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The inn-express.com online ordering portal is live, and all customers can now register for an online account. This platform exclusively offers Inn Express customers an unrivalled range of products teamed with live stock availability. Whether you use our answerphone system, emails or call our customers services team, transitioning from your existing way of ordering will always be a scary thought. So we, thought we’d add some helpful FAQ’s so you can navigate your way through the process of logging on for the first time, through to placing your order and viewing previous orders. WHO WILL CONFIRM MY ORDER?
You will receive an email confirimg your order and also be able to see current orders within your account dashboard.
CAN I SEE MY PRODUCT HISTORY?
Yes. We have a section named ‘Recently Ordered Products’ where your 90 day purchasing history is stored. Once you begin to order on the online platform, the products you order will be saved in this area.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ONLINE ORDERING?
There are many benefits to using the new platform. Being able to see your prices is hugely advantageous to your business. Furthermore the ability to view live stock availability makes your ordering process smoother So you can now order at a time that is convenient for you!
I CAN’T LOG IN, WHAT SHOULD I DO? CAN I HAVE MULTIPLE USERS?
Yes. All we need is a seperate email address for each user and your whole team can access the portal.
CAN I HAVE MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS WITH ONE LOGIN?
No that is something we arent able to facilitate. Each venue will require a separate email address
All customers are eligible for an online account and you can register your venue for online ordering by contacting us at onlineorders@inn-express.com. Once you have registered you will be contacted by a member of our team with your temporary first time password. Once you have logged in and changed this password you will be able to take full advantage of our system. KEY POINT A common mistake customers make when logging in for the first time is not entering the case-sensitive password correctly. Please be aware that you enter your details as we send them to you.
NEW AND UPCOMING FEATURES Although we have just launched our system we are already looking to improve it further still. Look out for features including: GP & Profit calculator on all products
Invoice reconciliation and invoice history
Online payment gateway
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THE SUSTAINABLE WAY THE TERM SUSTAINABILITY IS A BROAD AND COMPLEX CONCEPT THAT INCORPORATES NOT ONLY ENVIRONMENTAL, BUT ALSO SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES. At its heart, being sustainable is about durability... But in the long term the execution of sustainability should be seen the path to follow to generate positive impact while taking into consideration the triple balance between people, planet, and profit. Historically, the production of alcohol has been pretty demanding on mother earth. Snazzy & eye-catching packaging is often used, and the process tends to involve lots of water, heat and energy. But, thankfully there are an ever-increasing amount of forward-thinking producers who are taking steps in the right direction. So, the next time you’re spoilt for options choosing what to add to your menu, why not choose good for palate and planet? Here, we list our top picks of producers paving the way in the modern world.
PURITY BREWING CO
NAVAS DRINKS WE ALL HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO OUR PLANET, AND WE TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY AT EVERY STAGE.
PURE ECO. SUSTAINABILITY AND BREWING WITH A CONSCIENCE IS AT THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS. At Purity we take our responsibility to our environment and local community very seriously. We’ve made some huge strides for a small company but we are determined to continue to make a difference. Our brewery uses the latest heat exchange and steam recapture technology to reduce our energy consumption. Our spent grain goes to the Longhorn Cattle on the farm as well as going to Brewers Goose. The spent yeast goes to the local pigs and the used hops are used as fertiliser on the farm. We recycle our waste water by using a natural wetland system. Creating a unique and thriving ecosystem ensuring pure water is going back into the water system.
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Navas is partnered with the Eden Project and 1% for the Planet to support their aims and ensure we are doing the best we can. Navas mixers are focused on balancing ingredients, not overpowering with fad flavours. We also want to match our love of craft drinks with the best modern business practices to be more sustainable, mixing with the best and shouting about the quality of ingredients and drinks found in Cornwall.
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DISCARDED SPIRITS ONCE WASTED. NOW TREASURED. At Discarded Spirits Co. we are on a simple mission: to reverse needless waste. 70% of Food and Drink waste is avoidable. We’re adopting a new philosophy to understand how what is wasted today, can be treasured tomorrow.
ECO SPIRITS
SAPLING SPIRITS THERE ARE TWO THINGS SAPLING LOVES: GREAT SPIRITS AND THE NATURAL WORLD. When you choose Sapling you will enjoy both delicious homegrown spirits and making the world a better place. We exist to tackle climate change through regenerative farming and reforestation.
THE WORLD’S FIRST LOW CARBON, LOW WASTE SPIRITS DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGY ecoSPIRITS is an innovative closed-loop distribution system that nearly eliminates packaging waste in the premium spirits supply chain.
BUY ONE GET ONE TREE For every bottle you buy, a tree is planted. On each bottle a unique code tells you what tree was planted where and a little about the planting project
By dramatically reducing packaging and transport costs, ecoSPIRITS provides both a powerful cost advantage and a transformative carbon footprint reduction.
CHATEAU DE L’ESCARELLE SUSTAINABILITY AND ORGANIC VITICULTURE WAS IS ACTUALLY AN OBLIGATION TOWARDS MOTHER NATURE The estate’s biodiversity (demonstrated by the presence of hedgerows, trees, flowers, insect life...) and the use of very low- intensity farming practices, means that the impact on the environment (air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, water, soil, flora and fauna, landscape) is kept to a minimum. For example, the winery’s roof had solar panels installed in 2016, they currently generate 50% of the electricity they use each year, winery sewage and waste water is treated on site and re- used.
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STROUD BREWERY DON’T PANIC, WE’RE ORGANIC We make outstanding organic beer without damaging the planet and bring people together to inspire positive change. We believe the only way to be truly sustainable is to invest in responsible organic farming. If we don’t look after our soils through organic farming they won’t be healthy enough to feed us in 60 years. We also work hard to lower our carbon and water footprints and implement circular economy principles.
Every decision we make, takes into account the environmental impact For instance at Two Drifters, we have an electric distillery run on 100% renewable energy, electric vehicles, carbon neutral packaging and courier, sustainable merchandise, closed loop chilling system, our new bottle design creates significantly less CO2. They are also beautiful, so win win! Find out more at twodriftersrum.com
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CARBON NEGATIVE BRITISH RUM At the core of Two Drifters is the constant desire to improve. To strive for perfection in our rums, to constantly search out and implement new or improved sustainable technologies, to inspire others to be more sustainable. ONE OF THE FIRST CARBON-ZERO DRINKS COMPANIES IN THE UK. We are striving to measure and reduce our environmental footprint with sustainable practices and processes. In a climate where the world is facing many environmental and social challenges, Gattertop Drinks Company is paving the way to be the thought leader in sustainable British alcohol brands, doing our part to make the world a better place.
