Spirits
Tequila Cascahuin Plata 48 Blanco
Cooked agave leads with mint, cilantro and fresh herbs, followed by pepper and a clear mineral edge. The palate is concentrated and full, balancing agave sweetness with salinity and savoury notes of baked bread, thyme and walnut. Cardamom and a touch of underripe banana add complexity without softening the dry-land character. The finish is weighty, peppery and persistent. Serve neat.
Cardhu Special Cask Reserve Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Fragrant and gently grassy at first, with peach, stewed apple, strawberry and green plum adding a fresh fruit profile. Light wood oil and toasted oak bring structure, while caramel, mint and a subtle cigar-box note emerge with time. The palate remains smooth and measured, finishing with quiet spice and lingering fruit. Serve neat or with a small splash of water.
Caballito Cerrero Azul 46 Reposado Agave Spirit
Cooked agave leads with earthy, vegetal depth, followed by warm spice, vanilla and a restrained layer of oak. The palate is creamy and concentrated, balancing mature barrel character with a brighter green edge. Cinnamon, black pepper and a faint nutty note add complexity without masking the agave. The finish is long, dry and lightly smoky. Serve neat to appreciate its savoury detail and structure.
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Dried fruit, sherry and toffee open with a warm, polished richness. The palate layers honeyed nuts over mellow oak, with restrained spice providing lift and a subtle coastal salinity keeping the sweetness composed. Full-flavoured but not heavy, it closes dry and persistent, carrying dried fruit, gentle spice and a final savoury trace of sea salt. Serve neat or with a small splash of water.
Little Book Chapter 7 In Retrospect Blended American Whiskey
Caramel, vanilla and mature oak lead a layered American whiskey blend, followed by baked apple, dark fruit and a quiet thread of smoke. Rye spice and toasted nuts give the palate movement, while older whiskey components add leather and firm wood structure. The finish is warm and persistent, balancing brown sugar with dry oak and spice. Pour neat, add a few drops of water, or serve beside roasted pecans.
Douglas Laing Big Peat Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Fresh sea air and sweet malt lead into a distinctly smoky Islay profile. Peat, bonfire ash and tar are balanced by a softer underlying sweetness, with salty beach notes keeping the palate energetic. A medicinal, earthy edge adds depth without obscuring the malt, and the finish is long, phenolic and gently liquorice-toned. Pour neat, add a few drops of water, or pair with charred steak and smoked cheese.
Benriach The Twelve 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Three-cask maturation brings together baked orchard fruit, sultana and cocoa over a smooth, honeyed malt core. Sherry casks add dried-fruit richness, bourbon barrels contribute vanilla and rounded oak, and port casks deepen the fruit without making the palate heavy. Gentle spice builds toward a long, balanced finish with lingering raisin and dark chocolate notes. Enjoy neat, with a few drops of water, or beside nutty hard cheese.
Xila Licor de Agave 7 Notas Mexican Aperitif
Espadín mezcal provides a gently smoky foundation for a layered mix of caramelized pineapple, ancho chilli, hibiscus and lavender. Cinnamon, clove and black pepper bring measured warmth and savoury lift, while the fruit keeps the palate rounded and bright. The result is aromatic, lightly sweet and softly spicy, with a lingering agave-led finish. Serve over ice with citrus, lengthen with soda, or use to add depth to a spritz.
Wildflower Distilling Co. Limoncello 375 mL
Hand-peeled lemons give this liqueur a bright, direct citrus character, with fragrant peel oils and fresh lemon flavour at the centre. A measured sweetness rounds the tartness without turning heavy, leaving the palate clean and refreshing. The finish is lively, lightly bitter and distinctly lemon-led. Serve thoroughly chilled, pour over ice after dinner, or use a small measure to sharpen a spritz or citrus cocktail.
