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Johnnie Walker 150th Anniversary — £1,200.00

Caol ila 20 Year old / 150th Anniversary — £799.00
Built in 1846, Caol Ila is the largest of the eight working distilleries on the island of Islay (situated off the west coast of Scotland), with a production capacity of 3 million litres per year. In the classic Islay style, Caol Ila is made predominantly with peated malt and the resulting phenols have a big influence on the final flavour of the whisky, as does the salty coastal air that the casks ‘breathe’ during maturation. One of the most approachable Islay malts.

Southern Comfort — £16.99
One of the world's most famous liqueurs, S. C. is made with American grain spirit and peaches and tastes great with traditional lemonade, or with vodka, orange & grenadine: the 'Alabama Slammer'.

Talisker 175th Anniversary — £44.99
“Famously distinctive Island malt. From the western Scottish island of Skye. I believe that the volcanic rock of Skye contributes to the pungent aroma; peppery flavour; and big finish. Unusual still design may add a further dimension.” Michael Jackson, whisky writer and expert. On the shores of Loch Harport, the village of Carbost is home to Skye’s only distillery producing a wonderfully powerful and award-winning Island malt bottled at above average strength.Talisker's™ soft, peaty process water...

Pointers / Queen Elizabeth 80th Birthday / 12 Years Old — £125.00
Pointers / Queen Elizabeth 80th Birthday / 12 Years Old

Grey Goose Vodka — £29.49
From Cognac in France, this breakthrough small-batch ultra-premium vodka has achieved global success and won a Platinum medal at the World Spirits Championship. The brand was sold for several billion dollars last year.

Malibu — £11.99

Grey Goose L'Orange Vodka — £29.49
This is created using a five-step distillation process beginning with copper pot-stills and ending with an infusion of succulent orange essence. Light, crisp and delicious.

Bombay Sapphire Gin — £16.25
Good Lord! I wouldn't touch this stuff with yours, has a very unpleasant, dusty, coriander husk flavour to it and that's all. Totally overpowered by tonic and useless in a martini. Use it to clear the drains. Drink Plymouth if you don't want too much juniper, or Tanqueray, Beefeater 24 or Junipero if you actually like gin. Posted By: puceflume

Grey Goose Citron Vodka — £29.49
Infused with the light zest of fresh lemons, this is a brilliant variant of one of the world's best vodkas created using the same five-step small-batch technique.

Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey — £17.99
"A highly delicious and dangerously more-ish whiskey which will remain in the taste-buds" Jim Murray, author of Classic Irish Whiskey.

Grey Goose Vodka Miniature — £4.49

Scotch Whisky — £8.99
Charles Maclean's 'Scotch Whisky' is erudite, informative and entertaining - just like the man himself! Essential reading for new initiates to the wonders of whisky, and a great reference work for aficionados.

Snow Queen Vodka Miniature — £3.49

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV Champagne / Traveller — £56.49
THE CUVÉE: Grapes from as many as 50 to 60 different crus go into the blend of Yellow Label. Traditionally, the proportion of each grape variety used is:- 50 to 55% Pinot Noir- 15 to 20% Pinot Meunier- 28 to 33% Chardonnay. These figures vary slightly from year to year according to conditions. The Chef de Caves has to achieve the total consistency of taste, which makes Yellow Label so immediately recognisable, so utterly reliable in terms of quality, colour and bouquet. He will draw on priceless...

Havana Club Anejo Especial Rum — £16.49
The “Maestros Roneros” (literally “master rum-makers”) are the driving force behind Havana Club rum. They are responsible for every step of the rum-making process, from the selection of sugar cane to the final bottling. They oversee the blending and ageing of the rum with particular passion, patience and precision, as well as a strong commitment to Cuban rum-making tradition. They bear the secrets of one of Cuba’s true treasures: rum that owes its high quality to the noblest traditions and finest...

