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Balvenie malt 12yr Doublewood Whisky, 70cl

The clue’s in the name with this one, Balvenie Doublewood single malt gets its name from the interesting distillation process, involving distillation in two kinds of wood. The maturation process involves moving the whisky from a traditional oak whisky cask to a Spanish oak sherry cask, adding more depth to its flavour and creating its warm, rounded character. Sweet fruit and sherry notes are apparent in its scent and the taste is mellow for a single malt, the sherry at work once more, with nuttiness and cinnamon notes building too.

Balvenie malt 21yr Portwood Whisky, 70cl

This 21-year-old Balvenie malt is the flagship of Balvenie's small group of port wood whiskies and is a refined and balanced offering. It spends time maturing in thirty-year-old port pipes which deliver elegance to every sip. White peach and light smoke flood the nose and are quickly followed by a delicate flavour with red fruits, raisins and vibrant floral honey. Balvenie’s 21-year-old malt is a wonderful example of delicate flavours blended perfectly together.

Banks 5 Island Rum, 70cl

Rums from around the Caribbean have come together to create the distinct flavour of banks 5. The blend brings together the light spice of Trinidadian rum with the complexity of Jamaican rum and the flavours of Barbadian rum Guyanese rum and unique Indonesian attack are combined into the mix too. Five aged rums from around the Caribbean offer up a deep and engaging flavour, rich with sugar cane, with deep bitter notes coming through as you sip.

BarSol Quebranta Primero, 70cl

Peruvian puro pisco made with Quebranta grapes to create straight-up, non-aromatic pisco, as is popular back in Peru.

Batanga 100% Agave Tequila Reposado, 70cl

A fresh and vibrant nose with notes of grass and pepper. Subtle oak plays a complementation role on the palate which shows great refinement and integration.

Bathtub Gin, 70cl

Professor cornelius ampleforth's bathtub gin is a true small-batch gin made by infusing botanicals including orange peel and cinnamon in spirit produced in a pot still.

Bathtub Old Tom Gin, 50cl

Bathtub Sloe Gin, 50cl

Beefeater 24 Gin, 70cl

Dried pink grapefruit and earl grey tea followed by a strong liquorice undercurrent that leads into a sort of crushed parma violet sweets affair. Kick is woody and spicy and leads into juniper, bergamot and faint ginseng notes. All in all bloody good.

Beefeater Gin, 70cl

Heavy juniper from the off with heaps of citrus peel. A slight thai spice note comes through midway and then moves into heavy botanical lemon country. The kick is an easy one and the close is dried citrus peel and a little more of the thai spice on the end.

Beefeater Gin, 1.5ltr

Heavy juniper from the off with heaps of citrus peel. A slight thai spice note comes through the midway and then moves into heavy botanical lemon country. The kick is an easy one and the close is dried citrus peel and a little more of the Thai spice on the end.

Beefeater Pink,

A mix of Beefeater's classic London Dry Gin and natural strawberry flavour, resulting in a fresh and fruity blend of juniper, citrus and sweet strawberry flavours.

Beefeater Blood Orange Gin, 70cl

Heavy juniper from the off with heaps of citrus peel. A slight Thai spice note comes through midway and then moves into a heavy botanical lemon country. The kick is an easy one and the close is dried citrus peel and a little more of the Thai spice on the end.

Bell's 8yr Whisky, 70cl

It hardly needs introducing, it’s one of the stalwarts of the drinks cupboard! Bell’s blended scotch whisky brings together the earthy flavours of many of Scotland's finest single malts creating a blend which is improved by oak cask maturation. Rich and familiar, the taste of Bell's is like a loyal friend and the welcome nutty flavours teamed with notes of spice are infinitely enjoyable. The eight-year maturation process guarantees a round, warming flavour.

Bell's 8yr Whisky, 1.5ltr

It hardly needs introducing, it’s one of the stalwarts of the drinks cupboard! Bell’s blended scotch whisky brings together the earthy flavours of many of Scotland's finest single malts creating a blend which is improved by oak cask maturation. Rich and familiar, the taste of Bell’s is like a loyal friend and the welcome nutty flavours teamed with notes of spice are infinitely enjoyable. The eight-year maturation process guarantees a round, warming flavour.

