This was once the stage used by the tail-coated, bow-tied players of the Savoy Havana Band and Savoy Orpheans. Since the birth of the Savoy in 1889, this grand hotel has been synonymous with the art of mixing drinks. A pioneer of the sophisticated drinking scene in London, the bars here have popularized and created some of the most famous classics ever known, and have seen the rise of a new generation of educated drinker. This is the Beaufort Bar’s contribution to this most magical of times; where old and new meet to dance together in gracious harmony, evoking the spirit of by-gone glamorous ages past, whilst embracing and bringing together joyous new marriages of flavour and balance. For guidance or advice, please consult our knowledgeable servers, who shall be most happy to assist.
Index Cocktails 1. Blue Angel 2. The Origins 3. Forward Thinking 4. Elegance and Grandeur 5. Character Cocktails 6. Vintage Standards 7. Non-Toxic Tonics
Champagne 8. Champagne Foreword 9. Champagne – The Classics 10. Champagne – The Unique 11. Champagne – The Glorious 12. Champagne – The Giants
Wine – 13 & 14 Spirits – 15 – 27 The Beaufort Bar as it was – 28 Measures Information - 29
Blue Angel 50 A refined and beautifully poised mix which celebrates one of the 20th Century’s most glamorous stars; Marlene Dietrich. Blue Angel is considered her breakthrough movie, and one of her greatest roles.
Bombay Sapphire, Martini Dry, Botanical Cordial, Cointreau, Lemon Sorbet, Dom Perignon 2004 Take the most beautiful cut crystal coupette to hand, and ice it. Blend the first four ingredients delicately and deliberately; without haste, in a cut crystal mixing glass. Stir until ice cold, then pour over a quenelle of fresh lemon sorbet. Pour Champagne over the mix, and dust with gold. 1.
The Origins - Priced Individually The taverns and saloons of the 1800’s are the cradle for all of the refined and elegant showmanship seen in hotels and cocktail lounges of the current day.
REGENT’S PUNCH - 16 Henry Porter, Cups and their Customs, 1863 Remy Martin VSOP Mature Cognac, Bacardi 8yr Rum, Citrus, Green Tea, Spices, Curacao, Sherry After standing for half an hour, strain the mixture, ice the compound well. WHITE TIGER’S MILK - 16 Jerry Thomas, How to Mix Drinks, 1862 Dupont VSOP, Peach Liqueur (Fortified), Aromatic Bitters, Sugar, Milk Pour in the mixed liquors to the milk, stirring all the while till all is well mixed, then sprinkle with nutmeg. PINE-APPLE JULEP - 16 William Terrington, Cooling Cups and Dainty Drinks, 1869 Bombay Original, Dry Chablis, Orange Juice, Pineapple Sherbert, Fresh Mint, Sugar Epicures rub the lips of the tumbler with a piece of fresh pineapple, and the outside of the tumbler is often encrusted with stalactites of ice. KNICKERBOCKER- 16 Harry Johnson’s Bartenders Manual, 1882 Bacardi 8yr, Dry Curacao, Fresh Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry Syrup Then fill the glass with fine shaved ice; stir or shake well and dress with fruit in season; serve with a straw.
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Forward Thinking – Priced Individually Celebrating the rise to prominence of the bar scene in London, and its glorious combinations of interesting ingredients and unusual combinations.
EMBANKMENT GARDENS - 16 Inspired by the beautiful gardens which flank our south side. Oxley Gin, Spiced Martini Bianco, Fresh Lime Juice, Fig Leaf Syrup Shake hard with mostly cubed and a little crushed ice and fine strain in to a sherry glass. Dress with lime twist. DAPPER DANDY - 16 Perfectly showcasing the beautifully rich, aged rum at its heart. Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, Manzanilla Sherry, Rhubarb Honey Water Decant from absinthe fountain, then stir over ice and pour in to a fancy coupette over a block of ice. PATIENCE - 15 Distinctively combining interesting and unusual flavours. Hendrick’s Gin, Yellow Chartreuse, Fresh Lemon, Green Tea & Cucumber syrup, Lime Marmalade Shake all ingredients briskly with ice before straining in to a tall coupette. Ornament with dried rose buds CLARITY COLADA - 15 This is a lighter and more refined version of a true rum classic. Bacardi Superior, Coconut and Pineapple Sherbert, Coconut Water & Liqueur Shake very hard with ice until properly mixed. Pour over a large block of ice, then dress with a pineapple leaf and a marinated cherry.
