IMBIBE LIVE 2017 WINE, SPIRIT & BEER BROCHURE
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WELCOME TO AMATHUS AT IMBIBE LIVE 2017
This year we will be showcasing a
Not only will you get the chance to
number of our top agency producers
meet the Amathus team but also the
from around the world. We have
producers from each of our brands,
spent the last four decades sourcing
who are eager to share their stories
inspiration from across the globe
with you and excite your taste buds
building a portfolio which showcases
by giving you the opportunity to
the wonderfully unique and varied
sample their products.
world of wines, spirits and beers.
So come along, meet, taste and
We pride ourselves on our exclusive
learn a little something with Amathus!
portfolio of distinctive and individual
We’ll be showcasing our outstanding
products, which our expert team
range of wines, spirits and beers on
selectively import from all over the
stand C80.
world. Ranging from premium spirits such as Rhum Clément, Bobby’s Gin and Linie Aquavit, boutique wine producers including Ferraton Père & Fils and Nicolo & Paradis, and craft beers like Coedo and Nils Oscar.
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WINES Bernard-Massard Bodegas Carelli Cálem Port Charles Sparr Château de Manissy Ferraton Père & Fils Idiom Nicolo & Paradis
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BERNARD MASSARD Moselle, Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a nation, landlocked
Their
single
vineyard
‘Clos
des
between Belgium, Germany and France.
Rochers’ has belonged to the Clasen
Winemaking is focused around the
family since the 19th century and has
south-eastern portion of the country
been managed in partnership with
where the Mosel River (known as the
Bernard-Massard since 1982. It covers
Moselle) runs for 42km and forms the
almost 20 hectares of vines spread
national border with Germany. It is a
over the villages of Grevenmacher, Ahn,
small winemaking nation with around
and Wormeldange that are renowned
50 wineries and, due to its northerly
to host some of the best vines of the
latitude, one of the world’s coolest wine
Luxembourg Moselle.
regions. A family managed company, BernardMassard
is
the
main
producer
of
traditional method sparkling wines in Luxembourg. After over
90 years of
winemaking, their values of quality and entrepreneurship from founder Jean Bernard-Massard remain true to this day.
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Cuvée de l’Ecusson Brut NV
Cuvée de l’Ecusson Rosé Brut NV
12% · 75CL · £10.05 NOTES:
12% · 75CL · £10.05 NOTES:
Clos des Rochers Pinot Blanc 2015
Clos des Rochers Riesling 2013
12.5% · 75CL · £10.67 NOTES:
12.5% · 75CL · £12.60 NOTES:
Cuvée de Millésimé 2014 12% · 75CL · £13.65 NOTES:
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BODEGAS CARELLI Mendoza, Argentina
Bodegas Carelli is owned by a family
the lack of rainfall throughout the year.
that has been making (in Mendoza)
In fact, there is only ever usually rain in
wines for three generations. In 1943
December, so they have to look at other
Santos J. Carelli acquired the winery
ways to water the vines. To overcome
and introduced vines to their lands,
this, they use the water from the ice
prioritising
caps at the top of the nearby mountains.
quality
vines
for
the
production of its wines. Bodegas Carelli
Their outstanding collection includes
is currently owned by Santos´ son,
a range of wines called 34°, comprising
Enrique J. Carelli, third generation of
of a Chardonnay, Torrontes, Sauvignon
winemakers in Mendoza. With only a
Blanc and Malbec, which is named after
slight renovation 15 years ago, the Carelli
the vineyard, situated at 34 degrees’
building has stayed true to its original
latitude.
design. The large stone blocks and high ceilings keep the environment cool and the conditions ideal for the making and storing of wine. Due to the Mendoza climate, the main obstacle that they have to overcome is
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34° Torrontes 2017
34° Chardonnay 2017
13% · 75CL · £5.70 NOTES:
13% · 75CL · £5.70 NOTES:
Carla Chiaro Bonarda 2010
Carla Chiaro Malbec Reserve 2010
14% · 75CL · £8.35 NOTES:
14.5% · 75CL · £8.35 NOTES:
34° Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
34° Malbec 2016
13.5% · 75CL · £5.70 NOTES:
13.5% · 75CL · £5.70 NOTES:
Malbec 2009 14.5% · 75CL · £41.32 NOTES:
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CÁLEM PORT Douro Valley, Portugal
Portugal will always be known for its
Since releasing its first Vintage Port
sweet fortified Port wine. But, when it
in 1870, Cálem has gained a reputation
comes to non-fortified wines, Portugal
for being one of the Douro’s most
is one of the world’s true gems. One of
celebrated Port producers. Located in
Portugal’s greatest trump cards is its
Vila Nova de Gaia, on the south bank
rich array of native grape varieties.
of the Douro River, Cálem has been
Rather than pandering to popular demand
by
planting
at the forefront of Port production in
international
the region for over a century. Cálem’s
varieties, the Portuguese have kept
beautifully restored lodge is one of the
the faith with their white and red
most recognisable in the region and
indigenous grapes, which represent
attracts around 150,000 visitors each
the true character of the country’s
year.
vintners. Over the past twenty-five years, the overall quality of wine being produced in Portugal has improved dramatically
thanks
to
increased
investment, education and progressive thinking.
