6 after-dinner festive tipples

From port to brandy, to stickies, these digestifs are downright delicious

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'Tis the season when certain drinks come into their own, especially if you like to save a little room for last.

Those special labels which grace the table but once a year... and leave you thinking what you serve at the end of the meal is just as important as the first flute of fizz.

Especially with festive desserts, cheeses and choc-cies crying out for the final flourish - and a great excuse for grownups to indulge in the sweeter side of life; or switch out Christmas pud for a glass of something special.

Here's what's leaving a lasting impression...

1. Brown Brothers Orange Muscat & Flora 2022, Australia, £8.75, (37.5cl), TescoA golden elixir and deftly blended, this late-harvested orange muscat is a sweet symphony of tropical fruit punctuated with zesty citrus, spice and blossomy aromas; rich with good acidity, serve well-chilled with trifle or soft blue cheeses.