Jamaican rum is a delicacy we all know and love but what about taking it one step further? Bitter truth pimento dram brings together that fine rum and the sweet flavour of pimento, or allspice, creating a thoroughly enjoyable flavour. Cinnamon, nutmeg and clover are all encapsulated in the flavour and it’s a distinctive flavour which can be enjoyed simply over ice or added to any number of exotic drinks.
Violent violet hues welcome you to this aromatic and floral drink, the bitter truth violet liqueur is intense and florid. The deep purple hues are wonderful to drink offering the flavour of the wild violet blossoms that grow in the Alps, combined with quality grain spirit. There’s a slight sweetness to it but it’s the floral violet flavour that comes through most strongly, with a light perfume ever-present.
Refreshing and sweet the natural flavour of apricots is tantalising on the tongue and infinitely mixable, as well as being the perfect partner for many different foods. Bitter truth apricot liqueur combines the natural juice from sun-ripened apricots with a sweet apricot schnapps, offering an authentic flavour of the fruit and a powerful hit of alcohol which works perfectly. Hints of almond and apricot pit add complexity without overpowering the welcome sweetness.
Twice filtered and deliciously smooth angostura white Reserva rum is a drinkable and refreshing spirit which works wonderfully when simply dashed on the rocks. A blend of light and heavy rums distilled in angostura’s famous five-column continuous still create the distinct flavour of angostura white rum and the 2-year distillation process helps guarantee the sweet yet complex flavour. Citrus notes combined with sweet banana and tropical fruits dance on the palate and keep you coming back to angostura white Reserve.
Maraschino Luxardo is a classic Italian liqueur and is presented in its traditional way, straw-covered bottle and all. The clear hues hide a flavour which is simply bursting with marasca cherries and a typically pungent aroma in which the cherries seem to invite you to take that first sip. Smooth on the palate initially, leading into a sharpness which is short-lived but satisfying. It’s the aroma of this one which will have you back for another sip, lingering long after tasting.
With a couple of awards under its belt el dorado, 3-year rum is a fine example of a mixing rum which a crispness that lends itself to sharp citrus cocktails and even exotic punches. Coconut is ever-present from the first opening and hints of sugary sweet icing sugar are also apparent in the nose. On drinking, el dorado is surprisingly dry with notes of intense brown sugar, a nutty edge and of course that coconut coming through strongly. The ends note blends vanilla with the coconut for a fresh finish.
A clear, light, premium rum most noted for its versatility and smoothness. A five-column distillation process is used to create Don Q's flagship rum, filtered for purity. A blend of rums aged from 1 and a half to 5 years in American white oak barrels.
Bright crystalline nose, smooth and clean with a sweet acidity. Light cinnamon and nutmeg on the nose, also a touch of white chocolate. Tropical fruit and citrus on the palate.
Osborne’s 103 white label brandy is a classic brandy de jerez and aged in casks formerly used for sherry, adding a distinctly Spanish flavour to the drink. A young brandy, 103 brings together both the flavours of the Spanish grapes and stronger fruity notes which are brought out during the maturation process. A slight hint of oak ensures the essence of a traditional brandy but with a lightness that makes it popular for long drinks and cocktails.
Bright top notes of pink pepper, juniper, and cardamom are enveloped by a rich body of ginger and cinnamon, with a base of distilled honey, vanilla, and a filigree of tonka
A warming spiced-rum-based-spirit-drink from Bacardi, with a focus on the fiery notes of cinnamon. Bacardi Carta Fuego ages in torched oak barrels for at least a year and is charcoal filtered before bottling. It ought to spice up your cocktails and mixed drinks, that's for sure. The name, of course, comes from the Spanish word for "fire".
Xante is an unusual liqueur, the ingredients and even a full description of the flavour of which are kept under wraps by its makers. A truly mysterious liqueur with hints of pear as well as liquorice and intense cognac notes. The ripeness of the pears is apparent from the first sip and this combines beautifully with the fine cognac notes and delivers a flavour which is enjoyably sweet but with that refreshing pear tang present throughout.
Colour: Light gold. Nose: Soft, elegant, heather honey aromas with a hint of spice. Taste: A balance of subtle, sweet flavours like milk chocolate, red apple and vanilla. Finish: Fresh and floral after-taste.
The aperitif that fuelled the french resistance. It's a medium-bodied red wine with roasted coffee, liquorice sticks and bitter berries followed by slow-roasted peppers.
Turkey’s national drink, raki is a sweet, clear brandy which teases the tongue and brings together spicy, hot and sweet notes in perfect harmony. The deep anise flavour is what you’ll take away from each sip of Yeni raki but the flavour is much more complex than that with minty undertones and sugar beet sweetness. First produced in 1944 Yeni raki is one of Turkey’s most famous raki products and is one which can be enjoyed as an unforgettable aperitif.