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DROP BEAR BEER CO THE UK’S HIGHEST RATED ALCOHOL FREE BREWERY Drop Bear Beer Co. is a dedicated alcohol freebrewery with a focus on quality, sustainability,and craft.Drop Bear is currently building the UK’s biggestAF brewery and once operational, this willfunction as a key element of the brand.Drop Bear is Wales’ first B Corp Brewery and is currently working towards becoming the world’sfirst carbon neutral alcohol free brewery.
LEMONAID / CHARITEA DRINKING HELPS. We make soft drinks how they should be. Each bottle contains only the best organic ingredients and supports fair trade. So far, so delicious
ANANTO WINES
KARMA DRINKS ORGANIC SODAS There are 2.000,000,000 Colas consumed every day. But the west african people who discovered the magical properties of the Cola nut don’t make a penny from the world’s most popular fizzy drink. So in 2010 we decided to change that.
ORGANIC, SUSTAINABLE BAG IN BOX WINES Along with all its wines being certified organic and vegan, Sierra Norte is keenly involved in projects run by its D.O. that benefit local people and which defend the products of its region. In a wider environmental sense, Sierra Norte is developing a wastewater project by installing a treatment system plant to reuse water, as well as being involved in a photovoltaic solar panel installation project.
You could call us a sustainable and ethical, almost bcorp accredited. Plastic free, social enterprise, organic and fairtrade development organisation. But that is a bit of a mouthful. So, in short we believe that something as frivolous as a fizzy drink can be a force for good.
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Sustainability in the wine trade doesn’t start and end in the winery. Indeed there are many aspects of the wine trade which are located in the UK such as importer Lanchester Wines and its sister business, Greencroft Bottling, which is a contract wine bottler. Both are based in County Durham. Their philosophy is that every business has a duty of care to minimise its impact on the environment, but there is, unfortunately, no ‘one size fits all’ solution when it comes to sustainability. Lanchester Wines identified that it’s greatest opportunity to make a change is through minimising reliance on fossil fuels. And, as such, has invested around £10million in renewable heat and energy generation at its sites across the North East of England. Today the business is powered almost completely by renewable wind and solar energy.
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The business’ four wind turbines produce around 5.5million kWh (kilowatt hours) of clean, renewable electricity per year. Around 42% of this electricity is used to run operations onsite with the remaining electricity – enough to power 800 three bedroom homes - feeding into the National Grid for use within the local community
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Installing 2 Megawatts of solar panels on the roof of Greencroft Two which will create around 1.7m kilowatt hours of electricity per year
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A 41 kilowatt solar array on the roof of Lanchester Wines’ office complex produces enough clean electricity to cover day-to-day use.
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Pioneers of world-changing heat pump technology which uses water from disused mines beneath our warehouses in Gateshead.
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Lanchester Wines’ office complex produces enough clean electricity to cover day-to-day use.
Lanchester Wine are Pioneers of world-changing heat pump technology.
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All natural, award winning mixers, made with 100% Cornish Spring water. Crafted to enhance and illuminate.
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Fill other glasses with envy cordial 6 x 500ml: handpicked elderflower, summer raspberry, pomegranate & elderflower, ginger & lemongrass sparkling pressé 12 x 275ml: handpicked elderflower, crisp apple, pomegranate & elderflower, raspberry lemonade, ginger beer
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punchy We make premium soft drinks.
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£24.00 24x250ml
In a world of sugary, ecounfriendly, artificial, and unadventurous drinks we believe it’s time for something better. The proof is in the punch.
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kids need nature, parents want choice! 36% of adults agree there’s not enough choice when buying drinks for kids out of home* We’re here to change all that. Our naturally flavoured sparkling botanical water is a wild and wonderful alternative to sugary flavoured drinks. Created for healthier kids and happier parents.
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100% NATURAL FRUITS
Free of artificial aromas,
Ideally suited for breakfast, lunch and in cocktails Select your favourites from our ORANGE, MULTI-VITAMIN TROPICAL, MANGO, PINEAPPLE, CRANBERRY, ACE, 20 *June HOW onlyDRINKS WHOLESALE SHOULD BE DONE
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Established over 130 years ago and now sold in over 30 countries. Our distinct green bottles deliver a unique and intense taste experience across our choice of 12 flavours. Across the mediterranean Pago can be found in many premium hotels, cafe bars and restaurants. Ideal for breakfast and lunch, it’s also a key ingredient for cocktails.
CLOUDY APPLE, PEAR, STRAWBERRY, PEACH, TOMATO AND PINK GRAPEFRUIT FRUIT SINCE 1888.
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Discover FROBISHERS DELICIOUS SOFT DRINKS FROM THE FINEST FRUITS & BOTANICALS
We craft a full range of soft drinks, from full-bodied fruit juices to spectacular sparklers enhanced with carefully selected botanicals. Our delicious ranges are exceptionally versatile and will elevate any drinks menu. Make them the hero and just add ice or shake up with a premium spirit for the perfect cocktail.
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Each delicately bubbling Sparkling Pressé is ready to grab and go. The convenience of canned soft drinks, with the elevated flavour pairings of Frobishers.
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THE INSPRIATION FOR FELICET TE CAME FROM A UNIQUELY GALLIC SURGE OF INNOVATION, 1963 WITNESSED FRANCE ENTERING THE FELINE SPACE RACE VIA A CAT NAMED FÉLICET TE. Now immortalised on a wine that pays homage to those that think outside the box, Felicette is for all those who dream to be a little different. Distinctly French - restraint, mineral, varietal definition, balance - perfect for by the glass as an aperitif or with food. These wines are fresh and well balanced, produced in the South-West of France, with the white and red grapes coming from Cazouls, Nissan and Puisserguier vineyards between Narbonne and Beziers. The climate here is hot and dry with a mediterranean influence, whilst the soils are sandy, silty with chalky- clay on the hillsides.
