LWC Christmas brochure 2016

FESTIVE BROCHURE 2016

Seasonal Offers

THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or so the song tells us. The festive season is here once again.

We feel like we blinked and another year flew by, though this could be because we spend around 4 months of it working on preparing this brochure just for you.

LWC have had a busy old year: we’ve added Appleshed to our signature brands portfolio, as well as the very on-trend range of cans from Lucky Buddha, Dortmunder, Beer Lao & South West Orchards Cider.

Our Old J Rum brand won Master status at the Rum Masters 2016! It’s the only spiced rum to have done so and now has the fastest rate of sale in the spiced rum category within the UK, so if you don’t already stock it, you’re missing out.

We have brought another depot into the LWC family in Northampton, our Central and London depots have both moved to new purpose-built sites and we continue to grow and expand our customer base and product ranges. Keep an eye out for our new website launching very soon too.

Our buying team have spent many, many hours (and we estimate at least 1,500 cups of tea and coffee) thinking about this time of year and trying to ensure that we have the best mix of offers to help you and your venue maximise the potential of the year’s busiest trading period. Take a look at our Drinks for the Drivers on page 98 for some great ideas for drinks to promote to those customers who are not drinking alcohol.

Why not ask your account manager for a copy of our new Premium Soft Drinks Portfolio, too?

We have festive-edition ales, a spirit deal with a choice of over 200 spirits included, a cracker of a deal on bottled beers and ciders that includes Budweiser and Stella, and many more in the following pages.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their much-valued business over 2016 and wish them a fantastic festive season ahead, filled with busy venues, fully booked diaries and hopefully a little time off with their family and friends, too.

With much love, from all of us at LWC.

FESTIVE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 6-8th October – World Cup Qualifiers 10-16th October – National Curry Week 31st October – Halloween 5th November – Bonfire Night 11-12th November – World Cup Qualifiers 20th November – Rugby League Four Nations Final 24th November – USA Thanksgiving

Ebrahim Mukadam - Managing Director

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CONTENTS NEW PRODUCTS | 5 - 6 WINES | 7 - 36 SPIRITS | 37 - 64 BEER | 65 - 84 CIDER AND RTD | 85 - 94 SOFT DRINKS | 95 - 108 MIXED DEALS INDEX | 109 - 112

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OUR TOP 10 DRINKS FOR CHRISTMAS We have a wide variety of seasonal drinks throughout the brochure for you to enjoy, we have listed some of our favourites, including some drinks for drivers* to increase your range of non - alcoholic serves this season.

MULLED WINE | 7 TIKI TINSEL TONGUE TEASER | 47 THE ALMOND CIGAR | 47 HOT BUTTERED RUM | 48 CHRISTMAS MARTINI | 48 HOT SPICED RASPBERRY CIDER | 85 MULLED CIDER | 86 BREWDOG NANNY STATE* | 97 LUSCOMBES ELDERFLOWER BUBBLY* | 97 BELVOIR CUCUMBER & MINT PRESSE* | 97

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MONKEY 47 SLOE GIN

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Distilled in small batches, this Schwarzwald sloe gin is a true Monkey 47, but nevertheless a whole different one. This masterfully handcrafted and unfiltered sloe gin is unique in its complexity whilst reflecting great British traditions and the wildness of the Black Forest.

The quality of ingredients is fully brought to bear through a masterful and complex distillation process involving both steam extraction and distillation of the macerate. Monkey 47 is then matured for three months in traditional earthenware containers, in which the distillate develops greater balance as it reacts with oxygen. After maturing, the distillate is diluted with extremely soft Black Forest spring water to the drinkable strength of 47 per cent and is put through a sheet filter, but to preserve its full character it does not undergo cold-stabilisation.

Chase Distilleries’ brand new Williams Pink grapefruit and Pomelo gin is a spectacular marriage of pink grapefruit and pomelo - bursting with fragrant grapefruit tartness and classic, robust notes of juniper.

