Enjoy a surprising twist on a classic cocktail with the Smoky French Martini from 1826, made with premium ingredients and Laphroaig peated whisky. Best served in a Martini glass, chilled and shaken for that iconic frothy head, garnish with a raspberry, or blackberry, for the perfect serve.

Each bottle contains five servings and comes at 20% abv.

The Perthshire distillery of Aberfeldy produces elegant yet robust single malts which deserve to be much more widely celebrated, though the bulk of Aberfeldy’s output goes into the best-selling Dewar’s White Label blend. Presented in a beautiful golden gift tin, his 12-year-old expression has an attractive honeyed nose and is very nicely balanced.

Deep amber in colour – the first nose is relatively closed, with traces of beeswax and buttered toast covering a zesty note of orange peel. Smooth and scented to taste; sweet to start, with a hint of white pepper, drying in the warming finish. Water increases the waxy note in both the aroma and texture, making it not so dry in the finish. Easy drinking.

This Chestnut Spirits 4x5cl Pack from Swedish spirit mavericks Agitator, offers a fascinating insight into their experimental approach to flavour. Rather than using only the traditional oak, Agitator have championed chestnut wood for its ability to impart distinctive flavour, and this curated set showcases four different spirits shaped by that philosophy. With ABVs ranging from 37% to 43%, it makes an ideal gift for the curious drinks enthusiast or anyone keen to explore something a little out of the ordinary. The pack contains 4 x 5cl bottlings, including the following spirits:

• Chestnut Reserve Rum
• Chestnut Aged Gin
• Chestnut Cask Whisky
• Chestnut Cask Vodka

Released in 2020, Angostura’s Cocoa Bitters are only the third expression to have made an appearance since the original bitters were released nearly 100 years ago in 1824. 

These cocoa bitters are made with Trinitario cocoa nibs harvested from beans grown on Trinidad, where Angostura is made. Trinitario is widely considered to be the world’s finest cocoa hybrid and produces flavours that can range from fruity to floral.

Angostura cocoa bitters provide top notes of rich bitter, floral, nutty cocoa with a bold infusion of aromatic botanicals provide endless possibilities to remix classic cocktails and put a luxurious spin on a main dish or a sweet treat. 

This 30-year-old blended Scotch whisky has been married for over three years in sherry casks from the Jerez region of Spain. Bottled at 40% abv.

Notes of tropical fruits, maple syrup and hints of smoked bacon and aged timber on the nose, before a palate full of passionfruit, mango and a rich oak spice. The finish reveals notes of beeswax, heather honey and a delightful waxy tropical flavour.