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Whatever your tipple of choice, we have all the new and best-ofs you need - from whisky and gin, to craft beer and non-alcoholic drinks.
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The most interesting new whiskies all have one thing in common...
New sips from Macallan, Redbreast, Dalmore, and more!
By Chris Martin Published
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Torabhaig Taigh single-malt whisky taste-tested: First core release from Isle of Skye’s smokey star distillery
We speak to Neil MacLeod Mathieson, the whisky master behind the expression, on putting the Skye in Taigh.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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This London wine bar is serving up £5 glasses of Rosé every time the temperature hits 16 degrees
Even more hoorays on sunny days
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Whiskey waste might be the next big thing in batteries
A stiff drink for the Duracell bunny
By Morgan Truder Published
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I'm a drinks writer and these are my 5 favourite seasonal sips to restock your drinks cupboard for Spring
Got to celebrate the return of blue sky somehow…
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Love Guinness? Try Harp of Darkness Black Irish Whiskey this St Patrick’s Day
Cola-coloured dram sits nicely alongside a pint of the black stuff
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Taste testing the ultra-rare Diplomático Chancellor — a rum that comes with its own ‘sonic seasoning’
Only 900 bottles have been produced, so naturally Shortlist had to try it out…
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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A South London pub is among just four contenders for the crown of UK's best indie
An indie honour
By Andrew Williams Published
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The best whisky taste tested: 33 bottles our experts recommend
Buying Guide The best whisky to buy and drink today.
By Chris Martin Last updated
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Glen Scotia unveils a new limited edition whisky for Campbeltown Malts Festival
The only way to celebrate
By Hermione Blandford Published
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8 beers everyone needs to try from our favourite London beer festival, Liquid Dreams
Big ABVs in the capital
By Andrew Williams Published
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London brewery wins Beer of the Year award — and it's only £4.95 a pint
London Brewing Company has brewed up a killer pint
By Andrew Williams Published
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London’s Margarita Mile is officially back for 2026 – and it’s bigger than ever
Salud
By Hermione Blandford Published
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The best cocktails bars in Britain have officially been named – and 25 of them are in London
This calls for a wee drink
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Welcome to Whisky is back returning with 250+ drams and zero snobbery
From curious beginners to confident sippers
By Morgan Truder Published
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The 11 best craft beer bars and pubs in London
Jonny Garrett and Brad Evans, the founders of YouTube’s Craft Beer Channel make their picks for the best craft beer bars, along with Shortlist's own top spots and reader selections...
By Andrew Taylor-Dawson Published
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The Macallan's new James Bond whisky celebrates Diamonds Are Forever with a 55th anniversary dram
Diamonds may be forever but whisky is for now
By Morgan Truder Published
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