Guides

• Best Whisky for Cocktails: Styles That Mix Brilliantly

  Find the best whisky styles for cocktails including Old Fashioneds and Whisky Sours. Learn why flavour balance matters more than age or price when mixing drinks. [Published 29/05/2026]

• What Makes a Smooth Vodka? Signs of Real Quality

  Learn what makes vodka taste smooth and how to spot quality beyond branding or price. This guide explains mouthfeel, finish, purity and flavour balance. [Published 27/05/2026]

• Common Tequila Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

  Avoid common tequila buying mistakes with practical advice on quality, value and choosing the right bottle for cocktails, sipping or parties. [Published 25/05/2026]

• How to Drink Rum: Finding the Best Way to Enjoy It

  Discover the main ways to enjoy rum, including neat serves, drinks over ice and classic cocktails. Learn which rum styles work best for different occasions and tastes. [Published 23/05/2026]

• How to Serve Aperitifs at Home Like a Pro

  Learn how to serve aperitifs at home with simple combinations, proper glassware, garnishes and easy recipes using tonic, soda or sparkling wine. [Published 21/05/2026]

• Chocolate, Coffee or Fruit? Choosing the Right Liqueur

  Explore different liqueur styles by flavour, including chocolate, coffee, citrus, berry and herbal bottles. Learn which styles suit different tastes, occasions and serving ideas. [Published 19/05/2026]

• Best Gin for Gin and Tonic: What Actually Works

  Find the best gin styles for a classic gin and tonic. This guide explains which flavour profiles work best with tonic water and how to choose the right bottle for refreshing, balanced serves. [Published 17/05/2026]

• Brandy vs Cognac: Which One Should You Buy?

  Compare Cognac and brandy to understand how they differ in origin, flavour, prestige and price. This guide explains when Cognac is worth buying and when other brandies may offer better value. [Published 15/05/2026]

• Beginner Liqueurs: Easy Bottles to Try First

  Discover the best liqueurs for beginners, from creamy and fruity bottles to coffee, almond and orange styles that are easy to enjoy neat, over ice or in simple mixed drinks. [Published 13/05/2026]

• Brandy Storage: Keep Open Bottles at Their Best

  Learn how to store brandy before and after opening, what affects flavour over time, which storage myths to ignore and how to keep an open bottle enjoyable for longer. [Published 11/05/2026]

• Peated vs Unpeated Whisky: Which Should You Choose?

  Compare peated and unpeated whisky by flavour, smoke level, beginner appeal, food pairing, occasions and how to choose the right bottle. [Published 09/05/2026]

• How to Drink Vodka: Neat, Chilled or Mixed

  Learn the main ways to drink vodka, including neat, chilled, over ice, with mixers and in cocktails, and how each serve changes the experience. [Published 07/05/2026]

• Best Tequila for Beginners: Smooth First Bottles

  A beginner-friendly tequila guide covering smooth, approachable styles, what to look for on labels, and how to avoid harsh first bottles. [Published 05/05/2026]

• What Makes a Good Rum?: Key Signs of Quality

  Learn how to judge rum quality by balance, sweetness, smoothness, finish, authenticity, label cues and value rather than branding alone. [Published 03/05/2026]

• Best Vermouth and Aperitifs: Summer Drinking Guide

  A practical summer guide to vermouth and aperitifs, covering spritz serves, lighter drinking, refreshing flavours and easy warm-weather choices. [Published 01/05/2026]

• Best Liqueurs for Desserts: After-Dinner Bottles

  Discover how to choose liqueurs for desserts and after-dinner drinking, including cream, coffee, fruit, nut, chocolate and herbal styles. [Published 29/04/2026]

• What Makes a Good Gin?: How to Spot Real Quality

  Learn how to judge gin quality beyond branding, from juniper balance and botanical clarity to smoothness, finish, label cues and value. [Published 27/04/2026]

• Common Brandy Buying Mistakes: How to Choose Better

  This guide explains the most common brandy buying mistakes, from paying only for prestige to choosing the wrong bottle for cocktails, gifts or slow sipping. [Published 25/04/2026]

