Tors Artisan Vodka (from Dartmoor, Devon)

TORS Vodka is charcoal-filtered for 3 months, and named after the local granite hills. The flowing streams provide an endless supply of fresh water, to blend with local wheat.

The company also makes cocktails by adding fruit to the vodka, pressed through a hand-operated cider press, then blended with sugar syrup. The signature vodka is accompanied by flavoured vodkas (raspberry, blueberry and elderflower).

Due to quinine, avoid tonic water for certain medical conditions (liver failure, blood thinners, antibiotics and anti-depressants). Also check medication inserts, before consuming grapefruit or rhubarb drinks.

Unless chopped up, corks are too dense to compost (and choking hazards, if left around). So recycle them at your local off license, or send off in bulk to Recorked.

Vodka is a high-percentage spirit alcoholic drink that is usually made with wheat or potatoes. Rather than buy multi-national big brands, why not try some homegrown artisan brands.

You’ll pick up soft notes of vanilla and grain, with a gentle sweetness that lingers. It works brilliantly on its own, over ice, or as the perfect base for a classic cocktail.