No, there hasn’t been an accident it’s supposed to look like that! the distinctive asymmetrical bottle that r.l. seale’s finest rum is delivered in is just one of its many great perks. Matured in ex-madeira and ex-brandy cases this rum is awash with welcomingly sweet flavours as well as spiced notes. Spicy cooking apples are surrounded by notes of freshly baked pastry, cinnamon and nutmeg leading into a long and satisfying end of toffee apple and oak.
Santa Teresa 1796 was released in 1996 and has had huge success and enjoyment since this date, commemorating the 200th anniversary of Santa Teresa’s foundation. With bronze amber hues and an aroma rich in honey, sherry and bitter brazil nuts, Santa Teresa is dry on the palate and wonderfully mellow. Chocolate and vanilla notes are released as you enjoy each sip and it ends on a satisfying and rounded buttery note.
A brand who have been offering up exceptional rums since the 1920s, Doorly’s take pride in each of their products and Doorly's gold is no exception. The scarlet macaw on the bottle is just a hint at the wildness within, with an intense mixture of sweet and bitter notes marrying together to deliver a smooth and dry flavour. Apricot, orange zest and caramel are easily recognisable and light notes of passion fruit, coconut and white pepper play a secondary role.
One of the world’s first known luxury rum blends, el dorado 15 year brings together spirits as old as 25 years to deliver an exceptionally flavoured end product. Heady festive aromas are released as you open the bottle, sherry trifle, rich fruitcake and candied citrus fruits invite you to take a sip. On drinking, you’ll enjoy warm chocolate caramel notes and espresso coffee with that vanilla sweetness that you’d expect from a quality rum.
Twelve years of work and dedication goes into the creation of el dorado 12-year rum and three different stills’ worth of spirit is used to guarantee a perfectly smooth and enjoyable drink. The length of maturation helps develop the fruit flavours within the rum, prunes, dates and toffee apple come through strongly with sherry treacle and cinnamon spice flavours also complementing the flavour profile. The balance of this rum is delicate, leaning slightly towards the sweet but not without a welcome hit of spice.
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.
Havana Club is one of Cuba's crowning glories and Havana club especial Anejo is a warm golden rum which is an absolute essential for the perfect Cuba libre. Woodiness from the maturation process is present in every sip and deep notes of spice, citrus fresh orange and floral vivacity come through to add an additional face to the rum’s flavour profile. Rounded to the last drop, a truly classic Cuban rum.
Recognisable from the blue hyacinth macaw on its bottle, Doorly’s fine old Barbados rum is an extra special creation. Doorly’s XO is a sweet concoction of heady aromas and enticing flavours including notes of oloroso sherry thanks to the casks the spirit is matured in. Oak spices are prevalent in the flavour and support the sweet vanilla and marzipan notes which deliver a tart spiciness which is enjoyable again and again. A lingering and enjoyable smokiness on the palate is again thanks to the oak maturation process.
Guatemalan ron zacapa rum includes a wide range of exceptional flavours which work together in perfect harmony. zacapa black label is a 23 year aged rum and its nose is rich with banana, maraschino cherry, caramelised fruit and roasted chestnuts. these flavours then come through strongly when you sip, combined with sweet molasses and smoky wood. hints at chilli chocolate lead into a long finish, deep with toasted nuts and spices.
Another classic from the famous Appleton rum distillery, a blend of Jamaican rums come together to deliver the flavour of Appleton 21 year. Matured for that full 21 year period, this Appleton rum is a rarity and is only released once a year, making it highly sought after. Burnt fruit cake and leathery notes are the most prominent in this rum closely followed by bitter spiced oak, that classic demerara sugar flavour and vanilla and ginger spices. The tannic oak flavour remains long after drinking and is indicative of the premium quality of this rum and its maturity.
Bacardi is best known for their world-famous white rum but here Bacardi 8 year old is an intense, red-gold offering which is exceptional when added to spiced cocktails or enjoyed neat. The aroma is awash with buttery caramel, orange marmalade and banana leaf notes which lead to a medium-bodied flavour which allows sweet demerara sugar, apricots and gingerbread to take centre stage. Butterscotch and vanilla notes linger throughout with just a touch of nutmeg spice finishing it off.
