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Why Irish whiskey loves sweet and fortified wine casks
Barrels 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 dark rums: 12 to try
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Whiskies for wine lovers at Christmas: 12 perfect bottles
Twelve great bottles to gift (or keep)...
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Amanda Barnes wins Fortnum & Mason award for The South America Wine Guide
The South America Wine Guide is the result of a decade of research conducted by Barnes while travelling the continent...
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The best light rums: 12 to try
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The best after-dinner drinks
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Going strong: The rise of higher proof American whiskeys
More US distillers experiment with cask strength whiskeys...
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The rise of Indian single malts
Explore the best drams from Jammu to Goa...
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Celebrate the summer with delicious drinks...
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American single malt: It’s official
American single malt is now an official category of US whiskey...
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As Decanter’s spirits expert, I share my favourite alcohol-free alternatives to try for summer
Lose the alcohol, but not the taste...
