The smooth and light flavour of St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur has kept it popular for many years and has guaranteed that it’s known as one of the finest and first elderflower liqueurs out there. Its aroma is lightly floral, with elderflower and a little sweetness coming through and then on tasting you’ll enjoy a pungent elderflower hit that mellows and is supported by just the right amount of sweetness. Surprisingly flavoursome considering it’s only got one key ingredient – a real triumph.

There’s nothing wicked about this little witch, Strega, the Italian word for witch, is an aromatic and legendary liqueur. The mythical history of the drink tells us that female sprits made it and used it to cast spells on lovesick humans, so there was a little bit of witchcraft involved! Over 70 different barks and herbs give Strega it’s rich and aromatic flavour, enjoyable to the last sip with a strong herbaceous mouth.

Velvet Falernum is a low alcohol and lightly sweet triple sec style liqueur. Produced in Barbados the liqueur is flavoured with aromatic clove, almonds and fresh lime. The sugar cane based is wonderfully sweet and helps the other flavours blend beautifully – the unique part of this flavour is definitely delivered by the lime and sugar combination which zings and the botanical warmth of the cloves adds a further dimension to the drink.

A traditional, 19th century French liqueur made with apricots, bitter almonds, cherry pit kernels and other botanicals for a fruity, nutty character. The palate is full of sweet stone-fruits and marzipan, and leads into a bitter, aromatic finish. The vivid garnet colour comes from the addition of cochineal, as directed by the original recipe............ Key ingredient of a Pink Squirrel Cocktail...

A drink used to life in Jamaican Country Clubs, Tia Maria marries sweet cane sugar with intense coffee to create an enticing and tantalising coffee liqueur that has become world renowned. There’s a bitter burnt edge to its flavour which mellows as you drink, with dark chocolate notes marrying sweetly with the intense coffee hit. Warm spices and hints at pepper give the drink a deeper intensity and its low ABV makes it a wonderful aperitif, perfect for deepening the flavour of your after dinner coffee or simply over ice as an evening treat.

From the very highly-regarded Italian master distillers Tosolini comes this rather fabulous espresso coffee liqueur, made with traditionally-toasted Arabica coffee beans. This is superb stuff.

A liqueur from Tosolini made with Fragoline di Bosco - wild strawberries. These are small strawberries with an intense flavour and there are still quite a few floating around in the bottle.

Based on a recipe that dates back to the 15th century, Tuaca is a brandy-based liqueur which brings together a number of brandies, a secret blend of fruits and spices and just a little sugar to blend it all together in harmony. On the nose is a spicy citrus tang which entices you to drink and when you do you’ll enjoy a surprisingly light and oily mouthfeel, sweet with a little dry spiciness and cinnamon, nutmeg and bitter orange leading the taste profile. It settles into a mellower, sweeter warmth, just the ticket after a filling meal.

Recognisable from its red and yellow bottle and a Christmas favourite, there’s nothing to say you can’t enjoy Warninks Advocaat throughout the year. Just four ingredients deliver the unique and popular flavour: brandy, vanilla, sugar and egg yolks. The flavour is rich like vanilla custard and thick and syrupy in texture, with that bite of brandy providing a warm and satisfying kick. Essential for your festive snowball but enjoyable at any time of the year.

Xante is an unusual liqueur, the ingredients and even a full description of the flavour of which are kept under wraps by its makers. A truly mysterious liqueur with hints of pear as well as liquorice and intense cognac notes. The ripeness of the pears is apparent from the first sip and this combines beautifully with the fine cognac notes and delivers a flavour which is enjoyably sweet but with that refreshing pear tang present throughout.

NEW STRENGTH 43% Originally made by the French Carthusian monks, Yellow Chartreuse is an aromatic and botanical-led liqueur with a distinctive and herbal taste. 130 hand selected herbs are combined to create the exceptional flavour of Yellow Chartreuse and the liqueur is then aged in oak barrels to create a distinctive woody flavour. Honey is added to create a sweeter flavour and its lower proof and lighter on the palate when compared to its green compatriot. Wonderful before or after dinner.

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.