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This gin is from Tobermory distillery on the Ilse of Mull in Scotland. The nose has juniper, citrus, and a hint of malt. The palate has gentle notes of sweet orange and lemon, which develops into notes of gentle herbs and spices and a creamy mouth feel. The finish carries through the citrus notes, which are long and lingering. The botanicals used include juniper, elderflower, orange peel and tea.

Distilled in a column still at an undisclosed distillery in Trinidad, this 18 year old selection comes from Wm. Cadenhead, Scotland's oldest independent bottler, famous for their Scotch and Rum selections since 1842. Tasting notes describe notes of marshmallow, tropical fruit juice and golden syrup, with a herbal, minty and honeyed flavour.

A traditional 'cream' style of sherry, produced combining Palomino and Pedro Ximenez grapes that are made in an Oloroso style. Sweet and raisiny to start with brown sugar flavours drier, nutty elements. Traditionally served neat on ice or as a cool long drink.

This sweet, sticky sherry has been made with raisin-dried Pedro Ximenez grapes, it offers notes of raisins, figs and dense Christmas cake and walnuts. This low acidity and residual sugars of 380g/l makes this an ideal dessert wine to be served alongside cheese.

Made with a combination of Pedro Ximenez and Palomino grapes, this sherry starts of with notes of salted and oily nuts, with little acid and slightly sweet. This style of sherry is traditionally served as an aperitif or to accompany pasta dishes.

Produced by the famous Williams & Humbert Bodega in Jerez, Spain, this sherry is made with Fino grapes, offering the quintessential dry and nutty flavour profile. The balanced acidity is carried on a full bodied mouthfeel, best paired with cheese, ham or seafood.

This expression of Bathtub Gin starts off as a delicious London Dry Gin, before undergoing two infusion steps. The first of which is a cold infusion of Orange peel and five other secret botanicals. The second infusion consists of blending the gin with Persian Lime and Orange Blossom, to create a wonderfully purfummed and citrussy Gin. Perfect for a Gin and Tonic as the weather improves 

With the Royal Navy ending its tradition of a rum ration in 1970, the remaining stockpile of rum for the Navy were filled into stone flaggons and stored away in Government bonded warehouses to remain mostly untouched for almost 40 years. This limited edition release from Elixir Spirits represents the last known liquid from this era, beautifully presented here with accompanying tot cup and book. Rum writer and authority Dave broom describes the rum as being incredibly rich and complex - treacle notes, dark chocolate and super-ripe black fruits, muscovado sugar and walnuts. To taste, thick and sweet with lightly oaky notes, cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) and espresso or cacao. The Black Tot Navy Rum is widely regarded as one of the great rums of the world.

Diplomatico's Reserva Exclusiva is a complex blend of copper pot still rums that have been aged in oak barrels for up to 12 years. It has a characterful sweet nose, showing notes of fruit cake, vanilla ice cream, cocoa, toffee and sweet spices. This all leads onto the palate which is rich and extremely well balanced with some chocolate, orange and nutty flavours also emerging. It is deep, vivid and extremely seductive and it currently one of the world's most awarded rums. Bottled in this dinky 350ml bottle, this is the perfect wee treat for any rum fan.

The Single Vintage is the cream of Diplomatico's portfolio. It is aged for no less than twelve years in a range of, ex Bourbon, ex Single malt Whisky and Virgin American oak casks before undergoing a final maturation period in first fill Oloroso casks. 

The result is a fabulously complex sipping Rum, with a deep amber hue and a bold and rich flavour profile.

The nose is full of aromas of charred oak, rich stewed fruits, caramel, fragrant coffee and creamy milk chocolate and is followed on by a wonderfully well balanced and complex palate. Notes of sugared plums, chewy caramel sweets, dark chocolate and rich vanilla, with hints of sweet, tart raspberries flowing throughout the palate.  

Doorly's rum has been made on the island of Barbados since 1908 and was in fact the first rum to be exported from there. This new XO expressions sees a blend of some of their oldest rums and then given a secondary maturation in ex-Oloroso sherry casks. Notes of caramel, brown / Demerara sugar and banana and toffee apple are joined by a hint of sultana and spice from these sherry casks.

This is a classic London Dry style gin. It is clean, zesty with notes of juniper to the front, whicih is balanced with soft and bright citrus notes. This gin has fourteen different botanicals, and includes, lavender, pine buds, mulberries, cobnuts, orange peel, lemongrass and lime peel.This gin is best served with an ornage twist.

This gin has Edinburgh Gin classic London dry gin as the base and has bright and refreshing Rhubarb and Ginger boanticals. The palate has juniper notes which are balanced by a sharp tang with a pop of citrus and spices. The finish compliments the palate with smooth and rounded gentle spice.

This gin from Hawkes Bay is made using orgainc principles and is Certified Organic. It contains 38 orgnaic botnaicals and is batch distilled. The top notes include lime leaf, white currant, cedar, mango and floral hints. Gentle warming spices are also on the palate.

Named after the annual Blossom Parade in Hastings every spring, this limited edition gin is made from orange blossom, pine needle and rose. Made from plant-based alcohol, this gin is vegan and certified organic.

Produced by the Geraldine distillery, this new gin from Humdinger is made with Gisborne orange and lemon peel, juniper berries, Canterbury barley with ginger, liquorice and angelica root.

Produced at the Reefton Distillery on the west coast of South Island of New Zealand. Locally foraged botanicals including Tarata, Horopito, Rimu, and Douglas fir all feature, infusing a distinctively NZ flavour to this gin. As the gin is unfiltered, it may go cloudy with the addition of water or tonic, this shows that all of the natural oils are retained.

Situated in Moncallieri Torino Distillati is run by the Vergnano family. The Malfy Originale is distilled with Italian juniper, coriander and five other botanicals including angelica and cassia bark. The bottle is said to be inspired by the beautifully clear Monviso mountain lakes while the lable is reminicient of the snow capped peaks. Pour a refrehsing gin and tonic and garnish with a wedge of lime or use to create a classic Italian negroni.

The Roku Japanese gin from Suntory distillers is distilled using botanicals harvested throught the four seasons including sencha tea, gyokuro tea, sansho pepper, yuzu peel, and the famous sakura cherry blossom. The style is nicely balanced between the herbal, floral and spicy notes of the botanicals.

All the way from Islay, Scotland, an island famous for peaty single malt whisky, this gin is made at the Bruichladdich distillery. It contains no less than 31 botanicals, of which 22 are native to the Southern Hebridean island itself. A dry style gin with plenty citrus flavours, floral notes and fresh spices.

Named after the distillers tendency to work until the twelfth hour. This award winning New Zealand gin boasts makrut (kaffir lime) encapsulating the classic London dry style; crisp, clean aromatics. Refreshing on a hot day, best served with a slice of cucumber and your favourite tonic of choice.