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.

A single store right up in Aberdeen is where Chivas regal is created. The art of blending has been honed to perfection, allowing the creation of a range of stunning Chival Regal whiskies enjoyed around the world. Chivas regal 12 year is recognisable because it’s lighter than your average dram, has a distinct sweet aroma and a smoky character, distinguishable on the palate which releases elements of all the different flavours behind its blend.

Evan Williams extra-aged offers flavours different from other bourbons in the distillery’s range, simply due to the extra time it spends in its barrels getting ready. When perfectly prepared it’s bottled and you’ll enjoy a wonderfully mellow and drinkable bourbon which has a perfectly balanced flavour. On the nose you’ll get bright notes of vanilla, cream and spice and they soon lad onto a maple syrup rich body, warm on the palate with oak notes balancing against the spice. Warm and sweet, perfect for those chilly winter nights.

Four roses is an exclusive small-batch bourbon that offer a distinct and sweet flavour with strong notes of molasses and cinnamon. Honey hues release honey fudge and nougat notes followed closely by cedarwood and pipe tobacco. The flavour is similarly sweet, with the honey notes married closely with cinnamon and the cedar wood gaining a smoked quality. The final notes that linger are of lightly toasted nuts with the rye content of the bourbon coming to the forefront.

ANGEL'S ENVY Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey possess wonderful notes of subtle vanilla, raisins, maple syrup and toasted nuts, while the palate reveals vanilla, ripe fruit, maple syrup, toast and bitter chocolate before culminating in a clean finish with a lingering sweetness and a hint of Madeira that slowly fades.

The aroma and soothing qualities of chamomile and sweet scented honeysuckle are balanced by the exotic citrus of the pomelo

Springwater clear and aromatically fruity, Tosolini Cividina grappa is robust and awash with the fresh flavour of grapes. Distilled in northern Italy in traditional copper stills, there is a Slavic and Austrian influence due to the region of the distillery. With sweet brandy undertones mixed with the pomace of the grapes, Tosolini Cividana grappa has a mellow flavour which marries wonderfully with aromatic notes and the sweetness of grapes throughout.

Zesty lime takes the lead in Tanqueray Rangpur Lime Gin, mingling with juicy mandarin for a citrus burst balanced by the classic juniper notes of Tanqueray.

Bénédictine has a distinctive aroma of spices and citrus with a touch of honey. It is rich, full and with an intense flavour, balanced with sweetness. Delivering a warming aftertaste with notes of a coffee liqueur it combines the flavours of mocha coffee, fudge and vanilla through a zesty saffron and gingerbread finish

Golden hues welcome you to the vibrant, warm flavours of Aalborg Jubilaeum Aquavit. A few simple aromas work together to create a stunningly effective and endlessly drinkable creation. Herby dill works in partnership with coriander to add a depth of flavour to the fruity overtones of the aquavit. Citrus notes are particularly strong and combined with exotic star anise to create the rich, botanicals flavour that is wonderfully enjoyable. Wonderful when served with fish or chicken.

TASTING NOTES Cîroc vodka boasts a uniquely smooth and sophisticated taste, characterised by a fresh, citrusy flavour and a silky mouthfeel. Unlike most vodkas, Cîroc is made from grapes, not grain or potatoes, giving it a fresh citrusy flavour, and smooth mouthfeel.

Mega yum! Sipsmith boys came up trumps with this one. super silky mouthfeel with notes of lemon barley water and crushed up breakfast cereal from your schooldays. This is followed by a creamy vanilla moment before more lemon and eventually a brief hard-boiled barley sugar with orange rind. Finish is silky and leaves you with a lovely lemon barley note and a desire for more of the same.

A classic Barbadian rum, plantation 5-year-old benefits from ex-bourbon cask barrels and cognac barrels used in its maturation process. The flavour this delivers is unlike any other rum and gives its nose an intense leathery profile with spicy cinnamon and aromatic coconut too. On tasting Plantation 5 is surprisingly sweet with clear notes of molasses and that leathery depth from the scent. Salted butter and allspice add a distinguishing finish and ensure the fire remains strong to the last drop.

Staying true to their authentic 1883 recipe, Plymouth sloe gin is a winter warmer you won’t want to miss. The fresh sloe berries are harvested and steeped in Plymouth gin, Dartmoor water and Plymouth’s secret ingredient. 100% natural and abundant with fruity notes, sweet berries and bitter cherries, Plymouth sloe is jammy, juicy and evokes memories of cherry drops and boiled sweets. Perfectly balanced peppery notes add depth and character to the sweet sloe jam flavours.

Taste: Mellow vanilla with spicy hints. Nose: Zesty orange, vanilla honey & spiced oak