The Madrecuishe agave is part of the Karwinskii family, which also includes agave Cuishe, Cirial, and Tobasiche. Harvested between 14-16 years old, it grows mostly in the drier climates of Oaxaca, and typically takes a tall, cylindrical form. Due to the agave's dense core and low water content, mezcal made from Madrecuishe typically has high minerality and freshness with vegetal and floral notes. QQRQ's Madrecuishe is made by Maestro Mezcalero Natalio Vazquez at his palenque in El Palmar. Agaves are sourced from both wild and semi-wild plantations in Sitio El Palmar, San Luis Amatlán and Miahuatlán. Semi-wild means that wild seeds are sowed in community or private fields and when transplanted, left to grow, as in the wild. True wild agaves are increasingly scarce and Symonds feels replanting wild seeds represents a more responsible way to enjoy these rarer types of agave. To this end QQRQ re-sow ten times as many seeds as agaves used in their Mezcals. Tasting note: Clear. Oily and dense with a briney / fruity / waxy / dried herb opening sniff. Drifts lazily from the glass. Air contact loses no definition or intensity adding hints of menthol tobacco, white pepper, char grilled pineapple and dried fruits. A medium sweet, light to medium bodied mezcal with Islay-esque flavours of grilled citrus, tyre tube, wood smoke and a brisk, minerally finish. Elegant and remarkably balanced. The bouquet is first class. 47% Alc./Vol.

Mezcal de Pechuga is made when a finished Mezcal is re-distilled with local fruits, grains and nuts, and a raw piece of protein (typically a chicken) is hung over the still to cook in the vapours. Traditionally, this style of Mezcal is produced for special occasions and consumed locally, and there are as many different versions as there are distilleries. QQRQ’s version trades the poultry for a homemade vegetarian mole paste, made to a traditional family recipe. Crafted by Carlos Méndez at his palenque in Santiago Matatlán, this Pechuga uses the QQRQ Espadín agave as its base. Following the second distillation, the mole paste is added and the spirit is rested to infuse for two weeks before the final, third distillation.

Ouzo 12 is the number one export ouzo in the world. Its delicious aroma and taste immediately transport the drinker to sunny Greece. Made according to the original recipe dating back to the 1880s, Ouzo 12 is produced using a unique blend of aromatic seeds, fruits and herbs combined with alcohol from molasses and non-synthetic anethol. Double-distilled to ensure the purest and finest product, Ouzo 12 goes through 16 successive pot stills before it is poured in your glass!

Casamigos Blanco rests for 2 months and is crisp and clean. It finishes smooth with a hint of citrus, vanilla and sweet agave.

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.

Ancestral Certified Mezcal Castilla, limited edition, rare and small batch collectors items. This wild grown Burrito Fiestero Mezcal is created with joy & passion in the remote state of Durango, Mexico. With sustainable practices, Burrito Fiestero focuses on delivering the best flavours of northern Mexico using traditional ancestral methods and individually hand painted bottles by local Mexican artesans.

Meukow has been established in Cognac for over 150 years and has built a strong reputation as masters in distillation, ageing and blending of brandies. Presented in its remarkable black panther bottle, Meukow VS Cognac is both elegant and powerful.

ENSAMBLE (SIPPING) Mezcal made from 100% agave, with the best varieties from Mexico, which are: Agave Espadin (A. Angustifolia), Agave Tobala (A. Potatorum), Agave Cuishe (A. Karwinskii). Method: Craftsman made Category: Young, white Alcoholic content: 42% Cooking: Volcanic stone oven Distillation: double, with Copper Mills. Tubs: Sweet Wood. Fermentation: Wild. AROMA When you first breathe it in, it leaves a sweet flowery scent with mineral hints followed by a soft smoky note just as a good mezcal made in a craftsmen’s volcanic stone oven would. TASTE Fresh and herbal, with a soft, sophisticated touch of honey in the aftertaste. PAIRINGS Trascendente Blended White is a special Mezcal due to the fact that it pairs extremely well with any type of food and, in particular, seafood. Trascendente Blended White is great paired even with desserts; it is best accompanied by pieces of chocolate or with citric fruits ice-cream. Made in: Oaxaca, Mexico.

THE STORY This Añejo Reserve began with an ambitious goal: to become one of the greatest tequilas ever crafted. In the heart of Jalisco, Mexico, 818’s Master Tequileros used their decades of expertise and passion to develop Eight Reserve by 818. What emerged is a painstakingly crafted blend, bringing a level of complexity, softness and depth rarely experienced in tequila. The result is an elegant expression that is incredibly smooth and rich. THE BLEND Our Eight Reserve is an award-winning blend of Añejo and Extra Añejo tequila aged up to 8 years. 818 Reserve Tasting Notes TASTE: Cooked agave, vanilla, cinnamon, dried berries, and praline BODY & COLOR: Light amber with copper hues, full bodied AROMA: Vanilla, clove & cinnamon, toasted nuts, honey, orange peel, and black cherry FINISH: Prolonged and silky smooth, elegant aftertaste with fruit and spiced accents WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL: A masterful blend of Añejo aged up to 8 years, aged in French and American barrels

First made in 1805 by Henri-Louis Pernod, it is an unsweetened aniseed flavoured liqueur that is often enjoyed after dinner as a digestive.