Spirits

An intriguing 2017 release from Martell - it`s a VS Cognac made with spirits distilled exclusively at one distillery!

Darker and more complex than the VS, this is a great after-dinner Cognac, but will also add spice to a range of good cocktails. Rich, smooth and mellow.

A surprisingly shy nose of delicate florals, fruit and something darker and spicier lurking in the background.

A stunning triple sec from top producers, Merlet.

Nose: Dry, fruity nose with tangy citrus, berry fruits and all kinds of dried herbs. Palate: Peppery, dry palate.

A green walnut-based aperitif liqueur from Distilleries et Domaines de Provence, which also features notes of fortified wine, cinnamon, clove, pepper and nutmeg, as well as a touch of sugar.

Passoã is a French passion fruit liqueur. It is also made with mango, pineapple and coconut.

A fruity, elegant Calvados from Pierre Magloire that has been matured in French oak casks.

A Parisian classic, Pernod is a very popular French aniseed liqueur. Pernod is made with coriander, star anise and mint.

An Amer from French producers Picon. Amer is French aperitif which is usually flavoured with Bitter Orange and Gentian Root. Usually drunk at the beginning of a meal to help stimulate the appetite.

An immensely popular VSOP Cognac from the ever-dependable Rémy Martin. The blend contains 55% Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie, the rest being made up of the Petite Champagne.

Remy Martin XO is a blend of 85% Grande Champagne and 15% Petite Champagne. Rémy Martin XO is made with a blend of Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Colombard grapes.

Renais Gin makes use of salvaged grape skins from Burgundy, collected after pressing for wine and distilled to create its base spirit.

Ricard Pastis is a French anise-flavoured liqueur that is often enjoyed as an after-dinner drink.

RinQuinQuin is a very smart French peach aperitif made by combining white wine with infusions and distillations of peaches and peach leaves. The term RinQuinQuin was originally a generic word.

This snazzy bottle of brandy is courtesy of Seven Tails, and the expression blends together Cognac, Armagnac and a mysterious French brandy from an undisclosed location.

St. Germain is a gorgeous French liqueur made from fresh, hand-picked elderflowers and produced using traditional French methods.

Suze is an absolutely wonderful French aperitif, a classic for bartenders looking to bring light, bright and flavoursome helpings of herbaceousness to their cocktails and long drinks. Angelica, enjo

A family owned brand, this VSOP brandy is handmade and offers flavours of walnut, almond and dried fruits.

A lower strength bourbon from Wild Turkey, bottled at 81 proof (40.5% abv) and created by the associate distiller Eddie Russell, the son of master distiller Jimmy Russell.

A fabulous rye whiskey from the Wild Turkey brand - this is a top-quality choice for use in cocktails, but also tasted mighty fine splashed over a couple of ice cubes.

The mashbill for Woodford Reserve features a high percentage of rye: 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malt.

Released in 2015, Woodford Reserve Rye is only the third expression in the core range.