Each was blind tested to avoid brand bias and scored on its aroma, flavour, complexity and finish. Our panel – comprising accredited spirits experts and consumers – sampled 21 non-alcoholic spirits to select those that would prove worthy stand-ins for a higher ABV tipple. You would be in good company, too, with celebrities including Natalie Portman, Naomi Campbell and Eva Mendes all abstaining from alcohol. An oaky, fiery, earthy non-alcoholic (less than. 5 ABV) alternative to More : This latest release of The Spirit of Tequila is our most complex expression yet. Longer term, going sober can reduce your risk of heart disease, liver disease and high blood pressure. Descriptions: This latest release of The Spirit of Tequila is our most complex expression yet. There is a myriad of health benefits to cutting down your alcohol intake, including better sleep, improved energy levels and glowing skin. That is, by adding neutral spirit and botanicals to a still, which goes through numerous rounds of distillation to extract the flavour, before the finished product is eventually de-alcoholised. No- and low-ABV spirits are made using similar processes to their higher ABV predecessors. That's why we tasked Bazaar’s spirits experts with sipping their way through 21 non-alcoholic offerings to find the best.
However, with new options appearing on the market each day, it’s difficult to know which ones deserve a space in your home bar. Luckily, there has never been a better time to be a non-drinker, thanks to a wave of innovation by distilleries across the globe, including Seedlip, Tanqueray and Clean Co. The demand for no- and low-alcohol alternatives is on the rise, as many of us look to reduce our alcohol intake or commit to teetotalism long term.