Booze

Hine Rare VSOP Cognac is a remarkable blend that exemplifies the artistry and tradition of the House of Hine. As a flagship expression, it reflects Hine's dedication to crafting cognacs of exceptional elegance and complexity. Rare VSOP is a harmonious marriage of over 20 eaux-de-vie, predominantly from the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus, the most prestigious vineyards in the Cognac region. This careful selection and meticulous blending result in a sophisticated cognac that is both refined and approachable.

Blended together in joyous harmony, hints of smoke, caramel and cocoa merge to create a velvety smooth drink. Holy Grass Vodka Cold Brew Coffee Edition is amazing as an espresso martini!

Nose Creamy sweet vanilla comes through immediately, with blueberry, candied peels and chamomile. Palate On the palate the apple comes into play more, doing so through texture as much as taste. There s a physical knowledge that it s there, with chamomile, pear skin and honey.

Clean, citrusy, pleasantly bitter. Orange, gentian root and Roman absinthe are skillfully blended to create a liqueur with pleasantly bitter herbal notes.

Caramelized pear and bitter orange on the nose. Clove, butterscotch, and hints of vanilla on the palate.

Delicately spiced with zesty bergamot and lemon. Subtle rooty/bark bitterness balances light honeyed sweetness. Delicate floral notes.

Light with plenty of sweetness. There are hints of dry spice and oily nuts, a touch of smoke. Palate Quite smooth and soft with notes of banana milkshake, a mixed nut note, a touch of caramel with creme anglaise. Sweet with a little cereal sweetness and toasty oak.

Full-flavoured and wonderfully complex with cola cubes, liquorice, dark chocolate, prunes poached in syrup, damsons, sloes, lemon zest, cinnamon, ginger, aniseed and dried mint leaves. Syrupy sweetness is balanced by spice and peppery spirit attack.

Floral, herbal hops, grapefruit citrus notes with subtle orchard fruits, complemented by wood shavings and a little nuttiness. Hops and light citrus with sweet herbal notes and delicate spicy tones. The lingering fresh fruit and hops give way to grains of barley and a signature smooth finish.

Jameson Black Barrel is aged for up to 6 years in double charred barrels, making it a full strength whiskey bursting with aromas of toffee and fudge, complemented by a spicy character and a rich vanilla finish.

Jameson Irish Whiskey is a blended Irish Whiskey. A light floral fragrance, peppered with spicy wood and sweet notes. The perfect balance of spicy, nutty and vanilla notes with hints of sweet sherry and exceptional smoothness.

A strong nose of chocolate cake, cream, rich espresso coffee, and dried fruits. A rich sweet taste, with a slight bitterness balancing it out. A pleasant warming feel at the end, a very enjoyable after dinner whisky. Solid whiskey; really well rounded and a solid keeper for the cabinet.

This young brandy expression has fresh and fruity aromas with hints of young plums, vanilla, and liquorice. On the palate flavours of oak blend with dark chocolate.

Aromas of dried lilac, honey, figs, and toasted nuts follow through on a lively, tangy entry to a fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body with white chocolate and caramel notes. Finishes with a lingering honeyed golden raisin toasted and spice fade.

Aromas of dried lilac, honey, figs, and toasted nuts follow through on a lively, tangy entry to a fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body with white chocolate and caramel notes. Finishes with a lingering honeyed golden raisin toasted and spice fade.

The sugar canes grew on the plateau of the Habitation Bellevue – the location of the distillery – and are exclusively used for the production of JM rums. They give purity and flavor to the alcohol. The perfumes of sugar cane and fresh mango brings incredible pleasure.

The nose is quite sweet with gentle notes of vanilla and cut hay, a touch of fresh corn fields and a little cereal sweetness, like the bluegrass fields of Kentucky. Palate has good body with notes of toasty oak and all the requisite notes of vanilla and creme anglaise, a little spice and pepper with an acetone note.

Winter spice and treacle, hints of white pepper and a little citrus. Rich and full with notes of wood smoke and dry spice, hints of barley and cereal with creamy toffee and a distinct herbal note. Quite fruity and long with a note of sultanas and mixed peels.

Fragrant with good body. Notes of oak, crisp spice, dried fruit, pastries. Berry fruits, aniseed, hints of cedar, a touch of spice and citrus. Supple and balanced. Good toffee and hints of very wistful smoke. Chocolate, hints of grass and a good hit of malt. Floral, oaky, good length, urged on by a plume of very well-kept, highland style smoke. Dried fruit, spice, honey.

The light gold spirit has a sweet aroma with pleasant agave notes. Along with its sweet, subtle agave flavor and hints of oak and vanilla, Especial Gold boasts a well-balanced, short, smooth finish.

A very complex brandy thanks to richness of the distillates from the French vineyards. First strong and dry, then rounded with a fine complexity. Red fruits aromas, vanilla and woody notes. Suave and well balanced.

Trinidad rum comes in at 43% abv and has notes of cinnamon and cumin, followed by zesty orange peel and vegetal, earthy qualities.

Fragrant wood smoke and peaches combine with honey and barley scent to make the depth on the nose pronounced. Viscous and slight spice combine with a light flavour of peach and vanilla pod. To finish the smoke makes another appearance and the lingering taste of stewed peach.

Black and white hand-painted bottle that pays homage to the Nicaraguan custom of sleeping in the graveyard after the celebrations, to reinforce the emotional connection between them and their late lamented loved ones. Matured for 2 years in American Oak casks this smooth, mellow and distinctive spirit has powerful agave flavours accompanied by notes of chocolate, tobacco and chocolate. Made at foot of Tequila Hill in Mexico using the finest Blue Agave and aged in oak barrels, the passion, craftsmanship and respect for tradition has won global taste awards.

This Dia de los Muertos-themed bottling would make a fantastic gift for any Tequila fan, or anyone into black magic for that matter. Grassy and fresh with a touch of zesty exotic fruit on the nose, the palate is creamy and peppery with a faint hint of white chocolate. The finish is zippy and engaging.