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White & Dry NV
Rosé Port
19.5% · 75CL · £8.52 NOTES:
19.5% · 75CL · £9.66 NOTES:
10yr Tawny NV
LBV 2011
20% · 75CL · £14.07 NOTES:
20% · 75CL · £12.11 NOTES:
Colheita 2000
Colheita 1976
20% · 75CL · £22.18 NOTES:
20% · 75CL · £56.12 NOTES:
Vintage 1985 20% · 75CL · £38.01 NOTES:
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CHARLES SPARR Alsace, France
Since 1634, the Sparr Family have
generations of the Sparr family, Pierre
been writing the story of Alsace wines.
and Charles. The wines they produce
Passionate wine growers, generation
reflect their expertise and family passion
after generation has perpetuated the
for excellent wines. In keeping with
passion for working the land and creating
the family custom of excellence, the
wine. Situated in the heart of Alsace their
wines are best known for their subtle
30 hectares of vineyards covers various
characteristic of the grapes of the
stretches of slopes from Riquewihr to
Alsatian land. Their Gewurztraminer
Sigolsheim and Turckheim, with fantastic
Mambourg Grand Cru 2014 was recently
Grand Cru vineyards in areas including
awarded a silver medal at the Decanter
Schoenenbourg and Mambourg. Their
World Wine Awards 2017.
vineyards benefit from a favourable dryclimate and late solar radiation during the day, which ensures a slow and delayed maturation of the grapes. Also, the cool fall helps develop the extraordinary aromas of the Alsatian grape varieties. Heading the estate is 11th and 12th
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Gewurztraminer Tradition 2015
Riesling Tradition 2015
13% · 75CL · £9.98 NOTES:
12.5% · 75CL · £8.20 NOTES:
Riesling Grand Cru Schoenenbourg 2013
Gewurztraminer Mambourg Grand Cru 2013
13% · 75CL · £17.65 NOTES:
13% · 75CL · £16.70 NOTES:
Pinot Noir Collection LD Leimengrub 2012
Riesling Vendanges Tardives 2007
13% · 75CL · £16.35 NOTES:
13% · 37.5CL · £12.28 NOTES:
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CHÂTEAU DE MANISSY Rhône, France
In the heart of Provence, on the right side of the Rhône Valley, lies Château de Manissy.
winemaking tradition. In 2009, he began to convert the entire vineyards to an organic
Dating as far back as the 17th
agriculture and began producing some
century, Château de Manissy was once
exceptional organic wines, including
the property of the Lafarge family
Tavel, Lirac, Côtes du Rhône and
before they donated it to the local
Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
church. The Holy family’s missionaries acquired the castle at the beginning of
the
20th
century
and
began
growing their own vines to produce their first Cuvée of Tavel wine. They soon gained a famous reputation for their Tête de Cuvée, a barrel aged rosé. Florian Andre, a young winemaker from Tavel, took over the vineyard in 2003 and continues the Holy family’s
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IGP La Belle Etoile White Organic 2016
IGP La Belle Etoile Red Organic 2016
12% · 75CL · £5.94 NOTES:
13.5% · 75CL · £6.17 NOTES:
IGP La Belle Etoile Rosé Organic 2016
AOC Lirac Traditionnel 2016
13% · 75CL · £6.17 NOTES:
13.5% · 75CL · £9.45 NOTES:
Lirac Traditionnel Red Organic 2015
Tavel Rosé Organic 2016
14.5% · 75CL · £9.45 NOTES:
13.5% · 75CL · £9.49 NOTES:
CDR “Domaine Terre Davau” Red 2016 (Biodynamic)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Organic 2015
13.5% · 75CL · £7.40 NOTES:
15% · 75CL · £18.74 NOTES:
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FERRATON PÈRE & FILS Côtes du Rhône, France
Since 1946, Ferraton Père & Fils
is winemaker Damien Brisset, who
has been settled in the heart of Tain
has been crafting outstanding Rhône
l’Hermitage
with
in
classics from Côtes du Rhône to
and
Côte-Rôtie, as well as a collection of
Saint-Joseph, where production still
single vineyards, expressing all the
continues today.
diversity of the Syrah in the Northern
Crozes-Hermitage,
strong
roots
Hermitage
In the late ‘90’s, Michel Chapoutier
Rhône Valley. Vintage after vintage,
joint-ventured with the Ferraton family
the wines have been acclaimed by
and brought his expertise with the
the
introduction of biodynamic farming,
constant increase in quality, today
plot selections approach, as well as
reaching, the highest standards of
the opening to new appellations. He
the Rhône Valley.
has since then continuously invested for the renewal of this hidden gem of the Rhône Valley, so that it remains a fully independent estate with its own vineyards, winery and team. Heading the estate for 10 years,
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international
press
for
their
Condrieu “Les Mandouls” White 2015
Côte du Rhône Samorëns Rosé 2016
14% · 75CL · £24.39 NOTES:
13.5% · 75CL · £7.62 NOTES:
Côte du Rhône Samorëns Red 2015
Crozes-Hermitage Calendes Red Organic 2015
14% · 75CL · £7.62 NOTES:
13.5% · 75CL · £12.34 NOTES:
Saint-Joseph La Source Red 2014
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Parvis Red 2015
13% · 75CL ·£13.03 NOTES:
14.5% · 75CL · £20.08 NOTES:
Hermitage Les Miaux Organic Red 2010 13% · 75CL · £33.46 NOTES:
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IDIOM Cape Town, South Africa
The Idiom Collection is an award-
blends of noble varietals and single
winning range of premium wines
varietal renditions of indigenous Italian
from the Bottega family’s Da Capo
and Mediterranean grape varietals.
vineyards, which are located in the
The Bottega family are proud of
southernmost part of the Stellenbosch
their Italian heritage and are active
wine region, near Sir Lowry’s Pass,
participants in the indigenous Italian
overlooking False Bay in South Africa.
community
The
property
South
Africa.
