Nose: Clear character of mellow sloe berries, fruity with notes of sweet cherry and a slight scent of almonds. Palate: Smooth, fruity and full bodied, with a balanced sweetness and acidity. Finish: Long, fresh and fruity
The opening nosing round is all about baking spices, in particular brown sugar , honey, dark caramel, candid almonds, but also pipe tobacco, toasted marshmallow; secondary whiffs after further aeration discover bacon fat, lard, black raisin, prune; lots of aromatic activity here
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jensen’s old tom is unique amongst modern gins as it is completely unsweetened. Faithfully reproduced to a 1840s recipe, Jensen’s old tom gin has an intense and complex ingredient base which work wonderfully in cocktails and long drinks. Soft on the nose with warm toasty notes both orange and lime stand out proudly, providing the little sweetness with this gin offers. It is thicker on the palate than other gins but this doesn’t detract from the enjoyment factor.
Stylish to the core, Jensen’s Bermondsey gin looks fantastic in your drinks cabinet and its flavours are up to the mark too. Bursting vibrantly with juniper, velvety smooth texture is paired with a wonderfully aromatic flavour which brings back the historical, authentic taste of London dry. Citrus highlights make this gin exceptionally refreshing and zesty and root and spice botanicals provide an earthier balance to the gin. The intricate and complex flavours in each sip lend themselves wonderfully to gin slings and of course your classic g&t.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
St Germain Elderflower Liqueur has the fresh, captivating flavour of elderflower, reminiscent of tropical fruits, peach, pear and citrus with a hint of honeysuckle.
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.
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 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.
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
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
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
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.
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