Drinks Reviews

LUSTRE in a bottle

Plant-based cream liqueur. There are lots more vegan and vegetarian drinks options these days, and here is a delicious one. Drinks producer and distributor Global...

Glenlivet Whisky

Single Malt Scotch with Warming Sunshine Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve is a bit of a departure from the distillery’s other offerings, and it holds a unique...

Avallen Calvados

Pure Apple Brandy. Avallen is ‘apple tree’ in the ancient and almost forgotten Cornish language. This is a contemporary Calvados, and the only ‘old’ element...

Santa Ana Gin

Tastefully Beautiful. Buying a bottle of spirits is often a bit like going to the library and choosing a book. You don’t know much about...

The London Essence Company

Fizz with Flavour. I confess that these well-crafted mixers are new to me – and what a delightful surprise! The perfectly named company was founded...

Cardi Bay Vodka

Eccentric Spirit Co Welsh Inspiration. Eccentric Spirits has a range of Welsh gin and spirits with individuality in taste and shelf appeal. The collection celebrates...

Anna de Codorníu Brut

Spain’s Best-Selling Cava. The Codorníu estate has more than 450 years of history. They are the oldest wine and cava producer in Spain – and...

Chateau Saint-Maur M Cru Classé 2021

Summer Rosé We have never had such a warm summer. It hasn’t done much good for our gardens but has been perfect for entertaining. Saint-M...

Aluna Peach and Pomelo Liqueur

Coconut Rum and Fruit Aluna Toasted Coconut Rum was born when three surfing friends discussed their love for great rums and the prospect of making...

Codorniu Non-Vintage Cava Brut

For East-West Summer Cocktails. This great-value cava is produced by a winemaking dynasty that dates back to the sixteenth century. An early mention confirms that,...

Pink Diesel Rosé

Fuel the Summer. It’s summer and we are all enjoying al fresco get-togethers and lighter meals with friends and family. New Pink Diesel Rosé is...

Sassy Calvados

Apple Brandy. The Château de Sassy is found in the heart of Normandy. This is a beautiful French region rich in history and famed for...

Aluna Toasted Coconut Rum

The Tropics in a glass. Aluna Toasted Coconut Rum was born when three surfing friends discussed their love for great rums and the prospect of...

L ́Ostal Cazes Rosé 2021

A blushing summer The weather is warmer, and our minds turn to summer gatherings and time spent outside. Afternoons are long and cocktails are less...

Babingtons for Teas

Tradition with Italian flair. The story starts in Rome. in 1893 two young ladies from England came to visit. Isabel Cargill came from a good...