt aged in Chardonnay barrels
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Full-bodied Spanish red wines: 10 top bottles worth seeking out
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Wine to 5 - The sommelier-turned-wine buyer: Fionnuala Synnott, La Rousse Wines, Dublin
Former journalist and sommelier, now wine buyer at merchant La Rousse in Dublin
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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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Producer profile: Escudo Rojo plus 8 wines to try
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Best vodka deals: Absolut, Mamont, Smirnoff and more
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Grape discovery: six lesser-known varieties from Portugal
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Decanter’s complete guide to vermouth
The unsung hero of many classic cocktails...
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Best whisky: Our top recommendations
Whether you love Scotch, bourbon or Irish whiskey...
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Comparing Roda I and Cirsion Riojas plus new releases tasted
With reviews of the latest releases and older vintages...
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Protos: a true Spanish pioneer
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Barbadillo releases rare old Reliquia Sherries
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10 great Rioja crianza wines to try
Affordable and accessible, Rioja crianzas offer great value for money and plenty of drinking pleasure.
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What is London Dry gin? Ask Decanter
And how does it differ from other styles of gin?
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Viña Errazuriz: 150th anniversary tasting of Don Maximiano
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Bodega Norton: celebrating 125 years plus latest wines tasted
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Best Scotch to buy for St Andrews Day: great Cyber Monday deals