Spectator 1915

[greyfox]

Good morning Speccie-ites. 'Having one too many' by Lavatch is this week's challenge:

http://www.spectator.co.uk/article_assets/arti cledir_7269/3634608/crossword.pdf

[cruciverbali]

Hi crofter !

See page 11 here for an explanation (and congratulations !)

[crucifernz]

Hi again

Not being a consumer of the hard stuff, I'm stuck on

9 Down I have N_NT_

I'm guessing it's NANTZ - is this a kind/brand of spirits/brandy etc?

Also presuming that 26 Across is DIP, but don't know the alcohol connection

Prompt help appreciated.

[dr b]

Nantz, and "dop" = "Cape brandy, made from grape-skins."

[crucifernz]

Thanks very much dr b.