Varnelli Anice Secco Dry Anise Liqueur
Clear and bright, with a persistent aniseed aroma that opens into wild fennel, dill and cumin. Floral notes add lift without softening the liqueur's distinctly dry, unsweet profile. The palate is full and enveloping, carrying savoury spice and herbal freshness through a long, focused finish. Serve chilled or over ice, add a small measure to espresso, or use sparingly in anise-forward cocktails.
Van Gogh Espresso Vodka 50 mL
Fresh-roasted coffee beans lead the aroma, with a small lift of cocoa and citrus adding definition. The palate is bittersweet and espresso-driven, carried by a smooth vodka base rather than overt sugar. A silky texture softens the coffee bite, while the finish remains long, clean and gently roasty. Serve chilled, over ice, or use it in an Espresso Martini or another coffee-led cocktail.
Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka 50 mL
Burnt sugar and pure caramel give this flavoured vodka a rich, dessert-like centre, balanced by a smooth, creamy texture. Vanilla and chocolate sit underneath the caramel, while a light coffee note brings contrast through the finish. The result is rounded and indulgent without losing its clean spirit base. Serve chilled, over ice, or use it in an Espresso Martini, caramel coffee cocktail or dessert-style mixed drink.
Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka 50 mL
Bold espresso leads with a freshly brewed, dark-roast character, carried by a smooth vodka base. Subtle chocolate and caramel notes round the coffee intensity without taking away its clean, focused profile. The palate is rich but controlled, finishing with a persistent roasted-coffee impression. Serve chilled or over ice, or use it to deepen an Espresso Martini, White Russian or another coffee-led cocktail.
Tullibardine Sovereign Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Floral aromas and sweet barley introduce a gently rounded Highland single malt, matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. Vanilla adds soft richness through the centre, followed by fudge and pear-drop fruit. The finish is smooth and measured, with a quiet line of spice lending definition without overpowering the malt. Serve neat, with a few drops of water, or over a single large cube.
The Mikuni Blended Japanese Whisky
Amber and gently full in appearance, with dried-fruit sweetness and a faint smoky accent on the nose. The palate begins youthful and lively, then settles into a rounded, mellow texture built from malt and grain whisky. Subtle oak and a measured spice note add definition through the finish, which lingers lightly on the tongue. Serve neat, over a single cube, or lengthened with chilled soda in a clean highball.
The Irony Spirits Cranberry Euphoria Semi-Sweet Liqueur 375 mL
Bright cranberry brings tart red-fruit freshness to a smooth, semi-sweet palate. A hint of rosemary adds a savoury herbal lift, giving the berry character more definition and keeping the finish from becoming heavy. The texture is rounded but lively, with a clean balance between fruit, sweetness and gentle botanical detail. Serve well chilled after dinner, pour over ice, or add a small measure to sparkling wine for a crisp aperitif.
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.
Liquore Strega
Saffron gives this Italian herbal liqueur its golden colour and a distinctive savoury warmth. Mint and juniper bring freshness, while cinnamon, iris and layered herbs create a fragrant, gently sweet palate with a softly spiced finish. The texture is smooth and composed, allowing the botanicals to unfold without becoming heavy. Serve neat or over ice after dinner, or use a small measure to add herbal depth to a citrus-led cocktail.
Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Apricot and ripe pear lead the aroma, followed by roasted grain, vanilla and gentle baking spice. The palate is smooth and approachable, with charred American oak bringing structure beneath the fruit and a light caramel sweetness rounding the centre. A measured pepper note and dry oak carry the finish without becoming severe. Serve neat, over a single large cube, or in a restrained Manhattan or Old Fashioned.
St. George Bruto Americano
Vibrant citrus leads the aroma, backed by cinnamon, sandalwood and fresh fir. The palate opens with decisive gentian bitterness before moving into an herbaceous, woodsy centre shaped by Seville orange, balsam fir and California buckthorn. Light, dry and layered rather than sweet, it closes with a lingering bitter-citrus finish. Serve over ice with soda and orange, or use in a Negroni, Americano or spritz for a distinctly botanical edge.