Using the multi award winning Williams GB gin as the base spirit, Chase master distillers slowly infuse Chase’s worlds Best original Potato base spirit with a delicate range of eight botanicals including; juniper, orange peel, liquorice, elderflower and bitter almond before its final distillation with Pink Grapefruit and Pomelo Peels in ‘Ginny’, Chase’s bespoke gin still.

SMIRNOFF CIDER

50cl £29.99

70cl £29.99

4% (8)500ml £13.89

CHASE PINK GRAPEFRUIT

Now discover a new and modern take on cider, from Smirnoff.

New Smirnoff Cider with Smirnoff vodka and crisp fruit flavours: less sweet, lightly carbonated for a refreshing taste.

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MAKERS MARK 46

This West Coast style IPA has strong floral notes of lemongrass and mango. A generous amount of grapefruit added during the brewing process gives the beer a pungent, citrus kick.

Deep dark and decadent appearance, with aromas of peanut butter and chocolate. A big foamy head with medium body and good carbonation. Roasted peanut butter and chocolate ganache flavours, balanced by rich and toasty malts bringing a touch of bitterness on the finish to even out the sweetness.

Rich, creamy, velvety, delicious.

IT’S A DIFFERENT SPIN ON MAKERS Maker’s Mark® and Maker’s 46® are the same. But different.

Back when the company decided to create a new companion to Maker’s Mark®, they wanted a bourbon that offered intensified flavours – especially those of vanilla and caramel. After much trial and error, they discovered that the perfect starting point for Maker’s 46® was right in front of them all along – it was Maker’s Mark®.

So Maker’s 46® actually begins as fully matured Maker’s Mark.

And then they begin the inventive, handcrafted finishing process that creates a bourbon with bold vanilla, oak and caramel flavours – yet retains the easy drinkability of Maker’s Mark.

6.2% (24)355ml £40.00

5.8% (24)355ml £40.00

47% 70cl £39.99

TAILGATE GRAPEFRUIT IPA CANS

TAILGATE PEANUT BUTTER MILK STOUT CANS

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Seasonal Offers

NEW PRODUCTS

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MULLED WINE

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Mulled Wine is always a good way to draw in passing trade and a great thing to offer customers on a cold day, who doesn’t love a warm drink full of festive spices and with just the right kick of alcohol.

We have tried and tested a few recipes to find the right one to recommend to you, it is much tastier than a pre made bottle and well worth the effort. This will make 4-6 glasses but can be doubled or tripled up to get a great yield from batch.

CHRISTMAS TASTES OF WINE THAT’S MULLED, AS I SIP IT, DREAMS UNFOLD.

1 bottle of red wine – we recommend Chameleon Creek Pinotage ½ cup Old J Spiced Rum 1 cup water 2 large oranges, peeled and juiced 1 lemon, peeled and juiced 1 lime, peeled and juiced ½ cup agave syrup or soft brown sugar 5 – 6 whole cloves 1 nutmeg – about 10 gratings 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean halved 2 star anise METHOD: Peel large sections of the skin from the oranges, lemon and lime. Over a medium heat pour in the agave syrup and water, then add the peels and juices. Add the vanilla, cloves, star anise, cinnamon and nutmeg gratings.

Bring to boil, and then simmer for about an hour. The liquid will reduce, so after around 30 minutes add ½ cup of wine, this allows the flavours to infuse and will create a syrup.

When your syrup is ready turn the heat down to low and pour in the rest of the wine and rum.

Bring back to a gentle simmer and heat for around another 5 minutes or depending on how much alcohol you want to burn off you can simmer for a little longer. Ladle into glasses & serve warm.

Chameleon Creek Pinotage Bin End ONLY £3.25 for 75cl WHILE STOCKS LAST ONLY

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WINE BUYERS CHOICE HOW DID YOU GET INTO WINE BUYING? After graduating from university in 2012, I joined the graduate management scheme of a national wine retailer and achieved my Level 3 Award with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) the following year.