Russian Standard Imperia Vodka — £30.75

Havana Club Rum 7 Year old / Anejo — £19.99
The “Maestros Roneros” (literally “master rum-makers”) are the driving force behind Havana Club rum. They are responsible for every step of the rum-making process, from the selection of sugar cane to the final bottling. They oversee the blending and ageing of the rum with particular passion, patience and precision, as well as a strong commitment to Cuban rum-making tradition. They bear the secrets of one of Cuba’s true treasures: rum that owes its high quality to the noblest traditions and finest...

Tia Maria Liqueur — £13.99

Russian Standard Original Vodka — £13.49
I don't know why you had a hangover from this, I've had a lot of it and always feel surprisingly well the next day. Very easy to drink, clean and delicious. Not quite as good as the old Green Mark though.

Naturel Organic Agave Syrup — £3.69

Maker's Mark — £21.75
I have tried two of some of the better regarded bourbons, Marker's Mark and Woodford Reserve. I have to say that Maker's Mark has the edge over Woodford Reserve for me. I find Maker's Mark more smoother and leaves a better pleasant after taste, very good indeed. Nevertheless, I wouldn't say no to either. I think it's the rye that doesn't gel with me, so maybe I prefer the wheated bourbons, hence Maker's Mark. I haven't tried W.L. Weller which is also a wheated bourbon. Posted By: Zac

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV Champagne — £29.99
THE CUVÉE: Grapes from as many as 50 to 60 different crus go into the blend of Yellow Label. Traditionally, the proportion of each grape variety used is:- 50 to 55% Pinot Noir- 15 to 20% Pinot Meunier- 28 to 33% Chardonnay. These figures vary slightly from year to year according to conditions. The Chef de Caves has to achieve the total consistency of taste, which makes Yellow Label so immediately recognisable, so utterly reliable in terms of quality, colour and bouquet. He will draw on priceless...

Ketel One Vodka — £18.99
Very very good. This is an alternative vodka, it isn't trying to be high end, it's just plainly it's own. Amazing for contemporary martini's and cheap enough to be your standard at home or in the drawer at work! Posted By: Cal

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV Champagne / Jeroboam — £180.00
THE CUVÉE: Grapes from as many as 50 to 60 different crus go into the blend of Yellow Label. Traditionally, the proportion of each grape variety used is:- 50 to 55% Pinot Noir- 15 to 20% Pinot Meunier- 28 to 33% Chardonnay. These figures vary slightly from year to year according to conditions. The Chef de Caves has to achieve the total consistency of taste, which makes Yellow Label so immediately recognisable, so utterly reliable in terms of quality, colour and bouquet. He will draw on priceless...

Cold River Vodka — £39.99
What a find! Cold River vodka is, by far, the smoothest spirit I have ever tasted. It is worth every penny. We have done group blind tastings with friends that we consider die hard high end 'vodka snobs' and Cold River has won every time. Fantastic find.

Moet & Chandon Rose NV Champagne — £38.99
The flagship of Moët & Chandon since 1869, Brut Impérial is the most accomplished and universal expression of its style. It reflects the diversity and complementarities of the three champagne grapes and the richness of the region’s best vineyards to reveal the magic of the world’s most loved champagne.

Don Julio Anejo Tequila — £43.49
As a native mexican i have to suggest you frezzing this baby for 2 days and enjoy on its own in cognac cups.Trust me For the cost you are getting one of the bestes tastes in the tequila Posted By: Fernando Jimenez (hampshire)

Santa Teresa Claro Rum — £14.49

Licor 43 Cuarenta Y Tres Liqueur — £16.25
Great in an ice cream milkshake with a drop of Tia Maria, or without the Tia Maria! I think bars do need to get it on the shelves in the UK - found this in Menorca and I have drunk through 2 bottles since my holiday :o) Posted By: Phil, Berkshire

Poit Dhubh 21 Year old — £4.99

Santa Teresa Selecto Rum — £21.49

Ketel One Vodka Miniature — £2.69

Cocktails Made Easy — £15.00
Another instant classic from the internationally-renowned Simon Difford, 'Cocktails Made Easy' does exactly what it says on the tin: 500 sumptuously-photographed cocktails that can be made at home using just 14 drinks ingredients plus a few household essentials. Following the well-written idiot-proof instructions is a doddle, all you need is a shaker and you're away.

