Booze

On the nose, you will smell zesty orange with complex herbal scents, harmonised with a touch of vanilla. At first taste, theres an intense orange top with herbal and woody body notes that round out to be pleasantly bittersweet and salty. Aperol feels velvety and rounded on the tongue, with lingering orange and woody notes. Theres a mild bitterness with a hint of sweetness and herbal aftertaste that lingers at the back of the mouth.

The predominant taste is star anise. However, it is combined with a new velvety sensation on the palate, with light spicy hints of cardamom and coriander, and an after-taste where the typical digestive aromas of liquorice predominate.

The original cherry spirit. Excellent for adding to sweet desserts - soaked into chocolate or vanilla sponge, or poured over fruit or icecream. Kirsch is a refreshing after dinner drink, serve lightly chilled.

Expect zesty lemon throughout and a fresh acidity. Not too sweet as far as Limoncellos go - Luxardo strikes the right balance between syrupy deliciousness and that citrus blast.

Clear and bright, this cherry-flavored liqueur has an aroma more reminiscent of an eau de vie than a liqueur. On the palate, however, its texture is creamy and viscous. Its flavor is sugary up front, with an underlying heat, and a vibrant cherry flavor that shines through.

Luxardo Cherry Sangue Morlacco is a liqueur of marasca cherries (a sour cherry variety exclusively cultivated by Luxardo) - another version of cherry brandy. It is obtained by the infusion of marasca juice. Luxardo cherry liqueur was renamed with the curious name of Sangue Morlacco (Morlacco blood) by the poet Gabriele D Annunzio in 1919, at the time of the Fiume military expedition, due to its dark red colour (the word Morlacco derives from the name of a proud people of the Dalmatian hinterland who defended the borders of the Republic of Venice in the 17th and 18th centuries).

This clear liqueur is crafted from a green Sicilian aniseed macerated in alcohol to give a rich flavour. The Classic Sambuca is sweet and smooth, with the distinctive flavour of star anise. Bartenders number 1 Sambuca of choice, and achieves top score in blind tasting test and quality test.

Lyre s spirits have their own distinction as a premium, non-alcoholic beverage. Flavour profile: Generous flavours of vanilla and toasted nuts with herbal notes providing a complexity, offset by a long, mellow finish.

This unique spirit has been impossibly crafted to capture the essence of an aromatic vermouth Rosso with flavours that are distinct and contemporary. Lyre's spirits have their own distinction as a premium, non-alcoholic beverage.

This unique spirit has been impossibly crafted to capture the essence of a rich and vinous coffee liqueur with flavours that are distinct and contemporary. Lyre's spirits have their own distinction as a premium, non-alcoholic beverage.

Rich mouthful of flavors with blood orange and red citrus taking the lead. Maraschino brings balance, adding to the generosity on the mid-palate, giving length of flavor followed by a persistent, pithy dryness. Bouquet: Citrus, blood orange and classic notes of orange pith to create complexity.

The bittersweet flavour of the Italian Spritz is like sunshine itself, bright with flavours typical of its origins. The sweetness from orange is perfectly fused with the complex and astringent flavours of rhubarb, finishing dry and deliciously refreshing.

Firm flavours with juniper and citrus. Earthy notes fill the mid-palate which has lovely vinous qualities. The pepperberry adds warmth and delivers a generous, dry finish.

This unique spirit has been impossibly crafted to capture the essence of a gently aged white rum with flavours that are distinct and contemporary. Lyre's spirits have their own distinction as a premium, non-alcoholic beverage.

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.

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.