Their
decision to plant Italian varietals as part
hectares and includes a selection of
of their diversified portfolio of grapes,
Italian
the
and
The
varietals in South Africa, is a celebration
varietals family’s
that
of
in
150
Bottega
comprises
reflect
heritage.
vineyards were first laid down by the Bottega family in 1999 and the 40 hectares of vineyards are planted with 17 different grape varietals all taking advantage of different soil types and aspects, as well as proximity to the ocean. The range consists of big, bold
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actively
of this heritage.
promote
these
grape
Viognier 2014
Zinfandel 2011
14% · 75CL · £14.92 NOTES:
14.5% · 75CL · £16.35 NOTES:
Barbera 2013
SMV Blend - Shiraz, Mourvedre, Viognier 2010
14.5% · 75CL ·£17.18 NOTES:
14.5% · 75CL · £18.49 NOTES:
Cape Blend - Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Merlot 2012
Bordeaux Blend - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Cabernet Franc 2010
14.5% · 75CL · £17.78 NOTES:
15% · 75CL · £17.80 NOTES:
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NICOLO & PARADIS Champagne, France
Over many years, David Nicolo, the
approaches from over the years, give
third generation wine grower in the Nicolo
their Champagnes an amazing depth and
family, developed an extensive knowledge
keep their vineyards at the heart of the
on sparkling winemaking. By bringing the
community.
house of Champagne, Camille Paradis et
Their list of award-winning Champagnes
Fils, into the fold, he was able to realise his
includes a Blanc de Blancs, Rosé, Brut and
dream of becoming a producer of a range
a Cuvée Millésime.
of world class grower Champagnes. Nicolo & Paradis is situated in Arsonval, in the Aube Valley. The vineyard is located in Colombé-le-Sec and covers more than 17 hectares, predominantly vines of Pinot Noir, but also Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier for the blending process. Everything they do at Champagne Nicolo & Paradis is in harmony with nature and they pay particular attention to using sustainable methods. Tried and tested
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Brut NV
Blanc de Blancs NV
12% · 75CL · £17.48 NOTES:
12% · 75CL · £19.71 NOTES:
Brut Cuvée Millésimé 2010
Cuvée Rosé NV
12% · 75CL · £25.30 NOTES:
12% · 75CL · £19.77 NOTES:
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SPIRITS & LIQUEURS A.v.Wees Barceló Bobby’s Bonpland Calle 23 Château de Laubade Del Maguey Ferdinand’s & Dr Polidori’s Hite & Jinro Joseph Cartron Linie & Aalborg Meletti Pisco 1615 Rhum Clément & Rhum J.M Rives Skinos & Otto’s Athens Vermouth Spirit of Hven Tovaritch!
BEERS & CIDER Coedo Cusqueña Hoila Nils Oscar
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A.v.WEES Genever & Liqueurs Netherlands
Established in 1782, ‘A.van Wees
the only company in the world to
distillery de Ooievaar’ is the last
commercially distil rose petals, an
authentic distillery left in Amsterdam,
incredibly time consuming process,
producing a range of old Dutch
but resulting in an exceptionally fine
genevers, bitters and liqueurs.
rose liqueur.
Their
products
are
creative
Today Fenny Van Wees runs the
compositions made from pure, natural
business with a small loyal crew,
raw materials. The key to the Van
including her daughter, preserving
Wees recipes are the combinations
a
of fruits, flowers, plants, roots and
cultural inheritance for quality and
seeds, and the use and knowledge,
authenticity in distillation.
which has been passed down through generations. The
production
ingredients
are
techniques
second
to
and none,
including seven different types of malt-wine which are used in their genevers. Van Wees are probably
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once
worldwide
famous
Dutch
Three Corners Premium Gin
Rose Without Thorns Liqueur
42% · 50CL · £28.28 NOTES:
30% · 35CL · £14.56 NOTES:
Yuzu Liqueur 30% · 35CL · £18.33 NOTES:
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BARCELÓ Rum Dominican Republic
devising
smooth Dominican rum made from the
the best rum in the world, Spanish
Following
his
dream
of
fermentation and distillation of free run
entrepreneur Julian Barceló founded
sugarcane juice.
