At Gerry's Wines and Spirits we pride ourselves in stocking the UK's largest selection of spirits and liqueurs. Over the years, our store in the centre of London's vibrant Soho has become famous
for being something of an Aladdin's Cave of rare, weird and wonderful examples of the distiller's art.
A fabulous no-age statement single malt from Paul John over in India! This one has been dubbed Nirvana, and while it'll suit any whisky lover, it was created with those who are only just beginning to drink whisky in mind. Indian barley and charred American oak casks work in harmony here, with lots of barley sugar and honeyed notes to enjoy.
Pisang Ambon is the original banana liqueur and a product the Dutch are rightfully proud of. The banana flavour is magnificent and stands out amongst herbal companions and hints of other herbal fruit. Striking green in colour and presented in the same way since its creation over 60 years ago, Pisang Ambon is regularly enjoyed with orange juice or sparkling melon and lime. Exotic and ultimately versatile, a fruity concoction that’s definitely worth a try.
For Danes this drink needs no introduction, it’s one of their most famous and most loved. Gammel Dansk. Everything from its name to its production has a Dutch feel and it has an aromatised flavour which unique and stands out from other bitters on the market with deep nutmeg, ginger and laurel notes coming through from the first taste. The exact recipe is a secret but it offers an aperitif which balances sharpness with a biting bitterness and sweet undertones.
From doctors to drinks cabinets, Amaro Ramazzotti began life as an herbal tonic liqueur, crafted with care by an Italian herbal doctor. A complex mix of spices including gentian root, cinnamon and Sicilian orange peel are combined to create the recognisable flavours of this century-old tonic. The orange peel provides the overwhelming flavour Amaro Ramazzotti is known for and it can be enjoyed as an aperitif as well as with mixers and in cocktails.
American Oak is Seattle-based distillery Westland's flagship release. Made with barley from Washington, this is rich and creamy with notes of chocolate custard, almond and bananas.
Seattle distillery Westland uses locally sourced ingredients to create American single malt whiskies that honour the tradition of American whiskey-making with a Pacific North West twist.
A bottle of Santiago de Cuba 12 Year Old Extra Anejo. The brand was originally developed to be paired with the finest Cuban cigars and has a richness with a woody kick
Ron Santiago De Cuba Anejo 8 Year Old Rum 700Ml
Ron Santiago de Cuba Aňejo 8 year old is aged in old oak barrels in Santiago de Cuba, the cradle of light rum. This rum has classic aroma of a Cuban rum, lighter in style than other rums, with aged notes. Excellently balanced, it is undeniably smooth and delicate with notes of honey, vanilla and cacao.
Its flavour perfectly embodies the rum from the Oriente of Cuba (the south east of the island): smooth, fruity and rich. It has a unique aroma that stands out in blind tastings amongst other Cuban rums.
Every bottle of Ron Santiago de Cuba is certified by the DOP (Denominación de Origen Protegida) meaning production, bottling and 100% of sugarcane is from Cuba. It also means the minimum age of any liquid found in the Aňejo is 8 years old with older blends included
Nose: Notes of honey, vanilla, and cacao
Palate: Exquisite notes of tropical fruit, honey, some coffee and cacao present.
Finish: The aftertaste is undoubtedly smooth, a rum that has well-evolved in its barrel, that coats the tongue and leaves a taste of natural sweetness with subtle spicy notes.
Pack size: 700ML
Made to be mixed with tonic, Al Fresco is soft, bittersweet, with notes of Mediterranean botanicals, a touch of grapefruit and drops of Barcelona-by-the-beach.
A pale rosé vermouth made of Rosé Grenache macerated with red fruits and fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary. Rosé is our lightest aperitivo, with 35% less sugar than other Bandarras. Very fresh and tasty, with a touch of vanilla and lollipop. Time to drink pink!
A young German brandy, Asbach Uralt is a warm and fruity flavoured drink which benefits from up to three years maturation in flavourful Limousin oak casks. Deep golden in colour like your traditional cognac, it has a fruitier, more vibrant flavour than your traditional cognac and its main aromas are of sweet grape and oak. Sharp on the tongue and palate cleansing, Asbach Uralt has an intense acerbic flavour which makes it perfect for sours cocktails.
Unicum is a legendary liqueur - the national drink of Hungary.
This unique herb liqueur, based on a secret family recipe and distilled from over forty different herbs and spices, was originally conceived as an aid to digestion at the royal court of Austria Hungary in 1790 but over the centuries it has become a drink for any time of day, either as a shot or warmed by the hand in a cognac glass or enjoyed chilled.
In the Zwack family distillery in Budapest, Unicum is aged in large oak casks before being bottled in the distinctive round bottle that has been a hallmark of this historic brand for nearly two hundred years.
Still in family hands after six generations, Unicum in Hungary is not just a drink but a national treasure.
We suggest you put it in a cupboard and leave it there!
A secret recipe that only the senior folks at Pernod are party to, Pastis 51 is Frances no.3 spirit and a favourite in Marseille. Natural anise flavour gives it a kick and it has a deep and complex flavour profile which has become popular as an aperitif in France and beyond. Select herbs and spices blend together bringing together flavours of the east and west with Chinese star anise working harmoniously with the aromatic herbs of Provence. Fruit, fresh flowers and spices give this aniseed based aperitif something extra and ensure it’s one you keep going back to.
Proof: 35% Alc/Vol (70 proof)
Description: Award winning premium sipping rum infused with decadently dark, slow roasted cacao.