Bells Original Whisky, 35cl

Belsazar Dry Vermouth, 75cl

Made using wines made in the Baden region of Germany, fortified with fruit eau de vie from legendary producer Schwaderer, and flavoured with herbs including wormwood.

Belsazar Rose Vermouth, 75cl

Made using wines made in the Baden region of Germany, fortified with fruit eau de vie from legendary producer Schladerer, and flavoured with herbs including wormwood.

Belsazar White Vermouth, 75cl

Made using wines made in the Baden region of Germany, fortified with fruit eau de vie from legendary producer Schladerer, and flavoured with herbs including wormwood.

Beluga Gold Vodka, 70cl

Super silky little number. Silky notes of lemon and Ryvita followed by a clean finish of lemon and orange undertones. One to be kept in the freezer.

BELUGA TRANSATLANTIC VODKA, 70CL

Beluga Vodka, 70cl

ULtra slick business from the Russian boys. Crystal clear on the palate with soft lemon barley notes. The finish is super clean and leaves face traits of barley and hay with moves into lemon and faint orange zest. Hats of to the beluga boys. Chill as you would champagne.

Belvedere, 70cl

Luxurious offering from Poland. Medium-bodied with faint vanilla any crushed grains. The finish is of a reasonable length with butter and nutty cream notes that fade into lemon zest.

Belvedere blackberry & lemongrass vodka, 70cl

A juicy, spicy vodka from Belvedere, infused with blackberry, lemongrass and sage. Try mixing this with sparkling water and ice, and garnish with a twist of lime.

Belvedere Vodka 6ltr, 6ltr

Luxurious offering from Poland. Medium-bodied with faint vanilla any crushed grains. The finish is of a reasonable length with butter and nutty cream notes that fade into lemon zest.

Belvedere Vodka Smogory, 70cl

Nose - sea air, toasted rye& caramel. Palate - rich, cereal, a touch of honey. persistent with delicate toasted bread & white pepper.

Benchmark Whisky, 70cl

A classic rye recipe Kentucky straight bourbon, enjoy the biscuity taste of benchmark. One of the many exquisite offerings from the buffalo trace distillery it’s won awards for its exceptional flavour and its intensely deep and rich in flavour. Caramel notes come through in the nose, with hints of delicate berries and fruit in the background and the flavour follows through similarly with added notes of dry pipe tobacco, freshly made leather and cherries. Smooth and calm, a classic bourbon to sip.

Berneroy No 8 VSOP Brandy, 70cl

From the heart of the Calvados region, Berney aged this VSOP in limousin oak for around 8 years. It has a great flavour and they recommend it with the cheeseboard, chocolate, or even as an accompaniment to a good cigar.

Black Bottle Whisky, 70cl

The new liquid retains the rich distinctiveness and is a more balanced, smoother finished whisky, married together in virgin oak casks giving a slightly sweeter taste.

BLACK COW & ENGLISH STRAWBERRIES VODKA, 70cl

Hand bottled using English Strawberries, locally produced in Dorset. The taste of which is unparalleled amongst competitors products with similar expressions.

black cow negroni, 50cl

The Black Cow team in West Dorset has made its very own vodka-based Negroni and bottled it up so that you can enjoy its deliciousness in the comfort of your own home! Featuring a base of Black Cow Vodka (which is made with milk from the cows of West Dorset), alongside vermouth, Campari, and a blend of bitters, this pre-bottled cocktail is marvellous indeed. Pour over ice, garnish with a good wedge of fresh orange, and enjoy while watching a moo-vie.

Black Cow Pure Milk Vodka, 70cl

Dorset's finest! Fat waves of cream soda and faint lemon curd move through into scrummy cream and vanilla notes. The finish is full and full of smooth cream soda and zested lemon notes. Super yum. This is one for the fridge…and yes… you probably could drink it 'til the cows come home!

Bloom London Dry Gin, 70cl

Big on the floral sweetness at first but with a very delicate mouthfeel. Christmas clementines and gentle juniper show up before the soft floral kick. Opal fruits and rosewater on the finish with an unexpected liquorice and clementine close.

Bols Genever Barrel Aged Gin, 1lt

Bols Genever Gin, 70cl

Big juniper and bitter flavours upon entry that move into crushed cornflakes and spicy juniper flavours. A big kick on this one that moves into hazelnut and baked rye bread on the very end. Bloody interesting stuff.

