Mastiha is a fascinating liqueur created in Greece using the resin of the rare mastiha tree grown on the Greek island of Chios. It's not often seen, but when you do, it's always worth a look. This particular expression is Kleos Mastiha, produced by master distiller Maroussa Tsaxaki using the mastiha tears (the hardened resin) and mastiha essential oils. The name comes from a Greek word meaning “fame or glory attained through good deeds and hard work” - which is clearly an admirable thing to aspire to!
Elegant and clean scent shaping an overall softening and refreshing smell; subtle lavender and coconut mouthfeel, with the unique mastic smell being prevalent. Soft and sweet feel with a microscopic suspicion of sourness. vigorous mastic aftertaste.
Roots Kanela Liqueur is a blend of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and citrus. The brand may be new, but Kanela isn't – first being seen in Greece in the 15th century.
Roots Mastiha Liqueur is produced using the resin of Mastic trees on the Greek island of Chios – believed to have medicinal properties – and also saw use as a breath freshener – since 5BC.
Roots Rakomelo is a combination of the classic aperitif Raki and sweet honey, as well as a touch of cinnamon and aromatic cloves. The flavour is strong and bright, with a little fruity warmth and a lot of nutty spice. The flavour follows the same suit with the fruity spice of the raki blending with the smoothness of the honey to create a rich yet delicate end result.
Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto is a blend of bergamot peel, Cedro lemons, chamomile, lavender, gentian, yellow roses and Melissa balm. An aromatic and lightly spicy liqueur which balances honeyed sweetness with rooty bitterness.
It is a liqueur made based on anise and presented in a bottle that contains a branch of anise inside. This liquor is very sweet and crystallized sugar appears in the branch anise giving you an aspect of a crystal tree.
Pampelle Ruby L'Apero is made from the infusion of citrus
peels, natural botanicals and Eau de Vie, brought to life by a key
ingredient: ruby red grapefruit from the Mediterranean island of
Corsica.
Crafted on the banks of the River Charente in the Cognac region
of France.
Tart, sweet and refreshing, the red ruby grapefruit is very dominant.
Sweet Agwa, a liqueur which marries together an array of tempting herbal flavours, offering a distinct and enjoyable flavour. Agwa’s key ingredients are Bolivian coca leaves, Brazilian guarana and Chinese ginseng which work together to offer a herbal, minty scent followed by a thick, syrupy mouthfeel awash with spicy notes, sweet menthol and the depth of the herbaceous ingredients. It ends on a long herbal note which encapsulates the overall flavour of this traditional liqueur.
A traditionally made Thyme liqueur from Provence, made with wild thyme and small amounts of other herbs before being sweetened with sugar. Wonderful serve iced, in coffee or poured over sorbet, it's also a useful cooking ingredient, bringing sweet herbs to fried dishes.
A historic apres-ski Punch, Evangelista Punch d'Abruzzo was invented in
1907 by Mayor Antonio Evangelista and should be served warm after a hard
day on the piste, or long over ice on a hot day.
Simultaneously sweet and sharp, packed with fresh, zesty grapefruit and lime notes
Yuzushu is made by macerating yuzu citrus in premium Sake and balancing with a touch of sugar
Serve chilled as a palate cleanser with a meal or served as a long drink with tonic water.
Can be used in cooking or in cocktails to add fragrant citrus notes
Made at Akashi Sake Brewery who are a 4th generation Sake brewer based in Hyogo prefecture
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Minty Minttu liqueur from Finnish distillers Koskenkorva, who are well known for their 013 Vodka and its many flavours. Minttu is an intense liqueur, with a mountain of mint flavours behind it. You can enjoy it neat, but they also recommend trying it in a hot chocolate if you fancy a delicious, warming drink.
Finland's Koskenkorva has come up with this liqueur based on their award-winning vodka and that peculiarly Scandinavian commodity: salt-liquorice. We know, we know - it sounds awful, but our fair-haired friends absolutely adore it.
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.
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.
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.
The proof is in the pudding! Words fall short in describing the velvety viscosity and rich chocolate flavor of this spectacular spirit. While technically sold as a “Chocolate Vodka,” Bouvery is more akin to an adult version of chocolate syrup. The potential for cocktail and dessert creations is endless.
The rum base is an aged Caribbean rum previously used to season empty whisky casks for final maturation. An extract of Banana Peel is infused into the rum to impart a fruity forward note to the spicy, sweet toffee profile of the Rum. It’s like liquid Banana Bread. Best served neat over ice, shaken in a Daiquiri or mixed long with Ginger Ale.
A plant-based liqueur here, from Lignell & Piispanen in Finland. Oats gives this liqueur a deliciously creamy base, while being completely vegan friendly, with decadent salted caramel and juicy cranberry joining. Try sipping this chilled, over ice, or mix into all manner of cocktails.
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple is a delicious, complex Jack. It delivers the unique character of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey coupled with the taste of crisp, green apple. Described by our master distiller Chris Fletcher, as “Like a freshly picked apple in a glass of Jack.” Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple can be enjoyed chilled, neat and in many cocktails.