Your ancestors may even have heard of this one, Mount Gay is one of the world’s oldest rums, dating back to the 18th century. Pure Barbadian spring water and sugar cane are blended to create the trademark flavour, the recipe still the same as when first created. Notes of apricot and banana burst from the bottle and there’s a subtle smokiness that comes from the Kentucky bourbon barrels the rum is aged in.
A young Havana club offering, this 7-year-old Cuban rum gets its amber hues from the bourbon casks it’s matured in. The aroma is reminiscent of first thing in the morning, rich in roasted coffee with vanilla and gingerbread coming through too. Vanilla fudge is the prominent flavour when you take a sip and it’s soon paired with sweet dairy chocolate, fruit trifle and woody oak notes. The ends result is a warm, rounded rum which is wonderful when mixed with ginger or lime or both!
The leader of the Havana club pack, this young and bright rum is the most recognisable of all their products and despite its light hues, it has all the flavour of a quality golden rum. Faintly herbal notes are the first indicator that the bottle is open and they’re swiftly followed by fudge and then a welcome floral scent. The flavour itself is sweet with muscovado sugar notes and tropical pineapple keeps things light alongside peppery black spice and just a hint of oak. A distinctive herbal-inspired rum.
Appleton rare 12-year rum brings together rums of ages between 12 and 18 offering one of the finest quality aged rums that jamaica has to offer. The age of this rum is apparent from the moment you open it, with a thick and rich nose packed full of buttery vanilla and nutty spice notes. It is rich and creamy on the palate with an oaky biscuit flavour. The oaky notes are the most prominent to the end.
15 individually distilled pot and column rums come together to give us Appleton signature. Medium-sweet in flavour with a smoothness on the palate, Appleton vs is perfect on the rocks, is complemented by ginger beer and has a true taste of the Caribbean. Brown sugar, light spices and dried currants and raisins are prominent on the palate and the flavour remains sweet and mellow from beginning to end.
Appleton special rum is a premium offering from the Appleton estate which blends together hand-selected rums which are aged in Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whisky barrels. There’s a tropical twist to the nose of this rum which works beautifully with the other aromas of cinnamon and ginger. Medium-bodied and smooth on the palate, those spiced flavours from the nose are released into the mouth and are joined by rich buttery vanilla. A high-quality rum which stands up to scrutiny.
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.
One of the rare 100% pot still rums out there, smith & cross is a Jamaican favourite which allows tropical fruity flavours to define its character. A hit of pineapple is your first hint at the flavours within and the nose develops with further spicier notes of clove, pepper and intriguing hot chilli. On tasting, you’ll enjoy a warm, buttery opening which bursts into a fiery chilli-based heat, peppered with cinnamon and clove. This heat is tempered by balancing vanilla and muscovado sugar notes, bringing smith & cross to a mellower endnote.
1888 is a truly extraordinary ultra-premium golden rum, produced in the Dominican Republic and combining the rich flavours of bourbon and sherry casks through a double-ageing process. A complex yet balanced spirit that stimulates the senses and evolves in the glass. Crowned as the best 'Column Still Rum' at the World Rum Awards in 2018, this is a very special rum.
Brugal 1888 rum leads the way in double ageing. It is a full-bodied liquid that rests first in hand-picked ex-bourbon American oak casks, followed by a second maturation in European Oak Sherry Casks. Its deep amber colour results in a complex yet balanced rum with a remarkable taste and long smooth finish that evolves in the glass. With over 100 years of crafting their expertise, every bottle of 1888 is overseen by the 5th generation of Master Blenders, each a descendant of the original founder of Brugal. Each bottle is individually tested and packaged by hand. Each bottle is wax-dipped and the iconic Brugal netting is applied with care. 1888 is made to be savoured sip by sip. Try it either neat or in an Old Fashioned.
One of the younger offerings from el dorado, this blend made of rums of a minimum of 8 years old is sweetly spicy and thick with molasses and toffee flavours. There’s a festive feel to this rum, with Christmas cake spices working together to create a strong and enjoyable flavour. Honey, vanilla, toffee and butterscotch are rich on the palate with syrupy orange marmalade coming through too, creating a rich and enjoyable rum which is perfect when enjoyed neat or with soft drink/mixer/mixers.
