VENUS WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS PLC. Spirits

Olmeca Reposado, 70cl

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.

Olmeca Silver Tequila, 70cl

Olmeca Blanca is a crystal clear tequila which teams together sweet agave with white pepper. its aroma also offers up mellow bay leaves, cloves and lilac in a floral bouquet which tempts you to taste. On tasting Olmeca Blanca is wonderfully dry and clean on the palate, the rich agave flavours coming through with spiced chilli, white pepper and freshly baked dough flavours following. It’s the white pepper than lingers and tingles on the tongue.

ONDINA GIN, 70CL

one gin sage, 70cl

One Sage Gin is an award-winning, bold, distinctive London Dry gin abundant with fresh sage and copper-distilled to make a wonderfully smooth aromatic spirit. One Gin is the first gin created to give back to a global humanitarian cause, turning the UK's love of gin into a force for good. One gin donates at least 10% of its profits to fund life-changing, sustainable water programmes in the world's poorest communities.

one gin sage & apple, 70cl

Sage and Apple is an Orchard Fresh Twist on One Sage Gin. This wonderfully Crisp, fragrant spirit is a perfect balance of Juniper, Crisp Russet Apple and fresh English sage. One Gin is the first gin created to give back to a global humanitarian cause, turning the UK's love of gin into a force for good. One gin donates at least 10% of its profits to fund life-changing, sustainable water programmes in the world's poorest communities.

Ophir Spiced Gin, 70cl

Opihr opens your senses to the rich aromas of the ancient spice route.

Oxley Dry Gin, 70cl

Oxley is a revolutionary English gin with a fresh, bright, smooth classic gin taste. Unlike any other spirit, Oxley is made by the innovative cold distillation process. Cold distillation occurs at -5c capturing the natural flavours of the botanicals and preserving them in the final spirit.

Pampero Aniversario Rum, 70cl

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.

Pampero Blanco Rum, 70cl

A fruity white rum produced in Venezuela, Pampero Blanco has been aged for two years (as a minimum) to ensure a deep and enjoyable flavour. It is a wonderfully mellow rum which is light on the palate and smooth in the mouth. A premium spirit which is a wonderful companion to many of your favourite soft drink/mixer/mixers, pampero Blanco always make sure it’s distinctive flavour is felt, even in the most complex cocktails.

Patron Anejo Tequila, 70cl

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.

Patron Platinum Tequila, 70cl

One of the premium offerings from the famous Patron Tequila distillery, gran patron platinum uses the finest blue agave grown in the highlands of Jalisco. Triple distilled and then rested for a short time in oak tanks, Gran Patron Platinum is wonderfully smooth and full-bodied. The nose is full of that fresh agave teamed with citrus and fresh fruit and the flavour follows suit with the agave taking centre stage, citrus and fruit following on. Its finish is long and spiced with white pepper.

Patron Reposado Tequila, 70cl

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 Silver Tequila, 70cl

Young and sprightly, Patron Silver is the youngest of their tequilas and its flavour reflects its youth. Clear in colour and rich with fruity aromas, particularly citrus, Patron Silver is refreshing and has a smooth sweetness about it. Soft and light the flavour is peppered with hints of citrus with natural agave taking centre stage. Light peppery notes hit on the finish adding some welcome bite to the endnote.

Pernod Absinthe, 70cl

The original absinthe, Henri Louis Pernod founded the world’s first absinthe distillery and their modern product still uses many of the methods and ingredients of their original blend. Deceptively milder than its high proof alcohol content, Pernod absinthe is understated and smooth to drink with the notes of aniseed and wormwood present but not overwhelming. Light green in colour has natural herbal aromas and a distinctive touch of lemon, best enjoyed with water and sugar.

Pimm's No.1, 70cl

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.

Pink Pepper Gin, 70cl

A Pink Pepper Gin from French producers Audemus, situated in the heart of Cognac. Made with hand-picked pink peppercorns and a handful of other tasty botanicals (including honey, vanilla and cardamom - all of which are macerated separately then distilled under low pressure and temperature). You'll find a good juxtaposition between sweet and spicy notes in this one.

Pink Pigeon Rum, 70cl

A rare spiced rum with a memorable name, the pink pigeon is not a drink you’ll forget in a hurry. One of Mauritius’ finer offerings, a bird native to isle is where it gets its name. Warming custard notes are released on opening the bottle and they’re soon followed by sweet icing sugar, buttery croissant and even strawberries. On drinking the sweetness remains and vanilla and nutmeg spice also come through, with a fieriness developing as you sip.