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Elegance and Grandeur – Priced Individually The Beaufort Bar is a haven of 1920’s decadence. The perfect accompaniment to this enveloping atmosphere is surely the king of wines; Champagne.
LE BEAUFORT - 18 A balanced combination of elegant and aromatic ingredients. Grey Goose, Lillet Blanc, Galliano L’Autentico, Fresh Lemon, Cardamom Syrup, Louis Roederer Brut Premier Pour all ingredients except Champagne in a cobbler shaker, shake hard with ice and strain in to coupette. Excite with Champagne, then dress with rosemary. THE ASSOCIATION - 20 Rich earthiness bound with sticky berries. Tapatio Reposado, Salted Cassis Caramel, Xocotatl Bitters, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Stir all ingredients except Champagne. Strain, fill with Champagne, finish with a single raspberry. IMPRESSIONIST - 25 Full of drama and ceremony, inspired by Monet. Cherry Marnier, Crème de Violette, Raspberry Sugar, Ruinart Rosé Brut NV, Rose Fog “For without its fog, London wouldn’t be a beautiful city”. ENLACE - 20 A celebration of Cuban style rum and Champagne meeting. Bacardi 8yr, Crème de Cacao, Orange Bitters, La Fee absinthe, Louis Roederer 2007 Brut Mix liquors together with ice in a fancy mixing glass, fill with Champagne and pour in to glass. Take a large peel of orange, express oils and place in glass.
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Character Cocktails – Priced Individually A special selection of drinks which are inspired by, and dedicated to, some of the greatest names from throughout the ages, all of whom have resided in this great hotel.
COCO - 25 Created for the bon vivant of the “little black dress”, and a woman who revolutionised fashion, Coco Chanel always drank red wine with caviar, as she believed that it would keep her young and beautiful. Grey Goose with Rose & Jasmine, Lillet Blanc, Châteauneuf-du-Pape & Blackberry Reduction, Moët et Chandon 2004 OL’ BLUE EYES - 30 Frank Sinatra loved Jack Daniel’s so much he was buried with a bottle. He also said that orange was “the happiest colour”, and we couldn’t think of better way to pay tribute to the man who used to sit after hours, playing piano, singing to his hearts content. Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Cocchi Americano, Benedictine, Dry Curacao, Orange Bitters THE GOLD RUSH - 25 Charlie Chaplin was a true pioneer of cinema, and a genius of comedy in a time without the luxury of sound. This most suitable of drinks plays tribute to his performances, his drama, and his comedic legend. Popcorn Woodford Reserve, Van der Hum, Fresh Lemon, Smoked Maple, Cinema Fog THE NEVER ENDING STORY - 30 Dedicated to one of the truly great writers (and drinkers) of the 20th century. When he wasn’t writing great classics such as The Old Man and the Sea, he was drinking in the great bars of the day. We like to think Mr. Hemingway would have approved…. Bacardi 1909, Dark Creme de Cacao, Barrelled absinthe, Fresh Lime, Caster Sugar
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Vintage Standards – Priced Individually Our collection of rare and vintage spirits presents a unique opportunity to sample a piece of history, and to taste some of the most rich and storied classics as they were destined to be.