A St. Lucian rum with real character, chairman’s reserve is a classic golden rum that blends together both pot still and continuous still rums. Fruity on the nose with just the right balance of sweetness it hits the palate with a zing and slowly fills the mouth with fruitiness, creamy depth and sweet spice which blends wonderfully with soft drink/mixer/mixers. The overall feels of this rum are creamy, medium-bodied and wonderful for mixing into cocktails and enjoying with your favourite sparkling soft drink/mixer/mixer.
Havana club selección de maestros is a uniquely created triple barrel-aged rum which has a distinctive red glow. Toasted pecans and deep spices fill the nose and this woody character continues in the mouthfeel. Round and buoyant the palate is tantalised and teased by the zesty candied sweetness this rum offers yet tempered by warming toffee, tobacco and mild brown spices. A balanced flavour which allows the intensity of oak to help build its unique profile.
El Dorado 21 years uses that 21 year period as a minimum benchmark and the blend is in fact made up of blends as old as 25 years and the maturity of this rum is apparent from simply opening the bottle. The aroma is filled with sweet scents reminiscent of an old fashioned sweet shop, with boiled sweets coming through strong on the palate too. The finish brings in some of the more intense notes including fresh tobacco, spiced chocolate and together they create a rum which is ideal for after-dinner sips.
A truly exceptional guatamalan rum, zacapa centenario xo is a premium offering which doesn’t disappoint when it comes to flavour. beautifully delicate, the flavour of zacapa centenario xo is matured in a mix of bourbon and sherry casks which together deliver a flavour which is exceptionally sweet and sugary, without being sickly. the softness on the palate of this mature rum is surprising and very welcome, with only a hint of smoke coming through in the finish.
Brugal Anejo offers classic rum flavours and is one of the finest Dominican rums on the market. Fudge and overripe bananas are rife in the aroma and fresh woody tones come through too. the flavour is reminiscent of an indulgent crème Brulee with dry toffee notes. Black pepper spice adds a welcome kick and helps temper the sweetness and brings out the dry oak notes even further. A true Dominican classic that deserves at least one try.
Launched to commemorate the 25th anniversary of pampero, anniversary rum is produced for Venezuelan molasses and matured in a pungent ex-bourbon cask. As you open up the short, squat bottle you’ll enjoy treacle rich aromas with festive spice notes. The flavour is welcomingly sweet but rounded and spicy oak notes sit comfortably alongside dried fruit and nutmegs. Gingerbread coffee spice carries the drink through to the end with a satisfyingly warm finish.
An 80:20 blend of pot still to column still rums are used to deliver the quality taste of Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva. Aged for up to 12 years this exclusive rum is a heady concoction with sandalwood and fresh leather aromas that lead to a deep and bitter flavour. The bitterness comes through in deep coffee notes but they are matched by sweet honey and plum flavours which add a lightness to this intense rum.
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.
This superior, award-winning full-bodied 12-year-old rum offers a rich amber colour and distinctively smooth taste loaded with flavours of butter, toffee and baked apple.
A classic Barbadian rum, plantation 5-year-old benefits from ex-bourbon cask barrels and cognac barrels used in its maturation process. The flavour this delivers is unlike any other rum and gives its nose an intense leathery profile with spicy cinnamon and aromatic coconut too. On tasting Plantation 5 is surprisingly sweet with clear notes of molasses and that leathery depth from the scent. Salted butter and allspice add a distinguishing finish and ensure the fire remains strong to the last drop.
With a bottle design reminiscent of those kept by Captains in the 19th century and instruction from the makers not to even consider mixing it with anything but ice, Pyrat xo is a genuine premium rum. Combining rums aged for as many as fifteen years, Pyrat xo is sweet and viscous on the palate, offering comforting marmalade sweetness. The orange flavour is tempered by sweeter, sugary notes and a medicinal edge reminiscent of cough drops. A truly exceptional rum which should be sipped at leisure.