I came to LWC in 2015 and am currently studying for my WSET Level 4 Diploma, a two-year course covering wines and spirits from all over the globe. Through working in the wine trade, I have been lucky enough to visit vineyards in Bordeaux, Portugal, and even some a little closer to home in the south of England.

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE BEST WINES TO MATCH YOUR MEAL? I always look for similar flavours in the wine and food that will complement one another – the dried fruit/raisin/nutty flavours of an aged PX sherry with Christmas pudding for example.

As a general rule, wine and food from the same region also often pair well together, such as Loire Sauvignon Blanc with goat’s cheese, or a Chianti with traditional Italian pasta dishes.

A TOP BOXING DAY TIP: A GLASS OF SLIGHTLY CHILLED BEAUJOLAIS PAIRS PERFECTLY WITH COLD CUTS OF MEAT. WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL BE THE NEXT BIG THING IN WINE? As both wine producers and consumers in general have become more environmentally conscious over the years, organic viticulture has emerged, with a small percentage of vineyards in France, California, Italy and Spain all achieving organic certification.

In simple terms, this means these vineyards are committed to a sustainable approach to vine growing. For example, the use of certain pesticides is prohibited as these may damage the natural ecosystem. It is a rapidly expanding market and wines produced organically can hold a high market premium.

HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH YOUR FAMILY? Christmas for me has always been very traditional and spent at home with family – opening presents in the morning then straight into the best part, the food and drink! And of course, the festivities aren’t complete without a cheeseboard and a bottle of Port to round off the day. A top tip if you have any leftovers on Boxing Day: a glass of slightly chilled Beaujolais pairs perfectly with cold cuts of meat and turkey sandwiches.

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MATT HAS LISTED HIS FAVOURITE WINES AND PAIRINGS BELOW MY FAVOURITE – Bollinger NV – celebrate the holiday season with a glass of fizz! The Bollinger Special Cuvée is an excellent expression of their house style – complex, toasty and full bodied, owing to 60% of the blend coming from Pinot Noir grapes.

The majority of the grapes used also come from Grand and Premier Cru sites in Champagne.

MODERN CHOICE – Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc – an iconic Marlborough Sauvignon, the Cloudy Bay name has become synonymous with premium New Zealand wines. Their Sauvignon Blanc packs an intense gooseberry and citrus punch!

TRADITIONAL CHOICE – Chateauneuf du Pape, Reserve des Argentiers – arguably one of the world’s most famous wine regions, Chateauneuf du Pape was the first ever AOC established in France. This wine has a complex bouquet of fruits and spices.

Bold and full bodied, it makes a great pairing for game, red meats and strong flavourful cheeses.

WHAT TO DRINK WITH TURKEY – Waddling Duck Pinot Noir – this classic pairing works so well thanks to the redcurrant and cranberry flavours of the wine, almost acting as a cranberry sauce for your turkey!

WHAT TO DRINK WITH BEEF – Bodegas Ramon Bilbao Rioja Reserva – this wine achieves a superb balance between ruit character and the spicy, vanilla notes from oak ageing.

WHAT TO DRINK WITH PORK – Growers Gate Chardonnay – a new listing for LWC, the Growers Gate estate is owned by grape growers who carefully select their best fruit to showcase what the region has to offer. Their Chardonnay displays attractive stone-fruit and citrus aromas, with minimal use of oak to allow the fresh, ripe fruit flavours to really stand out.

WHAT TO DRINK WITH SEAFOOD AND FISH Muscadet Sevre & Maine Sur Lie, La Sablette – a light, crisp and fresh white which complements the delicate flavours of seafood dishes. ‘Sur Lie’ refers to the extended period of lees contact after fermentation, providing greater complexity and flavour in the finished wine.

