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!

Established in Cognac for over 150 years, Meukow has built a strong reputation as masters in the art of distillation, ageing and blending of fine Brandy. Meukow XO is a luxury Cognac; its harmonious and smooth taste the result of meticulous fruit selection, traditional double distillation, prestige oak usage and a long ageing process.

Unripe green walnuts are used to make a liqueur that is smooth and rich. Although it sounds unusual that taste is amazing and well worth it.

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.

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

A beautifully handcrafted Lime Liqueur from Cello. It uses 100% local produce infused with the purest sugarcane distilled alcohol. With the mouth watering aromas of lime zest, it follows through with long lasting vibrancy of honeyed lime peel and supple acidity with a hint of zest bitterness on the palate. A classy flavoursoume liqueur to enjoy in cocktail recipes or indulged over ice cream.

Fresh Orange zest infused with the purest sugarcane distilled alcohol, makes this quality handmade Cello Arancello Liqueur. It has great purity and intensity of orange and citrus flavours, which is versatile to be used in cocktails or enjoyed it straight on crushed ice.

Using 100% Japanese premium plum fruits called Nankobai from Kishu, Wakayama, this is a premium Umeshu with the taste of richness, depth & elegance. Also the color is more golden & amber. As a aperitif or a desert, you can always enjoy CHOYA Extra Years with over ice.