Angostura 1919 is an 8-year-old offering from the famous Trinidadian distillery that benefits from oaky tones delivered through the ex-bourbon casks it’s matured in. Toasted coconut and rich vanilla are released from the first opening and the taste is zesty with notes of exotic cumquat, dark sugar and faint herbal notes of eucalyptus and almond. The citrus flavours are the most prominent from beginning to end and give angostura 1919 a refreshing twist.
The five year old offering initially launched as angostura gold is here and ready to show off the finest features of the popular trinidadian brand. Blending together heavy and light molasses-based rums angostura 5 years is intense with pungent treacle and muscovado sugar notes coming through in the nose. The flavour itself is medium with cedar wood and spice playing key roles alongside zesty grapefruit. The citrus notes come through especially well in the aftertaste.
Full-bodied and packed with deep brown sugar notes, the skipper is a molasses-based rum which brings together seven different individual rums. Its deep mahogany hues hide a brawny, bittersweet flavour which is burnt on the palate and features crème Brulee notes. Raisins, vanilla and hot clove spice come through strongly and it has a real strength of character which helps it stand out and gives it all the characteristics of a quality navy-style rum.
The happy black seal performing on the front of each bottle is not where this rum got its name, but it’s a fun addition. Gosling’s black seal is named for the wax used to seal the stopper in place in fact and this is a deep, dark rum which stewed fruit aromas emanating from first opening. Spicy and herbal notes blend together to lead into a thickly sweet and fruity flavour which tingles on the tongue and is supported by creamier vanilla notes with caramel hints.
Myer’s Rum is one of those spirits which simply calls out from a soft drink/mixer/mixer. A brand that’s been around since 1879, Myer's rum brings together a blend of nine separate rums and is one of jamaica’s popular exports. On opening, you’ll be hit with an intense molasses-thick aroma, with stewed prunes, apples and butter toffee coming through. The flavour is less intense but the notes are all still there and are brought into their own once you add your other cocktail ingredients. Very sweet, Myers rum is perfectly paired with coke or ginger.
A classic demerara navy style rum produced in guyana, wood’s 100 blends together a range of young rums. both pot still and continuously distilled rums make their way into the mix and it’s a distinct flavour that’s often used in tiki-style cocktails. prunes, caramel and sweet toffee are the first aromas released on opening and they’re soon joined by nutmeg and cinnamon spiciness. dark chocolate and fudge come through but the spiciness is the flavour that endures.
Blended accordingly to specifications set out by the British admiralty, Pusser's rum is a genuinely classic flavour. Bringing together rums from Barbados, Guyana, Trinidad and Jamaica, Pusser's is a real classic. Treacle, toffee and molasses aromas are released and combine wonderfully with cinnamon-spied oak and ginger. The flavour is strong yet mellow and includes notes of toffee and espresso in addition to those in the nose. The depth of flavour in Pusser's come from the bitter oaky notes which are present throughout.
One of the top navy rums around, lamb’s is a well-known brand with a recognisable flavour. 18 rums are brought together and are distilled in pot stills to deliver maximum flavour. Maturation takes place in oak casks and this delivers a treacle-deep flavour, pungent in molasses, toffee and nutmeg. The flavour is fruity with Christmas cake notes and espresso coffee intensity. Mild clove spice ensures a traditional rum complexity to lamb’s, making it one of the most popular dark rums around.
Blended to perfection, Captain Morgan’s is a golden rum which has been enhanced by sweet and mellow spices. A drink that just cries out to be mixed with cola, Captain Morgan’s uses only premium Caribbean rums to create its distinct flavour. The natural hues of the rum blend with specially selected spices to create the amber hues the drink is known for and a hint of oak smokiness can be tasted due to the rum’s maturation process.
Blended to perfection, captain morgan’s is a golden rum which has been enhanced by sweet and mellow spices. A drink that just cries out to be mixed with cola, Captain Morgan’s uses only premium Caribbean rums to create its distinct flavour. The natural hues of the rum blend with specially selected spices to create the amber hues the drink is known for and a hint of oak smokiness can be tasted due to the rum’s maturation process.
