Made from crushed white almonds, this Italian liqueur is like a boozy almond milk — and entirely vegan too! He holds the WSET Level 2 in wine, a Level 3 in spirits and has a particular interest in agave spirits.

Our drinks expert Hannah Guinness has chosen six of the best whisky liqueurs to try, from bargain purchases to decadent white chocolate creations.To make it in front of our expert panel, we were looking for easy-drinking concoctions that worked well as a post-dinner treat, served with dessert or mixed into creative cocktails.

Fairly sweet and a bit off balance, this should be mixed in a fruity cocktail or with lots of ginger beer. White chocolate is this season’s simple update, with notes of sweet vanilla and malted milk biscuits. Alcoholic beverages, except beers; alcoholic beverages containing fruit; spirits; distilled spirits; liqueurs; fruit liqueurs; herbal liqueurs; scotch whisky; whiskey; wines; fortified wines; gin; rum; vodka; distilled blue agave liquor; mexcal; sake; rice wine; shochu; soju; pre-mixed alcoholic beverages; prepared alcoholic cocktails; aperitifs. This Jack Daniel’s Tennessee tipple is subtle on the whiskey and definitely needs a mixer in the glass, but it will absolutely sing combined with ginger ale or ginger beer. The 29% ABV liquid is also offered in a 700ml bottling with a bold logo illustrating a classic stag with horns of fire to accompany the ‘let tradition burn’ tag line of the brand.Lucky Sod and Scorch achieve both these things with top quality liquid combined with a twist on the traditional. Lusciously full-bodied, with welcome acidity for balance, we’d suggest serving it alongside this year’s pudding for comparison purposes. Sweet and indulgent, whisky liqueurs are perfect for sipping on chilly evenings – especially at Christmas time.

UK-based drinks company Urchin Spirits has launched two whisky liqueurs to cater for the growing shot market. To find the best liqueur, our panel of 10 WSET-trained experts and consumers tried 37 fun flavours from the leading supermarkets and brands. Irish whiskey liqueur brand Lucky Sod has unveiled a series of UK activations to capitalise on the increased on-trade footfall generated by St Patrick’s Day and Cheltenham Festival. It combines the brand’s smokey peated spirit with fruity Tanzanian cacao nibs, resulting in a complex serve that would make a whole host of amazing cocktails. Spanning the full breadth of hazelnut flavour — from fresh, young nuts through to a more rich and robust, toasted flavour profile, Quaglia is a more sophisticated take on your beloved Nutella.

The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Smelling like spicy Cointreau with a strong, 1980s cordial vibe it is sweet and supple with a long, bitter orange peel finish. In case the bottle design didn’t give it away, this shimmery, golden liquid is designed to taste exactly like a Christmas pudding. To mark St Patrick’s Day (17 March) and Cheltenham Festival (14-17 March), the brand is offering support packages and point-of-sale kits to drive sales and increase revenue for venues. The folks behind the drink suggest topping it up with cola or enjoying it as a chaser alongside a beer.