Saturday, 9 December 2023
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Lanique Spirit of Rose. The perfect Christmas gift
Just pair it with your favourite champagne for a sophisticated twist on a classic tipple or opt for an elegant cocktail to get into the festive spirit.
For cocktail connoisseurs, the Lanique Rose Negroni is a real party starter and party pleaser:
25ml Lanique, 25ml gin, 25ml Campari, served over cubed ice and garnished with a cinnamon stick for a super seasonal serve. Available now for £25.99 per 50cl bottle and £32.99 per 70cl bottle.
The Whisky World Unveils Exclusive Single Cask Christmas Malt from Bimber Distillery
This exceptional whisky, distilled at Bimber's London home and bottled from a single cask, is being exclusively sold at www.thewhiskyworld.com
Bimber Distillery, which is situated in North Acton, is well known for its unwavering commitment to producing top-quality, single malt whisky.
This limited edition Christmas whisky is no exception and has been bottled after careful maturation in a single Pedro Ximénez cask. The resulting single malt is one that’s perfect to leave out for Father Christmas on Christmas Eve, as it features a sleigh-load of raisins, sultanas and liquorice alongside with rich yule logs and spiced fruits.
These festive flavours are enhanced by the bottling strength of 56.7% and reflected in the striking label featuring Father Christmas. Only 265 bottles are available and were put on sale at the beginning of December; and this surprise release is expected to sell very quickly, so do get your orders in quickly.
The Whisky World's commitment to offering premium and unique whiskies aligns perfectly with Bimber’s ethos of producing exceptional single malts, starting with the grain grown on their own farm and ending with their direct-fire stills and hand-selected casks.
Says Abe Lubelsky of The Whisky World: "This exclusive limited edition Christmas single malt is a true gem and a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of Bimber Distillery. We are thrilled to present this extraordinary and very festive whisky to whisky connoisseurs for Christmas 2023"
What does it taste like?
Tasting notes from The Whisky World
Nose: Candied orange peel, Terry's chocolate orange, vanilla-iced gingerbread men, glacé cherries, dates, sultanas, a malty, toasted oak undertone. Notes of Christmas brandy, apricot jam and elvas plums follow on.
Palate: Rich hot chocolate - the kind made from proper chocolate flakes - with cream on top. Sherry-soaked Christmas cake that's bursting with cherries, raisins, ginger, almond flakes and cinnamon.
Finish: Baking spice, sherry oak and rich, juicy chocolate-covered cherries linger in a very festive finale.
Celebrate Christmas with Highland Nectar
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Crafted by the expert at Elixir Distillers, it marries five-year-old Scotch whisky with interesting botanicals including ginger, cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg, vanilla, and bitter orange, for a golden liquid that’s rich, aromatic and fruity. Delicious neat as an after-dinner sipper, or in a Hot Highlander:
What, you may ask, is a Hot Highlander? We have the very special recipe here for you to try:-
Ingredients:
50ml Highland Nectar Liqueur
150ml peach tea
A slice of fresh ginger
5ml Scottish honey
Cinnamon stick and dried orange wheel to garnish
Mixing instructions:
Steep a peach tea bag in 150ml of water for 3-5 minutes with the slice of ginger. Remove the teabag and the ginger slice before adding Highland Nectar and a spoonful of Scottish honey. Stir, garnish, and enjoy!
Learn more here:- https://elixirdistillers.com
Mixologist's Garden launches range of fruit garnishes to boost your Christmas home bartending
The five delicious fruity options, Lemon, Lime, and Strawberry slices, plus whole Raspberries and Blueberries, act as bar-ready condiments, instantly transforming the appearance and taste of any drink, without having to buy, store, prepare and potentially waste, fresh fruit ingredients.
Hand selected for their superior quality and freeze-dried to capture 100% of the fruits’ flavour and appearance, Mixologist’s Garden garnishes are convenient and easy to use. The fruits quickly rehydrate on contact with liquid, providing the ultimate at-home bar hack for creating classic and experimental cocktails, plus enhancing fizz, spirits and soft drinks.
And there's no need to refrigerate as the fruit garnishes have a long shelf life and are available in handy 10g resealable pouches, each one containing the equivalent of approximately 100g of fresh fruit, meaning the perfect serve is always at hand with no slicing or prep needed. (So no need to keep plasters handy as there are no sharp knives required!)
When faced with a party full of thirsty guests or you simply fancy a tasty aperitif, Mixologist’s Garden provides an effortlessly quick and inexpensive way to elevate any drink at hand.
Even more versatile than fresh fruit, the garnishes can also be used as a sweet and sour swizzle, a powder for stencilling and a crunch for the glass rim, meaning Instagrammable pours are only a shake or stir away. They can also be mixed with spirits to create bespoke liqueurs.
For those looking for ways to make their drinks a little ‘extra’, Mixologist’s Garden has a range of serve suggestions to enjoy at home, including a cosmo updated for Autumn/Winter 2023, a party punch perfect for entertaining and even luxury winter truffles.
Mixologist’s Garden Lemon, Lime and Strawberry slices and whole Raspberries are now available in selected Asda stores nationwide. RRP £2.75 per 10g pouch.
