Spirits
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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.
By Julie Sheppard Published
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Distilled: US whiskey news and how to make a Fandango cocktailOur latest round-up of spirits news and trends...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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Best tequilas for cocktails: Eight to tryBlancos, reposadaos and añejos for mixing
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Vintage Armagnac: What difference does a year make?And a great bottle to try...
By Joel Harrison Published
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Best Manhattan cocktail bars: Nine to tryMust-visit venues in the Big Apple...
By Vicki Denig Last updated
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Best whiskeys for a Manhattan: 12 to tryGreat whiskeys for this classic cocktail...
By Alex Layton Last updated
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Distilled: 'Another Hendrick's' gin and how to make a Garden cocktailThere's another side to Hendrick's...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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The craft of casks: From wine to whiskyMeet the distillers working with local wineries
By Anna Larkin Published
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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.
By Decanter Staff Published
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Rise of the Dirty Martini: Why it's popular and how to make oneCocktail lovers are increasingly dirty-minded...
By Alicia Miller Published
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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.
By Chris Madigan Published
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Distilled: Brunette Clear puts new twist on coffee liqueurPlus, how to make the Lumen Champagne-based cocktail...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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The allure of Chartreuse: From monastic origins to modern cocktailsAn ‘elixir of long life’...
By Charles Curtis MW Last updated
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Best tequilas for a Margarita: 10 to tryGreat bottles to buy
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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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.
By Julie Sheppard Published
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Best Scotch whiskies for Burns Night: 10 to tryTop single malts and blends...
By Richard Woodard Last updated
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Exploring English eaux-de-vieA taste of artisan fruit brandies...
By Decanter Staff Published
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Exploring the rise of shrubs: The new trend in non-alcoholic drinksShrubs take root...
By Chris Losh Published
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Distilled: The launch of a Golden Ratio-inspired ginYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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Best alcohol-free spirits for Dry January 2026: 10 to tryZero alcohol drinks to try...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Festive Champagne cocktails to make at homeEasy sparkling cocktail recipes...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Distilled: Two new expressions from Mount GayYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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The perfect whisky for Christmas: Ten to savour and shareGift ideas and tasty drams picked by Richard Woodard...
By Richard Woodard Last updated
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Christmas gifts for spirit lovers: Unique ideas to delight friends and familyGift inspiration at all prices...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Irish whiskey: What’s next for the new wave?Explore Ireland's newest distilleries...
By Abbie Moulton Published
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Understanding soju: The world’s best-selling spirit and its craft evolutionA traditional spirit with an emerging craft market...
By Millie Milliken Published
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Distilled: The release of two new whisky booksYour guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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Move over Scotch, it’s time to discover Western US whiskeyMeet distillers in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Oregon and California...
By Amber Selene Turpin Last updated
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A world of rum: Discover exciting styles from around the globeTake a taste tour...
By Adam Withrington Last updated
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Distilled: Havana Club launches Tributo 2025Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Ginebra: Gin with Spanish styleDecanter's spirits editor Julie Sheppard on Spanish gin...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Tequila from ‘premier cru’ wine barrel sells for $9k at Sotheby’sOne of just 300 released...
By Chris Mercer Published