Spirits

Gonzalez Byass has relaunched a historic brand of vermouth, La Copa. Based on the original 19th-century recipe, this is made using a blend of eight-year-old oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherries. Flavoured with botanical including wormwood, clove, orange peel, nutmeg, angelica and quinine, this is a sweeter style of vermouth that works well in cocktails.

With a mahogany colour and orange highlights, Yzaguirre Classic Red Vermouth has an intense aroma with herby and spicy notes. Mild balsamic touches give it a pleasant and very unique structure. It has a good aromatic intensity in the mouth which balances out the acidity very well. Long, intense and slightly bitter aftertaste.

Melody Crema Catalana, the authentic Catalan Cream liqueur is characterised for having a low alcohol content, for the freshness of its aroma and its natural flavour. This is simply Creme Brulee in a glass!

Cabellero Orange Brandy is an orange brandy liqueur. A delicate blend of Andalusian oranges, plums, sultanas and other dried fruit and spices is blended with Spanish brandy to made this delicious orange brandy. Cabellero Orange Brandy can be enjoyed neat, on ice or as a long drink with lemonade. The producer, Luis Caballero SA was founded by Jose Caballero in 1830 and the business was named after his first born son, Luis Cabellero. Today, they produce a wide range of alcoholic drinks including wine, whiskey and brandy

Vermouth (or Vermut as it is called in Catalunya) has taken Spain by storm in recent years. A fabulous blend of wine, herbs, fruit and botanicals, it is the perfect aperitivo. This one is a real stonker. Made by Casa Mariol, one of Catalunya’s funkiest bodegas, it is fresh, vibrant, light herbaceousness with a touch of citrus zing. Perfect over ice, a squeeze of orange, and (if you must) a small dash of soda.

Vermouth, or "Vermut", as it is known in Spain, is often thought of only as an ingredient of mixed drinks such as Manhattans or Negronis, but it is more versatile than one might imagine. In Spain, Vermut is routinely drunk on the rocks, possibly with some soda water, and with a wedge of orange. The orange wedge is a natural complement to the citrus notes of the Vermouth. This aromatic elixir is made from Macabeu grapes, "darkened with unripe green walnuts, and macerated with local herbs", then aged in barrel for 6 months in a solera system. Not overly sweet or syrupy, it is fun in a glass as you experience pungent aromas and flavors of cola, root beer, candied fig, oranges, cloves, cinnamon, rosemary, and ginger.

Fantastic value brandy with an excellent character all of its own.

A Spanish liqueur made with citrus and vanilla. It is actually made with 43 different ingredients, which is where the name comes from, including Cuarenta Y Tres - which is 43 in Spanish. The history of the drink dates back to Roman times. It is said that after the Roman Empire conquered Quart Hadas in the South East of Spain, they found a delicious drink made from citrus and various herbs.

Pazo coffee liqueur made from bagasse from the different varieties grown in the DO. Ribeiro and macerated with coffee. Natural intense coffee flavour. Perfect to accompany desserts.

Pomace brandy white Pazo, “Chaff” the grapes of different varieties grown in the DO. Ribeiro, served by the glass is a perfect companion of good espresso, is recommended to be served very cold.

From Spain, launched in 1977, the gin used to have a pronounced juniper taste according to their website. As times and tastes have altered, the gin has changed and is now produced from 100% grain neutral spirit which combines juniper and a further nine botanicals which are triple distilled to give it a refined and modern appeal. The botanicals used to make Tann’s are juniper berries, coriander seeds, cucumber, rose petals, cardamom, mandarin peel, orange blossom, lemon peel, liquorice root, and raspberry. This drinks quite soft and sweet and probably should be avoided by those who prefer classic London Dry's.

Limoncello made in Spain with the Italian Amalfi lemon to a traditional recipe.

Lepanto Solera Gran Reserve, produced by Gonzalez Byass, possesses a great deal of character within it stylish bottle. The brandy itself is produced exclusively using Palomino grapes and is aged for years in Fino casks within a Solera system, where it develops a rich, unctuous profile that ripples with ripe berries, baking spices and indulgent oak.

Spain, home of the proper Gin & Tonic brings us Gin Mare, the Mediterranean Gin infused with basil,rosemary and thyme along with the customary botanicals. Unique however is the addition of the Arbequina olive. This is a point of difference. Mellow and intriguing.

From Galicia is North West Spain, this highly original Gin will delight and intrigue. Very perfumed and aromatic .Botanicals include the usual Juniper, cardomom and bay leaves to the more exotic hibiscus, verbena herb, eucalyptus leaves and tea. This has a pronounced sweetness and makes good long drink in the summer.

Matured in oak wood casks using the traditional aging system of Criaderas and Solera until a velvety texture and intense aromas are revealed.

The influence of the time spent in old Pedro Ximenez casks is evident in this brandy. Lepanto PX shows a dark amber colour with mahogany tones. On the nose, beautiful rich aromas of raisins and figs and notes of oak from the time spent in cask. On the palate, smooth and elegant with a sweet sensation from the Pedro Ximenez.

Bright orange zest with plenty of toasted oak, vanilla, warming winter spices and slight tobacco. Very smooth and spicy indeed!

This bourbon gives a palate of fresh fruit, spices, eucalyptus and ginger cake. The finish features more spices, fresh oak with a hint of smoke, and a final flash of peach cheesecake. A delicate and circumspect Bourbon compared to some of its more redneck cousins. Very drinkable.

Woodford Reserve has a uniquely rich, smooth and balanced flavour . . . resulting in a whiskey of exceptional depth and character, suiting the palates of a range of drinkers whether served neat or over ice. This medium-bodied Bourbon's nose is sweet and of citrus, tastes of smokey oak, vanilla and cinnamon and finishes long, round and spicy but mellow

Micro distilleries in the USA are producing some fabulous gins. This originates from Washington Island, Wisconsin and is distilled from red winter wheat. Full flavoured at 47%, a little more tonic maybe required.

A Spanish Hazelnut flavoured liqueur