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE ENGLISH ESTATE GIN, 70CL

English Rosehip, Mint & Hazelnut sourced from the English countryside surrounding Laverstoke Mill.

Bombay Sapphire Gin, 5cl

Thai spice with a very faint wave of juniper. Lemon zest then comes to the forefront followed closely by a sweet pepper taste that moves through the soft kick. Very faint liquorice smashed parma violet and army and navy sweets wrapped in lavender on the finish.

Bombay Sapphire Gin, 70cl

Thai spice with a very faint wave of juniper. Lemon zest then comes to the forefront followed closely by a sweet pepper taste that moves through the soft kick. Very faint liquorice smashed parma violet and army and navy sweets wrapped in lavender on the finish.

Boodles Gin, 70cl

Well balanced juniper and builders tea note arrive first followed by fresh Thai herbs and spices. Blackjacks appear before the kick which is a very smooth affair. The finish is dry and full of burnt liquorice wood, juniper and strangely, coriander. classic and clean. What more can you ask for? Excellent stuff.

Botanist Gin, 70cl

An exciting and unusual gin from islay whisky distillery Bruichladdich, the botanist is made in a Lomond still christened ugly betty and contains no fewer than 31 botanicals, of which 22 are native to the Southern Hebridean island itself.

BOUNTY COCONUT RUM, 70cl

Created using Bounty White Rum, with coconut extracts and sugars macerated at high strength. Smooth mouth feels, with luscious warm coconut and fresh tropical fruit flavours.

BOUNTY SPICED RUM, 70cl

Bowmore 12yr Whisky, 70cl

At the heart of the Bowmore range, this 12-year-old offering doesn’t disappoint with a mixture of coastal notes and earthy, gentle peat. On the nose, you’ll enjoy wonderful bright floral notes, with smoky heather and heady hits of peat. The palate is more rounded, smooth and mellow rich if floral perfumed smoke, dark peat and a touch of lemon and sea spray. Evokes coastal strolls and waves crashing against the shore.

Bowmore 15yr Whisky, 70cl

An exciting release from esteemed Islay distillery Bowmore, this 15-year-old single malt enjoys maturation in fruity and elegant oloroso sherry casks. From the first opening, the bottle 15-year-old Bowmore is dark and punchy with sherry notes coming through strongly with sweet dates, spices and raisin present too. The flavour follows on in the same vein, rich and decadent with pine oil and rich woody spice coming through alongside malted fruits. The sherry character sells this malt every time.

Bowmore 18yr Whisky, 70cl

One of the newest offerings from islay’s Bowmore distillery, this 18-year-old single malt is perfumed, wonderfully fruity and rich with dark, smoky peat. The nose begins vibrantly, with the alcohol eat coming through amongst perfumed fruit and essence of fruit jam. When the flavour comes through it’s a balance of sweet and smoky, with deep peaty notes paired with cooked fruit and hearty marmalade. The endnote is rich with sticky marmalade notes and a final whisper of smoke.

Bowmore 25yr Whisky, 70cl

A grand old master of the Bowmore range, this 25-year-old malt is aged in Spanish sherry and American bourbon casks. The defining character of this peaty malt is coastal, with sublime smoky notes and nutty depth. On opening, you’ll enjoy the rich aroma dark fruits, that coastal smoke and herbaceous freshness. This leads into a flavour which is rich with classic peat smoke, a touch of cocoa and a creamy nuttiness which really enhances all the other notes. Gentle smoke lingers in an endnote you’ll remember.

BOXER GIN REFILL, 70cl

Fantastic value for money, Boxer is a classic London dry gin with a great spirit base and a secondary distillate of juniper from the Himalayas, plus freshly squeezed bergamot oil. This eco-pouch refill system allows you to replenish any empty Boxer Gin bottles you have, saving money and wastage. Each pouch is the equivalent to 6 bottles.

Brockman's Gin, 70cl

Blueberries and blackberry jam show up first with a soft undercurrent of juniper and angelica root. The kick is sweet and the waves of orange peel and almond paste leave a yummy taste in the mouth. This is brilliant for cocktails and different from other gins in that it really is an original flavour. Top stuff.

Broker's Gin, 70cl

Big zesty lemon drops and juniper notes open up into clean notes of coriander and nutmeg. The finish is crisp and citrus-driven. Good everyday drinking gin.