SATAN’S WHISKERS - 80 First appearing in the Savoy Cocktail Book of 1930, this is a great use of the long discontinued Booth’s Gin, made in London and used by Harry Craddock. 1960’s Booth’s Gin, 1970’s Grand Marnier, 1950’s Punt e Mes, 1960’s Carpano Dry vermouth, Orange Juice, Orange Bitters OLD FASHIONED - 200 Building on the resurgence of this great classic, which is largely due to the “Mad Men” influence, this incredible bourbon is from a time before the show was set, and was bottled 70 years ago Old Timbrook 5yo 1943 Bourbon, Bitters, Sugar, Orange Peel HEMINGWAY DAIQUIRI - 250 An incredible opportunity to try this drink as “Papa Doble” himself would have tasted it. Bacardi now left Cuba 54 years ago, and Cuban Bacardi stocks are becoming extremely scarce. This is s stunning example of liquid history. 1950’s Bacardi, 1950’s Luxardo Maraschino, Fresh Lime, Fresh Grapefruit HANKY PANKY - 80 The Hanky Panky was probably the first great classic drink that the Savoy gave to the cocktail world. Here is a great opportunity to sample it in its vintage form, using a rare old Fernet Branca. 1960’s Booths Gin, 1950’s Punt e Mes, 1960’s Fernet branca VODKA MARTINI - 80 Vintage vodka is a very hard to find product, and thus the opportunity of tasting a Martini made with older examples is very unusual. Roger Moore played James Bond throughout the period this particular liquid comes from; perhaps he enjoyed a few after filming…… 1970’s Smirnoff Private Reserve, 1960’s Carpano Dry Vermouth
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Non-Toxic Tonics – 10 Our range of non-alcoholic mixes, designed to refresh and revive parched thirsts and lift spirits. Approved prohibition potions!
HOUSE MADE FLAVOURED LEMONADE The classic refreshing and thirst quenching lift. Fresh Lemon Juice, Soda Water, Bitters, your choice of flavour.
Choose from: Rhubarb Honey, Raspberry, Honey, Plain, Vanilla, Cardamom, Fig Leaf or Pineapple.
Combine lemon, sugar and bitters in shaker, shake to a froth and fill with soda. Finish with lemon and fresh mint.
BEES BUZZ A rich and fully flavoured blend of familiar ingredients. Pressed Apple Juice, Honey, Ginger Beer, Almond Essential Oil, Fresh Lime Shake all ingredients except ginger beer over cubed ice, then strain in to a chilled goblet. Charge with ginger beer, then place a pineapple leaf upon the top, and grate nutmeg. THE CARNIVAL Finding its inspiration in the Batidas of Rio. Passion Fruit, Fresh Lemon, Vanilla Syrup, Orange Flower Water, Cream, Soda Water Take a tall glass, and pour all of the ingredients in to it. Churn until ice cold. COPACABANA Feels like a tropical paradise, brings the beach to you! Fresh Pineapple, Coconut Water, Pineapple Sherbert, Fresh Lime, Sugarcane Juice Shake all ingredients over cubed ice, then pour in to the tallest glass you can find over ice. Decorate with pineapple, orange and lime.
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Champagne The Beaufort Bar is a place of celebration. Formerly the Beaufort Room, it stands in one of the most historic parts of the hotel. The room was the scene of some of The Savoy’s most entertaining moments and is where the world-famous “Stomping at The Savoy” dinner dances would take place. A theatrical, glamorous, new addition to The Savoy, the Beaufort Bar is all about champagne, cocktails and cabaret. On the following pages we have listed a selection of our favourite Champagnes. They have been carefully selected for you to enjoy and our team will be more than happy to take you through each category should you require any assistance. We take you on a journey from ‘The Classics’ which list the more traditional and well known Champagne houses to ‘ The Unique’ which will introduce boutique grower Champagnes. ‘The Glorious’ will list some of the most famous Grand Crus and ’The Giants’ will show you some well known Champagnes in larger formats.
The Classics
These Champagnes represent the traditional houses in the region. Their consistency and strive for excellence has distinguished them from other estates. These sparkling wines are great for any occasion, even if it’s just to relax and enjoy the ambiance or to celebrate that special moment in your life… Glass Bottle Our Recommendation: Moet & Chandon Rosé, NV 23 109
Non Vintage Louis Roederer, Brut, Premier, NV Pol Roger, Brut, NV Louis Roederer, Demi Sec Carte Blanche Ruinart, Brut, Blanc de Blancs, NV Krug, Brut, Grande Cuvée, NV Lanson, Extra Age, Blanc de Blancs, NV
18.50 20 26 70
78 84 95 115 300 250
Rosé 26 26
Ruinart Rosé, Brut, NV Laurent Perrier, Rosé, Brut, NV Krug, Rosé, Brut, NV Lanson, Extra Age, Rosé, NV
120 123 441 225
Vintage Louis Roederer, Brut, 2007 Louis Roederer Brut, 1996 Louis Roederer Brut, 1993 Louis Roederer, Brut, 1990 Louis Roederer, Blanc de Blancs, 2007 Louis Roederer, Blanc de Blancs, 1997 Louis Roederer, Blanc de Blancs, 1995
32
39
135 215.50 257 298 175 216 335
Vintage Rosé 145 293 231
Louis Roederer, Brut, Rosé, 2008 Louis Roederer, Brut, Rosé,1996 Louis Roederer, Brut, Rosé, 1995 9.