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MAXIMISE YOUR WINE SALES Now that we’re approaching the busy summer season, it’s a good time to consider whether your ‘Wine by the Glass’ (WBTG) offering is adequate and exciting enough to give you the best possible return. You may well ask “why bother offering wines by the glass at all?”, “if I do, how many wines do I need to offer and at what price points?” and “how can I prevent wasting a load of wine once the bottles are open?”. I’ll cover all these questions below and show you some emerging trends that should help to guide your decision-making. So, here we explain the clear benefits of offering wines by the glass.
In a nutshell, selling wines by the glass does one of two crucial things. Firstly, it’s proven to increase wine sales and yields stronger cash margins than bottle sales, YES PLEASE. And secondly, perhaps most importantly of all, it helps enhance your customers’ overall experience. Happy customers leave good reviews, return if they’re relatively local and will probably spend more on future visits, but then you already knew that. With consumers currently drinking less but drinking better, not only is this the perfect justification for offering wines by the glass in the first instance, it’s also an opportunity to put on a couple of more premium wines too. You’ll find that lunchtime
customers in particular will take advantage of this. It’s worth talking to your best regulars to see what they would be prepared to spend up to and perhaps use this as a guide. Another benefit is that it’s a great way to introduce customers to lesser known and quirkier wines as well as getting through slower-moving stock as it takes away the risk of being stuck with a bottle they might not like.
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Ok then, how many wines & at what prices? This is going to depend on various factors like what kind of establishment you are, how many wines you currently offer by the bottle, do you sell food or are you solely wet led, how much footfall do you get & what kind of preservation or dispense system can you afford to invest in. This latter point is very important because a good preservation/dispense system will remove the risk of excessive wastage, meaning you can offer a broader WBTG choice. We’ll come back to this shortly. Without any form of preservation, you’ve probably
got 2 days to turn over your bottles of sparkling, 2-3 days to turn over your white & rosé wines & 3-4 days to turn over your reds. This may mean you can realistically offer 1 sparkling, 1-2 whites & reds & 1 rosé. In terms of pricing, the general rule of thumb is that a standard glass (175ml) equates to 85-100% of the wholesale cost of the bottle so if you only sell one glass, the loss is negligible but obviously the incentive is to turn that bottle over which shouldn’t be difficult. Don’t be afraid to try a more premium white like a Chablis & a red like a Reserva Rioja towards the £10/glass price & you may be surprised by the take up.
Ok, then What about wastage? Ultimately the best way to reduce waste is to sell more! Simple right? But all joking aside, starting or extending your Wine By The Glass range can seem daunting, & a concern about wastage is perfectly understandable. However, with the right menu design, team training & the right wines, you will never look back. One of the most popular ways to prevent waste is wine preservation & dispense systems. Your choice of system will depend on how serious you want to make your WBTG program.
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So, let’s look at some of the most tried & tested:
VACUUM PUMP & STOPPERS
This cheap solution has been around for decades & is generally okay for limited WBTG ranges but they generally don’t work with sparkling wine. You simply need decent stoppers for fizz. If you can turn the bottles over fairly quickly, vacuum pumps are fine as they’re not very accurate. Under-pump the wine & it will still oxidise, as oxygen is left in the cavity between the wine & the stopper. Over-pump & you can bruise the wine’s delicate structure.
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Wastage Continued... GAS PRESERVERS
You can also buy canisters of inert gas, which are comparatively inexpensive if you have a small WBTG range but will obviously become more expensive as you broaden it. These are mostly argon-based & work by squirting an amount into the opened bottle at the end of service before you reseal it with the cork or screw cap. They’re pretty effective for still wines & give you much longer to turn the bottles over, we’re talking weeks rather than days, but it’s not advisable to use them on sparkling wines.
CORAVIN SYSTEMS
These have become really popular with Sommelier in particular & offer a decent shelf life but the systems are quite pricey & the refill canisters even more so, especially if used heavily. These work by pushing the system’s needle directly through the unopened corked bottle, allowing you to pour the required measure before a controlled amount of argon is released into the remaining cavity space. With the right accessories, you can also use the same system for screw cap wines & there’s a separate system for sparkling wines too. Sommelier primarily use these for offering premium & fine wines as opposed to lower-priced wines due to the higher ongoing costs.
PRESERVATION SYSTEMS
Dominated by Le Verre de Vin for the past few decades, these are fairly expensive to purchase outright but the running costs are very low. They can pay for themselves within a few years but it’s obviously dependent on how strong your WBTG offering is. The systems can last for many years & are very accurate, & you can get dual systems that will do all your still & sparkling wines together. There’s no inert gas involved & you have around 21 days to turn over your opened bottles. There are also dispense systems which, again, are very expensive initially & have a higher running cost as they use inert gas to preserve the opened wines, but they look the dogs & give you a much longer shelf life. Again, these are suited to more premium wines where the transactional return is higher. The most successful of these is enomatic, with By The Glass & Winemotion also offering similar effective solutions. With consumers becoming ever-more experimental when it comes to their wine choices, it’s the ideal time to review your WBTG program as small tweaks can lead to big financial returns!
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You wouldn’t leave food open. So why would you leave your wine? With a Bermar wine & Champagne preservation system, you can achieve ultimate freshness, boost your wine sales, eliminate any wastage concerns, and delight your customers with a perfect wine & Champagne by the glass service.
