Other Spirits
Tacama Demonio de los Andes Albilla Pisco
Delicate aromas of golden raisin and ripe pear rise from a clear, polished spirit. The palate is silky and fruit-led, with tropical notes adding breadth without losing freshness. Its texture is smooth and poised, carrying the fruit evenly from the first sip through the close. The finish remains clean and gently aromatic, leaving pear and tropical fruit in a calm, refined line.
Arbutus Distillery Baba Yaga Genuine Absinthe
Sweet fennel and earthy anise lead the aroma, with mint, lemon balm and a restrained citrus note adding freshness. The palate is intensely herbal yet composed, combining black-liquorice depth with cooling mint and the firmer bitterness of wormwood. Water softens the texture and opens the botanicals. The finish remains long and aromatic, carrying anise, herbs and light citrus with measured warmth.
Domaine des Tourelles Arak Brun 5 Year Special Reserve
Anise and liquorice lead a clear, intensely aromatic nose, supported by subtle grape fruit and dry herbal notes. The palate is smooth and concentrated, with five years in clay jars giving the spirit a rounded, settled texture without muting its fresh anise character. A gentle fruitiness emerges through the middle before a long, clean finish. Pour neat, then add ice-cold water to soften the strength and release the aromatic oils.
Good Day Hibiscus Soju
Hibiscus blossom leads a vivid floral aroma, joined by lemon peel and a light herbal note. The palate is smooth and gently sweet, with tangy red-flower flavour bringing freshness to the clean soju base. Citrus keeps the middle bright, while the texture remains soft and easy. The finish is crisp, lightly perfumed and refreshing. Serve well chilled, neat or with soda, alongside grilled seafood, spicy dishes or fresh fruit.
Hwayo 25 Soju
Delicate banana, apricot and white flowers open the aroma, with a quiet note of steamed rice underneath. The palate is silky and well balanced, bringing yellow melon, plum and apricot into focus before lemon zest adds freshness. A restrained herbal note lends savoury depth without disturbing the clean texture. The finish is smooth, lightly floral and composed. Serve neat or in a simple cocktail with seafood or grilled meat.
Good Day Peach Soju Pouch
Fresh peach gives an immediately fragrant aroma, followed by a light floral lift. The palate is smooth and pleasantly sweet, with ripe stone-fruit flavour carried by a clean, easy-drinking soju base. A small thread of acidity keeps the fruit bright and refreshing rather than syrupy. The finish is gentle, peachy and tidy. Serve well chilled, neat or over ice, with Korean barbecue, spicy noodles or salty snacks.
Yoowe Bacanora
Green pepper and olive lead a vivid, savoury aroma, joined by sage, mineral notes and a light sea-breeze freshness. The palate is weighty yet fluid, opening with warm agave sweetness before pickled jalapeño and earthy smoke bring contrast. The texture remains polished despite the intensity. The finish is long, herbal and gently smoky. Serve neat in a small glass with grilled vegetables, citrus-dressed seafood or roasted nuts.
Tekirdag Rakisi Gold Series
Sweet anise and fennel lead an intense but polished aroma, joined by dill, caraway and a light dried-fruit note. The palate is full and savoury, with grape spirit bringing rounded sweetness beneath the cooling liquorice character. Gentle oak softens the edges and adds quiet spice. The finish is long, warming and herbal. Serve well chilled, neat or diluted with cold water, alongside grilled fish, meze or salty cheese.
Satsuma Shuzo Kannoko Barrel-Aged Mugi Shochu
Fragrant barley leads a rich but restrained aroma, joined by honey, vanilla and gentle toasted oak. The palate is mellow and rounded, with a subtle whisky-like warmth from barrel maturation and a clean grain core beneath. Amber-toned depth builds through the middle without becoming heavy, while quiet spice keeps the texture precise. The finish is smooth, lingering and softly sweet. Serve neat, over ice, or with a small measure of cool water.
Ricard Pastis de Marseille
Star anise and black liquorice lead an intense aromatic profile, joined by fennel and warm Provençal herbs. The palate is lightly sweet and concentrated, with clean botanical spice and a rounded texture. A measure of cool water turns the spirit softly cloudy, opening the aroma and bringing greater freshness. The finish is warming, herbal and persistent. Serve diluted over ice as an aperitif, with olives, salted almonds, or grilled seafood.