The Unique These Champagnes boast very distinctive flavours due to their unique and exclusive vineyard sites. Their growers are committed to representing the best of what the region has to offer. These sparkling wines are fantastic to drink especially if you feel adventurous and would like to try something new; well known by Champagne Connoisseurs these wines are an absolute must try.
Our Favourite:
Jacques Selosse, Brut, Initial, Blanc de Blancs, NV
Glass
Bottle
34
190
17.5 17.5 18.5 23 34
72 72 80 92.5 190
Rich butter and brioche on the nose. On the palate an inspiring juxtaposition of an almost tropical ripeness and an astonishing purity of flavour.
Non Vintage Jacquesson, Brut, Cuvée N˚ 736, NV Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Brut, Blanc de Blancs, NV Gatinois, Grand Cru, Brut, NV Egly Ouriet, Brut, NV Jacques Selosse, Brut, Initial, Blanc de Blancs, NV Jacques Selosse, Extra Brut,Version Originale, Grand Cru, Blanc de Blancs, NV
220
Rosé Billecart-Salmon, Rosé, Brut, NV Egly-Ouriet, Rosé, Brut, Grand Cru, NV
29 33
120 139
Vintage Pierre Gimonnet Brut, Fleuron, 2005 Bruno Paillard, Brut, Assemblage, 1999
92.5 144
Sparkling Wine Furleigh Estate Cuvée Brut, Dorset, England, 2009
10.
17.50
68
The Glorious These prestige cuvees reflect the region’s commitment to providing premium quality.
Vintage Prestige Moët et Chandon, Brut, Grand Vintage, 2006 Bollinger, La Grande Année, 2004 Dom Pérignon, Brut, 2004 Pol Roger, Sir Winston Churchill, Brut, 2000 Taittinger, Brut, Comtes de Champagne, 2000 Bollinger, Brut,Vieilles Vignes Françaises, 2000 Dom Pérignon, Brut, 1996 Dom Pérignon, Brut, Oenothèque, 1996 Krug, Clos d’Ambonnay, Blanc de Noirs, 1996 Krug, Brut,1990
Glass
Bottle
26 38 59 60 88.5 162
108 160 285 285 430 720 600 610 3,998 920
Vintage Rosé 200 390 720 560 650
Bollinger, La Grande Anée, Rose, 2004 Dom Ruinart, Rosé, Brut, 1996 Dom Ruinart, Rose, Brut,1990 Veuve Cliquot, La Grande Dame, Rosé, Brut 2004 Dom Perignon, Rosé, Brut, 2000
Vintage Cristal Rosé 1100 990 1050 1558 1640
Louis Roederer, Cristal Rose, 2005 Louis Roederer, Cristal Rosé, 2004 Louis Roederer, Cristal Rosé, 2002 Louis Roederer, Cristal Rosé, 1996 Louis Roederer, Cristal Rosé, 1995
Vintage Cristal 85
Louis Roederer, Cristal, 2006 Louis Roederer, Cristal, 2002 Louis Roederer, Cristal, 1997 Louis Roederer, Cristal, 1996 Louis Roederer, Cristal, 1995 Louis Roederer, Cristal, 1993 Louis Roederer, Cristal, 1990 Louis Roederer, Cristal, 1989 11.
360 370 500 530 560 620 758 831
The Giants These voluptuous bottles bring out an inimitable taste and flavour which is unlike the regular sized bottled Champagne.