Tasting Notes: Deadhead Dark Chocolate Rum with the essence of coffee and butterscotch on the nose, the echo of dark chocolate is restrained but solidly present in the bouquet. This favored namesake flavor comes to the forefront on the first sip, layered with a back note of Bing cherry and cream soda. At 70 proof, this is a delectable spirit.
Awards and Ratings: Gold Medal - 2017 International Spirit Competition. Rated 92 POINTS by The Tasting Panel.
Ambre
Noilly Prat Ambré
16% ABV
13 different herbs and spices are sourced all around the world to make Noilly Prat Ambré. Among them Rose buds from Morocco, Coriander from Morocco, Cardamom from India and Cinnamon from Sri Lanka.
Noilly Prat Ambré is ideal served as L’Apéritif. It will be paired ideally with cheese.
Mirto is a traditional liqueur from Sardinia and has the red myrtle berries and the white myrtle leaves at the heart of its flavour. It’s served traditionally as an after dinner drink and the sweetness of the myrtle flavours are paired with grappa and the natural aromatic flavours of fennel seeds and lemon peel. It’s a traditional liqueur which has a refined flavour which has an immediately recognisable aroma which fans will already know and love.
Yamazaki 12 year old is probably the most famous Japanese whisky there is. An exceptional single malt, it was one of the first seriously marketed offerings from Japan to reach the rest of the world. Intensely enjoyable and rich with nut oils and citrus zest, Yamazaki 12 year old is smooth in the mouth with biting winter spice providing that classic whisky flavour, with the fruity notes ensuring a rounded finish. A must for first-time Japanese whisky drinkers.
Hayman’s London Dry was launched in 2008 and is the brand’s shot at the classic dry gin style. Ten botanicals are used, as with all Hayman’s gins, and strong notes of crystallised lemon and orange peel paired with lavender are the first scents you’ll smell. Dry orris root is the first flavour you’ll taste alongside pine and juniper as well as zesty lime. The aftertaste is bitter with the juniper still lingering.
An original family recipe lives on in Hayman’s Old Tom. Clean and fresh in its flavours with a history dating back to the 1860s, Old Tom uses the same ten botanicals it always has. It stands out from others in the Hayman’s collection due to the intensity of the botanicals within and the addition of sugar for sweetness. Juniper and orange zest work together to introduce the drink and by the end you’ll be enjoying cracked black pepper in a clean, long finish.
The flavour of wild English sloe berries is encapsulated perfectly in Hayman’s gin. First launched in 2009, Hayman’s sloe gin has rust red hues and has a strong aroma of fresh sloes and underlying almond notes. The flavour overall is bittersweet and has a light syrupy sweetness, with strong gin notes carrying through. It ends on an intensely spiced and fruity note, with the traditional gin flavours combining with the sweet sloes.
The flavour density is stunning, the complexity is joyful, and the balance is sublime. Caramelized apples, cobbler crust, subtle spices, nuances of Sauternes, sticky but with a tannic acidity that lifts the palate and pulls you back like a hummingbird to honeysuckle.
A Premium Port that embodies the values of quality, elegance and tradition from Quinta do Noval.
A new style of Port with a blend that highlights the fruit thanks to its black cherry, sweet spice flavours and its smooth and perfect balance.
An contemporary and elegant packaging with unique black bottle and a pure design label with silver lines.
A characterful ruby , fantastic slightly chilled.
Raspberry & Blackcurrant. Fruity, vibrant and rich in flavour, whilst also having a lower sugar content. Perfect for creating cocktails, as a simple spirit & mixer serve or for enjoying neat over ice.
Frangelico is known as one of the big guys, one of Italy’s most famous liqueurs and one which has been around for more than 300 years. Traditional in its production and flavour, Frangelico captures the essence of the rich and flavourful hazelnut and offers it up as a smooth and creamy liqueur. The bottle is shaped like a monk’s habit, bringing back memories of its first producers and the flavour is truly intense with a nuttiness which is wonderful in coffee, over dessert or as part of the base of a creamy cocktail.
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.
The true taste of Italian coffee is perfectly instilled in this liqueur. Strong rich espresso coffee comes through on the palate and a sweet and smooth taste ensures it goes down wonderfully. A traditional recipe which uses premium coffees and expert mixers ensures that the original recipe is replicated every time, ensuring that classic flavour is perennially enjoyed and the glass you sip today is as close to possible as when first produced.
Iseo Triple Sec offers great flavour and great value in equal measure. Made from the distillation of the dried peel of the Curacao oranges, it’s produced in Italy and has crystal clear hues hiding that truly tangy orange flavour. Light on the palate and with a fresh orange blossom aroma, Iseo Triple Sec is refreshing and sweet. Sugary sweetness blends beautifully with the citric tang of the orange.
Passoa is an exotic liqueur which shows off the exuberance and vibrancy of the passion fruit. It’s popular all over the world with Puerto Rico rating it as its number one liqueur. Its aroma is fresh and fragrant, passion fruit comes through but also boiled sweets and zesty grapefruit. On tasting you’ll enjoy a light syrup mouthfeel and passion fruit at the forefront with cooked grapefruit and a little cherry coming through too. Truly exotic and wonderful on ice.
The coffee liqueur which is known best around the world, Kahlua uses coffee beans from Mexico before being produced by the master blenders at Heering in Denmark. The strong coffee notes come through immediately on the nose and its thick texture is welcome on the palate with a sweet chocolate flavour coming through alongside the coffee. Try the 1950s classic of Kahlua and milk, which allows the intense flavour of the coffee to come through wonderfully.
Prosecco: Ca' Belli Prosecco DOC ROSÉ is characterized by fruity aromas of cherry and berries on the nose with delicate floral notes. It’s crisp and light on the palate with a persistent foam.