The Massenez family started distilling in Alsace in the 1870s. Credited for being the first to distill wild raspberries, the distillery became famous for capturing the essence of fruit in its purest form. Made from 100% pure fruit, it has great intensity and is perfect for a twist on the traditional Kir, cocktail base or simply served with your favourite mixer.

The Bitter Truth E**X**R is a herbal bitter liqueur that blurs the lines of conventional wisdom. Firmly rooted in the traditions of both classic sweet vermouths and alpine digestive tonics. Enjoy E**X**R in a Manhattan or Negroni or enjoy it neat after a rich meal to aid digestion.

Showing fruit notes of quince and white grape with herbs, spices and honey sweetness to make this a complex drink worthy of a country squires picnic.

Known in France as vin dorange, this wine is made by blending rose wine, sweet and bitter orange peels, cinchona, camomile, cane sugar and fortified to 15%. Served chilled its equally at home in a wine glass as an aperitif as it is as a base in a cocktail.

Colour: shiny and colourless. Scent: very expressive, nicely floral, with warm tones, finely peppered with subtil notes of vanilla. Flavour: full and mellow, with floral notes of aromatic marshmallow and exotic blossoms. Alc./Vol.: 18%

Colour: a beautiful bright color, clear, with opalescent pink tints. Scent: an aroma of fresh-blown flowers, delicate and tangy. Flavour: very pleasant floral taste, fresh and aromatic, well-balanced, with a final hint of acidity.

During the 18th century this elixir enabled Swedish doctor, Claus Samst, to heal the poor, vagrants, workers and anyone who had difficult lives. After much research and hours of hard work he compiled a manuscript describing 46 diseases that could be healed with this elixir. In 1821, Joseph Chavasse, founder of La Maison Dolin, saved the elixir from extinction by marketing it under the name Suédois Dolin in memory of the famous doctor. Its recipe has remained unchanged.

Colour: amber with caramel highlights. Scent: chestnut, vanilla, slightly toasted. Flavour: fruity, sweet, with an elegant savour of lightly toasted chestnut and a tasty vanilla finish.

Colour: shiny and colourless. Scent: very aromatic, exotic with a touch of raspberry. Flavour: very fruity, powerful and elegant.

Colour: crystal clear, bright, colourless. Scent: aromatic and fruity, bouquet of freshly-picked green apples. Flavour: very expressive, fruity with a fresh finish.