Magnum 1.5l
By the Bottle
Louis Roederer, Brut, Premier, NV Nyetimber, Brut, Classic, 2005, West Sussex, England Ruinart Rose, NV Ruinart, Brut, Blanc de Blancs, NV Louis Roederer, Rose 2008 Louis Roederer, Brut, 2007 Louis Roederer, Brut, 2000 Louis Roederer, Brut, 1999 Louis Roederer, Brut, 1997 Louis Roederer, Brut, 1996 Louis Roederer, Brut, 1990 Dom Perignon, 2003 Krug, Brut, Grande Cuvée, NV Louis Roederer, Cristal, 2006 Louis Roederer, Cristal Rosé 2002 Louis Roederer, Cristal, Rose, 2005 Salon, Brut, Le Mesnil, 1976, Blanc de Blancs
155 164 185 215 270 280 320 408 446 472 508 574 667 1100 1999 2700 6000
Jeroboam 3l 480 492 5950
Louis Roederer, Brut, Premier, NV Bollinger, Brut, Special Cuvée, NV Louis Roederer, Cristal, Brut, 2006
Methuselah 6l
990 21,000
Louis Roederer, Brut, Premier, NV Louis Roederer Cristal, 2006
Salamanazar 9l 2000
Louis Roederer, Brut, Premier, NV
Nebuch’dnezzar 15l 4800
Louis Roederer, Brut, Premier, NV 12.
WHITE WINES BY THE GLASS AND THE BOTTLE SAUVIGNON BLANC Craggy Range, Avery Vineyard, 2011, Marlborough, New Zealand
17 / 56
Pascal Jolivet, Les Caillotes, 2011, Sancerre, France
19 / 64
PINOT GRIGIO Portenova, 2011, Veneto, Italy
14 / 40
GRENACHE BLANC La Loupe, 2012, Languedoc , France
10 / 36
ALBARINO Pazo Barrantes, 2012, Rias Baixas, Spain
15 / 50
GAVI DI GAVI Ca da bosio, 2011, Piedmont, Italy
16/45
GRÜNER VELTLINER Weingut Peter Dolle, Gaisberg, 2008, Kamptal, Austria
14 / 42
SOAVE Pieropan, Calvarino, 2010, Soave, Italy
19 / 47
CHENIN BLANC Domaine Pascal Pibaleau, Azay le Rideau, 2011, Loire, France (Organic) 12 / 38
CHARDONNAY Crystallum, The Agnes, 2011, Walker Bay, S. Africa
17 / 60
Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix, Vaillons, 2002, Chablis, Premier Cru, Burgundy, France 21 / 80 Roche de Bellene, Les Vielles Vignes, 2008 , Puligny-Montrachet, France
28 / 100
ROSÉ Domaines Ott, Clos Mireille, 2012, Côtes de Provence, France
19 / 71
RED WINES BY THE GLASS AND THE BOTTLE PINOT NOIR Little Beauty, 2010, Marlborough, New Zealand Domaine Dominique Gallois, 2010, Gevrey Chambertin, France
17 / 61 25 / 88
TEMPRANILLO Aster, Crianza, 2008, Ribera del Duero, Spain
16 / 52
GAMAY Domaine de la Madone, 2010, Fleurie, France
16 / 54
MERLOT Duck Pond, 2011, Washington State, USA
16 / 52
MERLOT/SYRAH/ SANGIOVESE Gaja Ca’Marcanda, Promis, 2010,Tuscany, Italy
20 / 70
MERLOT / SYRAH Domaine du Mage, 2012 Cotes de Gascogne, France
12 / 37
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Casa Silva ‘Los Lingues’ Gran Reserva 2008, Colchagua Valley, Chile
14 / 39
MALBEC Catena, 2010, Mendoza, Argentina
15 / 49
SHIRAZ Botham Merrill Willis, 2008, McLaren Vale, Australia
15/51
GRENACHE/SYRAH/MOURVEDRE Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, 2007, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
28 / 102
Spiritous Liquors The technique of distillation dates back as far as 3000BC, when the Chinese used this technique to create liquids used for wine and medicine. This then slowly spread across the Asian continent through India, Egypt and then on to Greece and Italy. By the sixth Century AD, the Arab army that was invading Europe released the technique of distillation, and the monks and alchemists of the time began perfecting and refining both the technique and the equipment used to distil. In Eastern Europe, the first vodka distillery was documented in 1174, and in 1250, Arnaud de Villeneuve was the first to distil wines in France. He called this new liquid ‘Eau de Vie’ or water of life, due to his belief that it prolonged life and enhanced health. The word of this new technique slowly spread, and by the 15th and 16th Century countries across Europe were producing their own style of fiery spirit; the Dutch made Genever (which later became gin), the Scottish and Irish made Whisky, and the French made Brandies. Even in Mexico, where the Spanish began to settle in the 1500’s they began to distil Tequila using the locally grown agave plant. The first American Whiskies appeared in the second half of the 18th Century, when British and European settlers moved shore and began distilling using the locally available grain. The following is our selection of these most joyous elixirs and potable potions.
