Although you might have enjoyed a smooth port wine or an interesting liqueur after a big, delicious meal in place of a dessert, it might be time to recognise the value of combining the two. The union of alcohol and dessert is slowly being seen as a way to imbue tired dessert favourites with far more interesting and complex flavours, allowing desserts to be just as much of a delicious challenge as a high quality meal. In this article, we take a look at how alcohol – and particularly aged spirits – can take desserts to the next level.