Ron Barceló in 1930, in the city of Santo Domingo. The optimum product was obtained by experimenting with different brands on the local market; it wasn’t long before Julian began producing his very own rum and in 1950 the Barceló brand was launched. The brand quickly became a reference between local rums and one of the largest and most prestigious Dominican enterprises. The rums are distilled in vacuum
column
stills
before
being
aged in either ex-bourbon barrels or new white oak barrels then finally blended. The end result is a beautifully
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Gran Platinum
Gran Añejo
37.5% · 70CL · £16.88 NOTES:
37.5% · 70CL · £16.88 NOTES:
Imperial
Imperial Premium Blend
38% · 70CL · £23.38 NOTES:
43% · 70CL · £60.80 NOTES:
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BOBBY’S Gin & Jenever Netherlands
Jacobus Alfons, or Bobby to his family
By combining local botanicals such as
and friends, was born in Indonesia but
juniper and rosehips with the exotic spice
migrated to the Netherlands in 1950.
and cloves of lemongrass and cubeb
Bobby loved Dutch genever, but missed
pepper, Sebastiaan has created a unique
the taste of home, so he started infusing
recipe that creates one exceptional gin.
it with Indonesian spices and herbs,
A modern interpretation of a classic
unknowingly creating his own gin and
jenever
laying down the foundation for Bobby’s
‘kruik’ bottle to the 21st century with a
Gin.
strong and modern interpretation of its
In 2012 Bobby’s grandson Sebastiaan discovered
an
old
bottle
of
his
grandfather’s gin in his mother’s house. Inspired by his grandfather’s story he
bottle;
bringing
the
classic
shape; made in beautiful brown and grey smoked glass. The screen printed Ikat pattern is traditional Indonesian. Through
both
of
these
elements
travelled to Schiedam, the city where gin
they’ve created a unique mixture of east
originated and started work on creating
and west.
a unique gin, blending the tradition of Schiedam genever with the best Indonesian botanicals and spices.
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Schiedam Dry Gin
Schiedam Jenever
42% · 70CL · £30.11 NOTES:
38%· 70CL · £26.82 NOTES:
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BONPLAND Rum & Liqueurs Germany
In 1799, the French physician and natural
scientist,
Aimé
Bonpland Rums are distilled in the
Bonpland,
new world and aged/blended carefully
embarked on an epoch-making journey
by Master Blender, Andreas Vallendar, at
of discovery through America, together
his 200 year old distillery. He is now the
with Alexander von Humboldt, known
5th generation of this distillery, founded
as the German Columbus. Bonpland’s
in 1824 in the Tri-Border, Mosel region of
notes and discoveries are to thank for
where Germany meets Luxembourg and
the thousands of new plant species
France.
and animal genera. Bonpland, who later tended
Napoleon’s
imperial
gardens
and taught as a professor in Argentina, summarised
his
findings
in
literary
form. His drive for new discoveries in both the old and the new world, makes Aimé Bonpland the namesake of a rum that connects the greatest treasures of distant distilleries, with the artistry of old German craftsmanship.
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VSOP Blanc
VSOP Rouge
40% · 50CL · £27.22 NOTES:
40% · 50CL · £27.22 NOTES:
Suave Rum & Grape Liqueur
Suave Falernum Liqueur
30% · 50CL · £21.68 NOTES:
18% · 50CL · £16.39 NOTES:
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CALLE 23 Tequila Mexico
Calle 23 is the brainchild of Sophie Decobecq, a French born biochemist and engineer. Sophie has been living in Mexico for the past 15 years and her love for agave and tequila never stops growing. It all began in 1999 when Sophie moved to Mexico, where step by step she started to enter the world of tequila. It was in 2003 when she started working on her very own project, which
would
later
become
Calle
23. Calle 23 Tequila is produced in San Pancho from agaves from the Highland region of Jalisco (fields between Arandas and Tepatitlan). The Highlands region grows plants that produce the perfect tequila
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tasting profile that Calle 23 wanted to achieve - fruity, round and spicy.
Blanco
Reposado
40% · 70CL · £20.85 NOTES:
40% · 70CL · £21.84 NOTES:
Añejo 40% · 70CL · £23.39 NOTES:
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CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE Armagnac France
For the past three generations, the
selected from local forests and dried
Lesgourgues family have managed
in the open air for three years before
to
make
being assembled into barrels.
an
undisputed
Château
de
benchmark
Laubade in
the
Armagnac category.
With vintages and ageing stock dating back to 1855, Château de
Château de Laubade was founded
Laubade is renowned in the French
in 1870 in the heart of Gascony,
and export markets for producing the
the original home of distillation in
highest quality Armagnac.
France, and has been owned by the Lesgourgues family since 1974. The
vineyards,
occupying
105
hectares, are situated in the Bas Armagnac region; the grape varieties Ugni Blanc, Baco, Colombard and Folle Blanche are cultivated using organic methods, then vinified and distilled at the Château. They use Gascony oak to age their Armagnacs,
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AOC Blanche d’Armagnac
Bas Armagnac VSOP
42% · 70CL · £32.26 NOTES:
40% · 70CL · £26.76 NOTES:
Bas Armagnac XO 40% · 70CL · £45.67 NOTES:
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DEL MAGUEY Mezcal Mexico
by
or wild (Silvestre). Through deep
internationally renowned artist Ron
Del
cultural relationships with Zapotec
Cooper in 1995. Ron was instrumental
Mexican
Indian
in bringing true Single Village Mezcal
remote
villages
to the world and one of the first to
Maguey harnesses ancient, original
work with single villages. The mezcals
organic processes. Combining these
in the Del Maguey range are made by
methods with varying micro-climates
Zapotec Mexican Indian producers
and terroir gives each creation its
(palenqueros) in
tiny
Maguey
was
and
remote
throughout
the
founded
their
villages state
producers of
in
the
Oaxaca,
Del
families
own unique, rich, sweet and smoky
scattered
character. Del Maguey Mezcals are
Oaxaca,
true single village mezcal; pre-green,
of
Mexico. Each mezcal is named after the village where it is made. Artisanal production and made by hand using 400 year old techniques passed down from father to son. All the mezcals are 100% agave, locally sourced and either cultivated
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pre-organic and pre-Fair-Trade.