The godfather of cherry liqueurs, Heering Cherry brandy is made to a recipe which dates back to the early 19th century and spends three years maturing before being bottled and this delivers a flavour which truly represents the sweet succulence of the cherry. One of the original ingredients for the first-ever Singapore sling, Heering cherry brandy is made from natural ingredients, locally sourced danish cherries and is genuinely the original cherry brandy.
Layers of smooth and delicious big flavour await in every sip of Johnnie Walker Black Label, featuring creamy toffee, rich sweet fruits, and a touch of vanilla, all wrapped in a warming smoky finish.
The rum base is an aged Caribbean rum previously used to season empty whisky casks for final maturation.
An extract of Banana Peel is infused into the rum to impart a fruity forward note to the spicy, sweet toffee profile of the Rum. It’s like liquid Banana Bread.
Best served neat over ice, shaken in a Daiquiri or mixed long with Ginger Ale.
The González Byas white Vermouth is a delicious combination of dry Fino Shery with a salty character and a selection of classic botanicals, inspired by an original recipedatingbackto1896, then called“FrenchVermouth”.
Clean, elegant and intense. You will find concentrated citrus aromas, perfectly blended with the delicious, bitter touches of wormwood and savoury. Cinnamon, nutmeg and the high residual sugar balance out the bitterness.
Pama pomegranate is a deep crimson red liqueur which takes the sweet and distinctive flavour of pomegranate as its core. Made from all-natural pomegranates from California, Pama pomegranate is a natural companion to many other drinks including champagne and your finest sparkling wines, its tartness blending beautifully. The true beauty of Pama pomegranate genuinely is how well it mixes, whether that’s with a soft drink/mixer or into a cocktail.
Bold notes of sweet vanilla, pear and hints of spice, Wild Turkey finishes with a flavour that is full and rich, whether enjoyed straight or with a mixer
Bright and vibrant, the blue and yellow macaw on the label of Doorly's white rum is not the only vibrant thing about this white rum. A Barbadian creation, it has an enjoyable tropical nose which is awash with notes of pineapple and grapefruit. On tasting, you’ll enjoy strong notes of sweet coconut and fudge notes which have developed during the oak cask maturation process. It’s the coconut that sticks around long after finishing with a warming hit of pepper.
Double distilled to ensure an even deeper and more intense flavour, père Magloire VSOP has been matured for up to 5 years and has dark golden hues to show for it. Père Magloire VSOP has a deep scent of apple blossom and fresh fruit which is followed by a deliciously crisp and juicy flavour which blends harmoniously with the mature oak flavours from the maturation process. Serve alongside mature and blue cheeses for a perfect partnership.
On the nose, Planteray Three Stars Rum displays delicate notes of tropical fruits intertwined with brown sugar and ripe banana. Vibrant and well-balanced on the palate, it displays subtle spices and floral notes, finishing with sugar cane and vanilla
Try this with one with Pepsi. Same taste as fernet Branca but with a much more intense peppermint feel that really settles the digestion. Fantastic stuff.
Briottet offers a full range of curacao liqueurs and this is their vibrant orange offering. Briottet orange liqueur brings together the zest of both the bitter curacao orange as well as Seville orange zest. These bright citric flavours are teamed beautifully with aromatics from natural plants and together you get the classic curacao liqueur flavour. Without the bright hues of the blue version or the well-known character of triple sec, Briottet orange curacao offers something different and a slightly bigger bite than your average curacao.
Buffalo Trace has a complex aroma of vanilla, mint and molasses. Pleasantly sweet to the taste with notes of brown sugar and spice that give way to oak, toffee, dark fruit and anise. This whiskey finishes long and smooth with serious depth
Handcrafted in the highlands of Bahia, Brasil, from organic, locally grown sugar cane. Our homegrown natural yeast and traditional copper pot distillation process give Abelha its full, fruity aroma and a light, sweet taste of fresh sugar cane
One of the younger flor de caña offerings, this 7-year-old rum is perfectly primed for mixing into all your favourite rum cocktails. Whether there’s a dark’n’stormy on the cards or you simply want the perfect complement to a fizzy coke, flor de caña 7 years will do the job. Prominent hazelnut and almond lead the flavour of this rum, with vanilla rounding it all off smoothly. Coffee and bitter chocolate notes are hinted at but remain in the background alongside light spiciness.