• Best Liqueurs for Cocktails: Easy Bottles for Mixing at Home

  Discover which liqueurs are most useful for cocktails, from orange and coffee styles to herbal and cream-based bottles that bring sweetness, flavour and balance to mixed drinks. This guide explains how different liqueurs behave in cocktails and helps you choose the most versatile bottles for a home bar without making recipes feel complicated. [Published 19/04/2026]

• Best Gin for Beginners: Easy-Drinking Styles to Start With

  Find out how to choose a first bottle of gin with confidence, from approachable London Dry styles to softer, fruitier options that are easy to mix and enjoy. This guide explains what beginners should look for, what to avoid and how to get good value without buying a bottle that feels too intense or overly niche. [Published 17/04/2026]

• Brandy for Winter Evenings: Cosy Bottles to Sip Slowly

  Explore what makes some brandies especially appealing for winter evenings and after-dinner drinking, from smooth texture and gentle sweetness to richer oak, dried fruit and warming spice notes. This guide helps you choose a bottle that suits relaxed sipping, festive occasions and comforting serves at the end of the day. [Published 15/04/2026]

• Gin vs Vodka: Which Is Better for Cocktails?

  A practical comparison of gin and vodka for cocktails, explaining flavour, versatility, classic serves and how to choose the best bottle for your home bar. [Published 09/04/2026]

• Tequila vs Mezcal: Key Differences Explained

  An easy guide to the differences between tequila and mezcal, covering agave types, flavour, smoke, production methods, cocktail use and which style may suit your palate. [Published 07/04/2026]

• Vodka Buying Guide: What Actually Makes a Good Vodka?

  A practical vodka buying guide explaining what makes a good vodka, from smoothness and texture to ingredients, flavoured options, mixing performance and whether premium bottles are worth it. [Published 05/04/2026]

• Scotch vs Irish Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

  A clear explanation of the differences between Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey, including production, flavour, smoothness, peat, cocktails and which style may suit you best. [Published 03/04/2026]

• How to Choose the Right Rum: White, Dark, Spiced and Premium

  A practical rum buying guide explaining the differences between white, dark, spiced and premium rum, with advice on flavour, cocktails, sipping and value for money. [Published 01/04/2026]

• Bourbon vs Whisky: What Sets Them Apart?

  An easy-to-follow guide to the differences between bourbon and whisky, covering ingredients, flavour, production rules, sweetness and which style is best for sipping or mixing. [Published 30/03/2026]

• How to Choose a Good Gin: London Dry, Flavoured and Craft Explained

  A straightforward guide to choosing a good gin, covering London Dry, flavoured and craft styles, botanicals, sweetness, mixers and how to buy the right bottle for cocktails or sipping. [Published 28/03/2026]

• Dark Rum vs Spiced Rum: Which Should You Buy?

  A clear comparison of dark rum and spiced rum, explaining how they differ in flavour, sweetness, versatility, price and ideal use so you can decide which style suits your taste and budget. [Published 26/03/2026]

• How to Choose the Right Whisky: Beginner to Enthusiast

  A practical whisky buying guide covering the main styles, age statements, tasting notes, price points and how to choose the right bottle whether you are completely new to whisky or already building a collection. [Published 24/03/2026]

• What is the difference between tequila types?

  Tequila is one of the most distinctive spirits in the world, and although many drinkers recognise the broad categories like blanco or reposado, the differences between tequila types go far deeper than colour or ageing time. [Published 23/03/2026]

• Brandy Age Designations Explained: VS, VSOP, XO and More

  Confused by VS, VSOP and XO This guide explains common brandy age designations, what they mean in practice and how to compare like for like. [Published 20/03/2026]

• Different Types of Gin: London Dry, Contemporary, Old Tom and Sloe Gin

  Gin is not one single flavour. Learn the major gin styles, what makes them different, and how to pick the right bottle for gin and tonic or cocktails. [Published 19/03/2026]

• How Whisky Is Made: Grain to Distillation to Ageing

  Whisky begins with just three ingredients—grain, water and yeast—but becomes a complex spirit through a series of carefully controlled steps. Understanding how whisky is made helps explain why different styles taste the way they do and why some bottles cost more than others. [Published 17/03/2026]