Mixologist’s Garden Strawberry slices, whole Raspberries and Blueberries are now available in East of England Co-op stores. RRP £2.75 per 10g pouch.
For more information, please visit them at www.mixologistsgarden.com
Looking for a different take on traditional Christmas cakes and more? Then Wanis International Foods has the answer
Tortuga "Original golden" Rum cake with walnuts; a superior quality gourmet gift cakes that makes the perfect gift or crowd-pleasing dessert to take along to your festive event host.
Using only the finest high-quality ingredients, including specially 5-year oak barrel Tortuga Gold rum. is applied by hand. Baked fresh in the Cayman islands, then vacuum sealed to lock in the delicious freshness. Available at Ocado, independent retailers and online.
You will love their Honey Bun Christmas Cake, made in Jamaica using traditional methods and an authentic recipe. Moist and delicious, with the perfect blend of fruits, Jamaican rum, wine and spices to give that homemade taste.
Honey Bun have been baking traditional Jamaican treats in the heart of Kingston since 1982. Jamaican ‘bun’ is traditionally served with cheese and is full of flavours synonymous with Christmas like aromatic orange peel, cinnamon and nutmeg). Can also be served warm or toasted.
A speciality from Grenada and the Caribbean, nutmeg jam is a wonderfully unique and delicious way to enjoy one of the world’s favourite spices. Made from the freshly picked fruit surrounding the nutmeg seed, it is sweet and fruity with the unmistakable warm and aromatic flavour of nutmeg for a truly tropical twist to your breakfast, baking, desserts and hot or cold meats.
Perfect for Christmas grazing boards, Boxing Day Buffets and Left-over turkey sandwiches.
Caribbean Mango Chutney: RRP £1.99
Nice up your curries, sandwiches and cheese boards with Tropical Sun Caribbean Mango Chutney. Hand-prepared in Central Village, Jamaica, our chutney is packed with fresh mangoes, raisins, peppers, onions and spices. Give your meal the fruity, tropical twist it deserves!
Caribbean Pepper Jelly: RRP £1.99
Prepared by hand in Central Village, Jamaica, Tropical Sun Sweet & Spicy Caribbean Pepper Jelly is made with fresh limes, fiery ginger and of course, spicy red peppers. Whether eaten with cheese and crackers, in a sandwich or as an ingredient in a delicious glaze for Christmas Ham, road pork, salmon or hot wings, let this tantalising tropical treat give your meal the sweet and spicy twist it deserves!
If you are hosting a Christmas roast and don’t want a bland Turkey or ham, then you have just discovered your new secret ingredient: Tropical Sun Caribbean Honey Thyme Glaze! A sweet and aromatic blend of honey, thyme, red pepper, onion, garlic and pimento, this glaze will elevate your Christmas roast meats or vegetables to another level. Perfect on turkey, pork, ham, chicken and lamb, or root vegetables such as parsnips and carrots, this glaze is guaranteed to amaze. Baste for that Caribbean taste!
Rose Hall Egg Nog: RRP £4.99
A luxurious drink made with fresh milk and cream, Rose Hall Eggnog is full of festive cheer! Loved across the USA, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America their deliciously creamy eggnog is traditionally relished at Thanksgiving and Christmas. For extra, cheer, add a dash of rum, brandy or bourbon. Fill up your glass, raise a toast and celebrate life to the fullest!
I'm unsure as to why Egg Nog isn't as popular in the UK as it should be. Let's see if we can address this situation and help make Rose Hall Egg Nog as popular here as it deserves to be!
Rose Hall Luxurious Eggnog 1Ltr Carton - DrinkSupermarket
You might know it as hibiscus, in West African it’s called Zobo, in Mexio they call it simply ‘Jamaica’.
Sorrel, is made from dried calyces of the roselle flower and is commonly used to make drinks, including teas, tonics and festive punches. Boasting a beautiful ruby red colour and tart, cranberry-like flavour. In Jamaica, Christmas is not complete without sorrel punch, why not give out recipe a try:
From mulled wine to hot toddys, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without festive drinks, of which Caribbean sorrel punch is undoubtedly one of the most delicious! Made with Tropical Sun Food’s dried sorrel, its unmistakable vibrant magenta colour gives it a Christmassy glow and its tart and tangy flavour perfectly complements the dark rum that warms you up from the inside out. Perfect hot or over ice, served with a slice of Caribbean Christmas Rum Cake!
Happy Skin Kitchen Festive Sorrel Punch Tropical Sun Sorrel.
To learn more about these and other fantastic products please visit www.wanis.com.
Have a spirited Christmas with G&I Spirit Group's Mis Amigos creamy tequila range
Mis Amigos is currently available as a tequila liqueur in several flavours: Coffee, chocolate, chocolate & lime (25% abv) and their creamy tequila in flavours strawberries & cream, chocolate cream (15% abv).
Their popular Neapolitan selection box contains three bottles of their creamy tequilas to mix together. It's proving to be a great alternative to traditional creamy whisky/rum for tequila lovers this Christmas!
You'll certainly find yourself a popular destination for friends and family over this Christmas period!
You can find G&I's full range here: https://www.gi-spiritgroup.co.uk
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