70cl | 42.85% abv

For the 5 Year expression, freshly-distilled sugarcane molasses is laid into used American Oak bourbon whiskey casks for initially for 3 years before an additional 2-year finishing in used Tennessee and Canadian rye whiskey casks that have been toasted, not charred. The interplay between these barrels maintains the desired balance between the rum’s intrinsic qualities and the characteristics introduced by the oak.

The nose on the 5 Year displays prominent honeysuckle blooms mixed with soft vanilla and dark caramel. The aromas carry through to a palate of sweet-tart caramel Granny Smith apple that develops into Asian pear and honeydew melon. The finish is soft and long, with lingering cedar notes.

Aroma: Honeysuckle blooms

Taste: Asian pear, Honeydew melon

Finish: Long, with lingering cedar notes

AQS

Authenticity - Jose Fernandez, the master distiller, ferments the molasses with a proprietary yeast partially extracted from pineapples. All expressions are straight-aged, and contain no caramel colours nor artificial flavourings

Quality - Freshly-harvested cane is crushed for its juice within 15 hours of harvest, then boiled & spun to separate the sweet and mineral-laden molasses for fermentation. The Reserva expressions are aged for additional years in used Tennessee & Canadian whiskey casks that have been toasted, rather than charred, to better retain the rum’s natural characteristics

Sustainability - Organically-grown Panameño estate sugarcane from the famed growing region of La Provincia de Herrera

70cl | 39% abv

Abelha Silver Cachaça is made from organic sugar cane in Brazil, which is freshly cut right before their distillation process. Incredibly smooth and not overly sweet, with notes of honey and apricot. This is an absolute must-have for any Caipirinha fan.

Tasting Notes
Aroma: Tropical Fruits, herbal notes
Taste: Fresh sugar cane, stone fruits
Finish: Smooth, dry

AQS:

Authenticity - organic process means not adding sugar and resting before bottling lead to high-quality, consistent cachaça

Quality - a full-flavored artisanal cachaça, with an intense, fruity, aromatic nose; fresh sugar cane and stone fruits on the palate.

Sustainability - Only natural fertilizer and pesticides are used.

70cl | 54% abv

Paranubes is a 100% Oaxacan Agricole Style Rum produced in the Rio Tuerto, Huautepec region of Oaxaca, Mexico - an Aguardiente de Caña. Freshly-pressed cane juice is fermented naturally in pine vats, then moved to a copper column-still fired by spent cane fiber. 4 varieties of cane are organically grown - free of pesticides and fertilizers - then transporting the cane to the trapiche by donkey and after crushing, fermenting the juice with wild (naturally occurring, not added) yeast along with boiled mesquite bark mix in a couple of 1100 liter pinewood vats. The rum is distilled to its current abv: nothing added or removed. The result is smooth, round and sweet. This is a perfect rum to sip neat or mix up into a fine daiquiri - check out the recipe and ingredients for a Paranubes daiquiri in our cocktail archive here

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh, grassy, citrus-y, light fruit, sugar cane notes
Palate: Lemon rind, fruity, stone fruits
Finish: Long, earthy, sweet, salt

AQS

Authenticity: All the sugarcane is hand cut, no machinery is used, and it it then transported on the back of horses to the distillery.

Quality: Workers are paid 2 to 3 times average rate. The Paranubes operation created 20 full time jobs in a 40 people community

Sustainability: Labels are printed from the bagase (fibres of the sugar cane), the pot stills are fueled by the burning bagase too (no wood used here). No pesticides are used, everything is grown organically. The sugar cane is transported on the back of horses reducing pollution and carbon emissions.

70cl | 40.5% abv

Encanto Pisco Acholado is distilled only once with no water added ( bottled at the proof it comes off the still) from old vines at the Atalaya Vineyard in Ica, Peru in a cognac style alembic copper pot stills. This is an Acholado blend of many different small batches, across vintages, and five different varietals: Quebranta (64%), Torontel (6%), Moscatel (4%), Mollar (10%) & Italia (16%)

Aroma: Soft, creamy notes of grape spirit

Taste: Delicate grape character, spices on the back palate

Finish: Smooth, dry, reserved

AQS

Authenticity - The master distiller has been distilling for more than 40 years, who chooses to distill in cognac-style stills. Traditionally produced - Peruvian pisco is unique in that the grapes are hand-picked and only the first pressing of fresh grape juice is used, with all of the skins, seeds and stems being discarded.with

Quality - Distilled only once with no water added (no additives, not even water or sugar is allowed at any stage of the production process), bottled at the proof it comes off the still) from old vines at the Atalaya Vineyard in Ica, Peru. The grape juice is fermented in large wooden VATs using the wild, naturally occurring yeast.

Sustainability - The grapes used in this pisco are sustainably harvested by an organic grape farmers association based in the Ica Valley, Peru & it is also distilled according to the strictest standards set by the Comisión Nacional del Pisco of Perú

70cl | 32% abv

Granada-Vallet is an herbaceous bitter liqueur from Hidalgo, Mexico, inspired by Italian aperitivo. Pomegranate tartness with hints of cinnamon and fennel is balanced by woody gentian root, wormwood and cinchona bark, with citrus notes of orange and kaffir lime.

Oaxacan cochineal delivers its beautiful color, redolent of sunset, to culminate in this balanced, all-natural Mexican liqueur best served over ice or in your favorite craft cocktail.

Aroma: Pomegranate

Taste: Citrus notes, Orange and kaffir lime.

Finish: Bold
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AQS

Authenticity - Mnsr. Henri VALLET emerged as Mexico City’s preeminent distiller of liqueurs and elixirs, including these three that today continue to be crafted according to his specific recipes and formulation guidelines.

Quality: inspired by Italian aperitivi, using locally sourced spices, roots, plants, woods, fruits and more resulting in a fine trio of Mexican liqueurs

Sustainability: locally sourced ingredients avoiding carbon emissions

70cl | 45% abv

Handcrafted in the Philippines, this gin has been rested in new American oak barrels with a medium long toast. The gentle toasting allows the oak to impart a rich array of aromas and flavours of caramel, brioche and toasted marshmallow, balanced with juniper, citrus and floral notes, to achieve a true sipping gin.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Gold
Aroma: Pure, Citrus, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Hints Of Spice And Pepper
Palate: Juniper, Citrus, Oak, Vanilla, Polemo And Floral Notes
Finish: Pomelo And Toasted Caramel, Pinch Of Cinnamon And Sweet Spice

Master Distiller: Matthew Westfall
Country: Philippines
Awards:

- ASCOT Awards 2021, USA, Platinum, Best in Category
- SIP Awards 2021, USA, Double Gold

AQS:

Authenticity: The production process involves handcrafted artisanal spirits using time honored traditions and techniques to create a blend of science,alchemy and art.

Quality: Working closely with upland and rural farmers for a locally-sourced botanical supply chain. Such as the Benguet Pine that comes for a women's farmer cooperative in the Cordillera mountains in northern Luzon.

Sustainability: ARC Spirits compost their gin botanical stillage, which they use in their own distillery gardens whilst also having a local bottle recycling program in place. As a result, their waste stream at the distillery is essentially zero.