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Gran Cerdo
Gran Cerdo are wine’s dedicated to the bank executives that denied loans to us on the basis that wine is not a seizable asset. One day, these greasy and sweaty corporate suits will find that the best things in life cannot be impounded. Thanks to our friends help, we were finally able to bottle this wine. Gonzalo Gonzalo Grijalba was born in Logroño, Spain and grew up among the vineyards that his parents cultivated in Fuenmayor. After several years of training in various parts of the wine-making world, he returned to start his own project. Fiercely protective of the terroir of his family vineyards Gonzalo rejects market driven fashions, formulae, chemical treatments and conformism. Instead he has sought out his own methods with respect for the land, his vineyards, and the traditions of his forefathers. He balances this respect with formal training in the latest enological techniques and methods. His father’s illness from years of working with chemical herbicides and pesticides was a major influence in his decision making. The soil itself suffered as well, losing its vitality as well as its ecosystem. Gonzalo has worked hard to restore the vitality of the vineyards, and has revived natural treatments and biodynamic practices to maintain healthy vineyards. 38
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GRAN CERDO BL ANCO
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VI UR A / G R U N E R V E LT L IN E R / M AC A B EO Gran Cerdo is a project from producer Gonzalo Grijalba who is really making a name for himself in the natural wine world both down to the wines he produces and his strict organic practices. The Blanco is a blend of Viura, Gruner Veltliner, Macabeo & a few other native varietals - light, smashable white, perfect for tapas and enjoying with pals. NATURAL / ORGANIC / VEGAN
GRAN CERDO TEMPRANILLO TE M P R A N I L LO 100% Tempranillo, from Fuenmayor, Spain and is a real expression of the local terroir with Gonzalo using minimal intervention & organic practices. The wines juicy with a hell of a lot of character and a lovely f inish
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GRAN CERDO ROSADO TE M P R A N I L LO / G A R N AC HA This wine has real character - all the juicy elements of Tempranillo, with no dirty oak to mask its charm. It has a natural way about it but with no funkiness. Cherry-red, purplish, brilliant colour with primary notes of fresh fruit, strawberries, raspberries, cherries and violets with clean mineral tones from the granite, this little natural wine is phenomenal value. NATURAL / ORGANIC / VEGAN
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THE RISE OF BRITISH
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Charcute stems from the French noun ‘Charcuter’ which means ‘to butcher’. However, charcuterie describes prepared pork of all sorts: bacon, ham, salami, sausage, terrines, pate, confit and more. ‘Char’ means flesh, and ‘cuite’ is an old French word for ‘cooked’. During the fifteenth century, ‘charcutiers’ were not permitted to sell uncooked pork due to the apparent dangers of raw meat and this is how meat started to be salted and cured in this specific way on a commercial level. Imported, dry-cured meats like Prosciutto and Serrano ham have been long-time servants on any meat platter. But British-made charcuterie is now popping up frequently in food markets, restaurant menus and at home.
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Now Britain has its own distinctive, world-class produce. One of the main differences in this curation is the freedom, unbound by the traditional rules of its European peers.
TUDDYS THE STORY
Healthy snacks that tickle your pickle!
The idea for Tuddys originated in Tuddenham St Martin, Suffolk when Chris and George couldn’t find a beef jerky that ticked all the boxes – tasty, British and made without using major allergens*, so they decided to make their own.
They spent months tweaking and altering recipes and finally created what they were after. Their mothers taught them that it’s kind to share, so they decided to do exactly that and give everyone the chance to try their jerky. Hey presto – Tuddys Snacks was born!
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Hoisin Beef Jerky
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Honey BBQ Beef Jerky
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Sriracha Beef Jerky
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Like all good stories it started down the pub. The Junction Tavern beer garden, in NW5, to be precise. It was there, on one of their many lost evenings, that founders, George Rice and Johnny Bradshaw, found themselves pondering a serious question. What would be the perfect snack to accompany their recently ordered pint of real ale and glass of red Bordeaux? It had to be a delicious taste complement to these fine beverages; but it also had to provide proper sustenance to power the boys through to their late dinner. Several packets of crisps, nuts and scratchings later, the boys agreed that it had to be something more serious. They hit on the concept of a “Posh Peperami.” It could only be made with top quality British charcuterie, they decided. This would be real food – satisfying, full of flavour and better for you than any existing pub snack. The very next day, Serious Pig was born.
SERIOUS PIG THE RANGE Snackalami ‘Classic’
30g x 12
£16.06
Snackalami ‘Spicy’
30g x 12
£16.06
Crunchy Snacking Cheese
24g x 24
£21.60
Crunchy Snacking Cheese with Truffle
24g x 12
£23.99
Cornish Sea Salted Almonds
40g x 24
£17.15
Cornish Sea Salted Peanuts
40g x 24
£11.49
Snacking Pickles
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£11.57
THE SNACK SELECTION Salami to Skittles or Monster Munch to Mars Bars
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Unbelievably, coffee is the world’s second most traded commodity after oil. Over 80 countries produce 140 million 60 kilo bags of the stuff every year; that’s nearly 9 billion kilos of green coffee from something approaching 3.5 trillion coffee trees… That makes 3.5 billion cups of coffee per day & allows 25 million families worldwide to make a living from the broader coffee trade - 5 million of them alone in origin, managing farming & harvesting - 70% of which takes place on small family holdings. As an example of the reach & scale of the coffee trade - in Latin America, nearly 50% of all cropland is taken up with coffee agronomy, whilst in Burundi, 80% of all export income is derived from coffee. It is big business! What is more, the global coffee market is, despite the pandemic, snowballing, with consumption from emerging BRIC economies & repertoire growth here in Europe & the US expected to drive production to 160m bags pa, that’s a staggering 10 billion kilos! For many consumers, it has been the rise of the High Street Gourmet Cafe Bar chain. These bars introduced & created great coffee & fuelled their addiction to daily caffeine hit & at the heart of it all is the espresso, each requiring 42 beautiful beans to make a perfect caffeine moment!
Espresso NOT Expresso!! Espresso coffee was ‘created’ as a brewing process only some 80 years ago by equipment pioneers such as Dr Illy, who discovered the optimal brewing process to extract the aromatic oils & essences that make up an espresso. Perfect espresso made ‘expressly for you’ is a sweet & delicate combination of the master roasters skills & the correct recipe of temperature, pressure, & quantity of water. Our world is true; you could argue, run on & by coffee! With this in mind, it’s interesting to note that a one a day gourmet coffee habit would, over a typical working / commuting lifetime, amount to fifteen thousand pounds or more spend! Then for good measure, throw in the mix an annual intake of some 50 litres of brown liquor & semi-skimmed milk, equating to (wait for it) c 60,000 calories every 12 months – Erm, Black coffee, please! But fear not if you are dieting - Espresso, Americano, plain old black coffee (simple is often the best & frequently overlooked) boast almost no calories (less than 10 per shot) plus all those antioxidants & no worries about saturated fats... So, it seems espresso is not now only the choice of the connoisseur, The cognoscente, hipster or those simply wise enough to enjoy their coffee straight & true without adulteration.