Vida
Crema de Mezcal
42% · 70CL · £32.01 NOTES:
40% · 70CL · £32.42 NOTES:
Chichicapa
Minero
46% · 70CL · £52.09 NOTES:
49% · 70CL · £52.78 NOTES:
San Luis Del Rio
Santo Domingo Albarradas
47% · 70CL · £52.41 NOTES:
48% · 70CL · £52.42 NOTES:
Tobala 45% · 70CL · £83.70 NOTES:
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FERDINAND’S & DR. POLIDORI’S Gin, Bitters, Vermouth & Tonic Water Germany
Ferdinand’s owes its name to the
first Riesling vermouth. The minerality
Prussian District Forester, Ferdinand
and fruitiness of the Saar Riesling,
Geltz; who also co-founded the VDP
the
Mosel Saar Ruwer Zulliken estate, one
and the floral, spicy aromas of the
of Germany’s finest vineyards.
regional herbs and flowers give this
Carefully
hand-picked
bitterness
of
the
wormwood
Riesling
batch produced vermouth from the
grapes, from the steep shale slopes
Saar valley its unique lightness and
of the Zilliken estate on the grand
elegance.
Saarburger Rausch site, as well as over
As well as the gin and vermouth,
30 finely balanced botanicals, create
Ferdinand’s also produce a range of
the outstanding Ferdinand’s Saar Dry
tonics, named after the legendary
Gin, which has an extremely unique
literary figure of the highest order,
taste profile.
Dr. John William Polidori. The range
The large steep south-facing slope of the Saarburger Rausch, its rough Devonian shale soil and the cool climate of the Saar also form the perfect basis for producing the very
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includes a dry and cucumber tonic.
Saar Dry Gin
Saar Quince
44% · 50CL · £28.19 NOTES:
30% · 50CL · £25.10 NOTES:
Saar Riesling Dry Vermouth
Saar White Riesling Vermouth (Barrel Aged)
18% · 75CL · £16.41 NOTES:
18% · 50CL · £13.92 NOTES:
ABV
UNIT
COST
Bitters Sweet Symphony Peach Hops
44%
10CL
£13.08
Bitters Sweet Symphony Apple Lemon Thyme
44%
10CL
£13.08
Bitters Sweet Symphony Riesling Quince
44%
10CL
£13.08
Bitters Sweet Symphony Winerose Lavender
44%
10CL
£13.08
Dr. Polidori’s Dry Tonic Water
N/A
20CLx24
£18.04
Dr. Polidori’s Cucumber Tonic Water
N/A
20CLx24
£18.04
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HITE & JINRO Beer & Soju South Korea
Hite Jinro has been a significant part of
This distilled speciality distinguished by
the living history of Korea since 1924. After
its yellow label has a neutral composition,
the merge of Hite Brewery and Jinro in
which lends itself perfectly to fresh fruits,
2005, Korea’s giant has lead the industry
juices and mixers. Its alcohol content is just
and adapted to changing consumer tastes.
enough to give a ‘kick’ to popular cocktails
Without the complicated explanation,
but mild enough for an extended drinking
Jinro Soju is a distilled spirit from Korea,
experience.
made from the finest natural ingredients
Soju plays a huge part in the Korean bar
(rice, sweet potatoes and tapioca) and
culture as they continue to find new ways
the purest water; it has a subtle sweetness
to have fun and develop the art of drinking
with a soft and smooth finish. Soju is
Soju. Believe it or not, but Soju is most
distilled and undergoes natural bamboo
commonly served with Hite Beer.
charcoal filtering, ensuring absolute purity and creating the drinks famously smooth finish. Because of the filtration, it leaves no harmful ingredients and impurities, so you can enjoy the pure taste without the burden of a hangover.
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Hite Ice Point Beer
Jinro Soju 24
4.3% · 33CLX24 · £20.34 NOTES:
24% · 70CL · £9.64 NOTES:
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JOSEPH CARTRON Liqueurs & Eau-de-Vie France
Joseph Cartron has been a family
the years so that individual production
run business since 1882, with strong
methods exist to make the most of
roots in the town of Nuits-Saint-
every type of fruit and berry, giving the
Georges at the heart of Burgundy’s
finest extraction and concentration of
cru vineyards. The soil of this region
aroma. The fruits come from the best
has been producing high quality fruit
appellations in the Côte-de-Nuits and
for centuries, which for many years
Côte-de-Beaune areas: Chambolle-
have been used in the production of
Musigny, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-
Burgundy wines. Cartron specialises
Saint-Denis, Aloxe-Corton, Chorey-
in the production of liqueurs, crèmes,
Les-Beaune, Volnay, Vosne-Romanée
ratafia, marc, eaux de vie, with a team
and Pommard.
