A traditional gin distilled in hammersmith, Sipsmith’s brings together ingredients from around the world. its juniper is Macedonian, its coriander Bulgarian and its almonds and liquorice are sourced from Spain. This is just the beginning and this genuine London distilled one-shot gin bursts with clean and woody flavours which are both satisfying and tempting. Juniper and coriander take centre stage in the traditional gin and zesty citrus comes through later with a hint of spice. Liquorice comes through in a final flourish and lingers in the mouth.
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.
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.
Mega yum! Sipsmith boys came up trumps with this one. super silky mouthfeel with notes of lemon barley water and crushed up breakfast cereal from your schooldays. This is followed by a creamy vanilla moment before more lemon and eventually a brief hard-boiled barley sugar with orange rind. Finish is silky and leaves you with a lovely lemon barley note and a desire for more of the same.
The nose is met with a deep, ester-heavy Jamaican Rum, with fragrant spiced notes of preserved lime, lemongrass, vanilla and ginger. On the palate, ginger is more pronounced but balances harmoniously with caramelised butterscotch ageing of the rum. Bacco and banana coming through in tandem. It ends with spiciness at its heart.
Developed to faithfully replicate the vodkas of old through the addition of a portion of unrectified barley spirit, this is perhaps as close as it's possible to (legally) get to real, genuine vodka from the old country
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.
Lemon and strawberry slush puppies flavours on first taste followed by waves of Umbongo and African passion fruit flavours. The kick is tart and wrapped in more lemon slush puppies and passion fruit. The finish is short, sweet and to the point.
This one is bursting with clean mineral and lemon notes. Sweet grain notes appear followed by soft lemon curd. These fade into a white pepper and lime zest finish that still retains the aforementioned flinty mineral notes. Very clean and well put together vodka; sadly often overlooked.
Tart apple and sweet cereal notes followed by granny smith and baked bread flavours. The kicks are sharp and followed by bright lemon and green apple flavours.
Full-bodied vodka that shows of its copper pot origins. This one has a soft nuttiness that remains from start to finish. Inbetween are fresh notes of Morrocan mint and chestnut paste. The finish is cracked black pepper on hot toast with a faint hazelnut taste. Impressive stuff for the Smirnoff crew.
The one that started it all! Pepper and peppermint note start-up upon entry. These move aside as a clean sweetness takes over and then finishes with white pepper and a faint yet recognizable liquorice ending. Classic little number that we've all done time with.
The one that started it all! Pepper and peppermint note start-up upon entry. These move aside as a clean sweetness takes over and then finishes with white pepper and a faint yet recognizable liquorice ending. The classic little number that we've all done time with.
Custard and jam roly-poly flavours at first followed by waves of vanilla and lemon zest. Baked sponge and custard coats the kick and the finish is short but full of vanilla beans and lemon lollypops.
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.
Luxury voka from Khasikstan. Soft wheat and creamy vanilla ice cream notes give way to pink peppercorn and lime rind. The finish is silky and remains on a peppercorn taste for a moment before a solid spice and citrus close. Super slick and well made vodka. Best served ice cold.
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.
Sweet waves of lemon sherbert followed by zingy lemon cake and rock salt. Sweet kick of lemon rind and caster sugar followed by a short lemon squash finish.
Seriously clean vodka bursting with citrus zest and crème anglais notes. there is a wave of faint apple followed by big mineral crispness that evntually settles down into a clean and silky smooth finish with lingering lemon zest and hot toasty pepper. mega yum offering from the stolichnaya team. serve from fridge to get the very best from it.
Sweet layers of tart raspberry move into chalky yet sweet notes of raspberry lemonade. The kicks is tart and zingy and are rescued by a big raspberry and blueberry finish. Mouthfeel is semi-full.
Classic Russian style of vodka. Lemon follows pepper, followers faint grain notes. The finish is medium-bodied and has white pepper and lemon rind tang. Great stuff that never lets you down. Serve from the freezer for best results.