Who runs the world? Coffee!! Our world is run on, by & with coffee – without it, the world would indeed be a poorer place - so please doff your caps to Khaldi the goat herder, who knew he was on to something when he saw his flock dancing merrily after eating the fruits of the coffee tree that we now all adore. So, if caffeine adoration is your business, or if you are interested to know how an excellent coffee service can drive your profitability, then take the chance to have a free consultation with the expert Inn Express team. Our in house consultant has created blends for some of the Globe’s largest chains, as well as managing some of the UK’s favourite coffee brands - so put us to the test!
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B 61 o-B B o o Boo, o The farming environment has always been the inspiration behind our beers, most of which are named after the farm’s location and our herd of Highland cows and flock of Dorset sheep
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TASTING NOTES/VITALS: STYLE: Pilsner ABV: 4.6% PROFILE: Crisp, bright and smoothly refreshing. A pale golden beer with a delicate citrusy finish.
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Meet Tap Social Movement It’s difficult to stand out in a country that is now home to more than 2,200 craft breweries. Oxford-based Tap Social Movement, however, is one brewery with a particularly compelling story to tell—and a worthy cause to support.
Armed with extensive professional backgrounds in criminal justice, nonprofit organisations, legal research, and hospitality—and, of course, a deep appreciation for craft beer—Tap Social’s cofounders decided that a brewery was the ideal platform and environment for promoting their cause and creating something special.
With a shared passion for social justice and craft beer, Paul Humpherson and sisters Amy and Tess Taylor founded Tap Social Movement in 2016 to provide support, training, and fulfilling employment to exoffenders during and after prison.
To date, Tap Social has generated more than 50,000 hours of paid employment for people from prison. It employs people in its brewery, in hospitality roles at its venues, in culinary roles in its kitchen and bakery, and in warehousing and delivery driving roles.
The Beer With Director Matt Elliott and Head Brewer Jason Bolger part of the leadership team, Tap Social has experienced significant growth right from the start. After launching in 2016 with a 1,000-litre brewery in an Oxford industrial estate, a year later Tap Social relocated the bulk of its brewing to a larger facility just down the road in Kennington, where a canning line was installed and two 4,000-litre fermentation vessels were added that allowed the brewery to double its annual capacity. 52
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In mid-2020, Tap Social introduced its core range of five modern, accessible beers, all of which are available year-round in kegs and cans from Inn Express: • Time Better Spent – 5.1% IPA • False Economy – 4.8% Lager • Cell Count – 4.5% American Pale Ale • Jobsworth – 3.5% Session Ale • Inside Out – 5.5% Oatmeal Stout Tap Social moved—and upgraded—again in May 2022, this time to an even bigger brewery in Kidlington. Now brewing on a 2,000-litre kit, Tap Social currently has 22,000 litres of fermentation tank space and plans to triple its annual volume. In addition to its core beers, Tap Social also brews seasonals and special collabs at its Kidlington brewery, as well as experimental small-batch beers at its original industrial estate brewery and taproom, which is open to the public at least three days a week.
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TRY SAUCERY. TASTE SUMMER. ·2 FOC KEGS IN RETURN FOR A 12 MONTH LISTING* ·BRANDED MAGIC ROCK BREWING FONT ·POS & MERCH TO SUPPORT THE LISTING ·CRAFT BEER SALES TRAINING SESSION (ON REQUEST) ·DIGITAL ASSETS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA Contact sam.bowen@lionlittleworld.com to discuss stocking Magic Rock Brewing Saucery today.
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Blimey Magic Rock Brewing Co
Brew York
SAUCERY
JUICE FORSYTH
GF Session IPA / 3.9%
Fruited IPA / 5.0%
30 -S-
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12 x 440ml
30 -S-
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12 x 440ml
Maule Brewing Co
Newtown Park Brewing Co
LUCKY
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IPA / 5.5%
Pale Ale / 5.2%
30 -S-
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12 x 440ml
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Deya Brewing Co
Glasshouse Beer Co
STEADY ROLLING MAN
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Pale Ale / 5.2%
Pale Ale / 5.0%
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For many years, a craft brewery with a core range was seen as a ludicrous decision. In hindsight, this looks pretty short-sighted. A well-curated core range offers consistent, credible, and familiar beers for which customers can forge a real thirst (pardon the pun). It seems that unless you were brewing limited batch Juicy DIPA’s, Brut IPAs (blimey, remember them?) or collaborating with the next big hype brewery, particular consumers wouldn’t even consider buying a drop of your finest if it was considered a ‘core beer.’ Oh, how times have changed! Recent studies show that craft beer demands a higher price per pint, is in continued growth and consistently performs strongly across the trade. This growth stems from the demand for accessible, consistent and tasty beers. Thankfully due to this demands some of the UK’s most exciting breweries have adjusted their range and start to offer what the people are demanding.
Wild Beer Co
Lost & Grounded
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Pale Ale / 4.2%
Hop Bitter Lager / 4.8%
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Vocation
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Craft Lager / 4.6%
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Attic Brewing Co
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GIVE YOUR CUSTOMERS THE TASTE OF FREEDOM We are the pioneers of British craft lager. We believe in beer brewed better. And you can taste it in every drop. With the ambition to be the largest independent lager brewer in the UK To help you take advantage of the biggest opportunity in the UK beer market – craft lager. Freedom Brewery provides: A sessionable alternative to heavier, more challenging craft beers Unpasteurised = protects subtle flavours delivering quality and consistency every time We use fresh spring water from on-site = unique and natural Commanding on ave. +10% more £RSP vs competitor premium lagers
LIGHT, CRISP, BRITISH LAGER. 4.0% ABV
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It’s no secret we love lager: we set up our brewery to make our flagship Keller Pils & brew lager every week of the year! Lager is a style of beer that is incredibly difficult to master, but we love the challenges that brewing this type of beer brings. We source our malts from Germany & Belgium as these suit the profile of our our beers down to a tee, & provide classic notes to our modern renditions. ALL OF OUR BEERS ARE UNFILTERED & VEGAN FRIENDLY. INN-EXPRESS.COM
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A core range is something that has constantly been requested of us from day one, but because of space, staffing, and tank limitations, we’ve been unable to fulfil. We’re now at a comfortable enough position where we feel we can produce a consistent range of beers that match the quality of our Augment range, but that we’re able to brew again and again. Please let us introduce you to our new core range. Presenting Rosebud, Little Petal and Floret.
