Fantastic grain vodka that lives up to its esteemed reputation. Silky mixed citrus zest and soft wheat unfold both slowly and smoothly on the palette. The finish is dry and clean with moments of lemon and crushed wheat; has a great length too. Big thumbs up. Grey Goose always delivers. Extremely well-made vodka and well worth the money.

One for kings and queens alike, Johnnie walker blue king George V is a truly exceptional offering from the famous distillery. King George V was first released for the travel retail market and commemorates the royal warrant the company received in 1934. Pungent toffee apple and malt come through in the nose, with just a hint of smoke and the palate is beautifully soft, buttery and melt-in-the-mouth sweet with toffee fruit, malt and harmonious balance. Cream-laced spices lead into a long malty finish to savour.

A premium cognac created in 1979 by Maurice fillioux, Hennessy paradis is rich and silky smooth, with an abundance of spicy and sweet-scented aromas. Opulent to the very last sip, scents of subtle pepper, sweet spice and floral notes of honey and wild roses. its taste profile is complex and the peppery spiciness and crystallised fruit fragrances merge into strong, deep flavours tantalising the palate and showing off exactly why Hennessy Paradis is a premium cognac.

One of the world’s most revered whiskies and one which if you can taste it, you simply must! macallan’s exceptional 25-year-old malt is the epitome of Speyside, winning awards and lifelong fans alike. The nose is rich in orange and pear, with sweet spices and just the slightest touch of smoke. Its effect on the palate is textbook, malty apricots, prunes and figs are paired with cinnamon and sweet nutmeg. All bound together with a burst of honey, firmly planting this malt at the heart of the speyside scene.