I read everywhere that annuities are a very poor option for one's pension pot(s) but as someone without any dependants or progeny is there a more balanced option than drawdown (which could either denude my fund unduly if I live too long or leave too much unspent money in the bank if I peg it too early) and an annuity?

I have sought professional financial advice in the past regarding all sorts of investments but it has usually ended in tears. Just wondered if there are any options beyond the two extremes (other than doing a split between the two).