Our flagship core beer - the style we’re most well known for, and what we do best. Rosebud is an IPA in the New England style - the most popular variant of the style in the world. We’ve hopped this beer with Citra, Galaxy, Mosaic and Simcoe to create a certified tropical punchbowl of flavour. Strong enough to retain all that incredible mouthfeel, but sessionable enough to smash pints of.
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Whilst we’re very much a brewery that produces modern, hop-forward beer, sometimes you have to look back to the old school and honour the breweries without whom we wouldn’t be here today. Little Petal takes a detour from our usual output down the Pacific highway for a deliciously moreish West Coast Pale - clean and crisp resinous bitterness takes the lead here, with a classic hop lineup of Cascade and Simcoe. 30L Keg 18 x 440ml Cans
Sometimes you just want a beer that is mega sessionable. Our Core pale ale is delicious, hazy juicebomb of a beer, balanced with enough bitterness to keep drinkers coming back for more. A baby version of our incredibly popular Spur IPA - Floret is positively bursting at the seams with peach, mango, and pineapple notes, backed up with pithy orange peel from its Citra, Simcoe and Azacca hop bill. 30L Keg 18 x 440ml Cans
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Big Drop Brewing Co is an award-winning alcohol-free craft brewery. Our passion is brewing the finest, tastiest craft beers we possibly can. And because tomorrow is always another day, it’s alcohol free.
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BEER, FIT FOR ALL TIMES
RUN WILD IPA "THE ULTIMATE SESSIONABLE IPA" UPSIDE DAWN "CLASSIC CRAFT GOLDEN STYLE"
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Drop Bear’s range is multi-award-winning, but we want our beer to do more than just taste great. We’re one of the UK’s first ever B Corp breweries, ensuring we meet the highest possible standards from an ethical and sustainable point of view and we are set to become carbon neutral in 2022.
“We’re on a mission to brew the best 0.5% ABV craft beers and build a better world in which to drink them.”
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QUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy a quality craft beer, regardless of their lifestyle or dietary requirements. Our brewing team has 60+ years experience brewing everything from traditional cask ale to modern take craft brews. We are SALSA accredited and our entire range is 0.5%WHOLESALE ABV, veganSHOULD friendly,BEgluten HOW DRINKS DONEfree, and low calorie.
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©2022 AB InBev UK Limited, all rights reserved. Over 18s Only. Open to Inn Express LTD customers based in England and Wales Only. Outlets must purchase a minimum of four cases of Corona NRB 24x330ml between 01.05.2022 - 30.06.2022 in one transaction to receive a case of Corona Cero NRB 24x330ml free of charge. Promoter: AB InBev UK Limited, Bureau, 90 Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1EN.
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REJOICE! Let Lucky Saint be your summer nights saviour.
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© 2022 AB InBev UK Limited, all rights reserved. Over 18s only. Offer open to participating BBG wholesale partner customers based in England and Wales only. Outlets must install Mahou 30L between 01/03/2022 and 30/04/2022 to receive one free keg. New installation cannot replace any Budweiser Brewing Group brand stocked. One keg per outlet. Promoter: Budweiser Brewing Group, 90 Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1EN
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THE UK’S NEWEST I R I S H S TO U T
BRENNAN’S BREWERY IS JUST THE LATEST CHAPTER IN A RICH FAMILY HISTORY AND TRADITION. BRENNAN’S PASSION FOR BREWING CAN BE TRACED BACK FOUR GENERATIONS TO 1905. THE LOVE FOR BEER CONTINUES TO THIS DAY. VELVETY DARK RUBY STOUT WITH A SMOOTH CREAMY HEAD, COCOA AROMA AND A SWEET CARAMEL TASTE FROM THE VERY FIRST SIP. A GENTLE CHOCOLATE FLAVOUR THAT LINGERS TO THE VERY LAST DROP!
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A wonderful beer... with a great offer! Receive a FREE keg of 6X on installation, plus glassware and a collector card promotion.
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Coors 24x330ml NRB, Pravha 24x330ml NRB, Staropramen 24x330ml NRB, Blue Moon 24x330ml NRB. While stocks last. Promotion valid from 1st May - 30th June 2022.
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It’s all about connections!
GETTING THE RIGHT FITTING Whether you call it a keg connector a coupler or a fitment.. There is a world of names for these essential pieces of equipment. But for any draft beer or soft drink system the performance of the keg coupler is vital. The keg coupler connects the gas and beverage lines to the keg and ensures a pressurized flow from the keg.
DRAUGHT KEG FITTINGS & THE PRODUCERS WHO USE THEM
(A) A-Type:
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Guinness/Diageo, Shepherd Neame
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PILSNER REJOINS THE FAMILY In the 1890’s we built England’s largest brewery to brew Burton’s first lager. Rather premature, as no one had acquired the taste for it yet. This unfortunate oversight led to the collapse of our brewery. Bitten but not shy, we have unfinished business with the ‘Wee Yella’. Here’s to second time lucky with our bright, clean and refreshing revival of the original Allsopp’s Pilsner.
4.6% ABV PILSNER AVAILABLE IN 30L KEG
CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT MANAGER TO ORDER
www.allsopps.com | @allsoppsbeer | sales@allsopps.com Samuel Allsopp & Sons, Ltd, P.O. Box 78024, London, W11 9JU
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This Gin was created from our vision to combine our Punjabi Heritage and British Upbringing. Many called us ‘Crazy’ for trying to create a British Indian Drink. But Crazy for us is Innovation and ‘Crazy’ is this amazing drink you hold in your hand. Distilled into a Clear Liquid, it’s as delicious Neat as it is partnered with Tonic water or as a key component of a Craft Cocktail.”
On the Nose: Juniper with the Top Notes of Lemon Drizzle in the company of Earthy Turmeric and Coriander followed by a Buttery Biscuit Base. Taste: Ludicrously Creamy and Smooth with Zesty Pomegranate. Cumin and Black Pepper Kicking Up the Spice, followed by Coriander and the EverPresent Juniper. Finishing Off on the Palate with a Gorgeous, Long-Lasting Creaminess and Full Mouthfeel.
