The East London Liquor Company's Premium Batch gins offer variations on their regular recipe - a rather exciting undertaking for such a new distillery! Batch 1 is once again made with 100% British wheat spirits and features a botanical selection of juniper berries, cassia bark, coriander seeds, angelica root, pink grapefruit peel, cubeb berries and Darjeeling tea.
Country / Region: England / East London
Nose: Subtle resinous juniper with big savoury herbaceous notes.
Palate: Hints of fennel and fresh lemon, dry and aromatic.
Package Information: No box
Allergens: Contain sulfites
Since 1952: tradition, passion, quality... Val d'Oca is one of the most famous high quality prosecco wine maker. It is loacated in the heart of Prosecco region, between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. A solid, active and inventive wine coop. Passion of 568 wine makers working in accordance with tradition and quality to make the best sparkling wines from Italy. Prosecco is the clever alternative to champagne!
Region: Veneto, Treviso
Grape variety: 100% Glera
Bubbles: Bubbles of extreme finesse
Look: Wine color light straw.
Nose: The aroma of wine gentle floral and fruity.
Palate: On the palate the wine feels good balance of refreshing acidity and fruity, with a predominance of citrus. Light body wines in perfect harmony with its light flavor.
Tasting Temperature: 6-8°C
Allergen: Contain sulfites
A non-age-statement expression of Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt whisky, named after the company's founder, Masataka Taketsuru. It features plenty of whisky from the Miyagikyo distillery, as well as percentage of malt matured in sherry casks to give it a rich, spiced nose.
Type: Whiskey / Blended Malt Whiskey
Age reference: No
Country / Region: Japan
Nose: Sherry-soaked plums, raisins and green apple slices. Honey'd cereal, black pepper and hint of barrel char.
Palate: Espresso beans, milk chocolate, tobacco leaf and lingering Sherried fruit. There's a slight touch of smoke as it develops...
Finish: Elegant smoke continues, with golden barley and a final hint of coffee
Packaging: Box
Allergens: Contains sulphites
This honjozo, polished to 65%, reflects a clean pure style of sake, with white mountain flowers on the nose. It has a wonderful clean and soft silky texture. The cleansing acidity also provides good structure and there is a subtle fruitiness with hints of mango, peach and pineapple. Sekiya Brewery producer of Black Dot 2015 was established in 1865 based in Kitashitara-gun is located in a mountain valley pass in the Japanese Alps between Nagoya and Nagano. For hundred of years the town was a waypoint and resting place for travelers between the two cities. Sekiya Brewery was established because of the clean water from the mountains and the thirsty travelers crossing the mountains. Now it is a state-of-the-art sake brewery with a tasting room and sake-focused restaurant built out of an ancient farmhouse in town as well.
Recognizable by their scent and their unique taste, the Kalios roasted salted pistachios were harvested at maturity in the region surrounding Athens, Attica. Its warm climate without humidity favours the cultivation of pistachio.
Infused with the light zest of fresh lemons, Grey Goose Citron is a brilliant variant of one of the world's best vodkas created using the same five-step small-batch technique.
Country / Region: France
Flavor : Lemon
Nose: Bright, evoking ripe lemon zest with a hint of sweetness, well balanced between the citrus flower and the leaf of the lemon tree.
Palate: Clean with fresh lemon notes and a subtle fruitiness, evoking the floral, zesty nature of the fruit.
Finish: Fresh warmth and richness of a whole orange, with lemon flavour remaining prominent
Allergens: Contains sulphite
Produced in the workshop previously used by the late, great Michael Jackson (whisky writer, not Moonwalker), this super-small-batch artisinal Gin is flavoured with restraint, making it easier for the natural quality of the spirit to shine through. Distilled in a marvellously compact pot still / column still combo. named Prudence, Sipsmith epitomises distilling on a truly artisinal scale. At the time of her installation, Prudence was the first copper pot still to be brought to life in London for over 200 years.
Country / Région: Angleterre / North West
Nose: Floral, summer meadow notes, followed by mellow rounded juniper and zesty, citrus freshness
Palate: Gentle mouthfeel, with initial dry juniper joined by growing sweetness, showing lemon tart & orange marmalade, garnished by a wave of fresh lemon zest, followed by bolder juniper & light dryness, before all the flavours harmonise into one integrated taste.