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Rum Perhaps the most important and historical of the spirit family, many of the rums we see today are a far cry from the fire water that was traded as a commodity in the 17th Century. Here is our selection of some of the finest examples available today, ordered by region of origin. —
Spanish Colonies A lighter style of rum than traditional English counterparts, these rums are full of finesse and provide an excellent base for mixing. —
Bacardi Superior - Puerto Rico, 37.5% - 9.50 Recommended Serve: Encantador —
Bacardi 8yr, Puerto Rico, 40% - 10.50 Recommended Serve: Cherry El Presidente —
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, Venezuela, 40% - 11.50 Recommended Serve: Dapper Dandy —
Ron Zacapa, Guatemala, 40% - 15.50 Recommended Serve: Japanese Ice Ball —
Bacardi Carta Blanca, 1950’s, Cuba, 44.5% - 250 Recommended Serve: Vintage Hemingway Daiquiri
— French Colony A more industrial style of rum, made with straight sugar cane. —
Trois Rivieres, Martinique, 50% - 10 Recommended Serve: Agricole Daiquiri
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English Colonies A heavier and darker style of rum, made using traditional techniques which retain more of the pungent aromatics. — RL Seales 10yr, Barbados, 43% - 10 Recommended Serve: With mixer
— Gosling’s Black Seal, Bermuda, 40% - 10 Recommended Serve: Dark & Stormy
— Appleton 8yr, Jamaica, 43% - 10 Recommended Serve: Mai Tai
— Mount Gay Extra Old, Barbados, 43% - 10.50 Recommended Serve: Rum Old Fashioned
— Pyrat X/O, Anguilla, 40% - 11.80 Recommended Serve: On ice, Lemon twist
— El Dorado Special Reserve 21yr, Guyana, 43% - 23.50 Recommended Serve: Neat, to sip
— Pusser’s Trafalgar 15yr, 47.75% - British Virgin Islands - 38
Cachaca A traditional Brazilian sugar cane spirit. — Leblon, Brazil, 40% - 10 Recommended Serve: Caipirinha
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Gin
A spirit which was truly perfected by the British in the second half of the 19th Century when the ‘London Dry’ style was created. Previous to this styles such as Genever and ‘Old Tom’ were the prominent varieties. Here we serve our list to you by way of flavour profile, always let your tastebuds be your guide…..
Ripe, Fresh, Fruity…. Vibrant and racy, these examples of the distillers art perfectly showcase the fine balance of botanicals. —
Bombay Sapphire, 40% - 9.50 Recommended Serve: White Lady —
Beefeater 24, 40% - 10 Recommended Serve: Gin Collins —
Oxley 40% - 13 Recommended Serve: Embankment Gardens
Juniper Lead… Juniper is the heartbeat of gin; it adds depth and wonderful notes of wood and bitter lemon. —
Tanqueray, 40% - 10 Recommended Serve: Aviation —
Bombay Original, 40% - 10 Recommended Serve: Pine-apple Julep —
Beefeater, 40% - 10 Recommended Serve: G&T
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Gin Continued… Sweeter, Spices, Floral….. Bringing different flavours to the fore is something to be revered, these renegades are fine examples of this, no doubt! —
Tanqueray 10, 40% - 11 Recommended Serve: Martini —
Sipsmith, 40% - 10 Recommended Serve: Corpse Reviver no.2 —
No.3, 40% - 10 Recommended Serve: Gin Sour —
Hendrick’s, 41.4% - 10 Recommended Serve: Patience
Different Altogether…. The more unusual and unique styles that can still be acquired today. Remnants of old times, but just as relevant as ever! —
Plymouth, 40% - 10 Recommended Serve: Red Snapper —
Jensen’s Old Tom, 40% - 10 Recommended Serve: Tom Collins —
Bols Genever 40% - 10 Recommended Serve: Martinez —
1960’s Booth’s Gin* - 110 Recommended Serve: Vintage Satan’s Whiskers
*as used by the infamous Harry Craddock 19.