of craftsmen using age old recipes. The careful selection of ingredients combined
with
specially
created
recipes is the heart of what makes Joseph
Cartron’s
products
so
unique. The maceration and infusion techniques have been developed over
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Miel Liqueur
Violette Liqueur
18% · 50CL · £10.43 NOTES:
20% · 50CL · £10.56 NOTES:
Crème de Cassis Double Crème
Eau-de-Vie Poire Williams
19% · 50CL · £10.49 NOTES:
43% · 50CL · £29.64 NOTES:
T Noir Fume Liqueur
Abricot Brandy
18% · 70CL · £14.31 NOTES:
25% · 50CL · £11.55 NOTES:
ABV
UNIT
COST
Crème de Framboise de Bourgogne
18%
50CL
£10.07
Crème de Pêche de Vigne
18%
50CL
£10.07
Crème de Mûres des Roncières
18%
50CL
£10.07
Cacao Blanc Liqueur
24%
50CL
£11.31
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LINIE & AALBORG Aquavit Norway
Aquavit, sometimes called akvavit
Aquavit is distilled from a fermented
or akevitt, has been in mixologists’
potato or grain mash, redistilled in the
repertoires since at least the mid-
presence of flavouring agents, filtered
16th century. The name comes from
with charcoal, and usually bottled
the Latin words “aqua” and “vitae,”
without ageing. Norwegian aquavit will
meaning “water of life”. During the
almost all be aged (in Sherry casks),
early years of its existence, most
whilst Swedish and Danish aquavit are
people used aquavit for its medicinal
normally not aged, you will however
properties. Today, many drinkers of
find some products that are. Various
aquavit still believe that it helps digest
aromatic flavourings are employed,
rich food. This might be the reason
usually including caraway, dill and
that its use is common in Scandinavian
coriander seed. Also frequently used
countries on important holidays, like
are lemon or orange peel, cardamom,
Christmas or Norwegian Constitution
star anise, aniseed, and fennel. To be
Day. In Sweden, aquavit is a staple
called an aquavit the product needs to
during the appetiser course in Swedish
contain predominately dill or caraway,
Midsummer meals and also during
if not it will be called snaps.
crayfish season.
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Linie Original
Aalborg Dild
41.5% · 70CL · £23.28 NOTES:
38% · 70CL · £20.48 NOTES:
Aalborg Norguld
Aalborg Taffel
40% · 70CL · £27.19 NOTES:
45% · 70CL · £20.61 NOTES:
Gammel Opland 41.5% · 70CL · £24.62 NOTES:
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MELETTI Liqueurs & Digestifs Italy
been
botanicals for all of their products,
producing extraordinary handcrafted
The
Meletti
family
has
handcrafted using the same traditions
cordials for generations.
from a century and a half ago.
Silvio Meletti started the company in 1870 when he endeavored to produce an anise-flavoured liqueur that would rival or surpass the best products of Italy and France. After experimenting, he arrived at a special recipe and production process that are still used today to create their most famous product, Anisetta Meletti. As with any great product, the quality of the ingredients is what sets the best above the masses. Today Meletti is run by the fifth generation of the family, who continue to select only the finest herbs and
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Anisetta
Amaro
34% · 70CL · £16.22 NOTES:
32% · 70CL ·£15.12 NOTES:
Limoncello
Sambuca
30% · 70CL · £14.03 NOTES:
38% · 70CL · £15.62 NOTES:
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PISCO 1615 Pisco Peru
The word pisco comes from the
sold Pisco in colonial times.
quechua word piscu, meaning bird.
The ruins still remain today and are
This was originally used by the Incas
depicted on the label of the bottle.
to name the valley located south
The current vineyards are around
of Lima, ‘The Valley of the Birds’,
20 years old, and comprise of 20ha:
around 1400 AD. Pisco 1615 takes
15ha of Quebranta, 3ha of Italia
its name from the year 1615. That
and 2ha of Albilla. Master Distiller
was the first time historical records
and Oenologist Edwin Landeu is an
appeared indicating the existence of
ex-Citevid employee. The vineyards
grapes in Peru.
are only 10km from the ocean and producer
enjoy their own microclimate with
of 1615, is located 243km south
Bodega
San
Nicolás,
influences from the Paracas winds in
of Lima, in the region of Ica in the
August and September.
Province of Pisco. The vineyard was originally part of the old Hacienda of Santa Cruz de Lanchas from the 16 th century, run by Jesuit monks who tended the vineyards and made and
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Quebranta
Mosto Verde Torontel
40% · 70CL · £23.75 NOTES:
42% · 50CL ·£25.12 NOTES:
Italia
Mosto Verde Quebranta
40% · 70CL · £27.09 NOTES:
43% · 50CL · £21.76 NOTES:
Torontel
Acholado
42% · 70CL · £27.10 NOTES:
42% · 70CL ·£25.85 NOTES:
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RHUM CLÉMENT & RHUM J.M Rhum Agriocle Martinique
Rhum Agricole is a true representation of what it means to be a pure, natural
a rhum with distinct character and exceptional flavour.
rhum. It begins with the finest selection
White rhum agricole is rested for
of sugarcanes, which are then pressed
several months to mellow and develop
to extract a free-run aromatic sugarcane
fine aromatic scents, whereas aged
juice, quickly distilled into a crisp and
rhum agricole is matured for a minimum
earthy vegetal spirit. Rhum Clément
of 3 years in oak casks; the first year in
and Rhum J.M, are both from the world
tannin rich new French oak.