In 1999 Martin Miller had the mad idea to produce a genius gin by separately distilling citrus and earthy botanicals and blending to strength with the purest Icelandic water
A classic combination, cherry and alcohol is pure perfection. Briotett’s Cherry Cream Liqueur is not only rich in cherry flavours but a velvety creaminess which makes it easy to keep going back for more. Briotett use the whole natural Morello cherries in their liqueur, as they offer a level of acidity which is ideal for creating a perfectly smooth liqueur. Whether you want a cherry liqueur kick to your coffee or a gentle and enjoyable after dinner drink, consider Briotett’s Cherry Cream.
Rebel Yell’s small-batch rye contains small amounts of corn and malt.
Its aroma is spicy with hints of chocolate and vanilla, the taste is mildly woody with sweet and
surprising spice.
A bourbon made from the finest corn and wheat. On the palate the Rebel Yell straight bourbon is smooth and full flavoured with a hint of honey followed by dried fruits such as raisins.
A bright and breezy Guyana rum, young at just 5 years old, el dorado 5 years is one of the youngest offerings from this producer. Creamy butterscotch is the leading scent when you open the bottle and it’s soon partnered with bright notes of tropical fruit and a hint of mint oil. This oily element is apparent on the palate, helping to deliver a light-bodied rum which is rich in tropical flavours including fresh coconut.
St Germain Elderflower Liqueur has the fresh, captivating flavour of elderflower, reminiscent of tropical fruits, peach, pear and citrus with a hint of honeysuckle.
Appearance: A clear, bright liquid. Nose: A bold intense oriental spiced gin; smooth soft perfume notes, warm earthy spice background note balanced with a sharp burst of citrus from the spices and fruit peels. Taste: A very smooth, rounded London dry gin, soft camphor, some sweetness and oriental spices which creates a warm mouth feel that lingers but does not increase in intensity. Aftertaste: Long length with a soft cracked black pepper and spice finish
Vecchio's amaro del capo is an Italian liqueur flavoured with, amongst others, herbal tea, mandarin, orange, juniper, liquorice and mint. Best served straight from the freezer in a cold glass.
One of the Czech Republic’s many alcoholic herbal tonics, Becherovka herbal is rich with vibrant herbs and spices, creating a surprisingly fresh flavour which is wonderful before or after dinner. A natural herbal liqueur with only a little colour is not like a classic medicinal tonic and is in fact known for its gingery cinnamon inspired taste. Both ginger and cinnamon are included on the ingredients list as well as anise, cloves and other traditional herbs. Serve with tonic water to enjoy a traditional Beton.
Nose: Rich, fresh aroma of juniper, followed by notes of coriander and cardamom. Palate: Extremely smooth, creamy and full bodied, with a slight sweetness. Finish: Elegant, long, fresh and aromatic
A wonderfully blended and nurtured brandy, three barrels combines the traditional flavours we all know and love and adds a twist. Three barrels are a blend of selected Eaux de vie from famous french wine regions and it has been handcrafted and matured in French oak barrels, delivering the smooth taste and touches of both candied sweet fruits and hot, spicy ginger. The spicy notes are mellowed by the sweetened fruit and nuttier notes of walnut and almond also help to deliver the perfect balance.
A spanish gin that is one of only two gins in the world with its own EU designation of origin, Xorigeur is based on an 18th century recipe and was popular with the sailors at that time. The green handled bottle makes it stand out from the crowd but it’s the perfumed flavour and orange-rich character which really make this gin sing. A grape alcohol base gives it a juicy flavour which is peppered with bright herbaceous and spicy notes. Fresh, almost menthol juniper ends each sip, lingering as a quenching aftertaste.
The artisanal nature of all Briottet’s liqueurs does not go amiss with this high-quality triple sec. Real fruit flavours come bursting from the bottle and you get all the vibrancy you’d expect from true curacao orange flavour with the crystal clear hues that makes triple sec memorable. A subtle blending process helps mellow out the bright citrus notes and makes triple sec a perfect cocktail ingredient, especially for a margarita with a twist.
A high quality spiced rum from the Barbadian foursquare distillery, four square delivers a warm and welcoming spicy touch to your favourite rum flavours. Honey and clove are the prominent flavours when you smell and the combination is inviting and not remotely cloying. Surprisingly fresh on the palate, the spiciness in this rum is measured and well-balanced with a subtle elegance coming through in warm honeyed vanilla. Despite its sweetness, the spices ensure it doesn’t become sickly.
Spiced green island rum is a wonderful addition to your rum collection. The fact that Mauritius lies on the original spice route ensures that some of the finest spices are available to the green island in preparing their rums. Opening with welcoming vanilla notes, mild lime and clove freshness, green island spiced then leads into a burst of hot ginger which builds on the palate and remains until the final hit. It is tempered by that mild lime flavour, ensuring it doesn’t overwhelm.
We use cookies to improve your experience. With your consent, we also use cookies to personalise content and analyse traffic. By clicking ‘Accept’, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Customer Privacy & Cookies Policy.