The one that started it all! Pepper and pepprmint notes start up upon entry. These move aside as a clean sweetness takes over and then finishes with white pepper and a faint yet recognizable licqourice ending. Classic little number that we've all done time with.
Much-loved heavy metal band Slipknot has teamed up with Cedar Ridge Distillery to created Slipknot No.9 Whiskey! Blended by Slipknot's very own Shawn "Clown" Crahan (he can be seen sporting a clown mask when performing, hence the name), the whiskey features Iowa corn as well as a helping of rye, which brings a kick of spice to the fore. Both Slipknot and Cedar Ridge hail from Iowa, and judging by the whiskey they've made together, they seem like a fantastic fit. With that in mind, stick on Slipknot's Iowa album, pour yourself a glass of this and enjoy!
Full bodied and packed with deep brown sugar notes, Skipper is a molasses-based rum which brings together seven different individual rums. Its deep mahogany hues hides a brawny, bittersweet flavour which is burnt on the palate and features crème brulee notes. Raisins, vanilla and hot clove spice come through strongly and it has a real strength of character which helps it stand out and gives it all the characteristics of a quality navy-style rum.
Siren's Call Caribbean Spiced Rum is named in honour of those who were lured into the rocky shallows by the call of the singing creatures, who may or may not have looked just like the one on the front of the label. It takes Caribbean rum and blends it with ginger and other tropical spices from the islands.
An American rye whiskey coming from a partnership between Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Dr Bill Lumsden, paying tribute to the icon's great-grandfather Davis Hogue and his personal history of distilling in Texas. With a mash bill of 51% rye and 49% malted barley, SirDavis American whisky is finished, blended and bottled in Texas.
Forget everything you think you know about gin’s past and discover our newly bestowed Sipsmith Origin 1639 gin. Inspired by the very recipe that sparked modern gin, tucked away in the 1639 standards manual of the Worshipful Company of Distillers of London – The Distiller of London. It’s juniper-forward and bursting with berries, just like they made it in the 17th century. You might say, we’re taking it back to how it was gin-tended.
A traditional gin distilled in Hammersmith, Sipsmith’s brings together ingredients from around the world. Its juniper is Macedonian, its coriander Bulgarian and its almonds and liquorice are sourced from Spain. This is just the beginning and this genuine London distilled one shot gin bursts with clean and woody flavours which are both satisfying and tempting. Juniper and coriander take centre stage in the traditional gin and zesty citrus comes through later with a hint of spice. Liquorice comes through in a final flourish and lingers in the mouth.
MEGA YUM! Sipsmith boys came up trumps with this one. Super silky mouthfeel with notes of lemon barley water and crushed up breakfast cereal from your schooldays. This is followed by a cramy vanilla moment before more lemon and eventually a brief hard boiled barley sugar with orange rind. Finish is meag silky and leaves you with a lovely lemon barley note and a desire for more of the same.
MEGA YUM! Sipsmith boys came up trumps with this one. Super silky mouthfeel with notes of lemon barley water and crushed up breakfast cereal from your schooldays. This is followed by a creamy vanilla moment before more lemon and eventually a brief hard boiled barley sugar with orange rind. Finish is silky and leaves you with a lovely lemon barley note and a desire for more of the same.
The clue’s in the name – Very Junipery Over Proof, Sipsmith’s have created a juniper lover’s dream. Firmly in the driving seat of this aromatic gin is juniper, its pine-driven aroma released on opening and mingling with cedar wood. The taste too is very heavy on the juniper with rich spices supporting and even notes of dark chocolate. The heavy juniper flavour tapers off to a fine balance in the end which is long, dry and ultimately satisfying.
An award-winner with additional sloe , what’s not to like? Sipsmith’s London Dry gin has been combined wonderfully with fresh hand-picked sloe berries at the height of ripeness. The end result is the rich and luxurious sloegin which simply bursts with fresh fruit flavour. Redcurrant and winter fruit aromas are released on opening and on tasting cassis and hints of warm cherry come through, offering a rounded flavour which benefits from a velvet smooth mouth feel and balanced sweetness. A must for all sloe gin fans.
A Bolivian grape brandy produced in collaboration with film maker Stephen Soderbergh, as he travels the world looking for examples of "exceptional human endeavour". Singani is distilled from Muscat of Alexandria grapes in the high valleys of Bolivia and is the country's national drink, but until now has not made it far from home. Singani 63 is a clean and crisp spirit, with a touch of aromatic grape.
A grand rum from the Philippines, produced by Tanduay. This expression spends five years maturing in bourbon barrels, developing a flavour profile rich in creamy vanilla and fruit. It's filtered before being bottled, removing some of its hue (though not its flavour, luckily!). Great for cocktails and mixed drinks.
24 botanicals are carefully chosen for their uniquity , that work together in unison to afford a romantic , complex flavour.
Fresh floral and clarifying citrus notes are grounded by earthy and spicy cassia bark and cubeb , and a smooth finish is achieved with the help of local honey.
While Canadian whisky is often a showcase of different grains, Signal Hill focuses instead on casks. The distillery takes corn and malt spirit and ages them in three types of cask – ex-bourbon, ex-Canadian whisky and new oak. The three casks bring out different aspects of the whisky's character – vanilla and toffee notes, sweet grain and oaky spice respectively – creating a flavoursome and well-balanced whisky.
