Liqueur

An elegant herbal nose opens with orange, grape and sweet spice, joined by rhubarb, bay leaf and a measured bitter edge. The grape-distillate base gives the palate a rounded, fruit-led texture, while barrique ageing adds vanilla, soft oak and quiet depth. Herbs, roots, berries and spice remain finely integrated rather than dense or medicinal. The finish is fresh and balanced, moving from gentle sweetness into a clean, lingering bitterness. Serve over ice or use in a spirit-forward cocktail.

Ripe Japanese plum leads a rich but balanced profile, with bright citrus and vanilla bringing lift to the measured sweetness. The fruit is brewed with shochu, matured in white-oak casks and finished with Akashi whisky, giving the palate a rounded texture and a clear thread of oak. Plum remains at the centre while gentle whisky character adds depth rather than weight. The finish is lingering and softly woody, with citrus, vanilla and a final echo of malt.

Wild arugula gives the nose a distinctive green, peppery lift, set against citrus peel, cedar and a touch of caramel. The palate is lively and bittersweet, with herbs and roots adding earthy depth without obscuring the brighter citrus character. Its balance of freshness, warmth and measured bitterness makes it an engaging after-dinner pour. Serve lightly chilled or over ice, or use a small measure to bring a savoury botanical edge to a citrus-led cocktail.

Anise, rosemary and wild sage lead the nose, joined by island citrus and a fragrant floral note. The palate is smooth and multidimensional, with thyme and peppermint bringing earthy freshness while lavender softens the edges. More than a dozen herbs, fruits and spices give the liqueur breadth without losing its clean Mediterranean character. The finish is gently sweet, cooling and persistent. Serve chilled or over ice after dinner, or add a measured pour to a bright citrus cocktail.

Vivid orange peel, orange blossom and rhubarb lead into citrus, ginger, white stone fruit and marzipan. The palate balances natural sweetness with a soft, measured gentian bitterness, finishing bright and gently herbal. Serve chilled over ice with soda and an orange slice, or use it to bring lift and complexity to a classic spritz.

A bright purple colour with light garnet hues introduces a distinctly floral profile. The aroma recalls spring flowers, including rose, while the palate is highly aromatic and smooth. Made from natural flower aromas, the liqueur stays focused on fragrance and texture. Its character is direct: bright in appearance, floral on the nose, and smooth and aromatic on the palate.

Fresh yuzu rises immediately from a sake-based Japanese liqueur made entirely with fruit from Umaji Village in Kochi. The citrus aroma is vivid and direct, followed by refreshing yuzu flavour and a gentle sweetness. Produced by a Gifu brewery founded in the early eighteenth century, it keeps the fruit at the centre from the first aroma through the close, with the bright citrus character remaining clear and focused.