Amathus Imbibe Live 2017 Wine, Spirit & Beer Brochure

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

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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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