Booze

The viscosity of the liquid is exceptional. Immediately a bouquet of herbal freshness, juniper and sweet citrus come to the fore. Allow a little time to open and the sweet, spicy and earthy notes of cassia and coriander set a base for the delicate complexity of the Islay 22.

The initial flow of ginger syrup sweetness is gently interrupted by the tingle of fresh ginger and a subtle and gentle uplift of lemon citrus. Warm, fulfilling and of great length.

Spicy oak notes meet toasted pecans, chocolate orange and sticky dried fruits in this rich single malt. Ageing in a combination of oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks provides welcome complexity with mature hints of leather and dark chocolate. A bold young whisky from one of the key players in the English single malt scene.

Blue Weber agave, grown in the volcanic soils of Jalisco, is fermented using Champagne yeast. The result is a classic citrus and herbal tequila, with layers of minerality and notes of prickly pear, black pepper, and ancho chilies.

Warming cinnamon and oak notes, with sweet toffee and brown sugar, and a touch of sea salt gives the rum a distinctivesalty-sweet flavour - think salted caramel or sweet-salt popcorn.

Roasted coffee with cacao and rich vanilla. Faint notes of citrus and caramel. Well-balanced.

Torres 10 has an intense aroma with warm hints of cinnamon and vanilla, with the oaked brandy emerging more to taste. There s a long, structured finish with aromatic notes of oak.

A long aged Spanish grape brandy, made from Parellada and Ugni Blanc grapes and aged in Limousin oak barrels for a deep colour and rich flavour.

Fragolì Toschi is the liqueur with an intense and fresh taste enriched with delicious whole wild strawberries inside the bottle. A sweet and versatile product that if served cold becomes the perfect digestive or the base for preparing cocktails, while if used at room temperature it is excellent as an ingredient to enrich ice creams and fruit salads.

Made using unripe green walnuts and involves only five ingredients. These are steeped in alcohol for nine months and exposed to the sun. It then ages for at least 2 years in oak barrels, which gives the liqueur its intense flavour and the bright brown colour. The recipe still follows the original directions developed by the Toschi family. It was traditionally made on the night of Saint John, also known as the summer solstice.

A smooth, complex taste that delivers an intriguingly spicy, fruit-based flavour with subtle hints of hazelnut, coconut and cocoa. A striking blend of vanilla liqueur, distilled essences of Mediterranean citrus fruits and rich brandies.

Medicinal, powerful clove and aniseed attack with herbaceous, minty sweet liquorice, dark chocolate, orange zest freshness and dried herbs.

A bold taste with a delicate pungency, well-balanced emotions and a stewed plum aftertaste that blends into a dry and citrusy orange zest finish.

Velho Barreiro is a traditionally made cachasa and one of the big names in Brazil. This release has an incredibly light, easy-going nature. Fiery and fresh cane sugar on the nose, sweet and complex to taste, with a peppery kick on the finish.

Vermouth in Gonzalez Byass dates back to 1896 and was relaunched in 2016. Its uniqueness is due to the base wine being Fino Sherry from Jerez. La Copa Extra Seco has herbaceous notes of Wormwood, cinnamon and clove in perfect with sweet red fruits. Perfect as an aperitif with soda over crushed ice.

Volare Banana Liqueur is a natural and delicious liqueur with the taste of sun-ripened bananas. Bright yellow in colour, it has distinct aromas of banana. A full flavoured and sweet liqueur. It works great in exotic cocktails and also works well in many other mixed drinks.

Obtained by infusion and distillation of orange, this liqueur at 38 splices a delicate aroma of orange fior with soft citrus notes; the taste, balanced and complex, leads to a spicy and persistent finish.

crafted from ancient grains grown on the slopes of Mount Etna. Inspired by Sicily’s wild beauty, it offers delicate aromas of orange blossom and citrus with a refined sweetness. Perfect served neat over ice or in creative cocktails, VULCANICA embodies Sicilian craftsmanship and values of beauty and nature

To create its very own London dry gin, the folks at Warner's have combined a carefully considered recipe of 11 botanicals, including the likes of juniper, angelica root, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander seed, elderflower, lemon peel, orange peel, nutmeg - and a secret ingredient! As ever from Warner's, this is a wonderfully well-made expression that will go brilliant in cocktails and mixed drinks. They recommend serving your G&Ts made with this gin with a good slice of fresh orange.

The flavour is rich like vanilla custard and thick and syrupy in texture, with that bite of brandy providing a warm and satisfying kick. Essential for your festive snowball but enjoyable at any time of the year.

A creamy, smooth artisanal vodka from the award-winning Buffalo Trace distillery, Wheatley is made using a one-of-a-kind micro still and is distilled a total of 10 times creating a crisp, clean palate with hints of vanilla in the finish.

Waves of vanilla, fudge, crisp apple, and floral spiced honey, backed by toasted oak, lemon drizzle, and nutty malt. Oaken vanilla leads the way, joined by runny caramel, a hint of marmalade, and a touch of pepper. Honeyed granola joins, with candied nuts in tow. Zesty fruit, rich oak, and spiced oat biscuits.

The palate opens with well-balanced whiskey aromas, which are instantly followed by notes of creamy vanilla and caramel. The finish is long and smooth with notes of honey and almonds.

The Whistler Irish Cream is a decadent whiskey liqueur that is the first in the world to utilize the prestigious Single Pot Still Irish spirit in its blend. One the highest abvs for any Irish cream liqueur. This cream liqueur combines the freshest Irish cream, with the finest Boann Distillery single pot still Irish spirit.

Pure white rum aged in the finest maple syrup casks from the Canadian border. Aged for a minimum of 12 months, this is a truly unique sipping rum. Tasting Notes – Nose: Maple, cinder toffee. Palate: Caramel, cinnamon, ginger. Finish: Soft maple & spice.