Made using wines made in the Baden region of Germany, fortified with fruit eau de vie from legendary producer Schladerer, and flavoured with herbs including wormwood.
Made using wines made in the Baden region of Germany, fortified with fruit eau de vie from legendary producer Schwaderer, and flavoured with herbs including wormwood.
Cocchi Vermouth di Torino is classic Italian vermouth which is made to a 100-year-old family recipe and delivers on every count from flavour to aroma to mixing quality. Warm notes of red fruit and orange come through and deliver a versatility which ensures this is Vermouth you can both enjoy and share. The palate is cherry rich with menthol coolness and is has a full-bodied character coming to a rounded finish which is refreshing and beautifully blended.
Rich and inviting from first opening Dolin Chambery rouge teams fresh grassy notes with deeper spices. Offering a complex palate of both fresh citrus flavours and the tempering influence of cinnamon and Szechuan pepper. Sweetness is the overriding flavour of this drink but there is a subtle spiciness which adds more to the overall flavour. Whether mixed into a traditional cocktail or enjoyed on ice, Dolin Chambery rouge exudes class and refinery.
A historic vermouth brand, Dolin has been made to the same recipe in the alpine hills around Chambéry since 1821 and was awarded the only appellation origin for vermouth in 1932. The Chambéry style flourished in the 19th and early 20th century, but Dolin is now the last remaining producer of Vermouth de Chambéry.
It Start’s with Aperol Spritz: The traditional Italian ice-breaker. It’s light, the refreshing bittersweet taste has been starting conversations since 1919. So, celebrate the spirit of Italy and raise a glass to whatever the evening brings. Mix Aperol with Prosecco & Soda.
Can you imagine lazing on a summer’s afternoon without your Pimm's in hand? We think not so let’s raise a toast to Pimm's no 1 the classic English summer drink. Traditionally served 3:1 with freshly made lemonade, cucumber, mint and strawberries, Pimm's has a rich and fruity taste which simply screams summer. English through and through Pimm's, no 1 was invented in the city of London and spicy undertones lift them natural fruitiness even further.
Campari is a contemporary and charismatic classic drink. The recipe, which has remained unchanged, originated in Novara in 1860 and is the base for some of the most famous cocktails around the world, such as Negroni and Americano. Campari is an alcoholic spirit obtained from the infusion of bitter herbs, aromatic plants and fruit and water. With its vibrant red hue, intense aroma and inspiring flavour, Campari has always been a symbol of intrigue and pleasure, which unfurls itself into a captivating drinking experience. These values have made the Campari brand famous throughout the world as an icon of passionate Italian style and excellence.
The result is a lush, fruity, elegant tonic wine with the taste of ripe summer berries, wildflowers, melon and stone fruit, as well as the traditional sweet and bitter citrus notes.
Not out of place in a James Bond movie, Cocchi americano is an aperitif with style, substance and more than a little spice. The boldness of its orange flavour is matched note for note by the quinine bitterness that makes it a popular and distinctive aperitif. Cloves and cinnamon can be tasted through the orange and a strong woody end note leaves an enjoyable aftertaste, leaving a satisfying bitterness in the mouth.
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.
Lillets beefy brother. Big notes of red summer berries and juicy Valencia oranges with lashes of spicy red wine. The finish is tannic yet sweet with squishy summer fruit notes.
Amer picon is a sweet orange-based liqueur which is usually served as an aperitif or mixed with wine, which may sound a little strange but you’ve got to try it to find out. Amer picon has bittersweet notes and includes quinine, gentian and cinchona in addition to the citrus flavours. Amer picon is most regularly found in cocktails, including wheat beer cocktails and simply blended with soft drink/mixer/mixers. The sweetness of the orange has a bitter edge provided by the botanicals.
Classic French aperitif. Waves of honeyed tropical fruit and glace cherries with smashed sauvignon grapes and floral notes. Starts out sweet and moves into a dry zesty almost zingy finish.
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.
Try it with coke! Big root and herb notes with squished bitter prunes wrapped in layers of tight minty madness. This is followed by stewed stone fruit and bitter mint finish.
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.