Finish: Dryness leads, with spicy juniper & a hint of lemon tart emerging.
Tasting tip: in tonic - in cocktail
Package Information: No box
Allergens: Contain sulphites
Hibiki Japanese Harmony - a rather apt word to describe this well-balanced Japanese blended whisky from the Hibiki range. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is made with malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, as well as grain whisky from the Chita distillery. The whiskies are drawn from 5 different types of cask, including American white oak casks, Sherry casks and Mizunara oak casks. The blend itself was crafted by the Suntory Whisky blending team, led by Master Blender Shingo Torii. An elegant expression, with wafts of honey, orange, a herbaceous touch or two and light oak.
Type : Whisky / Blended Whisky
Age reference : No
Pays / Région : Japon / Honshu
Nose : Red berries, green apple and layers of rich honey.
Palate : Melted butter and caramelised dates. A hint of fragrant sandalwood develops into warming, oak-y spice.
Finish : Brown sugar, citrus peels, white grape and black pepper.
Package Info : With his box
Allergens : Contains sulfites
This whisky has been matured for 14 years in traditional oak casks before being transferred to Caribbean rum casks to impart some extra flavour. This process has created a well-rounded and drinkable whisky with notes of fruit and vanilla.
Type: Whiskey / Single Malt
Age reference: 14 years
Country: Scotland
Nose: The aroma is rich with notes of tropical fruits namely passion fruit and creamy toffee
Palate: Sweet vanilla forms a creamy palate with notes of apples and mangoes with a hint of orange in the background
Finish: The finish lingers with a vanilla focussed character
Package Information: In the box
Allergens: Contains sulphites
Today it is the most popular whisky brand in the world. Taste 2 of the best Johnnie Walker: Red Label & Black Label. 2 impressive Blended Scotch Whiskys to share on any occasion, whether you're entertaining at home with friends or on a memorable night out.
Château Ormes de Pez (owned and managed by the Cazes family, from the pretigious Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac) produces an opulent, full-bodied and powerful wine. The 2011 exhibits a proper balance between intense flavours of black fruit, spices, spicy tannins and long finish. If you like powerful, tannic and complex Bordeaux wines, this typical Saint-Estèphe is for you. Do not hesitate to keep a few aside, it is only starting to open up and will age very well.
Country / Region: France / Bordeaux
Grapes: 50% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot, 13% cabernet franc & 2% petit verdot
Vintage: 2011
Look: Dark ruby/purple
Nose: A lovely, enticing nose, it is full of the dense, dark fruit of the commune
Palate: In the mouth, Château Ormes de Pez wine is well balanced, with fleshy tannins and spicy notes
Best Pairing: Beef and venison
An attractive nose of creme de cassis, earth and oak jumps from the glass of this dense ruby/purple-colored wine. A classic, impressive effort from the Casteja family, this 2011 transcends the vintage character, and is an unqualified success as well as a major sleeper of the vintage. Structured, rich, medium to full-bodied, pure and layered, it should be at its finest in 3-4 years, and keep for two decades.
Country / Region: France / Bordeaux
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2011
Look: Dense ruby/purple-colored
Nose: Nose of creme de cassis, earth and oak jumps from the glass
Palate: The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and satisfying fruit concentration
Best Pairing: Beef and venison
The intensity and elegance of the look of a beautiful bright garnet meet those of an equally attractive bouquet with its flavors of ripe fruit, toasty and spices embellished with floral nuances. Built on a noble woody and muscular tannin, without harshness, the mouth is powerful and robust, while maintaining a real elegance and a remarkable balance. An authentic great wine, which it would be a shame to serve for at least four or five years.
Country / Region: France / Bordeaux
Grapes: 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2010
Look: Purple and shiny
Nose: A beautiful palette of black and red fruits, with a touch of minerality
Palate: Rich, generous and suave. The tannins are ripe, fine and elegant. Balance and harmony are already present in this wine which offers great potential for keeping
Best Pairing: To taste on game birds, lamb ...