A selective set of 3-4-year-old rums are brought together to create the exceptional flavour of Bacardi black or Bacardi select. Charcoal filtration helps ensure a smoothness like no other and from the first scent, you’ll know this is a keeper for your drinks cabinet. Stewed fruit, lightly spiced cloves, caramel and coffee beans come through in the nose. Many of these elements are also present in the flavour with additional creamy vanilla, dry banana flakes and mocha notes. An exceptional rum from the world’s favourite producer.
Gosling Black Seal 151 is a full-flavoured dark rum that has the additional benefit of oak barrels which have been used to age bourbon. It stands out against other rums of the region because of its caramelised flavour and the bourbon notes that the oak casks offer. The taste of treacle melds with spicy cinnamon and orange zest to create a depth of flavour which is both inviting and demands another taste. The strength of flavour is perfect for combining with ginger to create the perfect dark & stormy.
Smooth and dry, Choya Sake is a traditional Japanese drink which is produced with care and attention. Fermented at a very low temperature, Choya Sake has the true fragrance and aroma of cooked rice as well as warmer, fruitier notes. Traditionally served warm in the cold winter or chilled in the warmer months, Choya Sake offers the true taste of Japan. Whether you drink it alone or alongside traditional Japanese food, this is definitely one drink to savour.
A luxurious plum liqueur made by preserving the fruit in premium sake, softening the spirit and enhancing the plum flavour. This is best served chilled on its own in summer, or with a little hot water in winter.
A premium Chilean pisco from the Camposano family, now on to their fifth generation in the business. Waqar is made using muscat wine and is distilled in small batches to produce a natural and aromatic pisco.
Aba pisco is a prized chilean creation which is produced using a double distillation method in copper pot stills. perfect for chile’s favourite pisco sour cocktail, aba utilises the fresh, juicy grapes of the muscat variety, grown in the chilean andes. Crystal clear and exceptionally flavoured, aba pisco offers the taste of jasmine flowers, sweet honey and tangerine creating a flavour which is soft on the palate and syrupy sweet.
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.
Made in a copper still over 150 years old, Plymouth gin has a well matured, authentic and enjoyable dry gin flavour. Plymouth is made using no bitter botanicals and it’s the aromatic pine-driven juniper that comes first followed by lavender and camphor with a touch of lemon zest. On the first sip, a zing of lavender hits first and lemon and orange soon follow, with earthy notes bringing the drink into a mellow finish. Refreshing yet steeped in subtle flavours, a classic gin for your favourite cocktail.
The clue’s in the name – very junipery over proof, sipsmith’s have created a juniper lover’s dream. firmly in the driving seat of this aromatic gin is juniper, its pine-driven aroma released on opening and mingling with cedar wood. the taste too is very heavy on the juniper with rich spices supporting and even notes of dark chocolate. the heavy juniper flavour tapers off to a fine balance in the end which is long, dry and uLtrimately satisfying.
In its apothecary-style bottle, we won’t blame you if you claim each sip of monkey 47 sloe gin is ‘purely medicinal’. A stunning gin which uses 47 botanicals and then combined this unusual and inviting flavour with the sweet flavour of sloe berries. Monkey 47 uses wild-grown, hand-picked sloe berries from the black forest in Germany and every single batch is distilled over a three month period to guarantee a perfectly blended taste. A very rare and exclusive sloe gin, get it before it’s gone.
The flavour of wild English sloe berries is encapsulated perfectly in Hayman's gin. First launched in 2009, Hayman's sloe gin has rust-red hues and has a strong aroma of fresh sloes and underlying almond notes. The flavour overall is bittersweet and has a light syrupy sweetness, with strong gin notes carrying through. It ends on an intensely spiced and fruity note, with the traditional gin flavours combining with the sweet sloes.
One of the world’s most highly regarded gins miller’s Westbourne strength takes the classic Miller’s gin and lifts it to another level. An increase in alcohol content allows the original flavours of miller’s gin to be emphasised and brought out. The juniper berries, in particular, stand out and lead a rich and spicy flavour profile which, despite its strength, still leads to a soft and gentle finish. Revered by mixologists around the world, Miller’s Westbourne strength can play a key role in many of your favourite cocktails.
