Makar Original Dry Gin Juniper, Orange, Berries. Extremely revitalising and the tonic lifts it again to another level of refreshment. With the tonic I added a slice of lime which compliments it impeccably. G52 Botanical Vodka Fresh Citrus This deftly sweet vodka instantly transported me back to the memory of a summer’s evening, enjoying homemade lemon drizzle cake with my family on a freshly cut lawn. There’s the taste of chomped orange peel here too, again something I tried when I was a child! Not usually a vodka drinker but this is very agreeable and would be quite satisfied with this on its own without a tonic. Banditti Club Glasgow Spiced Rum Irish Barmbrack cake, traditionally served at Halloween in my native Ireland. There’s sultanas, raisins and also black tea here. Stewed winter fruits aplenty! Taste is wonderfully sweet and there are also subtle caramel undertones here and as the name suggests, adequately spiced. Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky -  Peated This is a magni

Rebel Bourbon Cognac Cask Finish - 45% Nose Brown sugar, vanilla with just a whisper of coconut. Taste Prune, autumnal fruits and vanilla pod. Finish A robust and warming finish that is long lasting, splendid stuff. Ezra Brooks Kentucky Sour Mash Bourbon  -  40% Nose Faint on the nose but given the time it opens up revealing vanilla and orange peel. Taste Apples and oranges, puff pastry Finish Sweetcorn kernels. I was honestly a little disappointed with this, I found this to be a short finish and quite watery. Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky  -  45% Nose Chocolate, caramel and vanilla cheesecake. Taste Black jack (burnt sugar on the top of Crème Brûlée) and is superbly spiced. Finish Lots of vanilla coming back with an upsurge of warmness that stretches beautifully. Old Ezra 7 Year Old Barrel Strength – 58.5% ABV Gorgeous colour on this. Nose Carrot cake, vanilla, toffee apples. Taste Sweet and smarting on the palate, maple syrup and pancakes on a wi

I was given a sample of this delicious highland single malt recently. Bottled at 43% it is an altogether flavoursome dram with a sherry influence which oozes notes of fruit cake. Nose Port, orchard fruits and the aforementioned fruit cake. Sweet caramel on returning to it after letting it sit for several minutes. Taste It gently comes out of its shell after a few seconds gradually warming and tingling the senses. Finish A long, warm and complex finish that is delicate and left me wanting more.