Pernod Anise Spirit
Fennel seed and soft black liquorice lead a fresh, distinctive aroma, joined by coriander, mint and layered green herbs. The palate is rounded and lightly creamy, balancing gentle sweetness with a clean anise character and measured botanical depth. A little cool water opens the fragrance and softens the texture. The finish is smooth, persistent and subtly herbal. Serve diluted over ice, or use sparingly in classic cocktails and seafood dishes.
Metaxa Grande Fine Amber Spirit
Dried fruit, gentle oak, nuts and dried flowers open a layered, mellow aroma, with sweet spice, honey and toffee adding warmth. The palate brings plum, white raisins and liquorice across a smooth, rounded texture. Nutmeg and oak give the sweetness definition before a sustained finish of honeyed fruit and soft spice. Serve neat or over a large cube after dinner.
Martell Blue Swift Spirit
Banana and caramelized pear lead a generous, fruit-forward aroma, followed by vanilla, coconut and warm spice. The palate is full and smooth, with ginger and candied fruit giving lift to the sweeter notes. Toasted oak brings structure and a gently warming edge to the long finish. Serve neat, over a large cube, or in a spirit-forward cocktail.
Macaloney’s Peated Mac Na Bràiche Single Malt Spirit
Medium peat smoke and wood ash open the aroma, joined by heather, lemongrass and warm baking spice. The palate is creamy and smooth, with waves of smoke framing tropical fruit and juicy malt. Floral nectar, coconut and a light saline note add contrast before a dry malt sweetness emerges. The finish is long, smoky and gently warming. Serve neat.
Macaloney’s Caledonian Mac Na Bràiche Single Malt Spirit
Ripe red berries and tropical fruit lead a generous aroma, followed by toffee, toasted oak and warm wood spice. The palate is smooth and creamy, layering fruitcake, honey and citrus over juicy malt. Dark chocolate and a faint saline note bring definition before a long, oak-led finish. Serve neat, allowing a few minutes in the glass before adding water.
Kirishima Melt Barley Spirit
Toasted grain and banana bread open a warm, inviting aroma, followed by caramel and soft vanilla. The palate is smooth and rounded, with barley sweetness moving into tropical fruit, gentle oak and a dry woody edge. A lightly floral lift keeps the richness composed, while the finish is mellow and clean. Serve neat or over a single large cube.
Famille Hugel Poire Williams Eau-de-Vie
Freshly cut pear and white blossom lead a pure, fragrant aroma, with a hint of citrus adding lift. The palate is clear and juicy, carrying ripe Williams pear through a gently rounded texture. A subtle pear-skin grip brings definition without harshness, while the finish is elegant, warming and clean. Serve lightly chilled after dinner or alongside a simple pear tart.
Casey Jones Distillery Barrel Cut Double Barrel Kentucky Specialty Spirit
Sweet corn and caramel lead a full, rounded palate, followed by tobacco, warm spice and a pronounced oak character. A second layer of smoky, woodsy flavour adds depth without obscuring the spirit’s underlying sweetness. The texture is smooth but substantial, carrying vanilla and toasted wood into a lingering, gently warming finish. Serve neat, over a large cube or with a splash of water.
The Irony Spirits The Booster Shot Serrano Pepper Spirit 375 mL
Serrano pepper gives this semi-dry aperitif a vivid, warming bite, balanced by the sweeter character of red bell pepper. Italian strawflower and lime leaves add aromatic lift and a fresh citrus-herbal edge, keeping the palate lively rather than aggressive. The finish is bold, clean and savoury. Serve well chilled or over ice, or use a small measure to sharpen a Caesar, Margarita or another cocktail that benefits from controlled heat.
Everclear 151 Proof Grain Alcohol
Clean, neutral and deliberately understated, this high-proof grain spirit is designed to carry other flavours rather than impose its own. Its clear, dry profile makes it particularly effective for measured cocktail use, house-made liqueurs, extracts and fruit or botanical infusions. Treat it as a concentrated ingredient rather than a sipping spirit, dilute carefully, and use a restrained hand when building drinks.