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Exploring whisky series: Inside Islay
Get to know Scotland’s most famous whisky island...
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Best Cognacs for cocktails: eight to try
Bottles that are great for mixing...
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Best organic and biodynamic spirits: 10 to try
From gin and vodka to whisky and rum...
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Best Cognac for beginners: eight bottles to try
Get to know this iconic French brandy
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Top online wine courses to try
Want to improve your wine knowledge while you’re spending more time at home?
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Best sparkling wine under £20: 30 wines to try
There are plenty of affordable and great quality sparkling wines to choose from...
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Best wines for under £20 to try
Value wines for spring and summer drinking...
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Exploring Whisky Series: Inside Speyside
Discover Scotland's largest whisky region
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The juniper hunters: British juniper gin
A small number of British distillers are choosing native juniper rather than popular imported European options...
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Best gins for a Dirty Martini: eight to try
Top bottles for this classic cocktail
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Best Irish whiskeys for St Patrick’s Day
Popular with whiskey lovers around the world today, Irish whiskey had mixed fortunes in the past. Julie Sheppard takes a look at the history of whiskey production in the Emerald Isle and recommends a selection of great bottles to try.
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The best rums for whisky lovers: six to try
Experts recommend top bottles
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Island whiskies – a regional overview and eight to try
Islanders have a distinct way of life which is reflected in the character of the whiskies...
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Best tequilas for sipping: eight to try
Top añejos, reposados and blancos
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Cognac: essence of place
A dedication to consistency in their signature blends hasn’t always allowed Cognac houses to put any focus on provenance. But priorities shift, and some producers are increasingly looking to take things back to the vineyard.
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The best vodka for cocktails: eight to try
Top bottles for mixed drinks
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Best vodkas for the perfect Espresso Martini
Top tips for the perfect pick-me-up cocktail…
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Best single malt whiskies
Decanter recommends a selection of top single malts to try
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Best alcohol-free spirits for Christmas
Great-tasting bottles to try and buy
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Best ready to drink cocktails for Christmas
Our pick of festive bottled and canned cocktails
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Whisky: your Christmas buying guide
Helpful tips on what to try and buy
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Best vodkas for a White Russian cocktail
Eight top bottles to try
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Best sipping rums: Eight to try
Top bottles to buy for sipping...
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Sustainable spirits: 10 to try
Julie Sheppard recommends spirits that are helping to save the planet
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Tahona tequila
A handful of tequileros are revisiting traditional production methods in an effort to create more characterful spirits. Meet the volcanic stone wheel making all the difference.
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The rise of no- and low-alcohol spirits
The rapid rise of zero-abv spirits has laid the foundation for a whole new category of drinks...
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Rye whiskey: The Ryevolution
A young, dynamic category attracting fascinating and pioneering characters...
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The best flavoured vodka: eight to try
8 flavoured vodkas to try...
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The best gin for a gin and tonic: Eight to try
How to get the most from this popular cocktail...
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Understanding single cask whiskies
'For the whisky purist, this simplicity is hugely attractive...'
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Grappa 101: 20 to try
20 Grappas to try that you can buy in the UK...
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Easy summer cocktails to make at home
After what has felt like the longest winter and spring, summer is finally here. Add to this the fact that we’re able to socialise with friends and family once more, and you can practically feel the carnival atmosphere in the air. Hold onto your sun hats, because this year’s summer season might be one of the most exuberant yet.
