Sepia Amer is a contemporary aperitif made in Cognac. An homage to the French-style bitters of bygone years. With a base of roasted French chicory, which provides a full-bodied and lightly bitter canvas, Sardinian myrtle (tannic and spicy), fresh seasonal oranges (smooth and aromatic), angelica root (earthy and bright) as well as a handfulof other botanicals are painted together to create an intricately modern, bitter-sweet spirit. The result is a tension between the earthy – roasted flavours of chicory and myrtle and the ethereal brightness of orange. Sip Sepia over ice, in a light beer as is the tradition method in France, or in cocktails.

Tasmanian style Pommeau! Charles Oates is making a beautiful Pommeau considered a Mistelle. An aperitif inspired of the traditional Pommeau de Normandie. Delicious marriage between Apple brandy and freshly pressed tannin-rich apple juice, Pommeau combines intensity of flavour, sweetness and gentleness. Pommeau is produced by blending an 18th month old Apple Brandy and apple must.In the Huon Valley, Charles Oates is using a proper Charentais alembic still, the design used in Normandy (France) to produce Calvados Pays d'Auge. The Charentais alembic still was designed in the early 16th century in the Cognac region of France where it is still used for fine Cognac production. They produce an aged apple brandy from their still, in the same style as Calvados. They also produce a lighter apple spirit, Charles Oates Apple Blanco, a delicately flavoured spirit.

Australian Amaro! A distinctively Aussie Version of an Italian favourite. This bitter apéritif is made from Native Australian botanicals and citrus peels left over from the pressing of fresh orange and lemon juice. Characterised by forward sweetness followed by a deep, earthy bitterness and hints of citrus and peppermint gum, you'll deadset believe you've just stepped into the bush. Made using only fresh ingredients with no preservatives. Best serve neat, or with a twist of orange.

Hayman's Sloe Gin delivers bitter and sweet notes, complemented with a rich, sweet blackcurrant, fruity nose. Hayman's Sloe can enjoyed on its own, over ice or in a long drink.

Domain des Restanques in Provence has over a 1000 aromatic plants like sage, wormwood, lemon verbena, rosemary, angelica, balm, coriander, mint ... others like gentian, savory, thyme grow abuntly in countryside. Jean Boyer selects 24 plants and 12 spices to macerate individually before blending and distilling. The pastis is then bottled without filtration to keep optimum flavour and colour resulting in an intensely elegant drink.

Colour: bright vermilion. Scent: very aromatic, of pomegranate and red berries. Flavour: very pleasantly fragrant, of pomegranate juice with notes of red fruit.

Alcoholic Strength: 17% Content: 700ml Area of Origin: Burgundy Producer: Vedrenne. Vedrenne has been making its liqueurs since 1923 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of Burgundy in the middle of the burgundian orchards. The company initially won recognition with the outstanding quality of its Crème de Cassis. In addition to classic fruit liqueurs, Vedrenne produces more than 30 other coktail liqueurs with the same motto: excellence!

Tart Davidson Plum and Rosella are balanced by sweet Aussie oranges and a hint of Tasmanian Pepperberry. Add a splash of soda for an easy Aussie spritz, or combine with a generous pour of sparkling wine and plenty of ice for a cool cocktail that will see you through a hot summer arvo.