Bacardi Rum 8 Year old — £22.99
Don Facundo Bacardi Masso emigrated to Cuba from Spain in 1830. Arriving as a wine merchant he set up as a grocer in the 1840s and was experimenting with distillation by 1852 trying to improve the quality of the local rum by trying various technical experiments in distillation and ageing. As a result of these experiments Facundo decided to use charcoal filtration to remove the rum’s impurities, and he also employed oak-ageing to smooth the raw edges of the spirit and produce a mellow clear white...

Snow Queen Vodka — £28.49
This is awesome vodka. Smooth but still tastes like vodka....unlike some of the other super premiums. Tried it in Heathrow Airport, will definately buy some when I get back to the UK.

La Fee Bohemian Absinthe — £33.49

Mount Gay Extra Old Rum — £30.49
This is a sipping rum for Bajans, they rarely drink this with coke. the complex flavours of this rum make a delicious warming flavour that cant be beaten for the price. this is matured in old jack daniels barrels that give it a finish that is rich and full. Another fine mount gay is the sugarcane brandy which also should be tried if you can find it. Posted By: Nathan

Jose Cuervo Tradicional Tequila — £15.99
A pale straw-coloured reposado made from 100% blue agave and rested in white oak barrels. Only a limited amount of this rare tequila is produced each year.

Whisky Bible 2009 / Jim Murray — £10.99
The sixth edition of Jim Murray's famous pocket whisky guide, this year's Whisky Bible includes more than 1500 new & updated entries. The comical review of Port Charlotte PC6 is worth the price by itself.

Ultimat Black Cherry Vodka — £66.99

Gran Centenario Plata Tequila — £22.99
Owned by Jose Cuervo, this is an exceptional-quality 100% agave silver tequila with a deliciously subtle palate and a long, smooth finish.

Bushmills Black Bush — £21.99
A rich, dark, blend from the world's oldest licensed distillery, Black Bush is comprised almost entirely of Single Malt whiskey, distilled three times in Copper potstills and aged in Oloroso sherry casks for around 8-10 years before marriage with the grain.

Thimble Measure (50 ml ) — £7.49
As above, but this time will measure two 'shots' (aka a 'double').

Teichenne Butterscotch Schnapps — £11.49
The most popular in the range of Teichenne liqueurs, this cracking schnapps is used in a variety of popular cocktails and is glorious on ice cream.

Gran Centenario Anejo Tequila — £35.49
An absolutely top-quality anejo from Gran Centenario that can be enjoyed on its own over ice, as a really smooth shot or in a bling Margarita. A tequila to savour.

Teichenne Peach Schnapps — £10.99
A quality alternative to Archer's - mix with orange juice for a Fuzzy Navel.

Dubonnet Red — £7.99
There's something very very subtle about the blend which makes this aperitif. I happen to like it best with gin as, I believe, does Queen Elizabeth and as did her mother. Roughly 30% gin and 70% Dubonnet seems about right. I'm happy to leave out a slice of lemon. Delicious! Posted By: Brian Anderson

Cazadores Anejo Tequila — £38.75
DO NOT serve this chilled. Tequilas are best tasted at room temperature, this is one of the only alcohols you can drink unchilled. This one is great, with a subtle taste of spices, pepper, and it's great in the cocktail Negro Ojo with milk cream, amaretto and coffee liquor. If you search an anejo tequila, this is in the top5 with Don Fulano, 1921, and Don Julio. Posted By: Cubitus

Herradura Reposado Tequila — £30.99
Aged for 11 months (just one month short of being classed as an anejo), Herradura claim to be the first company to age their tequilas in wood, making this the first ever reposado. Superbly integrated flavours.

