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.

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.

Swedish chefs vodka of choice! Soda bread and faint vanilla notes. Reasonable finish with a hard pepper close.

Swedish chefs vodka of choice! Soda bread and faint vanilla notes. Reasonable finish with a hard pepper close.

Lemon and vanilla cake notes on entry followed by a tannic vanilla wave that moves through into a spicy custard and biscuit notes. Citrus rind and crème Anglais finish with a sweet yet firm kick at the end. Best served from the freezer. Fantastic with apple juice and freshly pressed lemonade.

Absolut Juice is a new range that celebrates the Swedish seasons. Made with Absolut vodka, fruit juice and natural flavours.

Overripe raspberry and sharp strawberry note at the beginning followed by a sharp tartness that brings on the waves of raspberry and lemon rind. The finish is tart and fulls off the citrus peel and raspberry sherbert with an acidic kick. Made to be mixed. Should be served fro the freezer.

An excellent pear vodka that opens up with lemon zest and autumnal fruits. The pear takes over soon after and follows all the way through to the bittersweet finale. A great vodka that opens up myriad cocktail flavour opportunities. Serve frozen and over ice to get the best out of it.

Tannic mango and apple notes at the kick-off. Lemon and overripe mango follow this with undercurrents of soft tropical fruits. There is sharpness midway that throws you a bit until the sweet lemon and mango finish with a sharp passion fruit flavour ties it all in at the end. Great with um bongo! Seriously! Try it. Serve from the freezer.

Soft yet punchy orange and mandarin notes sing out first followed by singed lemon and orange zest. The finish here is sweet, sharp and bursting with orange citrus goodness. Yum when served from freezer.

Absolut lime is the second release of a citrus flavoured vodka from the swedish brand after the popular citron. Slightly sweet and fruity, this will make a refreshing v&t. Made with fresh natural limes.

Ribena on crack! This one really hits out with a twisted blackcurrant bitter tang at first taste. This moves into a sharp spiked Ribena taste before easing off and showing lemon and soft fruit notes. The finish is tangy and sharp. This is the perfect sort of vodka for mixing fruity cocktails. Serve from the freezer.

Cooper pot vodka. Clean and fresh on the palate with light vanilla and soft lemon taste. More lemon zest on the finish with powdered pepper.

Easy drinking lemon vodka. Big glassy notes of sharp lemon and lime followed by crushed lemon barley sweets and a soft lemon curd finish with a tangy citrus finish. Made for the cosmopolitan. Great stuff.

This classic 12-year-old Aberfeldy is a traditional single malt scotch, distilled up in the highlands. Rich and malty in character, aromas of cooked cherries, sherry and a light hint of smoke come through first. The flavour is wonderfully sweet with a clean mouthfeel and malty notes coming through consistently. Gentle peaty depth reminds you of the quality of this malt and peters off to a gentle finish.

Distilled in copper pot stills from fresh-cut organically-grown sugarcane from the Bahia region of Brazil, Abelha is a cut above many firewater cachaças, boasting an extremely pure and pungent agricole character.

Don't expect miracles! when funds are tight this is the way to go. Drinkable but needs a chilled soft drink/mixer/mixer. Keep this one in the freezer for optimum taste.

Jose cuervo blanco 1800 is a 100% agave tequila which rests in ex-american whisky casks and benefits from the depths of both the oak and the whiskey flavours coming through. Chargrilled vegetables and celery notes come through in the nose which then leads into a flavour which allows the agave to take centre stage. Light and delicate, the agave is surrounded by the smokiness of the vegetable flavours and a light peppering of spice. Herbaceous and rounded to the final sip.

Jose Cuervo reposado 1800 is a further edition to the 1800 series of tequilas from Jose Cuervo. Rested for just six months in American and French oak casks, this tequila is a bittersweet, light offering which is exceptionally easy to drink. Light coconut and vanilla flavours come through in the nose with spicy pepper and cinnamon coming through too. The taste begins sweetly, with butterscotch taking centre stage but then leading into familiar notes of vanilla and charred vegetables.

Jose Cuervo Anejo 1800 is an exceptional offering for one of our favourite tequila distilleries. Aged for over a year and selective french oak casks, each bottle of this tequila has been prepared to perfection. The aroma is rich in roasted coconut, toffee and woody floral depth. This leads into a flavour which is equally woody, with the spice coming through in the form of cracked black pepper. The endnote is dry yet immensely satisfying, wonderful for sipping at leisure.

Dried Fig opens to spiced and wood flavour (roots & barks, such as liquorice) rounded with vanilla and alpine flowers. Mouth-warming, with the long bittersweet finish, typical of Piedmont wormwood.