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Our experts taste test and review the best food and drink products

Find all our reviews of food and drink products here. Whether you're looking for delicious drinks or a gift hamper packed with treats, our writers have you covered. We taste test featured products to find you the best you can buy from UK supermarkets and online stores. You can also find the latest deals on food and drink products here.

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<p>The complex tipple boasts notes of cherries, green herbs, prunes, and black pepper </p>
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<p>Asda’s signature festive flavour this year will be fig, whiskey and spiced honey </p>
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<p>A luxurious staple come Christmas time, we round up the best smoked salmon on the market </p>
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9 best smoked salmon for Christmas 2023, from M&S, Asda and more

<p>Beyond juniper-based tipples, we paid attention to the quality of the packaging and the value for money </p>
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<p>Make your celebrations sparkle with our recommendations </p>
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The best wine deals for July 2024

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<p>This is bound to be a hit – so get your hands on a bottle before it sells out </p>
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<p>Armagnac has been enjoyed for hundreds of years, and we’ve sampled bottles across a range of price points </p>
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10 best armagnacs to replace your favourite cognac

<p>B12 can help stave off tiredness and is crucial for good health </p>
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<p>Have yourself a merry little Christmas, with these top-rated wine advent calendars </p>
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Best wine advent calendars 2024, tried and tested

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<p>We considered everything from quality of ingredients to portion size</p>
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<p>The choice of dishes was exceptional, with easy-to-follow instructions</p>
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<p>Brands that considered ethics when it came to cocoa sourcing and production got extra love from us </p>
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<p>A particularly successful harvest in warm 2018 saw UK wine production double</p>
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<p>We swirled and sipped away to fully grasp the smell and taste of each wine</p>
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<p>A more diverse range has been arriving on our shores to supplement the commonly available classics</p>
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Beer and Cider

Read our taste tested guides of the best beer, cider and perry to buy in the UK

<p>We tested for aroma, taste, appearance, body and mouthfeel – and included a low ABV brew, too </p>
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12 best British beers: From pales and IPAs to lagers and porters

<p>We scored these beers based on taste, aroma, finish and quality </p>
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18 best British lagers that are even better than a pub pour

<p>We poured these into an array of glasses and blind-tested them for both flavour and aroma </p>
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8 best European lagers that have made their way across the Channel

<p>All the beers we tested were below 0.5 per cent ABV</p>
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Best non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beers 2023, tasted-tested

Spirits

Read our taste tested guides of the best spirits to buy in the UK

<p>Each gin was tasted to test for botanical influence, G&T capabilities and cocktail potential </p>
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16 best gins, tested by an expert

<p>From special edition to cask strength, these distilleries are pulling out all the stops </p>
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World Whisky Day: Bless your home bar with the best Scottish whiskies

<p>We tasted each one neat at room temperature, then again with ice</p>
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16 best rums to sip straight, on the rocks and mix in cocktails

<p>We tried drinks of different origins in a wide variety of styles</p>
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15 best vodkas perfect for martinis, mixing and straight sipping

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<p>Whether pre-mixed or made at home protein coffee offers a host of benefits</p>
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<p>We tested a wide range of products, spanning various geographies, production methods and price points </p>
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<p>This important mineral helps relieve stress, improve sleep, and supports bones and teeth </p>
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<p>This important mineral helps relieve stress, improve sleep, and supports bones and teeth </p>
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Best magnesium supplements, as recommended by experts

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16 best probiotics to help improve gut health

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<p>We tested each prosecco once they were at the ideal drinking temperature of 8-13C </p>
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8 best digestive enzyme supplements for gut issues

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<p>We sampled a variety of ports to bring you the ones bursting with flavour </p>
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<p>We tested more than 20 chocolate-filled advent calendars, to bring you the best</p>
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10 best vegan protein powders for plant-based gains

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<p>We all need vitamin D, even more so in the winter months</p>
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<p>Multivitamins can top up the nutrients that kids can’t get from their diets </p>
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<p>From fino to manzanilla and oloroso, find your new favourite tipple, with our pick of the best sherries </p>
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Best sherries for 2024, taste tested by an expert

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<p>Matcha has been used for thousands of years but it’s still as relevant as ever </p>
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<p>Nutrition experts recommend ample levels of EPA and DHA for optimal health</p>
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<p>The brand’s name is a nod to Beyonce’s great-grandfather </p>
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Beyoncé has launched a whisky and it’s available to pre-order now

<p>As a weight trainer and a veggie these are the tips I use to stay strong </p>
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<p>Rosé has seen a significant surge in popularity over the past few years </p>
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<p>The brand’s name is a nod to Beyonce’s great-grandfather </p>
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<p>My favourite tried and tested recipe for protein pancakes is super easy</p>
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<p>Our fitness and wellbeing editor swears by this protein-rich recipe</p>
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<p>Eating peanut butter daily could keep your heart and muscles healthy for longer</p>
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<p>We taste tested for flavour and how well the wines paired with food </p>
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Best rosé wine 2024, tested by a wine expert

<p>We wanted to get a sense of each neat tequila, as well as how they stood up to other flavours in a cocktail </p>
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