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It’s the same as tequila, right? ...Not quite!
H
aving polished off the brandy that they had brought with them, the 16th century Conquistadors found themselves in need of something to distil. The Aztecs – including the Tarahumara and Apache Indians (Chihuahua), the Ticuila Indians (Tequila) and Zapotec and Nahutal Indians had been producing a beer they called octli – more latterly known as pulque made from species of the agavaceae family as early as 800 years ago. Accordingly the newcomers distilled what they found and the result was effectively the first Sotols, Tequilas and Mezcals.
The industry – and in particular the Tequila industry - subsequently grew very quickly and by 1656 the village of Tequila had been granted a charter by the Governor of New Galicia. In 1795 Jose Cuervo was granted a licence and 78 years later in 1783 his distillery made
the first export: 3 barrels to El Paso, Texas. In 1824 the state of Jalisco was created by which time dozens of distilleries had been established. In the 1930s, in order to cope with demand, the practice of adding non-agave sugars to agavaceae spirits
became popular. Known as ‘mixtos’, the resultant distillates were relatively bland when compared with 100% agavaceae spirits but in one respect this helped them become more popular abroad. In Chihuahua, Sotols are made only form 100% agavaceae; there are no mixtos at all.
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EVERYBODY’S HEARD ABOUT THE WORM It is a marketing gimmick, which made its first appearance in the mid 20th century. It is not actually a worm at all but the larval form of the moth Hypopta agavis that lives on agavaceae plants. Tequilas never have a worm in them and only certain Mezcals – primarily from Oaxaca are sold con gusano.
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In 1992 the Consejo Regulador del Tequila was established & in 1997 Oaxaca was awarded DO Status for Mezcal although the spirit is indigenous to various regions including Acapulco. DO Status is currently being sought by Sotol producers who have put in place an active & very extensive conservation program to ensure the availability of the Desert Spoon in its natural habitat.
TEQUILA
The word agave is Greek in origin & literally means “magnificent”. Today many species of the agavaceae family are used to make quality quintessentially Mexican spirits thus proving true the ancient Aztec philosophy that “when you specialise & remain focused on your origins a cult status is bound to follow”. In legally demarcated areas (from North to South) the following spirits are produced from different species of the agavaceae family:
Mezcal the state drink of Oaxaca; most of its distilleries are still run by Zapotec Indians. It is made from various different species including a maguey variety & Agave augustifolia Haw more commonly known as espadin. The name “Mezcal” is derived from the Nahutal Indian meaning “roasted agave”.
SOTOL The state drink of Chihuahua is made from Dasylirion wheeleri more commonly known as the Desert Spoon or in Spanish the Sotol plant.
From the state of Jalisco primarily from the region surrounding the city of Tequila is made from the Agave tequilana more commonly known as Weber Azur or Blue
MEZCAL
The plants are well suited to their respective soils & climates. The Blue Agave thrives in the high, dry, mineral rich volcanic plain of the Sierra Madre whilst the ‘Sotol’ plant grows wild – & therefore organically - very successfully on the rocky slopes in the Chihuahuan desert grassland at altitude. The latter is the smallest of all the spirit giving agavaceae growing to about 21/2’ in height with the piňa weighing approximately 10kg. The others are farmed & are similar to one another insofar as they are about 5’ in height & can weigh anything from 20kg – 60kg. For Sotols & Tequilas the starches are converted to sugars by cooking the piňas in steam ovens traditionally at 950C for 36 hours although more modern methods include pressure-cooking which gets the job done in half the time. Whereas for Mezcals the piňas
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are slow roasted, often in pit ovens, for about 3 days. As they roast they absorb smoke, which gives Mezcal one of its most distinctive characteristics & has the additional benefit of activating the wild yeasts allowing the cooked hearts to start fermenting naturally. These piňas are then crushed & mashed & left to complete fermentation. This can take some time but as it does the liquid starts to naturally separate from the mulch. With Sotols & Tequilas the cooked piňas are either shredded or crushed & the aguamiel (sweet juice) drained into the fermentation vat. Those that crush will put both liquid & fibres into the vat & may in tequila production also put these into the first distillation. Fermentation today is virtually always in temperature-controlled stainless steel with most modern firms preferring to use their own yeast strain. Typically fermentation will last 72 hours at most, however in the event that wild yeasts alone are used that timeframe would be about 5 days as is the case with Tres Majures so-called ‘yeast-free’ method. The ‘mosto muerto’, which is between 5%abv & 10%abv, is sent for distillation with most Tequilas & Mezcals coming off the still at between 55%abv & 65%abv respectively.
Most Tequila producers use Double Distillation in Stainless Steel pots although copper is playing more & more of a role in the region nowadays. Mezcal was traditionally single distilled but is now normally distilled twice in copper pot still whilst the Sotol producer Hacienda de Chihuahua use a Pot Column giving a spirit off the still at about 75%abv. Only oak barrels may be used for ageing tequila & the spirit therein must be between 38%abv & 55%abv. Typically ex Bourbon barrels will be used although this is not always the case.
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OUR FAVOURITES BANHEZ // 42% Comprised of 90% Espadín and 10% Barril agaves, this mezcal is delightfully mild, floral and fruity (pineapple, banana). Banhez Ensemble is perfect for first-time mezcal tasters and wonderful for cocktail innovation.
DEL MAGUEY VIDA DE SAN LUIS DEL RIO // 40% Nose of roasted pineapple & bright citrus, palate of mango, cocoa, dried chiles & a touch of salinity, finish of cigar smoke & lots of fruit.
The following designations apply for all agavaceae spirits:
SILVER, PLATA or BLANCA Released after a brief marrying period in stainless steel – typically about 30 days
OJO DE TIGRE // 37% Expect green apple and citrus up front, followed by hints of cooked agave, caramel, and smoked cocoa. One to serve on the rocks or in a Smokey Margarita
GOLD or JOVEN ABOCADO Has caramel added
QUIQUIRIQUI // 45%
REPOSADO
A fantastic fruity and floral flavours Classic caramel notes and general smokiness
2 – 12 months ageing in oak
ANEJO 12 months plus ageing in oak
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It's time to
SPRITZ GET INTO THE SPIRIT OF THE SPRITZ THIS SUMMER Despite being firmly rooted in Italian culture, this famous aperitivo cocktail was actually invented by Austrian nobles occupying Venice in the early nineteenth century. But no matter its origins, we love the refreshing blend of bitter liqueur & sparkling wine (preferably) served in the sun.
