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10 Things You Need To Know About... Spirits

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France: Ancho Chile Liqueur

This Mexican liqueur comes with a kick. Made with Ancho chillies, cinnamon and cacao, Ancho Reyes says the tipple (rsp: €42/£36) has a rich velvet warmth followed by a lingering smoky heat.

US: Dog Trot Vodka

Named after a style of house common throughout the US’ Southern states, Big Thicket’s Dog Trot Vodka is handcrafted in small batches in Texas. The voddy (rsp $27.79/£18.90) is ideal for sipping or mixing into cocktails.

UK: Cold Press Coffee Liqueur

Late nights, good times – that’s the Mr Black slogan. The Cold Press Coffee Liqueur (rsp: £39.50) mixes Arabica coffee with pure Australian grain spirit for a boozy hit with a caffeine kick.

France: Don Papa Rum

Don Papa Rum (rsp: €38.50/£33.10) is aged for over seven years in oak barrels in the foothills of Mount Kanlaon in the Philippines. It features a smooth taste and a touch of vanilla, according to manufacturer Bleeding Heart Rum.

Spain: Jinzu Gin

Jinzu Gin is described as a delightful reimagining of the premium botanical journey. Named after a Japanese river, the tipple (rsp: €23.95/£20.59) contains Japanese botanicals, such as yuzu and cherry blossom, with more traditional gin flavours.

US: Coconut Water Cocktail

Coco 21’s Pineapple-Flavoured Coconut Water Vodka Cocktail offers a pre-mixed taste of the exotic. The ready-to-serve drink (rsp: $11.90/£10.23) combines premium vodka, coconut water and pineapple juice in a low-calorie format.

Mexico: Craft Tequila Sunrise

Taking a Tequila Sunrise to new levels, JLP’s craft cocktail usesTequila Blanco, which is said to be produced from the finest Weber blue agave. The spirit is double-distilled before being mixed into the cocktail (rsp: MXN32.00/£1.49).

Netherlands: Gastronomic Gin

Ginraw Rare Gastronomic Distilled Gin claims to capture the essence of Barcelona’s unique lifestyle. The gin (rsp: €49.99/£42.98) features hints of fresh lemon and citron peel, kaffir lime and laurel leaves, smoky black cardamom and coriander seeds.

France: Scotch with Brazilian Lime

Mixing the Scottish classic with Brazilian flavours, Ballantine’s Brasil Scotch Whisky with Brazilian Lime Peel (rsp: €17.50/£15.05) combines blended whisky with citrus and vanilla. Its signature serve is called a Highland Simba – a long drink with lemonade and ice.

India: Magic Moments drink

This 8% vodka infused drink allows a flavourful escape from boredom – at least that’s what Magic Moments says of its Electra Agent Orange-flavoured drink (rsp: INR 130.00/£1.52).

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10 Things You Need To Know About... Spirits

Spirits Index

Is gin for old ladies? Whisky for old men? Here are 10 things you did or didn’t know about the hard stuff

  • 1
    Spirits Index

    10 Things You Need To Know About... Spirits

  • 2
    Young people drinking

    Revealed: How drinking habits change with age

  • Spain: Jinzu Gin Currently reading

    Crafty creations: Small-batch tipples top our global launches

  • 4
    Gin & tonic

    Mid-level gin squeezed as posh and cheap brands drive growth

  • 5
    Black Cow

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  • 6
    litre bottles of spirits

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    magic window

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  • 8
    David, 31Dover, CEO

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