Spirits
Domaine Jean Bourdy Galant des Abbesses Liqueur 750 mL
A historic recipe combines grape juice, Marc du Jura and a touch of Fine with twenty-five East and Asian spices. The mixture is then aged in old wood for two to three years. The producer describes extraordinary complexity and an exotic character, with Indian and Asian spices woven through the flavour profile. Firm structure, tannins, organic certification and a sixteen-percent alcohol level are also recorded.
Shin Red Wine Umeshu
Ripe plum and dark berry aromas lead into a fuller red-fruit character, with a subtle vinous depth beneath the fruit. The palate is rounded and generous, balancing gentle sweetness with bright plum acidity and a light tannic grip from the red-wine component. Its texture remains smooth and easy to drink, while the finish is fragrant, softly tart and persistent. Serve chilled, over ice or topped with soda alongside charcuterie, roasted nuts or dark chocolate.
Kunizakari Chita Umeshu
Ripe plum fills the aroma, moving from lush stone fruit into a brighter, gently tart edge. The palate is concentrated and rounded, with layered plum sweetness balanced by clean acidity and a subtle almond-like savoury note. Its texture is rich but controlled, and the fruit remains vivid through a long, softly warming finish. Serve chilled, over ice or lengthened with soda; it also works well alongside lightly salted nuts, fruit desserts or blue cheese.
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.
Fernet Hunter BC
Wild blueberry lends a dark, gently fruity note to an otherwise firmly herbal profile. Arnica and orris root bring earthy bitterness, while lavender gives the aroma a lifted floral edge. The palate is layered and aromatic rather than sweet, with the berry character rounding the bitter botanicals without obscuring them. A long, cooling, floral finish follows. Serve over ice, lengthen with soda, or use sparingly to deepen a spirit-forward cocktail.
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.
Worthy Park Single Estate 12 Year Jamaican Rum
Dried fruit leads a rich but integrated aroma, with golden caramel and warm spice close behind. The palate opens on crème brûlée, sweetbread and toasted nuts before citrus and fresh herbs bring lift. An expressive wave of spice follows, held together by rounded pot-still texture. The finish is long and full, returning to pungent overripe banana. Serve neat or over a large cube with roasted nuts or dark chocolate.
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.
Worthy Park Single Estate Reserve Jamaican Rum
Light tobacco and toasted oak frame an expressive aroma of raisins, plum and vanilla. The palate is rich but controlled, layering ripe banana, pineapple and mango with caramel, nutmeg and a touch of black pepper. Pot-still weight gives the fruit depth without obscuring the dry oak structure. The finish is long, warming and gently spicy. Serve neat or over a large cube alongside dark chocolate or grilled pineapple.
Tequila Tromba Reposado
Cooked agave and vanilla lead a warm, inviting aroma, joined by brown sugar, cocoa and toasted nuts. The palate is smooth and balanced, with orange and pineapple brightening the richer caramel and oak tones. A gentle smoky wood note builds through the middle without masking the agave. The finish is long, mellow and lightly spiced. Serve neat, over a large cube, or in a composed reposado cocktail.
Tomintoul Seiridh Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Raisin, honey and orange peel lead a rich but composed aroma, joined by toffee and sweet oak. The palate layers stewed apple, dried fruit and cinnamon over a smooth malt base, with roasted almond bringing savoury balance. Sherry-cask depth is present without obscuring the spirit's gentle character. The finish is long, rounded and lightly spiced. Serve neat or with a splash of water alongside fruitcake or aged cheese.
Tomintoul With a Peaty Tang Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Heathery smoke and earthy peat lead the aroma, softened by barley sweetness, caramel and quiet oak. The palate is fuller and warmer, bringing toasted cereal, black pepper and wood smoke over a smooth malt core. Hints of green apple and vanilla keep the peat from feeling heavy. The finish is medium-long, dry and gently ashy. Serve neat or with a little water beside smoked almonds or hard cheese.
Tomintoul 10 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Acacia honey, vanilla and fresh citrus lead a delicate, floral aroma, with wholemeal toast and soft wood spice underneath. The palate is smooth and lightly sweet, carrying lemon, orchard fruit and creamy caramel over a gentle malt core. Toasted almond adds quiet depth through the middle. The finish is balanced, mellow and vanilla-led. Serve neat or with a small measure of water alongside shortbread or aged cheddar.
Strega 900 Bitter Rosso
Bright ruby colour introduces orange peel, grapefruit zest and a quiet cherry note. The palate centres on gentian, bringing firm but controlled bitterness alongside measured sweetness and fresh citrus. A restrained herbal edge gives the middle extra depth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is clean, persistent and bittersweet. Serve over a large cube, lengthen with soda, or use in classic aperitivo cocktails.
Strega 900 Aperitivo
Pink grapefruit and orange zest lead a bright, aromatic opening with a subtle herbal undertone. The palate is lightly sweet and citrus-forward, balanced by gentle gentian bitterness and a clean, refreshing texture. Fresh orange carries through the middle before lingering citrus oils give the finish a pleasantly dry edge. Serve over ice with soda, build into a spritz, or use in a lighter bittered cocktail.
Tierra Noble Reposado Tequila
Cooked agave and vanilla lead a smooth, fragrant aroma, joined by honey, chocolate and toasted almond. The palate balances rounded oak warmth with fresh floral, herbal and citrus notes, keeping the spirit lively despite its richer frame. A quiet dried-fruit nuance adds depth through the middle. The finish is clean, golden and gently spiced. Serve neat, over a large cube, or in a composed Reposado Old Fashioned.
The Dalmore Vintage 2009 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Manuka honey and dark plum lead a generous aroma, sharpened by cracked black pepper and clove. The palate is layered and polished, bringing Morello cherry, dates and candied Seville orange together with fresh fig and light cacao. Rich fruit remains balanced by measured wood spice and a firm malt core. The finish is long and warming, with plum, moist ginger cake and roasted chestnut lingering together.