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The smart buyer's guide to... SakeGet to know your Ginjo from your Junmai...
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Daisies: The cocktail category you never knew you lovedA sweet name with a sour kick...
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Best canned cocktails: Our spirits editor recommends six to tryThe tinnie is officially 40 years old this summer and our love affair with canned cocktails shows no sign of slowing down, writes Julie Sheppard, who explores why cans are cool and recommends six of the best to buy.
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Beyond the cup: Tea in modern ginTea is a favourite botanical for many gin distillers. Anthony Gladman explains why and how it is used – and recommends six of the best tea gins to try.
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How the farm-to-table movement is influencing drinking cultureDo you know exactly where the drink in your glass came from and what ingredients were used to make it? Find out how seed-to-spirit brands are gaining popularity as drinkers appreciate the process behind the product.
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Why higher-proof blanco tequila is a hot spirits trend'The agave flavours hit you in waves...'
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Best rums for a Mojito: Eight to tryWhether you’re celebrating World Mojito Day on 11 July or simply want to enjoy a refreshing cocktail in the heatwave this weekend, we've got you covered. Julie Sheppard tells you how to make a Mojito cocktail, with tips on the best rum to choose.
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Spirits briefing: Whisky in 'orange wine' casks and how to make a Colomba cocktailFor the garden bar this summer...
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Meet the star California winemakers with beer, whiskey and other drinks projects beyond wineBeer 'makes you better at fermentation'...
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New-wave Calvados: These Normandy distillers want to change your mindNo longer trapped on the digestif trolley...
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Best whiskies for Father’s Day 2026: 10 top bottles to buyIf your father is a whisky fan, a special bottle will make his day...
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Distilled: New English Heritage gins and how to make a Drunken Crane cocktailThis month's round-up of spirits trends features new English Heritage gins and a modern riff on the classic Martini...
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Brewing sake on the moon: A drink with...Soya UetsukiCan sake be made beyond Earth?...
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Get to know botanical vodka: 10 bottles to tryLove gin? It’s time to explore botanical vodkas. Beth Whymark delves into this flavourful new category and recommends 10 bottles to seek out.
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Discover Tasmanian whiskyGrabbing global attention since 2014, the single malts of Tasmania have a distinctive sense of place. Cassandra Charlick shares their history and recommends five great bottles to try.
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Cocktails: Your home bar basicsWhat tools do you need to make great cocktails at home? Our short essential guide to bar kits will get you started.
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Distilled: US whiskey news and how to make a Fandango cocktailOur latest round-up of spirits news and trends...
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Best tequilas for cocktails: Eight to tryBlancos, reposadaos and añejos for mixing
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Vintage Armagnac: What difference does a year make?And a great bottle to try...
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Best Manhattan cocktail bars: Nine to tryMust-visit venues in the Big Apple...
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Best whiskeys for a Manhattan: 12 to tryGreat whiskeys for this classic cocktail...
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Distilled: 'Another Hendrick's' gin and how to make a Garden cocktailThere's another side to Hendrick's...
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The craft of casks: From wine to whiskyMeet the distillers working with local wineries
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Baijiu basics: Get to know the world’s most valuable spiritNever heard of baijiu? You’re not alone. Adele Irimiea meets Ben Salguero, who is on a mission to bring China’s national spirit into the Western mainstream.
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Rise of the Dirty Martini: Why it's popular and how to make oneCocktail lovers are increasingly dirty-minded...
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Why Irish whiskey loves sweet and fortified wine casksBarrels used to age Marsala, Madeira and Sauternes have a special affinity with triple-distilled Irish whiskeys, thanks to a combination of history and distilling. This St Patrick’s Day, explore the sweeter side of drams from the Emerald Isle, with six great bottles to try.
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Best books on sake: Discover the story of Japan’s national drinkGreat reads that will leave you thirsty for a glass...
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Distilled: Brunette Clear puts new twist on coffee liqueurPlus, how to make the Lumen Champagne-based cocktail...
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What is nama sake?Discover how to taste, serve and store this seasonal sake
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Best tequilas for a Margarita: 10 to tryGreat bottles to buy
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Shaping the future of wine & spirits: What’s new at ProWein Düsseldorf?Sponsored by ProWein Düsseldorf 2026
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Distilled: A new instalment of The Dalmore’s Cask Curation SeriesOur latest round-up of trends in top-shelf spirits and cocktails includes the launch of The Dalmore's 'The Red Wine Cask Edition' plus the recipe for an Aquaponie cocktail.