Perfect example of 18th century architecture, noble, sober and luminous, the Château Suduiraut is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Drawn by Le Nôtre, they add to the seduction of the domain. The vineyard, located mostly in the town of Preignac, extends on a sandy loam soil. Its privileged location, in the heart of the valley of Ciron, leads from the beginning of September, the development on the grape of the famous "Botrytis Cinerea", or noble rot. The picking of the grapes is done grain by grain in successive tries. After pressing, the must is collected and fermented in oak barrels in which the wine is then aged for 18 to 24 months before being bottled.
Country / Region: France / Bordeaux
Grapes: Sauvignon, Semillon
Vintage: 1999
Look: Gold yellow
Nose: The intense and well developed nose today is very inviting: candied citrus fruits, exotic fruits, honey, and sweet spices (cinnamon) express themselves at first, then a floral and fresh almond touch complete this set.
Palate: The palate looks younger but more reserved than the nose. Candied citrus fruits and spices prevail before a creamy but elegant finish, on honey and spicy notes, enhanced by a note of bitter orange peel.
Best Pairing: Cheese, desert
The 2005 Peyrabon shows the perfect marriage of youth and maturity. There’s still freshness, along with the immensely satisfying cedar and leather hallmarks of properly mature claret. Ideal drinking for any occasion.
Country / Region: France / Bordeaux
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2005
Look: A deep ruby red color
Nose: On the nose, strong cherry fruit is evident with hints of menthol, dried herb and wet stone – classic.
Palate: On the palate the wine is very well-balanced with an elegant structure, moderate acidity and well-integrated tannin. Cherry fruit is again evident, dense but not jammy.
Best Pairing: Beef, Lamb, Poultry
Christmas presents are all about mystery … and the excitement of unwrapping them! Which is why this gift is perfect – specially selected reds that showcase the french hidden gems. Highlights include 3 Bordeaux and 1 Burgundy: Chateau Peyrabon Haut-Medoc 2005, Chateau Ormes de Pez St-Estephe 2011, Chateau Batailley Pauillac 2011 and one pinot noir Santenay 1er Cru Beaupaire 1998
Chateau Peyrabon Haut-Medoc 2005 : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Chateau Ormes de Pez St-Estephe 2011 : 50% cabernet sauvignon, 35% de merlot, 13% cabernet franc et 2% petit verdot
Chateau Batailley Pauillac 2011 : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Santenay 1er Cru Beaurepaire Collection Bellenum 1998 : Pinot Noir
Crisp and fragrant, this wine is lively with lemon and green-apple fruit flavors. Floral, fresh and herbaceous, this has a great swathe of tangy acidity to finish.
Region / Country:France, Loire
Grape: Sauvignon blanc
Producer: Domaine Thomas & Fils
Vintage: 2017
Colour: Pale
Nose: Intense floral nose
Palate: On the palate, the bouquet is fine and elegant and flavors of white fruits persist on the palate
Food Pairing: Meaty and Oily Fish, goat fish
Made from Glera grapes, grown in the Valdobbiadene hills which are hand-picked and gently pressed in the winery. The must obtained is fermented in for nearly 40 days, at about 15° C, with the addition of selected yeasts. Characteristic, fruity with scents of golden apple, Williams pear, acacia flowers and lily of the valley.
Louis Tramier started this prestigious burgundy house in 1842 and it remains in the same family to this day. Extraordinary freshness in this light but concentrated, dominated Pinot Noir flavours with a breezy red fruit nose, subtle spice and a well-structured finish.
The signature gin from the East London Liquor Company, a distillery based in Bow Wharf (right near Victoria Park, for those of you that know the area). This London Dry Gin is made with 100% British wheat spirits and infused with a bright selection of botanicals, including fresh lemon and grapefruit peels, cubeb berries, cardamom, coriander, angelica root and Macedonian juniper berries.
Country / Region: England, East London
Nose: Opens with soft lemon drizzle cake and fresh, leafy coriander. This continues with subtly sweet angelica and oodles of rich, oily juniper - interestingly developing hints of olives in oil too!
Palate: Magnificently creamy mouthfeel, complimented by the crisp citrus peels and earthy juniper. The spiciness of the cardamom and cubeb comes through here - it's not in your face, but certainly quite noticeable.
Tasting tip: In tonic - in cocktail
Package Information: No box
Allergens: Contains sulphites
