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.

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.

It has an intense and complex aroma, with a palate of honey, vanilla, chocolate, cocoa, sweet tobacco, dry fruits and spicy notes. The finish is powerful and full-bodied

Aroma: Nose is full of rich creamy vanilla and sharp honey notes layered between subtle ripe raspberry notes

An age old recipe combining a citrus fruit-laden distillate with 10 year old brandy to produce a vividly golden, fruity orange liqueur.

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.

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".

A Pink Pepper Gin from French producers Audemus, situated in the heart of Cognac. Made with hand-picked pink peppercorns and a handful of other tasty botanicals (including honey, vanilla and cardamom - all of which are macerated separately then distilled under low pressure and temperature). You'll find a good juxtaposition between sweet and spicy notes in this one.

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.

Aroma: Natural honey, sweet molasses, roasted nuts and the distinctive nose of classic Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey

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.

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.

The King's Ginger is golden in colour and delightfully robust in flavour

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.

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.

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.

The elderflower liqueur has a rich and fruity nose and it's reminiscent of a dry sherry.

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.

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.

The taste of Tennessee is sweet, spicy and rich in fee brothers whiskey barrel-aged bitters. freshly emptied oak whiskey barrels, charred and soaked with quality whiskey are used to age and develop each batch of fees brothers bitters. The results in tingle on your tongue and brings together a strongly spiced, whiskey-scented drink which can be added to a wide range of cocktails and long drinks. Fee brothers whiskey barrel-aged bitters is their premium product.

Dried Fig opens to spiced and wood flavour (roots & barks, such as liquorice) rounded with vanilla and alpine flowers. Mouth-warming, with the long bittersweet finish, typical of Piedmont wormwood.