Whisk(e)y An historic and influential spirit originally flavoured with heather, honey and other sweeteners to mask its harsh, raw flavours. This is no longer necessary due to the beautiful quality of spirit and ageing techniques now available. —
Light and Fruity Originating from a number of regions, these are the most accessible and easiest drinking whiskies on our list. — Glenlivet 12yr, French Oak - 10 Speyside, 40%
— Auchentoshan 3 Wood - 10 Lowland, 43%
— Dalwhinnie 1992, Distillers Edition - 14 Highland, 43%
— Balvenie 21yr, Port Wood - 25.50 Speyside, 40%
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Rich, Silky, Salty Perfect for drinking after dinner or over ice; this selection of malts captures the very best in sumptuous whisky drinking. — Oban 1996, Distillers Edition - 15.50 Highland, 43%
— Highland Park 18yr - 17.50 Island, 43%
— Talisker 18yr – 20 Island 45.8% — Macallan 18yr, Sherry Wood - 22.50 Speyside, 43%
— Peat, Smoke and Bonfire You either love them or hate them; these monsters of whisky will put a fire in your belly and a song in your heart. Laphroaig 10yr - 10 Islay, 40%
— Bunnahabhain 12yr - 10 Islay, 40%
— Lagavulin 16yr - 13.50 Islay, 43%
— Bowmore 18yr - 19.50 Islay, 43%
— Lagavulin 25yr - 210 Islay, 57.2%
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Scottish Blends The art of the blender is a magical one, capturing the perfect balance of complexity and flavour to marry as one. — Dewar’s 12yr, Double Aged 9.50 40%
— Johnnie Walker Black Label, 12yr - 10 40%
— Chivas Regal 12yr - 10 40%
— Compass Box Spice Tree - 10 46%
— Johnnie Walker Blue Label - 41 40%
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Irish Blends Ireland holds the world’s oldest registered whisky distillery, and their experience shows through a feather-light touch to produce some wonderfully light and complex whiskies. — Jameson - 10 40%
— Bushmills Black Bush - 10 40%
— Midleton Very Rare - 31 40%
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American The contrasting climate and different grains used in the production process produce a sweeter and richer result which is just as refined as their British counterparts. — Jack Daniel’s - 9.50 Tennessee, 40%
— Woodford Reserve - 10 Kentucky, 43.2%
— Maker’s Mark - 10 Kentucky, 45%
— Gentleman Jack - 11.50 Tennessee, 46%
— Blanton’s Special Reserve - 11.50 BT Distillery, Kentucky 40%
— Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel - 12.50 Tennessee, 45%
— George T. Stagg - 26.80 BT Distillery, Kentucky, 67%
— Old Timbrook 5yr, 1943 - 200 Bernheim Distillery, Kentucky, 50%
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Cognac A region famous for producing the finest brandies in the world, partly due to its unique terroir and partly due to the wonderful craftsmen who work so hard to maintain the standards that have been set down over the centuries. — Remy Martin VSOP Mature Cask, 40% - 9.50 — Remy Martin Coeur de Cognac, 40% - 10.50 — Ragnaud Sabourin VSOP, 40% - 10.50 — Hennessy X/O, 40% - 29 — Remy Martin X/O, 40% - 32 — Remy Martin Louis XIII, 40% - 230
Armagnac A spirit full of complexities and flavour, with numerous differences in the production process to its famous cousin; Cognac. — Cles des Ducs X/O, 40% - 15.50 — Chateau de Gaube, 1959, Darroze, 40% - 72
Calvados An apple brandy traditionally distilled in Normandy. — Dupont VSOP, 40% - 27.00 — Lemorton 25yr, 40% - 33
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Tequila Using artisanal production processes and improvements in the ageing process, tequila has shaken off its old image and can now be considered amongst the finest sipping spirits in the world. —
