Spirits
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The allure of Chartreuse: From monastic origins to modern cocktails
An ‘elixir of long life’...
By Charles Curtis MW Last updated
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Best tequilas for a Margarita: 10 to try
Great bottles to buy
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Distilled: A new instalment of The Dalmore’s Cask Curation Series
Our 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 try
Top single malts and blends...
By Richard Woodard Last updated
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Exploring English eaux-de-vie
A taste of artisan fruit brandies...
By Decanter Staff Published
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Exploring the rise of shrubs: The new trend in non-alcoholic drinks
Shrubs take root...
By Chris Losh Published
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Distilled: The launch of a Golden Ratio-inspired gin
Your 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 try
Zero alcohol drinks to try...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Festive Champagne cocktails to make at home
Easy sparkling cocktail recipes...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Distilled: Two new expressions from Mount Gay
Your 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 share
Gift 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 family
Gift 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 evolution
A traditional spirit with an emerging craft market...
By Millie Milliken Published
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Distilled: The release of two new whisky books
Your 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 whiskey
Meet 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 globe
Take a taste tour...
By Adam Withrington Last updated
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Distilled: Havana Club launches Tributo 2025
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Ginebra: Gin with Spanish style
Decanter'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’s
One of just 300 released...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Kentucky whiskey: A rebirth?
Innovative new bottles to try...
By Millie Milliken Published
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Isla Marambio: The first whisky ever aged in Antarctica to launch next year
Pioneering single malt pushes boundaries of whisky-making...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Distilled: Newly arrived in the UK, Casals Mediterranean Vermouth
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Spirit of Cuba: The differing styles of Cuban rum
Clinton Cawood on Cuban rum...
By Clinton Cawood Last updated
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The age of age: Hyper-aged whiskies make their mark
Whiskies matured for 40 years and beyond...
By Joel Harrison Last updated
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Best premium vodkas: 12 to try
Decanter's pick of top luxury brands...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Best gins for a Negroni: 10 to try
Juniper-led London Dry styles work best...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Calvados: A beginner’s guide and eight to try
Learn more about this French brandy...
By Anthony Gladman Last updated
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Best dark rums: 12 to try
Great bottles to buy...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Whiskies for wine lovers at Christmas: 12 perfect bottles
Twelve great bottles to gift (or keep)...
By Richard Woodard Last updated
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Best vodkas to give as a gift: 10 expert ideas
Great bottles to gift...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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The best light rums: 12 to try
Great bottles for your home bar...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated