Top Low No Alcohol Wines, Beers and Spirits for 2021

McGuigan is a brand a lot of people will be familiar with. They’ve become a dependable option for many online shoppers and, despite the slightly lower price bracket, a lot of what they produce is very good. They’ve now branched into the alcohol-free market too, meaning you can still enjoy flavourful wine based drinks without any of the alcohol content. This includes zero alcohol versions of their ever-popular Shiraz and Shiraz rosé, as well as a cutting-edge, de-alcoholised Chardonnay!

Another beverage that has seen a surge in popularity over recent years is kombucha – an alcohol-free sparkling drink that’s made from fermented tea. The best part? This drink is pretty much guilt-free! It’s low in calories, low in sugar, non-alcoholic and gluten-free. It also contains live cultures that are believed to aid digestion and be good for gut health.

REAL Kombucha are quickly becoming a leading provider in top-notch kombucha, described as “leading the non-alcoholic revolution” by BBC South. Their products are also all natural with no added flavours. We highly recommend you give their Royal Flush Kombucha and Dry Dragon Kombucha a try!

If you’re more into spirits, there’s also a bunch of alcohol-free replacements for your favourite tipples out there. One company paving the way with such drinks is Seedlip, who produce a selection of top quality, flavourful and sophisticated spirit alternatives with 0% ABV. Their Garden 108, Spice 94 and Grove 42 blends are all delicious alternatives to gin, that don’t have the sugary characteristics of many non-alcoholic drinks.

Seedlip also released their Æcorn collection back in 2019, an expressive trio inspired by three of the world’s classic aperitif drinks – Campari, red and white vermouth. All made using 100% English-grown grapes, these are perfect for whetting the appetite before dinner!

This post wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t cover off gin now, would it? The resurgence of this versatile spirit has seen it become unfathomably popular, and it wasn’t long before alcohol-free versions started to catch the same momentum.

Warner’s have produced two brilliant examples of this. Their zesty Juniper Double Dry and fruity Pink Berry are made using 100% natural botanicals, with 90% of the ingredients coming straight from their own farm. These delicious drops are absolutely bursting with flavour and have deservedly earned Masters and Gold medals respectively.

For those who don’t fancy a completely alcohol-free gin, Portobello Road have produced a lower alcohol bottle with just 4.2% ABV. So you can enjoy a tasty gin whilst also moderating your alcohol intake!

Temperance by Portobello Road is a carefully crafted, vegan-friendly gin, with a weighty flavour profile, spicy notes and a delightful citrus-fresh finish. It uses the same combination of nine different botanicals that comprise their signature London Dry gin, as well as one or two secret ingredients to ensure it packs impressive flavour intensity.

Nothing says celebrations quite like bubbly, so if you’re looking to pop a bottle (without the alcohol), we’ve got you covered. The Community.Co project have recently released an off-dry sparkling white and dashing sparkling rosé, both of which taste delicious and have zero alcohol.

Not only does the Community.Co project provide great tasting and enjoyable drinks, but with each purchase the customer is also giving back to their community via a charitable donation. £0.25 from every sale is donated to NHS Charities Together, so you can feel even better about sipping on some fizz!

Hoppy craft beers are becoming a go-to in modern times, whether it’s a meet-up down the pub, a night out camping or a relaxing evening at home. We’re also seeing a lot of brilliant low and no alcohol beers hit the shelves, and one brand that produce exactly that is Big Drop Brewing Co.

Introducing the zingy Paradiso Citra IPA, the dark Galactic Stout and the refreshingly crisp Uptown Lager. This trio of crafty delights are simply brilliant, loved because it’s extremely hard to tell they’re missing the alcohol! Each bottle is gluten-free, alcohol-free (<0.5%) and a super tasty sip if you’re planning on driving.

Another non-alcoholic spirit that makes a perfect alternative for any lovers of gin is the Sea Arch Coastal Juniper. This vegan-friendly distilled spirit is another guilt-free pleasure, as it contains no alcohol, no artificial flavours, no sugar or sweeteners and no calories. Its botanicals help to encapsulate a pure essence of the sea inside the lovely blue bottle, bringing a bright freshness that’s perfect for an alcohol-free G&T style beverage.

We’ve already covered off some non-alcoholic sparklers in this list, but if you’re particularly fond of your Prosecco, this may be the one for you. Semi-sparkling and packed with crisp apple and zesty lemon aromas, the Fritz Muller Zero Alcohol Frizzante from Germany bears resemblance to the ever-so popular Italian Prosecco, and works brilliantly in a sparkling-based mocktail too!

Good zero alcohol wine may be becoming more common, but it’s still not that easy to come by. This bottle however leaves the aromas and flavours of the blend untouched while removing all of the alcohol content. Vegan-friendly, refreshing and perfect if you’re cutting back on the units.