Selection
Arran James MacTaggart 10th Anniversary Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Fresh apple and lemon oil open with coconut shavings and a light coastal note. The palate begins with white pepper, then softens into boiled sweets, apple pastry and barley sugar. A subtle vinous depth adds shape without weighing down the fruit. The finish is long and clean, carrying orchard fruit, warm spice, gentle oak and lingering malt sweetness.
Domaine René Rostaing 2024 Condrieu La Bonnette 750 mL
Lemon flesh, just-ripe apricot and white peach rise with spring blossom, honeysuckle and a light touch of spice. The palate is fleshy and concentrated but markedly fresh, its well-integrated acidity bringing energy and precision. Lemon peel, bergamot and a fine mineral line carry through the long, clean finish. Serve lightly chilled with scallops, roast chicken, creamy shellfish dishes or delicately spiced vegetable plates.
Fonseca 2017 Vintage Port 750 mL
Dense black and red berries lead the nose, lifted by leafy balsamic detail, cedar and a distinct mineral edge. The palate is intensely concentrated and layered, with plush fruit carried by a velvety texture. Firm tannins and bright, continuous acidity keep the richness composed, while the finish stays long, powerful and persistent. Decant before serving, then pair with blue cheese, walnuts, dried figs or dark chocolate.
Messias 1980 Colheita Port
Pale tawny in colour, with evolved aromas of noble wood, vanilla and a fine, lifted volatile note. Pepper, clove and nutmeg bring warm spice to the mature profile. The palate is powerful yet fresh, its balanced sweetness carried through a long, savoury finish. Serve slightly chilled; decanting is not required. Excellent with crème brûlée, treacle tart or nut-based desserts.
Broadbent 1994 Vintage Port
Pepper and warm spice frame a concentrated core of dark fruit. The palate is broad and generous, carrying black cherry, plum and a touch of liquorice through a smooth, mature texture. Firm but resolved tannins give the sweetness shape rather than weight. The finish is long and warming, leaving dark berries, cocoa, spice and a gently savoury echo.
Columbus Commemoration Crusted Port
Liquorice, raisin and dark fruit lead a still-youthful nose, with boot polish, lemongrass and dark chocolate adding unusual savoury detail. The palate is rich and structured, balancing ripe plum and blackberry with firm grip and a silky texture. Complex and persistent through the finish, it is best decanted carefully before serving with blue cheese or chocolate.
Domaine Billaud-Simon 2016 Bougros Chablis Grand Cru
White flowers and citrus blossom meet ripe lemon, apple and peach. Rich yet precise, the palate balances creamy breadth with bright acidity and a firm mineral core. Honey, flint and a cool wet-stone note add savoury definition before a long, saline finish. Excellent with crab, lobster or roast poultry.
Remoissenet Père & Fils 2018 Meursault Premier Cru Poruzots
Pear, orange oil and white flowers lead with a restrained note of clear honey. The palate is medium-full and layered, combining ripe orchard fruit with cool mineral detail and a subtle touch of oak. Fresh citrus keeps the structure poised, carrying the Chardonnay through a long, complex and quietly generous finish.
Cesare Bussolo 2017 Barolo del Comune di La Morra
Deep red and dark berry liqueur aromas lead, with rum-raisin and vanilla adding richness. The palate is creamy and generous, bringing blackberry and dark cherry together with balsamic oils and candied flowers. Tannins build with air, shaping a firm, gripping finish marked by berry skin and concentrated fruit.
Azelia 2017 Barolo Margheria
Scorched earth opens the nose before toasted hazelnut, forest floor, dried herbs and a faint floral note emerge. Full-bodied yet elegant, the palate brings cranberry, star anise and orange zest into focus. Tightly knit, fine-grained tannins provide structure, while a saline edge lengthens the finish and rewards patient cellaring.
Signorello Estate 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Charcoal and graphite frame concentrated blackcurrant and blueberry, giving the wine a dark, savoury aromatic profile. The palate is dense and full-bodied, with opulent fruit held in check by freshness and firm structure. Fine mineral detail and measured tannins carry the Cabernet through a long, composed finish with impressive depth.
Corra Winery 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Dark baked cherry opens with perfumed raspberry and blueberry, followed by a light touch of sweet tobacco and sage. The palate is bright, juicy and rich on entry, with generous berry fruit carried by a complex, silky texture. Freshness keeps the concentration poised, leading to a long, polished finish of dark fruit and savoury herbs.
Billecart-Salmon NV Brut Rosé Champagne
Pale pink with warm golden glints, opening on raspberry, wild strawberry and red currant with citrus zest and a delicate floral lift. The palate is creamy and smooth yet wonderfully fresh, its fine, lacy mousse carrying ripe red fruit through a clean, persistent raspberry finish. Elegant and food-friendly, it suits salmon, tuna, charcuterie or berry-led desserts.
Locke’s 8 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Rich fruit and barley malt lead the aroma, with seasoned oak and a quiet floral lift. The palate is full-bodied and gently mineral, bringing cereal sweetness, mixed citrus peel and soft malt into a rounded texture. Oak gives the middle measured structure without obscuring the grain. The finish is steady and warming, returning to malt, fruit and restrained wood spice.
Kilchoman Sanaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Fragrant heather, raisin, pear and orange peel rise through rich peat smoke. The palate moves from ripe plum and red cherry into citrus, toffee, toasted oak and dark chocolate, with sherry depth balanced by bourbon-cask freshness. Smoke remains generous but controlled. The finish is mouth-coating and persistent, carrying caramel, cinnamon, clove, brown sugar and lingering fruit sweetness.
Hunter Laing Kill Devil 11 Year Old Trinidad Single Cask Rum
Silky caramel and cinnamon lead a rich, composed aroma, followed by sweet orange, vanilla, treacle and raisin bread. The palate is rounded and gently sweet, with oak and warm baking spice giving the fruit measured structure. Nothing dominates the centre. The finish is concise but clean, leaving caramel, peppery spice, vanilla and a final touch of orange peel.
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.
Fettercairn 16 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Grilled pineapple and vanilla lead a generous tropical aroma, with sugared almond and soft baking spice adding depth. Passion fruit and mango carry onto the palate, joined by rich honey, Turkish delight and a warm touch of cassia. The finish turns to mandarin, poached pear and light cacao, ending with the soft spice of ginger cake. Full-flavoured yet poised, it can be served neat or with water added gradually.
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.
Aalto 2004 PS Ribera del Duero Magnum 1.5 L
Blackberry and pomegranate lead an intense, expressive profile, joined by dark chocolate, mineral detail and warm spice. The palate is rich and voluptuous yet carries its scale with balance and surprising lightness. Ripe, firm tannins give structure, while liquorice, leather and savoury meat add depth. The texture stays velvety through a long, gently sweet finish. Decant before serving with roast lamb or braised beef.