Booze

Vanilla with hints of ginger, dried fruits, sherry sweetness and wood smoke. Deliciously smooth, with rich dried fruits and sherry, balanced with wood smoke and spice. Sweet toffee, dried fruits, lingering wood smoke and spice.

On the palate, this dram is a spicy bomb in the foreground, drying slowly the palate. It highlights black pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Then it evolves to the sweeter side, full of vanilla and raisins. It is lighter than expected, with orange sponge cake and baked apple notes. There are intense drying oak flavors, and light almond notes. The finish is long and dry, highlighting nutmeg and a fresh touch of ginger.

It's a smooth, sherry-forward, easy drinker of elegance and style. It won't overpower your palate, it's sweet and not too spicy, full bodied and rich- everything you look for in a special occasion whisky to be shared with friends and colleagues. It's a bit overpriced for my liking, but that's Macallan

Smelling this whisky is incredible! Citrus fruit and fudge come to the forefront with a delicate malt in the undertones. The palate is smooth, seriously smooth. Fudge and citrus balance well with malt that rolls around the mouth like syrup. A slightly spicy finish with layered honey and a touch of vanilla.

Plenty of nutmeg and cloves, with a touches of raisins, cocoa powder and dates, but also plenty of charred oak. Finally some marzipan and cinnamon.

Bottled at an impeccable 43% ABV, this 2023 release in the Rare Cask series is a testament to the Macallan Distillery's unwavering dedication to quality and tradition. The Macallan Rare Cask 2023 Release is crafted from the finest and rarest sherry-seasoned oak casks, meticulously selected to deliver The Macallan’s full-bodied character. Each cask is chosen for its exceptional richness and depth, imparting a symphony of flavours that define this exquisite whisky. The careful curation of European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks results in a whisky of unparalleled richness and sophistication.

Mad March Hare Irish Poitin is a traditional, small-batch Irish spirit made using malted barley, sugar beet, and spring water. It s distilled three times and bottled at 40% ABV. It has a unique flavor with notes of toasted grains, herbs, and citrus, and is often compared to moonshine.

Has a very toasty aroma, with sweet spices and deep, thick caramel. Palate Creamy and very soft. Then it opens up, in fact it explodes with spiciness which concentrates on the tip of the tongue. Its on nutmeg, mulled wine spices, allspice, cinnamon.

There are lovely notes of spiced honey and mixed peels, a little malmsey, hazelnut and a touch of cut fruit with toasty oak providing a backbone. Palate Rich and full. There are notes of rye and spice, barley malt, a little nut oil with butterscotch and vanilla. Finish Quite sweet with butterscotch and dry oak spice.

Malfy Originale has a very classic style nose. Spice notes are slightly loud with a lot of piney, green and herbaceous juniper right beside it. The only critique might be that the nose has a touch of alcohol, with an ethanol-forward nose. The slightest tinge of lemon on the tip of the tongue when sipped.

Infused with Italian oranges and select Sicilian blood oranges, this gin offers a uniquely flavourful taste experience that will inspire thoughts of the sunny Italian coast. It hae vibrant citrus notes, with a kiss of juniper, capped by a rich palate.

Very citrus forward and fresh, with touches of woody juniper bringing character. Lemon notes are authentic, bright and mouth-filling.

Tangy pink grapefruit at the fore, balanced well by peppery juniper and a touch of thyme.

Malibu rum has a full and rounded, lightly toasted coconut aroma, and a creamy coconut taste with vanilla custard notes. The body is delicate with a soft warming rum taste and a lasting silky finish. Fresh, light, creamy & sweet coconut together with rum and vanilla.

This gorgeous golden-orange liqueur bears fresh mandarin/tangerine aromas. The body is thick and buttery, and the palate follows the nose, but here the bold fruit flavor is well balanced with a tingling spiciness and notes of nutmeg and cinnamon. The finish is long and spicy/sweet

Oily, loud and flavoursome, this is one of the most transporting gins around. Gin Mare is a vibrant, herbaceous gin, with rosemary, olive, thyme, basil and juniper creating a distinctive, summertime vibe. Oily and resinous, it makes for a fantastic Negroni or Gibson and is a lovely G&T when garnished with citrus.

If youre partial to a Margarita but youre not sure how to mix one up, let Jose Cuervo come to the rescue with its Classic Margarita Mix. Take one part Tequila, three parts Classic Margarita Mix, stir with some crushed ice and voila!

These are hallmarks of the Martell style. With a rich, clear gold colour, Martell VS Cognac promises a lot. It doesn t disappoint either, having an intense aroma of plum, apricot and candied lemon. It s taste is of luscious fruity notes which have become associated with Martell.

Intense and citrus. An emphasis on the spicier, peppery notes of cassia and nutmeg. Harnessed to an exact higher craft strength for a smooth and attractive alcohol sensation.

Bitter wormwood balanced by honeyed sweetness with layers of complexity. Zesty citrus, green herbal notes, ripe white orchard fruit white flower blossom. Faint ripe strawberry dusted with black pepper and white flower blossom.

Martini Bianco is a fine blend of Italian white wine infused with herbs and sweet floral botanicals and produces an aromatic yet delicate drink with notes of vanilla and citrus.

Martini Extra Dry combines raspberry and lemon peel, with the violet-scented tartness of Florentine Orris. Light, zesty and fragrant overall.

Spearmint and menthol lead on the nose, with an herbal bouquet including thyme and sage as well as white pepper. Candied orange peels, bitter, and menthol along with cola and sassafras on the palate.

Light-bodied, complex and showing great finesse. Bitter-sweet with notes of tobacco leaf, espresso, cinnamon, liquorice, anise and nutmeg with a cola-like fruitiness.

Succulent red berries, prickles of black pepper, some herbal aromas and faint sandlewood round the nose. Faint woody tannins complement dry wormwood among the fruity red berries. It has a refreshing herbal finish with some lingering bitterness.