William Grant & Sons is piloting a new vermouth brand, produced using cascara, a by-product from the production of coffee.
The liquid comprises a sweet vermouth that has been infused with cascara, the leftover pulp from the coffee berry once the fruit has been used to make coffee.
Fabulous as a long drink with Tonic ....
Rich and inviting from first opening Dolin Chambery Rouge teams fresh grassy notes with deeper spices. Offering a complex palate of both fresh citrus flavours and the tempering influence of cinnamon and Szechuan pepper. Sweetness is the overriding flavour of this drink but there is a subtle spiciness which adds more to the overall flavour. Whether mixed into a traditional cocktail or enjoyed on ice, Dolin Chambery Rouge exudes class and refinery.
Sweeter than a summer day, Chamberyzette takes all the finery of Dolin vermouth with the additional flavouring of wild strawberries. The combination is refreshing and an alternative to your average vermouth. Steeped in history the Dolin Company knows its stuff when it comes to vermouth and the creativity used to create this strawberry-fresh alternative is a modern twist whether drank on its own or mixed into cocktails. There aren’t many flavoured vermouths on the market and so this one is certainly worthy of a spot in your drinks cabinet.
From the Doghouse Distillery in Battersea comes this wonderful Italian style aperitivo liqueur! Intended to be England's answer to some of its better known Italian equivalents – mix with soda, plenty of ice, a slice of orange, and a dash of Prosecco for a refreshing Doppelgänger Aperitivo Spritz!
Ruby Port is a blend of young Ports from different harvests. They are especially blended to have robust fresh fruity aromas and flavours. With lush berry flavours, hints of pepper and spices, an excellent accompaniment to cheese, nuts or desserts, especially Chocolate based. A characterful ruby may be slightly chilled.
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!
Try this with one with Pepsi. Same taste as Fernet Branca but with a much more intense peppermint feel that really settles the digestion. Fantastic stuff.
Try it with Coke! Big root and herb notes with squished bitter prunes wrapped in layers of tighy minty madness. This is followed by a stewed stone fruit and bitter mint finish.
Marsala is made on the Italian island of Sicily, around the coastal town of Marsala. It is made from the local grape varieties Catarratto, Grillo and Inzolia, fermented to dryness like sherry, then fortified.
Genepi Liqueur Des Alpes
This is an alcohol-based liqueur from Provence, infused with Genepi and 63 other herbs. The dry Genepi maceration is the base used for this liqueur.
75 cl - 16°
Gentian roots, infused directly after harvest, result in the refined bitterness, so appreciated by enthusiasts, and the tonic properties of this drink that open up the appetite.
A dry oloroso sherry from famed Spanish sherry producer Gonzalez Byass, combining oloroso richness with a dry nuttiness to give a wine that is great alongside food.
A rare and interesting wine, palo cortado starts out life as a fino, aging under a layer of protective flor, before going on to age without the flor like an oloroso. Apostoles continues this secondary ageing up to a total of 30 years, including some time in ex-Pedro Ximénez casks, to produce a rich and concentrated sherry.
Pedro Ximenez Gonzales Byass Nectar is a dark golden sherry which a fully bodied flavour and long satisfying finish. It is rich in the flavours of fresh, well-ripened fruit and has a hint of woody character which makes it all the more memorable. An ageing period of around eight years delivers a sumptuous flavour and its best served in a tulip glass to allow the aroma and flavour to merge together beautifully, ensuring a taste you won’t forget.
Pedro Ximenez Noe is produced from partially sun and air dried grapes which then go through a process of pressing, fermentation and fortification, delivering a flavour which is as intense as its fresh and as fruity as it is tangy. A blend of vintages aged for at least 30 years come together to create this exceptional flavour and it has a stickiness about it which makes it even more enjoyable.
Tio Pepe En Rama is a small production, limited-edition Fino, it’s unclarified and unfiltered, resulting in a super fresh Fino. En Rama is alive with flavour and is the closest you can get to drinking directly out of the cask. It has more nutty and yeasty aromas than the usual Tio Pepe and on the palate it is fresh and citrusy, with a complex, saline finish. A truly gastronomic wine it pairs perfectly with olives, almonds, oily fish and tapas.
Uncompromisingly dry, refreshing and distinctive, Tio Pepe is the perfect partner for savoury nibbles, olives, fried fish, Spanish ham and of course tapas. Tio Pepe is best enjoyed within a year of bottling.
Colour: Deep tawny. Aromas: Complex nutty aromas, combined with hints of honey and figs. On the palate: Rich, mature fruit flavours; beautifully mellowed; with a luscious, long finish. Occasions & Pairing: Perfect matchwith sweet desserts, such as apple pie with cinnamon or almond cake.
Serving suggestion: A magnificent and finely-balanced tawny of outstanding richness and complexity. The additional years of ageing produce a fine balance between the rich, raisiny fruit and the nutty, honeyed finish – a taste to linger over.
Producer: Taylor's
Grape variety: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tempranillo, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela
The Fine White is a slightly sweeter blend than the Extra Dry. This is achieved by fermenting the grape must for a slightly shorter time to preserve the natural sugars in the fruit, which give the Fine White its flavours of honey and nectar and its slightly richer amber hue. It has sweet citrus characteristics and maintains a good balance of freshness and delicacy. It should be served chilled, between 6 and 10º Celsius.
Graham’s LBV has attractive liquorice and floral aromas, and fresh blackberry flavours. It also, like the Six Grapes, has hints of the native Gum Cistus plant, which grows around the vineyards in the Douro, imparting very subtle aromas of mint to the wine. Its rich concentration of ripe fruit is balanced by the added complexity of spices, all held together by superb structure and balance.
Colour: Deep tawny. Aromas: Complex nutty aromas, combined with hints of honey and figs. On the palate: Rich, mature fruit flavours; beautifully mellowed; with a luscious, long finish. Occasions & Pairing: Perfect match with sweet desserts, such as apple pie with cinnamon or almond cake.
Colour: Deep tawny. Aromas: Complex nutty aromas, combined with hints of honey and figs. On the palate: Rich, mature fruit flavours; beautifully mellowed; with a luscious, long finish. Occasions & Pairing: Perfect matchwith sweet desserts, such as apple pie with cinnamon or almond cake.
A medium-rich, boal-style Madeira from highly regarded producer Henriques & Henriques. This is aged for five years and is rich with notes of figs and honey.
A medium-rich, boal-style Madeira from highly regarded producer Henriques & Henriques. This is aged for five years and is rich with notes of figs and honey.
Harvest Fruits Mulled Wine blends the finest ingredients to give a rich fruity character with warming spicy notes.. A rich fruity blend of warming, spicy notes. Harvest Fruits .
Features flavours of roasted nuts and raisins, with a subtly spicy finish
Deep golden in colour
Fragrant aromas of candied orange, dried fruit and toasted almonds
Serve with cheesecake, flan, bread pudding or crème brulee
Alcohol by volume 18%