Best vegan alcohol: our guide to beers, wine and spirits

After a long history of using animal products in its brewing process, Guinness Draught Stout Beer has finally removed them, making Ireland's favourite stout a vegan-friendly delight.

Customer review: "it's a dark stout beer that contains a lot of iron. Lovely taste of you add some whiskey to it."

One of the biggest names in the IPA revolution, Brewdog likes to do things differently; they brew one of the tastiest pale ales on the market and adhere to carbon-neutral practices. The Brewdog Punk IPA is a light, golden classic.

Customer review: "It's a lovely beverage but it suffers a loss of 1 star because even as a 'premium' IPA, I still feel its price is out of alignment."

Crisp and refreshing with a touch of Italian style, Peroni Nastro Azzurro Premium Lager has been brewed from only the finest hops, water, maize and malted barley. Enjoy chilled. Chin, chin.

London-based brewer Camden combines Helles and Pilsner hops to create an incredibly drinkable beer and fresh beer. Hells is the lovechild of two favourite German beer styles - Helles and Pilsner. It's worth the price tag, too.

Customer review: "Love Hells - it's pure enough that you can sink quite a few without fear of the dreaded early-evening sore head. It's been a fav since I discovered it last year - I've always been a lager drinker, and I don't like the more hoppy modern Pilsner taste … this has been a revelation!"

Smooth, light and flavourful, Longboard Island is a delicious drink for vegans. It stands up as a session beer or as an accompaniment to food.

Customer review: "Love this beer! Light, refreshing, yet subtle complexity. A summer beer."

Don't be fooled by the small bottles. This Belgian Duvel Belgian Strong Ale packs in all the flavours you need.

Customer review: "Nice beers, would recommend but more expensive than lots of other beers but these are a lot stronger."

Known as The King of Beers, Budweiser was first introduced by Adolphus Busch in 1876 and it's still brewed with the same high standards today, as it was then. It's vegan, too. Nobody has to miss out.

This charming Bowl Grabber Cremant Sparkling Rose has been handcrafted to offer the delicateness of white sparkling wine and the certain je ne sais quoi of a Rose. What's not to love? Perfect for your foodie friend who loves a tipple. Or, you could just crack the Cremant Rose open on the big day - or at your work party.

Our review: "This is such a delicious sparkling rose. I'm so glad I got to try it. Not only is it well-priced, but the unique label gives it that edge which I love. It would make a brilliant gift that will get everyone talking. Bowl Grabber is a great option for a wine at Christmas: red, white or sparkling."

The Sea Change Otter Label White Wine is delicious, hailing from the Utiel Requena region of Spain, which has been winemaking for centuries. It's delicate, light and fruity. Sea Change also aligns with other valuable causes: it doesn't use plastics in its packaging and a portion of the sale goes directly to fund ocean conservation projects and charities.

The Black Tower Club Edition Sauvignon Blanc comes with flavours of passion fruit, guava, and grapefruit, complemented by hints of freshly cut grass and minerality. Perfect for pairing or casual enjoyment with friends.

Customer review: "Well received, pretty bottle to put lights in after."

From a family-run business that runs entirely on renewable energy to creating a sustainable, ethical business, this Terra Organica Primitivo Red Wine is a great pick for Christmas. Full-bodied, rich and velvety Red Wine, that’s bursting with berry flavours. It’s calling to be paired with a deep and rich Italian meal.

Customer review: "With some 50-years experience of imbibing, I have rarely found a wine which causes me to pause midsentence and take another sip to ensure that my first impressions were correct. This wine does that and goes further for the 3 other people at my table did the same, before grabbing the bottle and asking where on earth did it come from and why was I spoiling them with a really expensive drink mid-week. I let them into the secret and all agreed that it is a bargain – mature but fresh, fruity but with plentiful depth and all too reminiscent of youthful summer evenings in the southern Italian sun amidst sea-borne herbal breezes, complimenting pasta, shellfish and meat without difficulty. I’m ordering more!"

Good quality tequila is made from one ingredient only: Blue Agave. This Patrón Reposado Tequila is made in small batches in Jalisco, Mexico and goes down a treat with zest and spice to spare. Mix into a cocktail or sip over with some lime and salt.

Customer review: "I love the bottle and the cork top. It makes it look authentic and luxurious. The tequila tastes lovely with a smooth and slightly sweet taste. I enjoyed mine with a mixer but it is also fab in cocktails. It is really refreshing and very nice in the summer."

Lignell and Piispanen have created magic in a bottle. More than just a vegan alternative to everyone's festive-favourite Bailey's, this drink tastes like liquid joy. Oats give this liqueur a deliciously creamy base, while being completely vegan-friendly, with decadent salted caramel and juicy cranberry joining. It's festive - sounds gorgeous.

Unless there are animal-based additives mixed in, gin is vegan. But life is too short for bad gin, so we recommend picking up this East London Gin. Smooth and aromatic, citrus and juniper make themselves known before spices deliver a delicious finish.

Customer review: "Simple and clean gin in a nice bottle with an authentically small distillery label (that I think was stuck on by hand….a good thing). Bright and clean and goes well with a variety of tonics (even the flavoured ones)."

Bright orange and bittersweet? It must be Aperol Aperitivo, which is perfect in a spritz. Just make sure that whatever you're mixing in is vegan too.

Customer review: "Came quickly, well packaged and the cost was fine. As I live on a small island this sort of produce is not available locally so a good buy for me."

Consider this Aberlour A'Bunadh Alba Single Malt Scotch Whisky with Gift Box for the gifting season. It captures cask-fresh whisky essence, aged in first-fill American Oak Bourbon barrels, preserving intense sweetness. Orchard fruit, vanilla, and citrus notes culminate in a smooth, toasted almond finish.

Customer review: "Fast becoming my new favourite distillery and this is the most wonderful offering. This is now my fifth bottle of Arberlour in my collection (12, 13 (distillery exclusive) 14,16, and now A'bunadh. If you like Speyside whisky then don't hesitate in my opinion, its worth every penny!"

This Sapling Vodka Spritz Gift Set includes three miniatures and flavoured tonics/sodas - along with a recipe to make each drink. Gorgeous. It's a perfect set for chilled summer picnics - and you can even buy alcohol refill pouches from the B-Corp company sent right to your door. Saving the planet, and your recycling, one tipple at a time...

Customer review: "My favourite vodka, smooth, delicious and eco-friendly!"