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LANSON

D'AMOURLanson White Label is the

 rst Champagne designed to

be used in cocktails. O  -dry

in style, it's perfect to drink

with a slice of orange, mint or

lemon, and served in a large

wine glass to accentuate the

aromas. Pictured right is the

Lanson White Label Mad

Hatter, made with gin, lemon

juice, ginger beer, apple juice

and elder… ower cordial,

which is available at London

Cocktail Club. Lanson says gin

is the ideal partner for White

Label, complementing the

spirit's citrus and … oral notes.

£32.99/75cl; drinksdirect.co.uk

Stunner of '69

Speyside distillery The

Glenrothes has unveiled a

new 1969 bottling from its

Extraordinary Cask Collection.

Despite the whisky's age, the

oak doesn't dominate, with a

burst of spicy, sweet fruit on

the palate, and a silky texture.

Add a drop of water and

citrus notes come through.

If you want a bottle, though,

don't delay - the cask only

yielded 133 of them…

£4,000/70cl;

Berry Bros & Rudd

Latin refreshment

Pisco isn't the best-known spirit in the world,

but if you like your cocktails on the refreshing

side, then a Pisco sour (made with lime juice,

sugar syrup and egg white) is ideal. This

Chilean version from Kappa is made from

Muscat grapes, and is softer and more

delicate than most. With aromas of

orange blossom and wild flowers,

it elevates and refines the Pisco sour,

but keeps the zesty character intact.

Or, if you have a large group to cater

for, it's perfect in a Pisco punch -

mix with pineapple, orange and

lemon juices, add a dash of sugar

syrup, and top up with Champagne

- perfect for warm spring days.

£46/70cl; Harvey Nichols

Fancy a brew?

Our thirst for craft beer continues,

and Lincolnshire brewery

Batemans has launched four

'Bohemian Brews' comprising

Orange Barley, Hazelnut

Brownie, Mocha, and Mocha

Amaretto. To our surprise, all

four were quite restrained on

the palate, with Mocha getting

the most plaudits. Infused

with Arabica coffee beans and

Belgian chocolate, it delivered

rich, concentrated flavours,

with roasted coffee notes -

not unlike a good stout.

£19.20/case of 8x33cl;

bateman.co.uk

Latin refreshment

Pisco isn't the best-known spirit in the world,

but if you like your cocktails on the refreshing

side, then a Pisco sour (made with lime juice,

sugar syrup and egg white) is ideal. This

but keeps the zesty character intact.

Or, if you have a large group to cater

for, it's perfect in a Pisco punch -

mix with pineapple, orange and

lemon juices, add a dash of sugar

syrup, and top up with Champagne

- perfect for warm spring days.

£46/70cl; Harvey Nichols

Stunner of '69

Speyside distillery The

Glenrothes has unveiled a

new 1969 bottling from its

Extraordinary Cask Collection.

Despite the whisky's age, the

oak doesn't dominate, with a

burst of spicy, sweet fruit on

the palate, and a silky texture.

Add a drop of water and

citrus notes come through.

If you want a bottle, though,

don't delay - the cask only

yielded 133 of them…

THE LIGHT FANTASTIC

Freya is the new expression from Orkney whisky distillery

Highland Park, the latest in its Valhalla Collection.

Meaning 'The Golden One', Freya is lighter than most

Highland Park whiskies, with tropical fruit and creaminess

on the nose, and toasty oak, orchard fruits and subtle

peatiness on the palate. £140/70cl; The Whisky Exchange

LANSON

D'AMOURLanson White Label is the

 rst Champagne designed to

be used in cocktails. O  -dry

in style, it's perfect to drink

with a slice of orange, mint or

lemon, and served in a large

wine glass to accentuate the

aromas. Pictured right is the

Lanson White Label Mad

Hatter, made with gin, lemon

juice, ginger beer, apple juice

and elder… ower cordial,

which is available at London

Cocktail Club. Lanson says gin

is the ideal partner for White

Label, complementing the

spirit's citrus and … oral notes.

£32.99/75cl; drinksdirect.co.uk

lemon juices, add a dash of sugar

syrup, and top up with Champagne

- perfect for warm spring days.

£46/70cl; Harvey Nichols

Our thirst for craft beer continues,