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APEROL UNDOUBTEDLY IS THE KING OF THE SPRITZ IN THE UK BUT HAVE A LOOK AT OUR GREAT SPRITZ ALTERNATIVES FROM SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE PRODUCERS.
DOLCE VITA APERITIVO
REVEREND HUBERT SUMMER CUP
11.5% ABV
20.1% ABV
70CL
50CL
Delicate notes of orange peels, pleasantly bitter, a slightly fresh spicy hint & a unique oriental touch given by the rhubarb & the saffron on the palate. Long lasting finish.
Balanced sweetness from luscious plums & bursting pomegranates is levelled with tart rhubarb & sharp cranberries. Hand crafted in the Cotswolds using real fruit. Enjoy with ice, soda, sliced strawberries from the garden & a shard of rhubarb on an English sunny afternoon.
COTSWOLDS DIST. SUMMER CUP
PAMPELLE GRAPEFRUIT
25% ABV
15% ABV
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A blend of award-winning Cotswolds Dry Gin & handcrafted Oloroso & Pedro Ximénez sherries, finished with select herbal & spice essences. Rich & fruity with a complex bittersweet finish, it’s delicious mixed with lemonade or ginger ale, cucumber, mint, fresh summer fruits & lots of ice.
Pampelle grapefruit aperitif, made from Corsican Star Ruby Red grapefruits, crafted in Cognac, France. Topped with sparkling wine & soda water, garnished with a ruby red grapefruit wheel.
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SACRED ROSEHIP CUP
17.5% ABV
18% ABV
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Select, the Venetian aperitif created in 1920 on the island of Murano. Topped with sparkling wine & soda water, garnished with an orange wedge.
70CL
This all-natural gently bitter aperitif is made with English Rosehips & Rhubarb, Spanish Sweet Orange, organic Peruvian Ginger & naturally coloured with Red Grape skins. Perfect in the Rosehip Spritz: 3 parts Sparkling Wine, 2 parts Rosehip Cup, 1 part Soda with ice & an orange slice.
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HANDCRAFTED IN THE COTSWOLDS
MADE WITH REAL FRUIT
50CL / 20.1% ABV
Originally made in 1904 by Reverend Hubert using prizewinning fruit from the vicarage garden for his congregation’s Christmas party and summer village fete. These recipes have been improved by his great-grandson Thomas Lester. Our award-winning Summer Cup contains a balanced quartet of natural real fruit. Sweetness from luscious plums & bursting pomegranates is balanced with tart rhubarb & sharp cranberries.
Rev Hubert Summer Spritz
Rev Hubert Summer Sour
A bonefide summer classic! Why should the italians have all the fun? Simply add all the ingredients and garnish with the orange slice.
Put all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Give it a hard shake. Double strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with the lemon slice and the maraschino cherry.
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We use our own honey and fruit that is not perfect enough for the supermarket to create our award winning spirits
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Striving for positive change never tasted so good Ten Locks, a new spirits distributor set up in lock down, backs brands that share thier pursuit of positive change; this takes many forms across their offering, but they especially champion spirit brands who are forward thinking in their approach to sustainable packaging and can lead the way through new and innovative processes and ways of working. Here are some examples of brands we work with and their sustainable efforts: El Tequileño Named in honour of the people of Tequila, El Tequileño was founded in 1959. They take pride in their sustainability efforts. 98% of the distillery residuals from production are recycled and turned into natural fertiliser for the next generation of agaves. In addition, El Tequileño are leading the conservation efforts of the spring water from the volcán de Tequila. LISTED: El Tequileño Blanco and Reposado, 50cl,38% ABV
Banhez Mezcal Working together as a co-operative this collective of individuals, families and communities work together, to produce Banhez. All involved, in some form, contribute to the cultivation of agave and the production of the mezcal. Banhez, is one of the largest certified non-profit co-operatives, exemplifying an amazing, sustainable and culturally rich spirit. LISTED: Banhez Espadin & Barril, 70cl, 42% ABV
Nusa Cana Rum Nusa Caña is blended for today’s tastes using Indonesian sugar cane. The bottle is 100 per cent recyclable thanks to a new ROPP (roll-on-pilfer-proof) cap. Every Nusa Caña label is made from recycled sugarcane pulp, a byproduct of the production process. LISTED: Nusa Caña Tropical, 70cl, 38% ABV & Nusa Caña Spiced, 70cl, 40% ABV
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CARIBBEAN RUM Totally unique, aged, golden blend: this unsweetened blend gives an easy drinking, refreshingly drier style of rum with a touch of natural sweetness. Born out of a love for the Caribbean. Diablesse’s mission is to enchant the connoisseur, tempt the rum virgin and convert gin lovers with small batch, hand selected rums from the Caribbean.
Langley’s succeeds in a crowded gin market with it’s London Dry and Old Tom - beacons for how the category’s flagship expressions should be. Innovative, while being respectful of; the history of gin, the craft of distilling with a commitment to using only the finest ingredients.
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Rugby Distillery can be found in our home town of Rugby, a small market town in the heart of Warwickshire and the birth place of the game. We are a family run business based on an arabal farm. Our small batch distillery was born out of an idea to craft a spirit which encompasses the intensity and affinity of the great English sport of Rugby. At the Rugby Distillery, we pride ourselves on crafting bold spirits using British-sourced ingredients and botanicals to create unique flavours with a superior quality. Rugby Rhubarb Gin- 40% abv
1878 Navy Strength- 57% abv
1823 Rugby Dry Gin- 40% abv
Is a twist on our original 1823 Dry Gin and is expertly distilled to add a tang and vibrancy to this spirit.
Our Navy strength is our fuller bodied dry gin, the botanicals as stated previously are the same but the ratio is altered to heighten the flavour and smoothness.
Is our flagship gin and boasts an extraordinary depth of flavour, 1823 denotes the year William Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it, creating the game we love.
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