BRUGAL 1888 RUM, 70CL

1888 is a truly extraordinary ultra-premium golden rum, produced in the Dominican Republic and combining the rich flavours of bourbon and sherry casks through a double-ageing process. A complex yet balanced spirit that stimulates the senses and evolves in the glass. Crowned as the best 'Column Still Rum' at the World Rum Awards in 2018, this is a very special rum. Brugal 1888 rum leads the way in double ageing. It is a full-bodied liquid that rests first in hand-picked ex-bourbon American oak casks, followed by a second maturation in European Oak Sherry Casks. Its deep amber colour results in a complex yet balanced rum with a remarkable taste and long smooth finish that evolves in the glass. With over 100 years of crafting their expertise, every bottle of 1888 is overseen by the 5th generation of Master Blenders, each a descendant of the original founder of Brugal. Each bottle is individually tested and packaged by hand. Each bottle is wax-dipped and the iconic Brugal netting is applied with care. 1888 is made to be savoured sip by sip. Try it either neat or in an Old Fashioned.

Brugal Anejo 5yr Rum, 70cl

Brugal Anejo offers classic rum flavours and is one of the finest Dominican rums on the market. Fudge and overripe bananas are rife in the aroma and fresh woody tones come through too. the flavour is reminiscent of an indulgent crème Brulee with dry toffee notes. Black pepper spice adds a welcome kick and helps temper the sweetness and brings out the dry oak notes even further. A true Dominican classic that deserves at least one try.

Brugal Especial Extra Dry Rum, 70cl

The perfect white rum to pair with your favourite soft drink/mixer/mixer, Brugal Blanco is simply produced to make sure your cocktails have excellent balance. Like a good white rum, it’s crisp and clean offering bright refreshment and a wonderful accompaniment to an array of other cocktail ingredients. Its light citrus character has a sweet vanilla aftertaste which combines wonderfully with a huge number of tropical fruit juices and other soft drink/mixer/mixers. The endnote of this rum is light and mellow too.

Bruichladdich Classic Laddie Whisky, 70cl

Smooth as pebbles in a pool. It's clean, fresh and lively with both the oak and the grain in perfect harmony.

BruXO No1 Mezcal Tequila, 70cl

Mezcal from master mezcalier Lucio Morales Lopez.

BRUXO X MEZCAL ESPADIN BARRIL, 70cl

Made using traditional methods and cooked slowly to develop a gentle, smoky characteristic, this small-batch mezcal is a wonderful addition to any bar.

Buffalo Trace Whisky, 70cl

Buffalo trace offers a wide range of exciting bourbons and their classic Kentucky straight buffalo trace is one of the most famous. Intense with velvety vanilla, warming spices and oaky barrel char, each sip of buffalo trace is a real pleasure. Its aroma is rich like a box of toffees, with notes of chocolate éclair, cinnamon and rum spice. On the palate brown sugar comes through strongly with toffee depth and the spicy cinnamon heat also coming through. A classic Kentucky bourbon you can sip again and again.

Bulldog Gin, 70cl

The iconic and multi-award winning BULLDOG Gin is a modern London Dry Gin created to challenge the established conventions of the category with the new generation of gin consumer firmly in mind. Using 100% British wheat to create a smooth, eminently mixable gin with multiple layers of flavour; its 12 botanicals include the unique White Poppy from Turkey, along with Dragon Eye and Lotus Leaf from China; adding a layer of distinction to its refreshing citrus notes. Created with 250 years of distilling experience and inspired by a bold, modern vision; BULLDOG Gin is re-defining perceptions of what a gin can be.

Bulleit Bourbon 10yr Whisky, 70cl

Bulleit Bourbon Whisky, 70cl

In its striking bottle with its marmalade orange hues, Bulleit Bourbon is high in rye which helps add real spice to its character. Award-winning and becoming more and more popular, Bulleit has a pungent nose awash with orange and oak notes, as well as a hint of smoke and even a little banana. The flavour is creamy and full-bodied, zesty on the palate with orange and lime notes and then oaky tobacco comes through, enjoyable and warm.

Bulleit Rye Whisky, 70cl

The nose is awash with sweet cherries and classic vanilla and on the palate you’ll enjoy an intense heat that mellows into a mesh of peaches, cherries, cinnamon and orange zest. A smoky finish is just what’s needed to show a bourbon of true class.

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