Miller’s dry gin is distilled using traditional pot maceration methods and using many of the trademark ingredients you’d expect in a quality gin. Of exceptional quality, Miller’s is shipped to Iceland once in concentrated distillate form and there it is blended with fresh cucumber flavouring and natural glacial water from the Selyri spring. This adds a complex and refreshing flavour to the gin and brings out the natural flavours of the botanicals which include juniper, cassia, liquorice root, coriander and cinnamon bark.
Big zesty lemon drops and juniper notes open up into clean notes of coriander and nutmeg. The finish is crisp and citrus-driven. Good everyday drinking gin.
Set sail and conquer the seas with your flask of plymouth navy strength gin in hand. a recipe concocted especially for naval officers and men at sea, plymouth navy strength gin is intense with a high proof which takes the classic flavour of plymouth gin to a supercharged level. a couple of drops of water will help to release the floral and citrus aromas of the drink and despite the high proof, it still has a refreshing and satisfying end.
Juniper by name and packing a punch by nature, junipero knows exactly where it sits in the gin market, firmly at the heart of small batch distillation. made using tiny copper pot stills, junipero is distilled using more than twelve different botanicals. juniper of course is heavy and pungent throughout as you sip and the high alcohol level allows for intensity in each of the flavours. juniper is backed up by traditional coriander and liquorice with sweet ruby grapefruit notes providing a welcome sweetness.
We all love Gordon's, whether we’re fans of Ramsay or not. The world’s most popular gin and a perennial bestseller, Gordon’s has a flavour which has come to epitomise quality gin. Juniper-led with peppery spice and sweet lemon zest following closely. Aromas of hops and eucalyptus underpinned by sage and liquorice whirl as you sip and a deeper, earthy aftertaste lingers, with citrus zest still coming through.
Perfectly created to make your cocktails shine, tanqueray special dry uses the original tanqueray recipe. one-shot processes ensure a stunning and mellow gin which is perfectly blended into many combinations. aromas of juniper and subtle lemon welcome you to try and this leads to flavours of spiced juniper, cedar, coriander and subtle notes of crystallised fruit. light peppery notes come through at the end blending harmoniously with lingering juniper.
We all love Gordon's, whether we’re fans of Ramsay or not. the world’s most popular gin and a perennial bestseller, Gordon’s has a flavour which has come to epitomise quality gin. Juniper-led with peppery spice and sweet lemon zest following closely. Aromas of hops and eucalyptus underpinned by sage and liquorice whirl as you sip and a deeper, earthy aftertaste lingers, with citrus zest still coming through.
Thai spice with a very faint wave of juniper. Lemon zest then comes to the forefront followed closely by a sweet pepper taste that moves through the soft kick. Very faint liquorice smashed parma violet and army and navy sweets wrapped in lavender on the finish.
Heavy juniper from the off with heaps of citrus peel. A slight thai spice note comes through midway and then moves into 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.
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.
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.
An exciting and unusual gin from islay whisky distillery Bruichladdich, the botanist is made in a Lomond still christened ugly betty and contains no fewer than 31 botanicals, of which 22 are native to the Southern Hebridean island itself.
Named for the distillery’s number 10 still, tanqueray no. 10 gin is based upon their classic recipe with some exciting additions. enjoy the depth of flavour added by additional camomile and fresh grapefruit, lightening the nature of the gin and adding a refreshing edge. with almost sherbet undertones, no.10 has a rounded palate which combines floral juniper with the citrus notes and additional spice from coriander and white pepper. the new flavours create a sweetness which is very welcome and wonderful when soft drink/mixer/mixers are added.
Based on a genuine 19th-century recipe discovered by Lieutenant Colonel Fox, Colonel Fox’s is an exceptional London dry gin. With the traditional flavours, you’d expect including juniper, coriander, angelica, liquorice, cassia and bitter orange peel, Colonel Fox’s gin is particularly citrus and juniper drive. Fruity and earthy flavours work together to deliver an aftertaste which is more sweet than bitter. Juniper lingers and reminds you of the quality of the gin you’re enjoying.