Pinkster Gin, 70cl

There’s raspberry on the nose as the juniper comes through and then a slight spice that develops and lingers. Whilst we’re purposefully different to most gins, but a healthy dose of juniper, in fact twice as much as regular gin, ensures that our gently prevalent raspberry scent is accompanied by that customary dryness.

Pisco ABA, 50cl

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.

PISTON OAK AGED GIN, 70cl

Aged in French oak barrels with a touch of honey. A hand-crafted gin delivering an abundance of character that immerses the taste buds with notes of oak followed by the sweet smoothness of honey.

Plantation 3 Star Rum, 70cl

Plantation 3 Stars white rum 41.2% is the first white rum from a plantation. It's a blend of rums from Barbados, Trinidad and Jamaica (which just so happen to be three of our favourite rum producing islands).

Plantation 5yr Rum, 70cl

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.

Plantation O.F.T.D. 69 Rum, 70cl

Overproof rum blended from distillation in Jamaica, Guyana and Barbados, rich clove and brown sugar with tropical fruit and smokey notes.

Plantation Original Dark Rum, 70cl

Plantation Pineapple Rum, 70cl

A tribute to the esteemed reverend stiggins whose favourite drink was the “pineapple rum” in The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens.

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary Rum, 70cl

Plymouth, 70cl

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.

Plymouth Ex Navy , 70cl

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.

Plymouth Sloe, 70cl

Staying true to their authentic 1883 recipe, Plymouth sloe gin is a winter warmer you won’t want to miss. The fresh sloe berries are harvested and steeped in Plymouth gin, Dartmoor water and Plymouth’s secret ingredient. 100% natural and abundant with fruity notes, sweet berries and bitter cherries, Plymouth sloe is jammy, juicy and evokes memories of cherry drops and boiled sweets. Perfectly balanced peppery notes add depth and character to the sweet sloe jam flavours.

Portobello Gin, 70cl

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.

PORTOBELLO ROAD NAVY STRENGTH GIN, 50CL

It features a same botanical recipe as the original, though with a touch of English sea salt, meaning this will ought to be excellent for drinks that need a subtle touch of salinity.

PUERTO DE INDIAS STRAWBERRY GIN, 70CL

Made with a distillation of natural strawberries from Spain which are macerated in alcohol for at least 48 hours before distillation. Light and sweet, strawberry notes.

Punt e Mes, 75cl

Point and a half to the Italians! stewed summer fruits with vanilla pods and manuka honey and burnt lemons. Fat plum and bitter raspberry finish with a slightly tannic feel. Crying out for gin and sweet vermouth!

Pussers Blue Label Rum, 70cl

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.

Pussers Rum, 70cl

Pyrat XO Rum, 70cl

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.

Quiquiriqui Matatlan Mezcal Tequila, 70cl

A single region Joven (young) mezcal from quiquiriqui. This one comes from matatlan, a town with a lowland climate that produces a herbaceous, earthy and vegetal style of mezcal.

R.L. Seales 10yr Rum, 70cl

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.

Rebellion Spiced Rum, 70cl

The spicy figurehead of the rebellion rum range - packed full of spice and great as the foundation of a tasty Cuban.

RedLeg Spiced Rum, 70cl

Old oak barrels ensure genuine depth to each bottle of redleg spiced. The brooding dark rum is blended with hand-selected spices, principally Jamaican ginger and vanilla. The combination creates the perfect winter warmer and unlike some other spiced rums, it’s those spicy notes that really stand out. Gingerbread flavours are perfectly balanced against spicy black pepper ensuring a strength of flavour that can be appreciated the time and again. No need to add ginger beer at redleg is spicy enough.

redwood empire emerald giant, 70cl

Named for the 14th tallest tree on the planet, Pipe Dream is our first Bourbon whiskey. Pipe Dream Bourbon is made from barrels aged between four and twelve years with a high corn mash bill. Smooth and complex, it is a true sipping whiskey.

redwood empire lost monarch, 70cl

Redwood Empire is a distillery out of California. Lost Monarch is a blend of bourbon and rye, aged for no less than 3 years. The blend is 60% rye whiskey (95% rye, 5% malted barley which was aged between 3-5 years) and 40% bourbon whiskey (75% corn, 21% raw rye and 4% malted barely that was aged between 5-12 years). Redwood Empire included some of their own distillate in the mix, which is why the age statement is fairly low. This expression is named after the world’s largest coast redwood by volume, standing at 320 feet tall and 26 feet in diameter.

redwood empire pipe dream, 70cl

Pipe Dream Bourbon Whiskey is named after the 14th largest tree on the planet. As the first bourbon whiskey coming from Redwood Empire Distillery, Pipe Dream sits at 90 proof and is a blend of barrels aged between 4 and 12 years. It is made from a high corn mashbill.