Patron Reposado Tequila — £4.49
Patrón (Spanish for “the good boss”) is the brainchild of two entrepreneurs, John Paul DeJoria and Martin Crowley, whose love of tequila and desire to create the best tequila in the world led them to a factory high in the mountains of Jalisco, Mexico, producing an extraordinary spirit. A few changes later, Patrón tequila, now the world’s top-selling ultra-premium tequila, was ready for market, and The Patrón Spirits Company (formerly St. Maarten Spirits, Ltd.) was born.

A Teacher's Tale / 175 Years of Scotch Whisky — £25.00

Bols Melon Liqueur — £7.99
A light green liqueur with a fresh, mild aroma of honeydew melon and a smooth and delicate melon taste. Use in a Watermelon Cooler with vodka, orange and cranberry juice.

Glenturret 10 Year old — £26.99
Glenturret claims to be the oldest active distillery in Scotland, but as is often the case with extravagant PR claims, the truth is never quite so simple. What is not in question is that officially distillation has taken place in the Crieff area on the site now occupied by the Glenturret distillery since at least 1775, with some sources indicating the presence of illicit stills going back at least to 1717.

Hennessy Fine de Cognac — £29.99
A VSOP style blend of around sixty eaux-de-vie aged between four and ten years, this is a stylish cognac equally at home in a quality cocktail or as a digestif. Excellent value for money.

Single Malt Irish Whiskey — £29.99
The latest vintage in this award-winning series of Irish single malts was distilled by Bushmils in 1995 and bottled in 2007, the oldest release to date. Bottled without artificial colouring, Knappogue Castle's unique, crisp clean flavour varies from vintage to vintage.

Ardbeg / A Peaty Provenance — £29.99
A fantastic tome with history, interviews and some brilliant photos, 'Ardbeg: A Peaty Provenance' is essential reading for anyone with an obsession for all things peaty. Well-timed too, with the arrival of the Renaissance bottling.

Monin Amaretto Syrup — £5.99

Hennessy XO Cognac — £79.99
Taste: Very balanced on the palate, X.O confirms the aromas discovered by scent: dried fruit & chocolate. Elegant & robust, it reveals balance, roundness and harmony among aromas underlined by the strength of peppery notes & vegetable fragrances from the oak. A lovely long after taste is enrobed in velvet, conferring the last sweet notes of cinnamon & vanilla.

Qi Black Tea Liqueur — £32.49
The nose is smoky and floral. On the palate, an initial burst of peat yields to a complex interplay of tea, vanilla, and honey.The long smooth finish lingers in smoke and mandarin blossom. Qi Black is 40% alcohol by volume and only semi-sweet -- 2% wildflower honey versus the usual 20-30% sugar of most liqueurs.

Gran Centenario Reposado Tequila — £25.49
A classic reposado aged around six months in white oak barrels. This is exactly how reposado should be, with a smooth body and balanced, pure agave flavours.

La Fee Absinthe / Parisian — £33.49
La Fée Absinthe Parisienne is distilled in Paris based on a 19th Century recipe containing wormwood and is the only absinthe authenticated by Marie-Claude Delahaye, founder and curator of the absinthe museum.

King William IV VOP — £5.99

Glenallachie-Glenlivet 12 Year old — £199.00
Glenallachie is a relatively modern distillery, having been built in Banffshire in 1967-8 by Mackinlay, McPherson & Co., a subsidiary of Scottish & Newcastle. The distillery was built by William Delme Evans, the third distillery he had been involved with after Tullibardine and Isle of Jura (where he was managing director for a time).

Santa Teresa 1796 Rum — £37.99
A magnificent Venezuelan rum aged in a solera system, 1796 has been an industry secret in top bars as one of the best South American rums in the world. A deserving winner of a Gold Medal and 'Best In Category' at the International Cane Spirits Festival 2007 and has just picked up another Gold at the 2008 awards.

