Distilled in small batches from sugar cane grown on the Philippines Island of Negros and aged in American Oak for 7 years. This is packed with vanilla flavours and a hint of spice.

A secret recipe that only the senior folks at Pernod are party to, Pastis 51 is Frances no.3 spirit and a favourite in Marseille. Natural anise flavour gives it a kick and it has a deep and complex flavour profile which has become popular as an aperitif in France and beyond. Select herbs and spices blend together bringing together flavours of the east and west with Chinese star anise working harmoniously with the aromatic herbs of Provence. Fruit, fresh flowers and spices give this aniseed based aperitif something extra and ensure it’s one you keep going back to.

The entry point into the Maxime Trijol, their VS cognac is rich and full of fruit and floral notes, making it perfect for sipping, cocktails or long drinks.

Resplendent in straw-yellow, Boudier’s saffron gin places premium, luxurious saffron at its heart. Gabriel Boudier’s micro-distillery is known for the quality of its work and each Boudier’s saffron gin batch is handcrafted using natural botanicals creating its delicately spicy character. Juniper is of course in there with notes of iris, angelica, orange peels and interesting fennel, delivering the liquorice aniseed notes which last long after drinking. The colour stands out but the flavour is even more memorable.

Baked rolls and marmalade open up into juicy Valencia orange notes. Orange opal fruits then follow more tangy yet silky orange notes. Super smooth kick with lashes of orange marmalade and smashed wheat with citrus zest on the finish. Dramatic vodka. Serious flavours on show here. Very well-made vodka.

Grey Goose Le Citron Premium Vodka has an exquisitely clean, fresh, bright taste. Adding pristine spring water from Gensac-la-Pallue, naturally filtered through limestone, give this premium vodka an unparalleled smoothness and exceptional taste, with a long, satisfying finish. The finishing touch of citrus oils extracted from the milder, less acidic lemons from the Menton region lends Grey Goose Le Citron Premium Vodka its unique, citrus personality.

Soft freshly picked autumnal pears with smashed apple and baked baked bread overtones on first taste. This is followed by crushed pear drops and sweet freshly pressed pear juice. The kicks are almost unnoticeable and wrapped in soft lemon peel, apple juice and pear juice. The finish is long, smooth and full of juicy pear and apple notes that leave you wanting more. Ten out of ten for the grey goose team. Exceptional stuff.

Georgias finest vodka. Sweet lemon and floral mouthfeel with a grunty pepper finish. Good value for money to be honest.

One of the best vodkas in Europe at the moment with a release of just 4,00 bottles per year. The complex and dense body; starts with soft sweet winter wheat followed by a nutty note and finally a complex dryness that flaunts the rye with a peppery note on the end. Tremendous stuff. Do not freeze this vodka. It's too damn good.

Knob Creek is one of those classic small-batch bourbons that’s jumped in popularity. Take this chance to try it out for yourself. Produced by Jim Beam, it’s a traditional blend with nine years spent maturing and a spicy sweetness which is warmly satisfying. Even when first encountering the aroma you’ll get that mix of spice and sweetness, with granary toast melding with toasty oak and a spicy touch of rye. The flavour is pepped up and spice is the central feature with nutty, sweeter notes taking a backseat. It ends on a dry note and is wonderful sipped neat.

One of the best sipping gins you’ll find, the smooth flavour of warner edwards Harrington dry gin lends itself to a slice of lemon and a little crushed ice. ingredients home-grown in farms in England and wales deliver a dry and lightly aromatic gin, with toffee and vanilla notes coming through first. Sharpness from the spicy botanicals come through when sipping but they are soon complemented by sweet ginger and aromatic juniper. Versatile as well as simple, warner edwards harrington dry works wonderfully in any number of cocktails.

Warner Edwards exceptional gin has been in a new direction with the addition of summery elderflower. relax into your sunny afternoons with freshly elderflower infused gin, which works beautifully with your favourite tonic water, lemon or lime and the wonderful essence of harrington dry gin. Warner Edwards use only home-grown elderflower, from wales and England to create this summer aperitif that is massively satisfying, refreshing and light. The hardest question will be whether you choose lime or lemon to complement the flavours.

The classic smoothness of Jameson with notes of coffee, chocolate and butterscotch

Jameson Caskmates has extended its range. The whiskey has been finished in Shapeshifter West Coast IPA seasoned barrels producing a flavour of tropical fruits, sweet clementine and hops.

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.

Warm spices mingle with dried fruit, while orange peel and vanilla complement the lingering peat smoke. These complex flavours evoke the essence of dark nights on Scotland's West Coast.

Originally made by the french Carthusian monks, yellow chartreuse is an aromatic and botanical-led liqueur with a distinctive and herbal taste. 130 hand-selected herbs are combined to create the exceptional flavour of yellow chartreuse and the liqueur is then aged in oak barrels to create a distinctive woody flavour. Honey is added to create a sweeter flavour and its lower proof and lighter on the palate when compared to its green compatriot. Wonderful before or after dinner.

The longer maturation in montlezun oak gives this style considerable smoothness and a superb fragrance.

A blend of smooth Irish cream and triple- distilled Irish whiskey. Rich chocolate and vanilla flavours. The velvety texture and perfect combination of cream and whiskey delight the senses.

Cracking cream and lemon zest notes move into freshly baked bread rolls and lemon barley. pepper takes over for a short time until the grains shine through and lead off into a burnt lemon and orange peel finish with a hot pepper flush at the end that soon after leaves a lovely lemon cream taste in the mouth. uLtra good stuff witha quirky bottle. serve from the freezer for the best resuLtr.

Nose: Distinctively fresh and fruity with a hint of pear. Beautifully crafted and delicately balanced. Taste: Characteristic sweet, fruity notes. Develops into butterscotch cream, malt and subtle oak flavours. Finish: Long, smooth and mellow

Heavy juniper from the off with heaps of citrus peel. A slight Thai spice note comes through midway and then moves into a heavy botanical lemon country. The kick is an easy one and the close is dried citrus peel and a little more of the Thai spice on the end.

Fords gin is made at Thames Distillers in London using wheat. The botanicals – including Spanish lemon peel, Turkish grapefruit peel and Chinese jasmine – are steeped in the stills for 15 hours before distillation. the result is a gin where the botanicals come to the fore.

Professor cornelius ampleforth's bathtub gin is a true small-batch gin made by infusing botanicals including orange peel and cinnamon in spirit produced in a pot still.

Five days steeping before distillation in a copper pot still create the unique and unusually flavoured Hoxton gin. Flavoured with sweet coconut, refreshing grapefruit, classic juniper, iris, tarragon and hits of ginger, Hoxton gin is different from your average gin. Unlike most other gins juniper is not the leading flavour and it ends on woody eucalyptus notes, a satisfying alternative to traditional gins. Enjoy a special experience with Hoxton gin, however, you choose to drink it.

A bold herbal and citrus forefront featuring pine juniper spice, fresh grapefruit and lavender, with a delicate herbal and floral finish and an oily, unctuous mouthfeel.