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‘As intense as perfume’: which eaux de vie are worth trying?

Nearly every European country has its own fruit brandy. Here’s a taste of the best

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23

The best rums: 10 tasty tipples for mojitos, sours and sipping neat – tested

Rum is having a Renaissance. Whether you want spiced, fruity or flavoured, here are the best bottles from our taste test of 30 small-scale and indie labels

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17

The best Mother’s Day gifts in 2026 for mums, grannies, aunties and friends

Whether it’s merino socks, martini glasses or sustainable wool blankets, we’ve handpicked 82 thoughtful gift ideas to make the mother figure in your life feel truly special

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6

7 of the best celebrity whiskies of 2026: From Hollywood legends to music icons

The famous faces with a hand in the dram

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

The country quietly emerging as a surprise contender in the world of whisky

Forget Scotland, Ireland, Japan, and America

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Forget the mixer: These are the 13 delicious sipping rums to enjoy all summer long

Explore the best sipping rums, perfect for enjoying neat or on the rocks this summer.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

Hot shots: Best celebrity tequilas for an A-list tipple

Raise a glass to Cinco de Mayo with celebrity tequila for a star-studded celebration

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

The best whisky gift sets that will arrive in time for Christmas

Taste the best single malts and blends the world has to offer with these stocking filler samples

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Best British rums for a homegrown tipple, taste tested

Rum is the new gin – and now a raft of British makers is getting in on the action

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

Armagnac: the secret bargain of the spirit world

Armagnac, cognac’s less-celebrated cousin, boasts big, irresistible, fruity flavours, and gives you much more bang for your buck

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024