• Aperitifs Explained: What They Are, How to Drink Them and Which Styles to Try

  Aperitifs are made to wake up the palate before a meal. Learn what counts as an aperitif, the main styles, and how to choose bottles for spritzes, simple serves and classic cocktails. [Published 15/03/2026]

• Vermouth Explained: Sweet, Dry and Bianco Styles and How to Use Them

  Vermouth is one of the most important ingredients in classic cocktails. Learn what vermouth is, the main styles, and how to choose the right bottle for mixing or sipping. [Published 13/03/2026]

• Tequila Explained: Types, Production and How to Choose the Right Bottle

  Tequila is one of the world's most distinctive spirits. Learn how it is made, the main tequila styles, and how to choose the right bottle for cocktails or sipping. [Published 12/03/2026]

• How to Drink Whisky: A Practical Guide for New Whisky Fans

  New to whisky? This step by step guide covers glassware, serving, water, ice and tasting techniques so you can make the most of every bottle you find through Wet Your Whistle. [Published 11/03/2026]

• The Different Types of Rum: White, Dark, Spiced, Overproof and Aged

  Rum comes in many styles. Learn the key types of rum, how they differ, and which bottles work best for cocktails, mixing or sipping. [Published 03/03/2026]

• The Top 10 Best Selling Whisky Brands in the World

  Global whisky sales are dominated by a mix of Indian, Scotch, American and Japanese brands. This guide looks at ten of the biggest selling names and how to think about them when using Wet Your Whistle to compare prices. [Published 25/02/2026]

• The History of Rum: From Sugar Cane to a Global Spirit

  Rum has one of the most fascinating stories in spirits. Learn how sugar cane shaped rum, how styles evolved, and why rum is now a serious sipping category. [Published 19/02/2026]

• Why Scotch Whisky Became a Global Number One Spirit

  Scotch whisky is one of the most recognised spirits on the planet. This guide explores how Scotch grew from a local product into a global giant, and what that history means for shoppers comparing prices today. [Published 10/02/2026]

• The Different Types of Brandy: Cognac, Armagnac and Beyond

  Brandy is far more than just “a warming drink”. Learn the major types of brandy, how they are made, and what flavours to expect before comparing prices. [Published 05/02/2026]

• The Different Types of Vodka: Grain, Potato, Flavoured and Premium Styles

  Not all vodka is the same. Learn the main types of vodka, how base ingredients affect texture, and how to choose a bottle for cocktails or sipping. [Published 30/01/2026]

• The History of Gin: From Genever to the Modern Gin Boom

  Gin has reinvented itself repeatedly. Explore gin's origins, the gin craze, the rise of London Dry and why gin is booming again today. [Published 29/01/2026]

• The History of Brandy: From Distilled Wine to Luxury Sipping Spirit

  Brandy began as a practical way to transport wine. Over time it became a refined, aged spirit with iconic regional styles like Cognac and Armagnac. [Published 23/01/2026]

• Scotch, Irish, Bourbon and More: The Key Differences Between Whisky Styles

  Confused by all the different whisky styles on the shelf? This guide explains the differences between Scotch, Irish whiskey, bourbon, rye and Japanese whisky so you can compare prices and choose a bottle with confidence. [Published 16/01/2026]

• The History of Vodka: How a Neutral Spirit Took Over the Cocktail World

  Vodka's story is about practicality, purity and cocktails. Learn how vodka evolved and why it became one of the world's most popular spirits. [Published 12/01/2026]

• The History of Whisky: How a Local Spirit Became a Worldwide Favourite

  Whisky has centuries of history across Scotland, Ireland and beyond. Learn how whisky evolved, how styles formed, and why it became a global favourite. [Published 07/01/2026]

• Your Guide to the Main Types of Spirits: Whisky, Vodka, Gin, Rum and More

  Learn the key differences between popular spirits such as whisky, vodka, gin, rum, tequila and brandy, so you can choose the right bottle and compare prices with confidence. [Published 05/01/2026]

• Drinkaware and Responsible Drinking: What UK Shoppers Need to Know

  Understand who Drinkaware are, how UK alcohol unit guidelines work, and how to use Wet Your Whistle's price comparison tools while still drinking in a responsible way. [Published 02/01/2026]