The Drink Spectator is a global drinks publication exploring wine, spirits, beer, cocktails, coffee and the changing culture of drinking.
We look beyond the glass to explore the people, places, ideas and trends shaping the modern drinks industry.
From drinks trends and cocktail culture to wine, spirits, beer, coffee and low- and no-alcohol beverages, The Drink Spectator brings together stories from across the global drinks world. We cover the producers, bartenders, winemakers, distillers, brewers, chefs, designers and cultural voices influencing what — and how — we drink.
Our editorial coverage spans drinks culture, drinks travel, cocktail recipes, wine and spirits, bar culture, drinks history, design, hospitality and the global beverage industry.
The World of Drinks, Through a Wider Lens
Drinks are about more than what is in the glass.
They are connected to culture, travel, history, design, food, music, film and social life. A cocktail can capture the character of a city. A wine can tell the story of a region. A coffee shop can become a cultural institution. A changing attitude towards alcohol can reveal broader shifts in consumer behaviour.
The Drink Spectator explores these connections through thoughtful journalism, expert perspectives, original features and practical guides.
We are interested in both the timeless and the new — from classic cocktails and historic spirits to emerging drinks trends, innovative brands and the future of low- and no-alcohol drinking.
Culture
Explore the wider culture of drinking, including drinks history, cocktail culture, people, trends, design, film, music and events. We look at how beverages have shaped — and been shaped by — popular culture.
Travel
Our drinks travel coverage takes you to the world’s most interesting bars, restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries and coffee destinations. Discover destination guides, drinking cultures and places worth travelling for.
Recipes
Discover cocktail recipes, classic cocktails, modern cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, alongside coffee and other creative beverage recipes. Our drinks recipes combine practical techniques with the stories and traditions behind the serve.
Industry
Follow the businesses and ideas transforming the global drinks industry. We cover drinks brands, hospitality, sustainability, innovation, consumer behaviour and the trends influencing the future of beverages.
Our Editorial Approach
The Drink Spectator is a modern drinks magazine with a global perspective.
We combine specialist drinks knowledge with cultural storytelling, covering the subjects that matter to today’s drinkers while looking ahead to what comes next.
Our approach is:
Curious. We look beyond the obvious stories and ask why a drink, trend or place matters.
Global. Drinks culture doesn’t stop at borders. We explore established and emerging drinks destinations around the world.
Editorial. We value original perspectives, informed storytelling and the people behind the drinks.
Accessible. You don’t need to be a sommelier, bartender or spirits expert to enjoy the world of drinks.
Meet The Team
The Drink Spectator is created by a global network of writers, editors, photographers, drinks specialists and creative contributors.
Mindy Yuan – Travel & Culture Editor
Michael Marzullo – Mixology Columnist
Linda Harmaala – Designer
Emma Srisawat – Travel Columnist
Rosana Lindfors – Founder & Publisher
Get in touch with any of our contributors directly at firstname@thedrinkspectator.com — just replace ‘firstname’ with the writer’s first name.
The Drink Spectator uses artificial intelligence tools to support parts of its editorial workflow, including research assistance, drafting, translation, copyediting, and image production. We are committed to being transparent about how and where AI is used, in line with the EU AI Act’s transparency requirements and good journalistic practice.
Editorial responsibility. Regardless of what tools are used in producing a piece of content, final editorial responsibility always rests with our editorial team. Every article published on this site — whether AI-assisted or not — has been reviewed, fact-checked, and approved by a member of our editorial staff before publication. We do not publish AI-generated content without human review.
Text content. Where an article has been substantially generated by AI and has not undergone the editorial review described above, this will be clearly disclosed at the top or bottom of the article. Minor AI-assisted tasks — such as translation, spellchecking, or light copyediting that do not change the substance of a piece — are not separately disclosed, consistent with standard editorial practice.
Images and visual content. Photorealistic images or videos generated or modified by AI that could reasonably be mistaken for authentic photography or footage of real people, places, or events are labelled as “AI-generated” or “AI-modified” in the image caption or credit line. Illustrative or stylised AI-generated artwork used for editorial purposes is credited accordingly alongside the artist or designer responsible for it.
Corrections. If you believe a piece of content has not been properly labelled, or if you have concerns about how AI has been used in our content, please contact us at info@thedrinkspectator.com. We will review and correct any errors in line with our correction policy.
This policy may be updated as regulatory guidance and industry practice around AI transparency continue to develop.