A century old recipe guards the secrets of Amaro Montenegro and produces a tonic liqueur that has been enjoyed regularly throughout this time. Ingredients are individually selected for their quality and only the highest quality herbs made it into the final recipe. Distinctive and immediately recognisable, Amaro Montenegro beings with syrupy sweetness and then notes of mild bitters and botanical essences begin to take over, leading to a citrusy end note.
Averna is an authentic Italian after-dinner liqueur, known as amaro or digestivo (bitter or digestif) in Italy, created according to a closely guarded secret recipe originating in the Benedictine abbey of Caltanissetta, Sicily in 1868.
The link between the territory and the drink is clear. The deep brown, red-golden tint of Averna evokes memories of the warm Sicilian atmosphere. The citrus tones that come through are reminiscent of Sicily’s famous oranges and lemons and even the label, with its ochre hue, is carefully selected to replicate that of the sandstone typical of the Caltanissetta region.
Don Julio Anejo is another exceptional offering from the recognisable tequila distillery. This product spends up to 2 years in former bourbon casks, giving it a deep golden appearance. The flavour is rich with zest, both grapefruit and lime coming through strongly in the nose with lighter hints of marzipan and tea. The flavour is candy sweet with a honey-like viscosity and a reappearance of those tea flavours, now paired with that classic tequila flavour of charred vegetables. Tannins with a tea-like edge end the drink in memorable style.
Don julio reposado tequila is a 100% agave offering which spends eight months maturing in bourbon casks. It has a depth of flavour which is largely down to this maturation process and both almond and coconut notes come through alongside subtle spice and creamy vanilla in the nose. On tasting, you’ll enjoy a biscuity depth with notes of sweet orchard fruits, cinnamon and white pepper which hangs around until the end.
The clear, light golden hues of Jose Cuervo Tradicional reposado are home to a wonderful array of flavours that never disappoint. A limited-edition tequila, traditional intriguingly opens with a nose full of smoky notes, vegetal sweetness and banana. The flavour too carries through that smokiness and a woody depth also comes through, with nutmeg, cinnamon and delicate hints of ginger. It’s an earthy mellow offering from Jose Cuervo which is just begging to be sipped.
Olmeca Reposado spends six months waiting to be bottled and the ex-bourbon casks it rests imparts some real quality to its flavour. Fruit, sweet with a citric zing, Olmeca Reposado is silky smooth and easily drinkable. The sweeter flavours are combined cleverly with the smokiness and woody elements it gains through the maturation process and just a hint of black pepper to ensure the spice levels are balanced. Sip it or mix it, whatever suits you best.
The third of patrons triumvirate of exceptional tequilas, patron reposado has a complex and distinctive flavour profile. Smooth from the first sip, you can taste the smokiness of the oak used in the maturation process and light fresh agave also comes through quickly. As the flavour builds you’ll enjoy notes of citrus and smooth honey, leading to a sweet and short aftertaste of honeyed vanilla and citrus zest.
Patron Anejo is treated with the same delicate nurturing process as a good wine. Uniquely aged tequilas are wonderfully blended together and each individual tequila is matured in its own small white oak barrel before combining. It has warm amber tones and a woody aroma with notes of raisins and vanilla. The flavour is smooth and sweet on the palate with the woody and vanilla notes coming together strongly and a hint of sweet honey coming in. The smoothness of this tequila makes it perfect for mixing and creating cocktails.
Gran Centenario Anejo spends 18 months maturing in American oak barrels and despite a light flavour, you’ll definitely be able to pick out those toasty wood notes. wonderfully enjoyed over ice or as a shooter, Gran Centenario Anejo allows the taste of cooked agave to take centre stage. An earthy depth and cinnamon spice add to the character of this tequila and the flavour builds to a hot, spicy end which is intensely satisfying.
Year after year Reserva de Familia has kept its promise to promote young Mexican artists. The box is now a tradition to proudly exhibit their work, bearing their style, showing through form and colour the art of tequila.
Gran Centenario Reposado is one of a range of classic and enjoyable tequilas from the top distillery. Sweet and floral on the nose with a little spice, the agave comes through in the flavour with warming hints of caramel and cinnamon. It’s classic in its flavour and any fan of tequila will enjoy mixing, sipping or slamming Gran Centenario Reposado. Spice lingers on after you’ve finished drinking, making this a particularly memorable tequila.