Remy Martin 1738 Cognac, 70cl

Rich and rounded cognac with balanced notes of vanilla and dried fruits, subtle oak comes through on the finish.

Remy Martin Mature Cask Brandy, 70cl

Remy Martin VOSP mature cask benefits from a precise maturation process which involves placing the Eaux de vie in specially selected limousin oak casks that are more than 20 years old. These casks allow the fruity notes of the blend to be enhanced further and it’s a wonderful cognac which can be enjoyed over ice or as a key flavour in a sophisticated cocktail. Apricot and peach take centre stage with notes of rose and sweet vanilla following after.

Remy Martin XO Cognac, 70cl

An enticing combination of both petite and grande Champagne Cognacs, Remy Martin XO is a fine and smooth drink which has a unique and unparalleled velvety texture. Its long and lingering flavour is rich on the palate yet it begins on a light note with delicate iris and jasmine fragrances. Once sipped a burst of ripe fig, juicy prunes and a hit of citrus. Refined and rich, your palate will be satisfied for long after you finish your drink.

Reyka Vodka, 70cl

An Icelandic vodka which is cool, calm and totally collected. Worthy of a spot in your drinks cabinet for sure Reyka is elegantly packaged and exceptionally flavoured. Enjoy light notes of aniseed on the nose, paired with a creamy depth which entices you to sip. On tasting you’ll enjoy a fresh and clean flavour on the palate with just a little sweetness from the aniseed notes, teamed with a light and enjoyable peppery spice. The aniseed notes linger long after finishing and give a distinct edge to this refreshing spirit.

Rinquinquin A La Peche, 75cl

Rinquinquin à la pêche is made using three different types of peach - Cardinale, coronet and June gold. As if this wasn't enough peach for you, they also used the leaves from peach trees, harvests just before autumn. The leaves and peaches are all macerated separately in alcohol and white wine. Afterwards, the liquid is added to the white wine, while the solids leftover is distilled and added to the mix. Perfect for a summer aperitif, rinquinquin à la pêche goes well with tonic water or served long and over ice. The terms rinquinquin was originally a generic word. In the Provencal language, it means invigorating drink (from the verb requinquilhar: to cheer up).

Ritten House 50 (BIB), 75cl

Rittenhouse rye whisky 100 proof is a hot and spicy offering which spends six years maturing before bottling. vibrant cinnamon, black pepper and spicy rye are all prevalent in the nose and they lead into a medium body in which the higher proof is immediately apparent on the tongue. Rich notes of tobacco, cinnamon, clove and brown sugar blend together to create a highly spiced offering with just a touch of sweetness. Sip it slowly.

Roe & Co Blended Irish Whiskey, 70cl

A blend of grain and malt whiskey, aged predominantly in first-fill ex-bourbon casks.

Rokery's Half Crown Gin, 70CL

Half Crown Gin has a powerful juniper-forward aroma with herbal spices and zesty citrus notes. The flavour leads with piney juniper and combines with warming spice and hearty coriander to finish in a classic dry style.

ROKU GIN, 70cl

Cherry Blossom and green tea provide a floral and sweet aroma. Taste - Complex, the multi-layered, yet the harmonious flavour of various botanicals. Traditional Gin taste in the base, plus characteristic Japanese botanical notes with yuzu (Japanese citrus fruit) as the top note. Smooth and silky texture. Finish - The crisp Japanese’s sansho pepper brings a spiciness to finish.

Ron Calados Rum Dark (House), 70cl

Made from Caribbean rum, Ron calvados dark rum is a value for money mixing product.

Ron Calados White (House), 70cl

Ron calados rum is distilled and bottled in the caribbean.

RON DE JEREMY SPICED HARDCORE RUM, 70cl

A blend of rums from Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica. Aromas of Rich vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Ron Miel Rum Honey Rum, 70cl

The ever-popular honey rum from Spain. Soft, luscious and perfect after a meal or whenever you feel like it!

Rum Bar Overproof, 70cl

Rumbullion! Rum, 70cl

Navy strength is made using a secret recipe with a Caribbean rum at its spicy core. Expect big spicy flavours of cardamom, clove and vanilla in this legendary spiced rum.

Saffron, 70cl

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.

Sagatiba Pura Cachaça, 70cl

Sagatiba Pura cachaça is a fresh and clean example of Brazil’s second favourite drink (after the beer). Noticeably sweet as soon as it hits the palate, you will enjoy the bite of lemon and lime and hints of orange all tantalising the tongue. Sharp on its own Sagatiba Pura cachaça is wonderful once you add a little sugar and lime and enjoy it in the traditional caipirinha way.

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