Strega — £14.99

Don Julio Real Anejo Tequila — £325.00
The daddy of the Don Julio family - this is Real as in Madrid. Not as lively as the Don Julio 1942, but with an extra layer of super-smooth texture. Stunning vanilla, toasty oak spices and peppery agave character. I make no apologies for saying that this is the 'Real' deal.

Old Crow — £19.99
Named after James Crow, the Scottish doctor who changed the course of American whiskey production by inventing the sourmash process.

Van Winkle 10 Year old — £45.99
A full 107 US Proof version of the classic 10 year old Van Winkle. This packs a punch, but retains the full range of flavours and is very smooth despite the alcoholic content.

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year old — £46.99
Fantastic bourbon from a very famous house. This has got it all - strength and an impressive depth of flavour. Rated 90 points by the Beverage Tasting Institute in Chicago.

Compass Box Hedonism Maximus — £148.00
A special new reserve bottling of Compass Box's fabulous grain whisky, Hedonism Maximus is composed of a 42 yo Invergordon (70%), with the remainder being a 29 yo Carsebridge, both of which were matured in first-fill ex-bourbon American oak. Fabulous, limited, and unlikely to last long.

Noilly Prat Red Vermouth — £8.99
A quality benchmark for red vermouth and the informed choice of top bartenders worldwide. Serve in cocktails or long over ice with soda and a twist.

Poit Dhubh 8 Year old / UnChill-filtered — £25.99

Don Julio 1942 Anejo Tequila — £135.00
The return of the famous DJ 1942 - even without the cool wooden box - is something to be celebrated. A phenomenal tequila, incredibly smooth and with a simply stunning texture and flavour. White pepper & white chocolate on the nose and palate - it sounds like it shouldn't work, but believe me it does. Awesome.

Stolichnaya Red Vodka — £15.49
The original export-market red-label Stoli- a smooth, velvety classic, quadruple-distilled, blended with icy glacial water and carefully charcoal filtered three times.

The Malt Whisky File — £12.99
An updated edition of John Lamond and Robin Tucek's widely lauded book.

Whisky Bible 2008 / Jim Murray — £9.99
The 2008 edition of Jim Murray's famous book, this time with more than 925 new and updated entries.

Macallan 10 Year old - Sherry Oak — £3.49
One of the most popular distilleries in the world, over the last four decades Macallan has built probably the best reputation for quality malt whisky and is the most sought-after whisky for collectors. Rare expressions can change hands for thousands of pounds and prices for such bottles are continuously going up. Macallan built its enviable reputation by focusing on the fact that they mature their core range in 100% sherry oak barrels. This results in a rich whisky with a good depth of flavour...

Macallan 10 Year old / Sherry Oak — £22.99
One of the most popular distilleries in the world, over the last four decades Macallan has built probably the best reputation for quality malt whisky and is the most sought-after whisky for collectors. Rare expressions can change hands for thousands of pounds and prices for such bottles are continuously going up. Macallan built its enviable reputation by focusing on the fact that they mature their core range in 100% sherry oak barrels. This results in a rich whisky with a good depth of flavour...

Germana (2 Year old) Cachaca — £20.25
If you're used to Leblon Cachaça, this is really different. It's heavier, and less smooth. Don't get me wrong, it's good, you can feel it's aged, but it's better neat on rocks, for a Caipirinha nothing beats Leblon, too bad thewhiskyexchange doesn't have any. Posted By: Cubitus

Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Platino — £43.49

Indio Blood Orange Vodka — £25.99
A new range of handcrafted small-batch flavoured vodka made in Oregon - check out the unusual flavours! Blood orange - yummy.

Arette Blanco Tequila — £20.99
An exisite blanco tequila, one of the best that is readily available and the brand deserves more recognition! Posted By: Jonah Roberman

Aalborg Jubilaeums Akvavit — £21.99
The water of life - warming mellow flavour best followed with a Danish lager chaser. A necessity with a smorgasbord! Posted By: Povl Larsen

Absolut Pears — £17.99
A new pear variant for the recently-acquired-by-Pernod Swiss voddy behemoth and style icon. Pear is a vogue flavour this year, apparently.