renowned terroir of Martinique, where only 12 varieties of canne are selected for A.O.C. production. Rhum Clément is produced in Le Francois, lowland Martinique, producing rhums with great elegance, while Rhum J.M is situated in northern Martinique at the foot of Mount Pelée; where the sugarcane grows on 28 degree vertical slopes in rich volcanic soil, creating
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Rhum J.M White 50% · 70CL · £20.81 NOTES:
Rhum Clément Blanc
Rhum Clément VSOP
40% · 70CL · £16.20 NOTES:
40% · 70CL · £29.22 NOTES:
Rhum Clément Select Barrel
Rhum Clément Canne Bleue 2016
40% · 70CL · £23.04 NOTES:
50% · 70CL · £28.24 NOTES:
Rhum Clément Shrubb
Rhum Clément Mahina Coco
40% · 70CL · £20.90 NOTES:
20% · 70CL · £11.45 NOTES:
Rhum J.M VSOP
Rhum J.M X.O
43% · 70CL · £36.06 NOTES:
45% · 70CL · £40.13 NOTES:
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RIVES Gin Spain
Rives is a 100% Spanish owned family
comprises of 3 bottling lines with a
company, established by Don Augusto
capacity of up to 18,000 bottles per
Haupold, a German consul in Malaga
hour. In addition, Rives has a state of
and visionary entrepreneur. Gin Rives
the art laboratory, which is responsible
has been produced in El Puerto de
for quality control and the research
Santa Maria since 1880, with extreme
and development of new flavours and
refinement and care, respecting the
colours for future launches.
original recipe, which distinguishes its clean dry taste. In 1976 they built a new modern distillery in El Palmar de Santa María in the province of Cádiz, with 30 metre high column stills, two large 100 year old John Dore copper pot stills, which are used for the distillation of the botanicals and a reverse osmosis water treatment plant. The bottling area is responsible for packaging the entire production and
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London Dry Gin
Premium Gin
37.5% · 70CL · £15.88 NOTES:
40% · 70CL · £24.81 NOTES:
Sloe Gin
Pink Gin
25% · 70CL · £14.18 NOTES:
37.5% · 70CL · £18.46 NOTES:
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SKINOS & OTTO’S ATHENS VERMOUTH Digestif, Vermouth & Mastiha Water Greece
Skinos is the ancient name for Mastiha.
1840, the philhellene King Otto, decided
The ancient Greeks knew it as a cure for
to move the capital of Greece into Athens.
stomach aches. Roman emperors used
Under the shade of the Acropolis, in the
it to spice their wine, and during the
cobblestone streets of the old city of
Ottoman empire the harem ladies chewed
Plaka, King Otto laid down the foundations
it to whiten their teeth and freshen their
for the new Athens. It was here that Ioannis
breath. But most hedonistically of all, when
Vouher created the first Greek vermouth
it is distilled, it is transformed into one of
by appointment to King Otto, honouring
the world’s truly unique spirits.
an ancient Greek tradition and celebrating
In the 10th century the Greek island of
a new era. A few steps away from Otto’s
Chios was classified as the only place in
house, on the upper floor of a neoclassical
the world for the production of Mastiha.
building under the buzz of one of the
Inexplicably, this Mediterranean island
top 50 bars in the world (The Clumsies),
remains the only place where Mastiha trees
award-winning bartenders Nikos Bakoulis
produce such pure and plentiful resin. This
and Vasilis Kyritsis, together with a
particular resin is used to create Skinos
passionate team revived the great times
Mastiha Spirit.
of Athens vermouth and crafted the first
From the makers of Skinos Mastiha Spirit comes Otto’s Athens Vermouth. In
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bottle of Otto’s Athens Vermouth.
Skinos Mastiha Spirit
Otto’s Athens Vermouth
30% · 70CL · £18.99 NOTES:
17% · 75CL · £12.78 NOTES:
Mastiqua Mediterranean Sparkling Mastiha Water N/A · 33CLX24 · £31.93 NOTES:
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SPIRIT OF HVEN Gin, Vodka, Whisky & Aquavit Sweden
On the island of Hven located in the
chill filtration; each spirit is one of a
strait of Öresund between Denmark
kind with an enticing character and
and Sweden lies the Spirit of Hven
sensational flavour.
distillery. Founded in 2008, this family owned distillery became the third pot still distillery ever to be built in Sweden and is one of the world’s smallest commercial pot distilleries. Described as “Taste & Scent with Sustainability”, Spirit of Hven produces a
diverse
range
of
oak
matured
distillates including organic vodka, gin, aquavit and summer spirit, as well as, world acclaimed single malt whiskies. Handcrafted
using
only
certified
organic ingredients, distilled in unique copper pot stills, matured in oak casks and bottled without additives or prior
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Organic Vodka
Organic Gin
40% · 50CL · £22.59 NOTES:
40% · 50CL · £22.59 NOTES:
Organic Navy Strength Gin
Organic Aquavit
57.1% · 50CL · £29.40 NOTES:
40% · 50CL · £22.59 NOTES:
Organic Summer Spirit
Organic Single Malt Tycho’s Star
38% · 50CL · £22.15 NOTES:
41.8% · 50CL · £33.76 NOTES:
Organic Single Malt 7 Stars No. 5 Alioth 45% · 50CL · £63.98 NOTES:
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TOVARITCH! Vodka Russia
Produced in Russia by Geneva
produce the best in class vodka,
based Tovaritch Spirits International
Tovaritch! strikes a perfect balance
SA;
passion
between state-of the-art equipment
and vitality from vodka’s original
Tovaritch!
brings
and the ingenious formula rooted in
homeland, while also benefiting from
age-old tradition. Traditional Russian
Swiss dedication to perfection. And
methods mean that vodka is prepared
to top it off, its superior quality is
with pure spring water, drawn directly
matched by superb value. Tovaritch!
from clearest wells at the Tovaritch!
means comrade in Russian, and so,
Vodka distilleries, and using only
true to its name, it is a wonderful
selected
companion for any vodka enthusiast.
twenty filtration stages.
