British rums

Created to be characterful rather than neutral, the latest wave of British vodkas put taste first

1. Orkney Gin Skule Skerry Gin, from £39.90, orkneygincompany.com This hand-crafted New-Western style gin features a unique blend of botanicals inspired by the perfect balance of ingredients in tradit

This is one of the easiest cocktails you can make. For best results, ensure you use freshly squeezed orange juice and serve the drink ice-cold. The simplicity of the screwdriver means you can easily a

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Beer comes in a bewilderment of varieties, produced on a giant scale or in tiny microbreweries. Such dominance isn’t bad for a drink supped for more than 10,000 years, writes Clare Hunt