Komasa Komikan (Mandarin) Japanese Gin
Tasting note: [15ml sample] The main botanical for this gin is one of the world's smallest Satsuma mandarins. At around four centimetres in diameter, the Sakurajima Komikan grows on the soils surrounding the Sakurajima volcano. Steeped in rice shochu before distillation, the resulting pale gold gin has attractive citrus blossom, ripe orange peel and mandarin aromas and oily, medium-dry flavours with a tangy finish suggesting spiced orange cake. Understated juniper makes for an elegant citrus-focused style, perfect for Summer sipping. 40% Alc./Vol.
Macchu Pisco
Made from 'non-aromatic' Quebranta grapes using a copper pot still. Recommended as the perfect base for a Pisco Sour. Tasting note: Clear. Musty aromas include notes of raisin bread and candlewax. Light and soft in the mouth with a medium dry, juicy grapey, waxy profile and a delicate pepper, raisin bread fade. Endlessly mixable. 40% Alc./Vol.
Emperor Heritage Mauritian Rum
Tasting note: Amber gold. Gently warming aromas of vanilla wafer, crème caramel, pineapple pudding and honey with a delicate lift, following through to a light to medium bodied, cream-textured rum suggesting flavours of caramelised fruits, tea biscuits, gentle spice and trace molasses to finish. Sweet, smooth sipping. 40% Alc./Vol.
Kavalan Concertmaster Sherry Finish Single Malt Whisky
Tasting note: [15ml sample] The second whisky in the Concertmaster series is aged in the distillery’s own special reserve of refill casks, then finished in the Spanish ex Sherry casks. Moderate aromas of dried fruits, in particular, dried mango followed by a touch of banana. Medium-dry rather than sweet, accessible, well rounded and with solid depth at this ABV, instead of traditional sherried notes, blueberries come to mind, especially at the finish where the impression is enhanced by fresh acidity. 40% Alc./Vol.