£56.75
This field to bottle single malt was initially matured in 200L bourbon casks (filled in 2016), before being transferred to 250L Hogshead barrels from Spain that had held Moscatel for 10 years prior to this. The use of bourbon casks followed by Moscatel barrels to finish creates a really interesting flavourful whisky. Still light and soft like previous releases but with an added depth, more layers of fruit and sweet spices. There are 6000 bottles of this release available.
Whilst sherries like Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso are well known in single malt whisky maturation, Moscatel is much more rare and unusual. Moscatel grapes are known for floral aromas (orange blossom, jasmine and honeysuckle) as well as citric notes like lime and grapefruit. The grapes thrive in sandy soil and Moscatel vineyards are close to the beaches in the sherry region of Spain – making it a perfect match for Filey Bay whisky, made on the Yorkshire Coast.
Soft, spicy and warming with notes of honeycomb, orange marmalade, dried fruits and cocoa.
£56.75
Distilled in 2016, this ‘field to bottle’ single malt spent years maturing in bourbon casks before transferring to be ‘finished’ in shaved, toasted and re-charred (hence STR) red wine barriques, which came from sunny Rioja vineyards in Spain.
Light, floral, and fruity with notes of summer berries, vanilla ice cream, orange chocolate, and toasted oak.
£57.50
The Forest Distillery's latest blend is their own blend of complex malt whiskies. Each one is at least 8 years old and they are all 100% malt whisky. They have then taken that blend and finished it in a 50 year old Oloroso cask at the distillery. This cask has previously been used to mature their blends 3 times, and as such, the sherry influence is much less in this than previous releases. The whisky is much softer and gentle in flavour. Definitely very easy to drink, with beautiful notes of toasted European Oak.
The bottles are polished black porcelain with a papercut by the artist Georgia Low glazed with real gold.
£23.50
Made with Winslow Plums and a blend traditional Christmas spices including Ginger, Clove, Cinnamon, and Star Anise, this Christmas Liqueur is the ideal Winter warmer.
All this needs is a mince pie and an open fire. However it is equally at home in a glass of Fizz.
£21.95
Dark outside yet light within. Sweet yet delightfully refreshing. The richness of Frangelico is rooted in its origins. Made from the aromatic Tonda Gentile hazelnuts found in the Italian region of Piedmont, they are combined with coffee, cocoa and vanilla distillate and extracts for a sweet yet balanced golden elixir that can be enjoyed in any season and on any evening. Frangelico always surprises and uplifts. Elevate beyond the everyday and find in Frangelico a sophisticated cocktail to heighten that moment with friends. From branch to bottle, a rich Italian heritage is at the heart of this contemporary and versatile liqueur.
£37.95
£36.95
Matured for 3 - 4 years in the finest first fill bourbon casks for hints of fruit, vanilla and caramel Hinch Small Batch is light hazel in appearance. Aromas are sweet wood and toffee whilst on the palate dry fruit combines with citrus and a lingering caramel undertone. Bold, innovative, contemporary Irish whiskey proudly made in County Down.
£43.50
A rich spirit with notes of vanilla, pepper and cinnamon. Small batch copper still distilled and oak cask matured for 3 years. Delicious served neat, gently hand warmed, or as part of a cocktail
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Worcestershire has become famous for its plums with the Vale of Evesham in particular being synonymous with plum growing. During August, the town of Pershore in Worcestershire becomes a focal point of celebration for the plum with the award winning Pershore Plum Festival taking over the town during the August Bank Holiday.
A fruit gin that combines juniper and plum with six further botanicals and spices. It’s unmistakably fruity, but with a delightful twist.
£40.50
Hussingtree Spiced Plum Dry Gin is the base for this wonderful distilled gin. Plum juice is blended alongside steeped oranges, apples and a range of winter spices. To create a gin that delivers aromas and flavours associated with the festive time of year. In keeping with tradition, no sweetner is added. All the flavour is delivered through natural ingredients.
£23.50
£29.50
£34.69
£34.69
Our first gin is to greatest possible extent produced out of Swedish, carefully chosen, organic ingredients. Which have all been treated thoroughly by hand and then distilled in the classic pot-still at Mackmyra Bruk.
Juniper and raspberry, with a hint of coriander, create a sensation of Swedish forest. The scent hints of sweet vanilla and cardamom. And with the aftertaste, we’re introduced to distinct, lingering tones of citrus. Enjoy this Gin just as it is, on the rock's, or in a classic Gin & Tonic.