Tamdhu — £19.99
A nice, slightly peppery scotch that drinks well on ice or neat (but probably needs a touch of water when served neat). Not that great as a mixer as it tastes far too similar to cheaper scotches due to its weakish taste (read : save your money and buy cheap scotch if you want to mix it). Doesn't hit you like a 12 pound hammer either, so its one you can drink all night. Posted By: Sh0ck-wave

Knob Creek 9 Year old — £27.49
I am relatively new to bourbons -- I have more experience with scotch -- but I know what I like. This is fantastic stuff -- to me it is potent with a nice lingering burn, and opens up well for sipping with the addition of just a little filtered water. The flavor that stays on the tongue is a very rich butterscotch/caramel/honey. It reminds me quite a bit of Glenmorangie's La Santa (aged in port casks) and really stands out when compared to the regular Jim Beam line. Posted By: Paul R. Potts

Monin Blue Curacao Syrup — £5.99

Amarula Fruit Cream Liqueur — £10.49
Does Amarula curdle inside its sealed bottle? I purchased some from Duty Free at Cape Town International Airport and opened it the next day to find the cream all curdled and lumpy - not smooth as it purports to be. Anyone have any ideas on this?! Posted By: M Bruce

Mount Gay Eclipse Rum — £14.99
From probably the oldest rum distillery in the world (dating from 1703), comes this legendary Barbados golden rum. Absolutely superb value for money.

La Fee Parisian Kit / Spoon + Sugar — £8.99
A special little kit for absinthe enthusiasts, this La Fee mini pack comes with their beautiful absinthe spoon and a sugar cube to place on it before pouring your absinthe into your glass. Then add cold distilled water to taste and stir the sugar in. Lovely.

Flor de Cana 18 Year old Centenario Gold Rum — £45.99
Flor de Cana is one of Latin Americas's most prestigious rums, and has won a huge number of awards, medals and commendations in the last few years. It is owned and produced by Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua, which was founded in 1890 (although Flor de Cana was not marketed commercially until 1937.)

Kauffman Vintage Vodka — £69.99
The world's first and only vintage vodka producer. Only the finest wheat from a single field in one of Russia's top wheat regions is selected for this ultra-premium vodka and meticulous care is taken over every stage of production. A symbol of post-Soviet bling.

Evan Williams Single Barrel 1988 — £62.99
One of the most consistently great bourbon brands. This is a private bottling from a single barrel at nearly nineteen years old. Incidentally, Evan Williams' family was Welsh (the clue's in the name).

inc. VAT (£13.91 ex. VAT) — £15.99
The latest Talisker 25yo is another destined for the pantheon of fantatic expressions of Skye's finest. With a deceptive power hidden in a palate of incredible elegance, this is a classic iron-fist-velvet-glove Talisker par excellence.

Lambs Navy Rum — £13.99
True Navy Rum. Bit harsher than Captain morgan and the more Caramel of the dark rums but still has a good solid flavour and isnt overly strong. Perfect Rum and Black material. Posted By: Theonegsw

Archers Peach Schnapps Liqueur — £11.49
All-conquering lady-friendly peach liqueur credited with kickstarting the entire category since its launch in the mid-'80s.

Pertsovka (Pepper) Vodka — £11.49
A new (to us) Russian vodka flavoured with hot red peppers. Likely to put a bite into a Bloody Mary.

Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey — £16.99
A tart, fruity nose and a full-bodied spicy palate, this is the epitome of the Maryland style of Rye and is becoming very popular in bars across the country.

Bundaberg Rum — £17.99
The Mouth is Caustic and Sharp with notes of burnt matches and new paint, aggressive and obnoxious in the belly. Listen, I love you Aussies but leave the blending to the Celts, and the Jamaicans and Canadians, when it comes to rum you have no idea. I wouldn't clean my windsceen with this stuff. That's the straight dope so quit having a sook when your favorite tipple comes under fire. Ps, Cricket is Stupid. Posted By: Tiggy