What could be more fitting for Gerry's than Spirit of Soho gin? A local classic which lives up to its name and offers a quality London dry gin offering. Premium in quality and produced a tribute to the King of Soho, traditional methods are used at every stage of production to deliver a juniper and coriander heavy gin which is just made for a cheeky gin sling or a classic g&t with lemon.
Monkey 47 is your chance to enjoy the hard graft that comes from painstakingly matching 47 different botanicals. the botanicals chosen work in perfect harmony with each other and include everything from the expectation of ripe juniper berries to interesting notes of ceylon cinnamon, acorus calamus lemon balm and verbena. truly unique and one that all gin connoisseurs must try, monkey 47 retains the classic flavours of gin and enhances them with additional botanical notes.
Named for its place of conception, portobello London dry gin no. 171 is a classic London gin with all the characteristics of a premium product. Floral notes pour out of the bottle on opening with lavender and camphor at the forefront. Parma Violet sweetness follows and on tasting, you’ll get the first hint of juniper. The citrus notes often found in abundance in other gins are subdued but their essence is in the background and it’s a little spicier than your average gin, without being overwhelming. Wonderful for your favourite sling.
An award-winner with additional sloe, what’s not to like? sipsmith’s london dry gin has been combined wonderfully with fresh hand-picked sloe berries at the height of ripeness. the end resuLtr is the rich and luxurious sloegin which simply bursts with fresh fruit flavour. redcurrant and winter fruit aromas are released on opening and on tasting cassis and hints of warm cherry come through, offering a rounded flavour which benefits from a velvet smooth mouth feel and balanced sweetness. a must for all sloe gin fans.
Big on the floral sweetness at first but with a very delicate mouthfeel. Christmas clementines and gentle juniper show up before the soft floral kick. Opal fruits and rosewater on the finish with an unexpected liquorice and clementine close.
A Spanish gin which shouldn’t be discounted because of its Mediterranean roots. Super-premium and inspired by the natural botanicals of its home region, gin mare benefits from the individual distillation of botanicals which are then hand-blended to create its distinct and enjoyable character. The unusual flavours of basil, thyme, arbequina olive and rosemary sit alongside the traditional flavours we all know and love.
A perfectly balanced blend of three fruits and three spices, no.3 gin’s name has more than one meaning. Named for the address in st. James’ street in London which inspired its design, no.3 is simply produced using those classic gin flavours juniper berries, angelica root and coriander. These flavours are combined with orange and grapefruit peel alongside cardamom pods and the end result is smooth, lightly spiced and wonderfully enjoyable.
Clapham’s finest gin, sw4 is proud of its heritage and offers a classic London dry gin flavour. Twelve botanicals are combined to create the flavours and it’s the musky aroma of angelica root which is first released, with mushroom undertones. On tasting, juniper is rich and florid and the palate is generally dry with strong bitter and spicy notes. Lavender and cucumber stand out against lemon peel and orris root with a woody finish to savour.
Hayman’s London dry was launched in 2008 and is the brand’s shot at the classic dry gin style. Ten botanicals are used, as with all Hayman's gins, and strong notes of crystallised lemon and orange peel paired with lavender are the first scents you’ll smell. dry orris root is the first flavour you’ll taste alongside pine and juniper as well as zesty lime. The aftertaste is bitter with the juniper still lingering.
Big juniper and bitter flavours upon entry that move into crushed cornflakes and spicy juniper flavours. A big kick on this one that moves into hazelnut and baked rye bread on the very end. Bloody interesting stuff.
Dried pink grapefruit and earl grey tea followed by a strong liquorice undercurrent that leads into a sort of crushed parma violet sweets affair. Kick is woody and spicy and leads into juniper, bergamot and faint ginseng notes. All in all bloody good.
Blueberries and blackberry jam show up first with a soft undercurrent of juniper and angelica root. The kick is sweet and the waves of orange peel and almond paste leave a yummy taste in the mouth. This is brilliant for cocktails and different from other gins in that it really is an original flavour. Top stuff.
Heavy on the botanicals upon entry which almost masks the juniper. Bergamot peel mid-palate followed by herbs and flowers. The gentle kick followed by stronger juniper notes with a sweet, almost lavender undercurrent on the close.