Brockmans Premium Gin (40%) is a modern, berry-forward gin known for its smoothness and unique flavour profile.

Brockmans uses classic and unusual botanicals to create its signature style:

• ⁠  ⁠Traditional: juniper, angelica root, coriander seed, orris root  
• ⁠  ⁠Fruity twist: blueberries, blackberries, dried orange peel, lemon peel  
• ⁠  ⁠Spice & floral: cassia bark, liquorice

The standout feature is its fruity profile, thanks to the berries and citrus.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Crystal clear. No colour, as expected for a London Dry Gin. Comes in a dark, stylish black bottle.

Nose: Fresh and fruity: strong notes of dark berries (especially blackberry & blueberry). Hints of orange zest, coriander, and soft juniper. Subtle spice and sweetness underneath.

Palate: Silky and smooth mouthfeel. ⁠Berry-forward taste: rich blackberries and blueberries. Clear — typical of spirits without barrel aging, maintaining a pristine visual profile in the glass..

Finish: ⁠ Medium to long, continuing the citrus and herbal interplay. Juniper warmth, light bitterness and a lingering touch of agave character. 

Land: England

Distillery: Brockmans

Alcohol by volume: 40%

Here’s a full profile of Vermouth del Professore Blanco 2021, an elegant, Italian white vermouth crafted in a traditional, artisanal style. A great pick for vermouth lovers or cocktail enthusiasts who want something beyond the commercial standard. 

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Pale golden straw or light yellow. Bright, clear, and glossy in the glass — elegant visual profile.

Nose: Floral and citrus-forward: white flowers, orange blossom, and lemon zest. Fresh herbs: mint, sage, and a touch of thyme. ⁠Subtle spice: vanilla, cinnamon, and white pepper. ⁠Light grapey sweetness from the Moscato base. A complex bouquet — elegant, fresh, and slightly exotic.

Palate: Sweet but well-balanced — not cloying. Starts with ripe white fruits and honeyed notes. ⁠Evolves into layers of citrus peel, herbs, and warm spice. ⁠Refreshing bitterness mid-palate from wormwood and gentian. Creamy texture, smooth mouthfeel with lively acidity.

Finish: Medium-long, gently bitter with lingering sweet citrus and herbs. ⁠Clean and fresh — encourages another sip. Notes of grapefruit zest, vanilla, and mint remain at the end.

Land: Italie

Distillery: Del Professore

Alcohol by volume:18%

A full profile of the Tamdhu 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (46%) — a highly regarded Speyside dram, known for its full sherry cask maturation.

⁠Sherried Speyside malt, aged entirely in first-fill Oloroso casks.  

No peat — but deep character from wood and time.

Tasting Notes:

Appeareance: Deep amber, sometimes described as mahogany or rich copper.

Nose: Rich and elegant sherry notes: dried fruits (figs, dates, raisins). Toffee and caramel sweetness. Spiced orange peel, hints of clove and nutmeg. ⁠Almond, oak, and roasted nuts. ⁠Soft vanilla, balanced by a slight leather/tobacco earthiness.

Palate: Full-bodied, creamy, and mouth-coating. Layers of dark fruits: blackcurrant, raisins, figs. ⁠Spice forward: cinnamon, clove, black pepper. Chocolate, orange zest, and roasted coffee beans. Hints of hazelnut, leather, and oak tannin toward the back. Very balanced between sweetness, spice, and wood. 

Finish: Long, warm, and spicy. Drying oak and spice linger (clove, pepper). Fading into dark chocolate and dried fruit sweetness. Slight nuttiness and leathery depth remain at the end  

Land: Scotland

Distillery: Tamdhu

Alcohol by volume: 46%