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Koko Kanu Coconut Rum , 70cl
Koko Kanu is named to pay homage to the Jamaican Arawak Indians and its flavour is light, fragrant and heavily inspired by the ever-popular coconut. This rich coconut flavoured rum has a sweetshop aroma and the baked flavour of the coconut macaroon comes through on tasting. Hints of icing sugar and cocoa build as the flavour’s complexity develops and it’s as the lingering finish ends that you get an enjoyable spicy hit.
£25.95
Monin Pineapple, 70cl
We dare you to try a classic Pina Colada without a sharp dash of pineapple syrup. Yes, you could opt for juice or fresh fruit but Monin Pineapple syrup has a sweet, juicy flavour and you’re immediately hit with the scent of freshly ripened pineapples, refreshing and tart. You can combine the syrup with much more than your favourite Pina Coladas too, try it in a rum cocktail or pop it into a Long Island Ice Tea for something a little different from the norm.
£9.50
Bulleit Bourbon, 70cl
In its striking bottle with its marmalade orange hues, Bulleit bourbon is high in rye which helps add real spice to its character. Award winning and becoming more and more popular, Bulleit has a pungent nose awash with orange and oak notes, as well as a hint of smoke and even a little banana. The flavour is creamy and full-bodied, zesty on the palate with orange and lime notes and then oaky tobacco comes through, enjoyable and warm.
£33.50
Wray & Nephew Overproof, 70cl
Not for the faint-hearted Wray & Nephew Overproof is one of Jamaica’s finest spirits and packs a punch as soon as you open the bottle. A Jamaican legend, Wray & Nephew is essential for a classic Caribbean Mai Tai and it’s also the secret ingredient which many cocktail masters use to finish their drinks with a flourish. Crystal clear and powerfully sharp on the tongue Wray & Nephew Overproof is one of Jamaica’s finest exports and is perfectly paired with tropical fruit juice cocktails.
£32.95
Punt e Mes , 75cl
Point and a half to the Italians! Stewed summer fruits with vanilla pods and Manuka honey and burnt lemons. Fat plum and bitter raspberry finish with a slightly tannic feel. Crying out for Gin and sweet vermouth!
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Angostura Orange Bitters, 100ml
Go back in time to the downright dirty history of the American speakeasy and you’ll find Angostura Orange bitters in a huge number of different drinks. Rising to prominence during prohibition many classic cocktails simplyaren’t complete without a shot of Angostura Orange. A classic example of bitters, one of the few that survived US Prohibition, flavours of orange and geranium are most prominent followed by spicy cardamom and coriander. Shake into your Martini, your Manhattan or even a classic Champagne cocktail.
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Briottet Mure, 70cl
The intense and natural flavour of the blackberry combines beautifully with so many other flavours that this Briottet Blackberry Cream liqueur will feel more than at home in your drinks cabinet. The special recipe that Briottet have developed over time ensures that only the finest, sweetest notes of blackberry come through and are combined perfectly with the rich cream, ensuring a flavour which you can’t help but enjoy.
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Cointreau ( triple sec ), 70cl
One of the most famous triple sec style liqueurs around Cointreau is the first choice ingredient for many citrus cocktails and the recipe has been perfected to the point where it’s simply a must buy for many. On the nose is fresh and tangy, orange oils coming through thick and fast and unlike other bitter-led triple sec style liqueurs Cointreau is intensely sweet leading into a dry finish. Nutmeg and lemon come through in the finish too.
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Benchmark Bourbon, 70cl
McAfee's Benchmark is a rye based Kentucky Straight Bourbon from the Buffalo Trace distillery , awarded 90 points by Wine Enthusiast and a former Gold Medal and Trophy winner at the International Spirits Challenge.
£25.75
Black Bottle Blended Peat , 70cl
Relaunched in 2013, Black Bottle Blended Scotch whisky now features a balanced mix of fruitiness and spice alongside the peaty Islay notes that the brand has been known for. This change in direction is a return to Black Bottle's past, as it is said to have been inspired by what the whisky was like when it was made all the way back in 1879. This has also inspired the new old-style black glass bottle, which gave the whisky its name.
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