Love Peanut Butter? Love whiskey? Try Sheep Dog!
Created by blending peanut butter with whiskey - yes, you heard that right!
Best served as an ice cold shot.
Made with real peanuts. Cocktail.
The creation of master blender Alex Thomas, The Sexton Single Malt Irish whiskey is made from 100% Irish malted barley, triple distilled in copper pot stills. After, the liquid is aged in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks imparting a rich and fruity character. It comes in a rather eye-catching hexagonal bottle, too.
Seven Tails Brandy
The inception of Seven Tails in unique, Cognac, Armagnac and the finest French brandies aged 3-30 years are aged in oak barrels then finished in port wood casks to achieve a rich depth of flavour encompassing tasting notes of praline, dried fig and toasted vanilla.
This is a new formulation of our purple Lavender & Echinacea Gin - a crystal-clear spirit imbued with the delicate aroma and taste of lavender in our new 70cl bespoke bottle
Nose: Soft lavender, woody pine needles
Taste: Floral and reminiscent of peach sweet tea
Finish: Dry, warming and soothing
Dried lavender is added to the still with the botanicals that create our base gin. The distillate has these soft lavender overtones in a crystal-clear liquid which is perfect at 40% ABV.
A rich, floral Cognac from Sazerac de Forge et Fils, Finest Original is inspired by the very first Cognacs made by Bernard Sazerac de Forge. Distilled from old and rare grapes native to the Cognac region, using traditional stills, it offers notes of dried fruit, black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, orange peel and oaky vanilla throughout the palate.
A vodka is distilled exclusively from British wheat. Distilled ifour times, resulting in a very clean, crisp, and naturally sweet taste.
The purity brings out herbaceous and citrusy notes which lends itself beautifully to vodka tonics, vodka lime sodas, or on the rocks!
For every bottle sold, a tree is planted. On each bottle a unique code tells you what tree was planted where and a little about the planting project. From fruit trees in London to hazelnut trees in Suffolk, it’s the local communities who benefit from our planting projects. One tree can absorb up to 1.5 tonnes of carbon in its lifetime. Making a bottle of vodka emits about 2.5kg of carbon. You could say each bottle of Sapling pays back over 535 times.
VEGAN AND GLUTEN FREE....
Santa Theresa 1796 was released in 1996 and has had huge success and enjoyment since this date, commemorating the 200th anniversary of Santa Theresa’s foundation. With bronze amber hues and an aroma rich in honey, sherry and bitter Brazil nuts, Santa Theresa is dry on the palate and wonderfully mellow. Chocolate and vanilla notes are released as you enjoy each sip and it ends on a satisfying and rounded buttery note.
San Cosme Mezcal is a stylish example of a traditional mezcal which has an extremely rich flavour, due to its non-chill filtration process. Its aroma lets you deep and earthy with a dry woody character and sweet roast agave notes. On first sip you’ll enjoy a viscous mouth feel, the flavours coating it entirely and a burst of fruity freshness followed by a creamy caramel-like depth. A hint of spice supports those warm agave notes and there is a final smoky note which lingers pleasantly.
Salto are a relatively young company based in Brazil with fresh new ideas on their countries national drink, this version is blended with Gurana berries from the rainforests of Brazil.Serve with ice & maybe some ginger beer.
The bouquet shows pungent, oak shavings, cinnamon and nutmeg with dried fruit, caramel and toffee apple. The palate is bitter cider apple, dried fruit, cut grass, woody tannins and spice (cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper) with figs, fruit cake, mocha coffee and cocoa. The finish shows dry woody tannins and spice.onds.
A top-quality white agricole rum, distilled from fresh sugar cane juice on Martinique by one of the island's very greatest producers. Superb in ti'punch and daiquiris.
The first gin from St George Spirits in California, inspired by '...the wild beauty of the Golden State' and packed with local botanicals including Douglas Fir, Bay Laurel and Coastal Sage.
Norman Collins’ nickname has far outlived him in spicy, mellow Sailor Jerry’s rum. The godfather of old school tattooing Sailor Jerry rum reflects this tradition with its Hula Girl bottle design and a flavour which is both traditional but perfect for a range of modern drinks. Light in flavour, mellow vanilla notes and spices come through, making it the perfect accompaniment to your favourite brand of cola or fiery ginger beer.
Sagatiba Pura Cachaça is a fresh and clean example of Brazil’s second favourite drink (after beer). Noticeably sweet as soon as it hits the palate, you will enjoy the bite of lemon and lime and hints of orange all tantalising the tongue. Sharp on its own Sagatiba Pura Cachaça is wonderful once you add a little sugar and lime and enjoy it in the traditional Caipirinha way.
Made by distilling whole Christmas Puddings made according to Ian’s Great Aunt Nellie’s recipe.
Serve as a shot straight from the freezer after your turkey as an alternative to Christmas Pudding, in a Christmas Pudding Martini straight from the freezer with 5ml Sacred English Dry Vermouth and 5ml Sacred English Spiced Vermouth, garnished with an orange zest.
Alternatively, substitute into any gin classic, such as a Negroni, for a more festive take, or pour a large measure over ice and top with your favourite tonic water, garnished with a cinnamon stick and a slice of orange for a Christmas G&T!
Fresh cut Spanish & Italian Pink Grapefruit shines in this vibrant and zesty gin. Perfect for a G&T in the sun, or for a citrussy twist on a classic cocktail.