The 12 drinks of Christmas - Top tipples for the festive season

Drinks enthusiast Bill Linnane shares his top tipples for the festive season, from craft beer to hard coffee

When it comes to drink culture, few countries do it better thank our little nation. The last two decades have seen us spread our wings, with an explosion of craft breweries, distilleries, even wineries. With all that we have to offer, this season of feasting is as good an excuse as any to celebrate our remarkable skill at making excellent booze.

1. Craft beer