Botanicals. Juniper, lime, grape, lemon, orange, coriander, cardamom, Seville orange, vanilla, pink pepper, cinnamon, ginger, elderberry, anise, lingonberry and raspberry.
£25.35
£23.95
Briottet’s rose Liqueur brings out all the delicacy of the rose, since it is made by distilling rose petals. Extra-fine white sugar is added, and this liqueur — which is both elegant and subtle — is just about ready to be drunk.
£38.50
Crafted exclusively using rye grain, Lot No.40 is a rich and fruity Canadian whisky packed with plenty of winter spice flavours.
Designed to showcase the complexities of Canadian rye whisky, this product has been matured in new, charred American oak casks. Its rich profile includes notes of rye bread, vanilla, spice and orchard fruits.
Lot No.40’s use of 100% rye is unusual in modern whisky production as the flavoursome grain is difficult to process. The brand’s ancestral production techniques are based on those used by whisky makers in early Canada.
£33.50
100% agave tequila that’s rested in bourbon barrels for smooth, rich flavor.
TASTING NOTES
Bright, golden color with subtle oak and vanilla notes.
Aroma: The nose is delicate and fruity offering aromatics reminiscent of baked or grilled pineapple, but is best identified as pure, baked agave.
Taste: Lush caramel with layers of semi-sweet vanilla, fruit and spice evolving to subtle oak and vanilla notes.
Finish: Long and creamy finish with lingering smoky and spicy notes.
£69.50
Golden yellow. Vanilla, spice and some dried fruit on the initial aromas. Well-structured body with a light and elegant touch. Finishes well with a little tickle of fire from the spirit.
£165.00
Topaz with flashes of gold. A full-bodied nose of aromatic richness and hints of liquorice and touches of vanilla and cedar wood. Good length on the palate with a very smooth, layered finish.
£37.50
Straw yellow. Intense, fruity, floral aromas, reminiscent of the flowers of the vine in June.
£19.99
Merlyn is a magical creation of the purest spirit and the finest cream from the land of legends.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Rich, warming creamy texture and fudge toffee is overlaid with the tingling aroma of fresh clean spirit. Vanilla, hints of banana and exotic fruits – and even rose petals – all linger gently in the background.
Palate: In the mouth the fruits are more intense and intermingle with the vanilla.
Finish: The combination of fresh cream and complex spirit produces a mysterious depth which is difficult to describe but encourages the next mouthful.
£44.95
Blanco is double distilled, then fermented in open-air tanks, amid fragrant citrus trees, before resting for up to one month in the same French oak barrels used for aging Napa Valley Chardonnay, imparting an incredibly smooth taste.
A nose of cooked agave, banana, fresh coconut, almonds, sweet orange and green apple is layered over hints of elegant vanilla. On the palate, orange blossom tea underscores threads of honey and sweet orange, balanced by subtle white pepper notes.
£47.95
Reposado is double distilled, then fermented in open-air tanks, amid fragrant citrus trees, resting for three months in the same French oak barrels used for aging Napa Valley Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, imparting an incredibly smooth taste.
The fragrant nose opens with cooked agave, ripe banana, apple, chocolate and cappuccino, layered over aromas of vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin and clove. On the palate, honey maple, peaches and cream, white chocolate and a thread of minerality segues to a pepper and toasted oak finish.
£5.95
£8.49
£46.50
A blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies distilled on the islands of Scotland.
To enhance the characteristics we love in coastal malts, the Mossburn Casks used were first fill ex-Bourbon barrels with toasted virgin European heads, to provide additional smoky spice.
£44.95
A blend of Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whiskies which underwent a secondary maturation in Mossburn Cask Bill #2. These were specially built Oloroso Sherry Butts with heavily charred virgin American Oak heads which enhance the richness, depth and spicy vanilla flavours.
£75.00
£69.95
Complex and well balanced as malt lovers have come to expect from Mossburn Speyside, with subtle banana and vanilla on the nose, and rum raisin undertones on the palate
£72.50
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Full and fruity on the palate with red fruit and vinious notes giving sweetness and light spice,
£35.00
Combining a splendid blend of single malt whiskies, Naked Malt is allowed to mature in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. The name refers to the fact that the casks have never held whisky before, meaning that all that rich, fruity sherry goodness is imparted straight into this tasty blend! Nice and versatile, it's a solid sipper and ideal to have handy when mixing up some cocktails!
