Alkypal Blogs

Common Botanicals Used in Gin

How Do Different Botanicals Taste In Gin?

Most of us know that gin is made from various botanicals but do you know how they affect the taste? We explore how in this guide.

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Two Glasses of Sherry Clinking Together

All of the Ways to Drink & Enjoy Sherry

Sherry is a complicated & often misunderstood drink. Here we explore all of the ways that it can be enjoyed & how you can pick the right bottle & type for you.

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Bunch of Red Wine Grapes

Explained: What are Vegan & Organic Wines?

With bottle shops expanding their range, we’ve taken the time to explain why some wines are and some are not vegan & organic in order to help you choose wisely.

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Hazy IPA on Table

What are Hazy IPAs & How do They Taste?

If you’ve been following beer trends recently you would know that Hazy IPAs are all the new craze. Here, we explore what they are & how they taste & pair with food.

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Group of People Raising Mixed Drinks

It’s a Match: Pairing Spirits & Mixers

Looking to spruce up your mixing game? We’ve put together a quick guide on which of the common supermarket mixers work best with some of your favourite spirits.

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Vineyard with Gewurztraminer Grapes

The Illustrated Beginners Guide to Gewurztraminer

Learn how to pick the right bottle of Gewurztraminer wine for you and your tastes when browsing online or in-store in our beginners guide to the style with graphics.

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