This delicious vodka hails from St. Petersburg, and is based on a very old family recipe from the late 1700’s, created
through
study
with
the
Imperial Court of Czarina Catherine II. Tovaritch!
is
a
100%
authentic
Russian vodka and in its quest to
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grains,
which
undergo
Tovaritch! Vodka 38%
Tovaritch! Vodka 40%
38% · 70CL · £13.55 NOTES:
40% · 70CL · £15.45 NOTES:
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COEDO Beer Japan
Coedo’s well-balanced craft beers
farmers packaged and distributed their
carry with them the tradition and
produce, they were left behind with
craftsmanship of ancient Japan into
many
the modern era. The brewers at Coedo
With this knowledge, Coedo wanted to
have honed their brewing expertise in
produce a product making use of these
the custom of Japanese artistry. The
excess vegetables, and came up with
authenticity of the Kawagoe culture
the idea of making beer. Since Japan
flows through the beer of Coedo like
does not produce much wheat and
the sleeves of their famous kimonos.
barley domestically, they used sweet
Coedo
began
as
an
non-standardised
vegetables.
agricultural
potatoes as a substitute; getting the
company that specialised in vegetable
idea from the Japanese spirit Shōchū,
distribution. The company was located
which is made from sweet potatoes.
in Kawagoe where there are many farms, tourist spots and history. One day, the company recognised the large amounts of wasted vegetables, which due to their shapes and weights wouldn’t qualify for distribution standards. Each time the
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Beniaka
Kyara
7% · 33.3CLX24 · £59.09 NOTES:
5.5% · 33.3CLX24 · £46.03 NOTES:
Ruri
Shikkoku
5% · 33.3CLX24 · £44.68 NOTES:
5% · 33.3CLX24 · £47.19 NOTES:
Shiro 5.5% · 33.3CLX24 · £44.02 NOTES:
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CUSQUEÑA Beer Peru
On October 1, 1908, a group of
feet in the Peruvian Andes. Cusqueña is
entrepreneurs led by Ernesto Günther
crisp, pure and totally refreshing. Truly
founded
the finest premium lager from Latin
the
Cervecera
Alemana
(German brewery) in the city of Cusco.
America.
A year later, the newfound brewery was bottling its cerveza premium del Perú (premium Peruvian beer). Residents of Cusco (called cusqueños) were accustomed to drinking alcoholic beverages, particularly traditional chicha beers made from maize, and it didn’t take them long to grow fond of the new, and much lighter, Cusqueña lager. Cusqueña is a super-premium lager from Cusco, the seat of the Inca empire. Brewed since 1911, it uses only the finest natural ingredients, including pure mountain water from a source at 18,000
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Cusqueña 5% · 33CLX24 · £25.57 NOTES:
HOILA Cider Italy
Hoila Cider is the first apple alpine
true dedication they established their
cider, made from the purest apples
very own cider production facilities
grown in their home region of South
in Cortina.
Tyrol in northern Italy. They combine the best British brewing tradition with alpine authenticity, artisanship and absolute commitment to quality. The entire production takes place in South Tyrol, in the heart of the Alps. Hoila
was
born
through
an
extensive research collaboration with the prestigious Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland. They analysed and evaluated over 20
Hoila Cider 5.5% · 27.5CLX30 · £51.50 NOTES:
local apple varieties to create their premium blend. After years of hard work, countless trials and tests, and
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NILS OSCAR Beer Sweden
In 1865, Nils Oscar Sundberg was
malt, Münchenermalt and carmel malt,
born in a small village called Brändön
in combination with the American hop
in Norrbotten, Sweden, and it was a
variety Amarillo, gives it its fine hop
stroke of luck as his whole personality
bitterness and tropical fruit aroma.
and character has influenced the Nils
The beer was first introduced in 2005
Oscar brand. He was a pioneer in many
and has since become a favourite of
respects, modern, charismatic and
many, receiving numerous awards.
unforgettable. Nils Oscar personifies
Nils Oscar India Ale is equally suited to
all the values that the Nils Oscar
grandmother’s old recipes as to more
brand stands for - honest, energetic,
modern tastes!
modern, with respect for nature, firmly grounded, a sense of craftsmanship and a bit of mischief of course! Carefully selected raw materials, care and respect for the craftsmanship, is the key to great results. A true representation of this is the Nils Oscar India Ale, made from the finest Pilsner
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Bordsöl Organic Pale Ale
Bordslager Organic Lager
2.7% · 33CLX20 · £22.84 NOTES:
3.5% · 33CLX20 · £25.80 NOTES:
India Pale Ale
God Lager
5.3% · 33CLX20 · £28.52 NOTES:
5.3% · 33CLX20 · £27.59 NOTES:
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