£79.55
One of the most lush and rich whiskeys on the market. The nose is walnuts, prunes, and floral notes. The palate mimics the nose with walnuts, prunes, spices, intertwined with lavender and balanced with the perfect amount of acid, that leads you down a path of lingering burnt caramel.
£39.50
Containing whiskies aged in each of the three main sherry casks, (Butts, Puncheons and the smaller Hogsheads) this deeply coloured and richly sweet blended malt will no doubt delight lovers of Sherry Cask.
£43.50
From the chaps themselves:-
Our Oxford Rye Dry Gin is a juniper-forward rye gin using a classic combination of botanicals to give bold notes of juniper, pine and citrus, and a hint of aromatic spice. Gin recipes are all about telling a story. Our gin recipe tells the story of our fields, starting with the seed that we plant and the heritage grain that we grow. As with everything at The Oxford Artisan Distillery, the gin base is distilled from our heritage grains, grown just for us mostly within 50 miles of Oxford. Eschewing pesticides and chemical fertilisers all of our crops are grown sustainably, contributing to an abundance of wildflowers, insects and birds across our farms. If a long-time fan of our gin, you might notice a change to our name and label. Previously certified Organic, we have decided to focus on putting our farming first, whilst making no changes at all to how our grain is farmed. This change reflects our commitment to working with all farmers working restoratively as we do (not just those certified Organic), using no chemical inputs whatsoever and putting the soil health first.£43.50
From the chaps themselves:-
Our Ashmolean Dry Gin is a collaboration between The Oxford Artisan Distillery and the Ashmolean Museum, the University of Oxford's Museum of Art and Archaeology and one of Oxford’s most prestigious institutions. Founded in 1683, the Ashmolean’s world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time. This spirit is inspired by the Museum's collections from around the world and is crafted with 17 botanicals including exotic jara lemon, rose, jasmine, and spices from the Middle East and Asia. Full tasting and juniper-led, with notes of cardamom and myrrh, the finish is clean with a lingering taste of orris and lemongrass. This is a spirit to savour in a G&T with 1 part gin to 3 parts light tonic, and garnished with a slice of jara lemon or orange. As with everything at The Oxford Artisan Distillery, the gin base is distilled from our ancient heritage grains, grown just for us within 50 miles of Oxford. Eschewing pesticides and chemical fertilisers all of our crops are grown sustainably, contributing to an abundance of wildflowers, insects and birds across our farms. The bottle illustration is Spray of ‘Morning Glory’, by Takeuchi Seiho (1864 - 1942), part of the museum’s Eastern Art collection.£29.50
The nose is a rich complex of fresh juniper, followed quickly by coriander and a complexity of gin flavours. Hints of citrus mingle with oriental spices. On adding a mixer, the citrus, lemon, orange – and even bergamot – open out, as do hints of cinnamon, cloves and even saffron. A medium-length finish leaves you ready for the next mouthful. Try this gin with fresh mint and cucumber ice cubes for a sublime and premium experience.
£28.50
A burst of tangy rhubarb blends with bittersweet cranberry to give a fresh and fruity gin. Aromas of juicy grapefruit and fresh strawberries swirl on the nose, while juniper mingles with coriander and sweet orris root in the mouth, leaving a dry lingering finish. Best served with ice and chilled tonic water. Garnish with frozen strawberries and cucumber.
£27.50
Penderyn Distillery was founded by a group of friends who wished to create the first whisky distillery in Wales for over a century. The historic village of Penderyn on the southern tip of the Brecon Beacons was chosen due to the site’s own supply of fresh natural spring water. The distillery was launched in 2004 and has since become renowned for their range of superlative Welsh whiskies and spirits. With creativity, hard work, attention to detail, the finest barley, expert distillers and the best American oak bourbon casks, Penderyn Whisky has quickly gained a worldwide reputation, winning many prestigious awards along the way.
FIVE is a premium 43% abv vodka made with using water from the Brecon Beacons National Park. It is distilled five times for maximum purity. FIVE gains a smooth fruit twist when we add a hint of barley spirit from our unique Penderyn still.
£42.85
This whisky is the original Penderyn ‘house style’, aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in ex-Madeira wine casks to bring out its full gold character. A classic freshness with aromas of cream toffee, rich fruit and raisins. Crisp and finely rounded, with the sweetness to balance an appetising dryness. Enjoy notes of tropical fruit, raisins and vanilla persist.