Soft and Mellow Some of the roundest and most accessible tequilas on our list. Their delicate, fruity flavours are also excellent when mixed in to any number of classic drinks. — Tapatio Blanco, 40% - 10 — Jose Cuervo, Reserva de la Familia, 38% - 20 — Gran Patron, Platinum, 40% - 53.50
Hearty and Rugged Tequilas with a more traditional, earthy and full bodied flavour. Perfect for sipping alongside a cold beer or pouring over ice. Ocho Reposado, 40% - 10 — Herradura Reposado, 40% - 10 — Tapatio Excelencia, 40% - 41
Mezcal A smokey rich and energetic spirit made from the heart of the agave plant, smooth and velvety this spirit is for sipping. — Ilegal Mezcal, 40% - 10
Vodka The vodka craze in the 90’s led to a huge variety of styles, finishes and packaging flooding on to the market. Only the best have survived, and this is our choice of this elite band. — Grey Goose, 40% - 10 France, Wheat Vodka, Single Distilled
— Grey Goose La Poire, L’Orange or Le Citron, 40% - 10 France, Wheat Vodka, Flavoured, Single Distilled
— Sipsmith Vodka, 40% - 10.50 London, England, Barley Vodka, No Filtration
— Belvedere, 40% - 10.50 Poland, Rye Vodka, Quadruple Distilled
— Belvedere Intense, 50% - 10.50 Poland, Rye Vodka, Quadruple Distilled
— Stolichnaya, 40% - 10.50 Latvia, Rye & Wheat Vodka, Quadruple Distilled
— Kauffman Vintage 2006, 40% - 21.50 Russia, Wheat Vodka, Multiple Distilled
— Ultimat, 40% - 36 Poland, Potato, Wheat, Rye Vodka, Triple Distilled
— Smirnoff Private Reserve, 45.2% - 80 U.S.A, Grain Vodka, Twice Distilled
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The Unsung Heroes A selection of the often under used and unheard of elements of the bar, bought out to show off their attributes.
Port and Sherry Spanish and Portuguese fortified wine made by addition of grape spirits. Ramos Pinto 20yrs, 20% - 15.50 — Ruby Dow’s, 19% - 10 Pastrana Manzanilla, 15% - 8 — Don Jose Oloroso, 18% - 10
Absinthe Generally made using green anise, wormwood and sweet fennel, absinthe has enjoyed a great revival in recent years. — La Fée Parisian Absinthe, 68% - 11.50 — Pernod Absinthe, 68% - 12.50
Grappa A traditional Italian spirit made using pomace, Grappa is now protected by various production laws. — Domenis Storica Nera, 50% - 12.50 — Nonino Picolit, 50% - 26.50
Eau de Vie Translated as ‘water of life’ eau de vie is a traditional French spirit made my distilling fruit wines. — Framboise, Miclo, 40% - 10.50 — Poire Williams, Miclo, 40% - 10.50 — Kirsch, Miclo, 40% - 10.50
The Beaufort Bar in 1913, when it was known as the ‘Winter Garden’. Note the glass ceiling…..
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ALCOHOL BY VOLUME
Champagne 12 % - 13 % White & Red Wine 12 % - 13 % Beers 4.3 % - 5.5 % Vermouth 4.7 % - 18 % Campari 25 % Ricard 45 % Sherry & Port 5.5 % - 20 % Gin 37.5 % - 49.3 % Vodka 37.5 % - 50 % Rum 37.5 % - 50.5 % Whisky 40 % - 70 % Cognac 40 % - 70 % Absinthe 68 % Tequila & Mezcal 40% In accordance with the Weights and Measures Act of 1985, the measure for the sale of Gin, Vodka and Whisky in these premises is 50 ml and multiples thereof. Champagne and sparkling wines are sold by the glass measured at 150ml. Wines are sold by the glass measured at 175ml, but are also available upon request as 125ml. Port and Sherry are sold by the glass measured at 75ml. Please note that all vintages were correct at the time of printing, but are subject to change.
All prices are inclusive of VAT. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill.
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