Matt Anslow Wine Buyer

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WINES PERFECT FOR FUNCTIONS This is the season to try some of our wines that will be perfect for Christmas parties and functions.

We have some brilliant offers and new products, including our Healy and Gray Frizzante.

This comes in 75cl and mini 20cl bottles, ideal for individual serves.

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BELNOR SPARKLING PERRY Buy 11 bottles and receive 1 bottle free – £2.79 / Net Price £2.55 ITALY - CASALETTO RANGE (BIANCO | ROSSO | ROSADO) Buy 11 bottles and receive 1 bottle free – £4.29 / Net Price £3.93

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SPAIN - MOLINO DEL SOL RANGE (TEMPRANILLO | TEMPRANILLO ROSE | AIREN) Buy 11 bottles and receive 1 bottle free £3.79 - Net Price £3.47 ITALY – ORSO BRUNO RANGE (BIANCO | ROSSO | ROSADO) Buy 11 bottles and receive 1 bottle free – £4.63 / Net Price £4.24 SPAIN - FAMILLA RIVERO RANGE (TEMPRANILLO | BOBAL ROSADO | MACABEO) Buy 11 bottles and receive 1 bottle free – £4.23 / Net Price £3.89 EUROPE – AL FRESCO RANGE (WHITE | RED | ROSE) Buy 11 bottles and receive 1 bottle free – £4.28 / Net Price £3.92 NEW HEALY & GRAY FRIZZANTE 75CL Buy 12 bottles and receive 1 x 50cl Giffard Cassis free - £5.35 / Net Price £4.81 NEW HEALY & GRAY FRIZZANTE 24 X 20CL – Special Price £21.12 (equivalent to 24 for the price of 22) - normal price £23.04

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HEALY AND GRAY Healy and Gray’s Best of the World wine range features 75cl and 187ml bottles in 8 different varietals.

Within the range there is a stunning Shiraz, perfect for Christmas with spicy and fruity aromas. It’s full-bodied with black pepper, raspberry and cherry flavours.

If you’re looking for something lighter, take a look at the Sauvignon Blanc with its citrus fruits and mineral aromas, a perfect choice for lighter meats and fish.

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HEALY AND GRAY 75CL AND 187ML CHARDONNAY SHIRAZ SAUVIGNON BLANC ZINFANDEL ROSE CHENIN BLANC MERLOT PINOT GRIGIO CABERNET SAUVIGNON Buy 11 x 75cl bottles and receive 1 x 75cl bottle free £5.03/Net Price £4.61 Buy any 12 x (12)187ml cases from the range and receive 1 (12)187ml case of Zinfandel Rose free £18.00/Net Price £16.61

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STARS FROM EUROPE We have an exciting range of wines from Europe, including the new Primi Soli range from Italy, featuring a wide choice of 9 varietals in a stunning label. We have selected wines that are perfect to be drunk either on their own, or as part of a festive feast.

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FRANCE - MUSCADET SEVRE ET MAINE LAL SABLETTE £7.43 / Net Cost £6.81 FRANCE – COTES DU RHONE VICTOR BERARD £6.19 / Net Cost £5.67 FRANCE – PATRIARCHE RANGE (SAUVIGNON BLANC | CHARDONNAY | VIOGNIER CABERNET SAUVIGNON | MERLOT | PINOT NOIR | SYRAH ROSE) £5.73 / Net Price £5.25

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ITALY – PRIMI SOLI RANGE (CABERNET SAUVIGNON | CHARDONNAY | MERLOT PINOT GRIGIO / GARGANEGA | PINOT GRIGIO BLUSH | PINOT GRIGIO SANGIOVESE | SAUVIGNON BLANC | TREBBIANO) £4.69 / Net Cost £4.30 FROM FRANCE – FLAMINGO RANGE (SAUVIGNON BLANC | MERLOT | GRENACHE ROSE) £5.03 / Net Price £4.61 FROM FRANCE – CUVEE ROUSSON RANGE (DRY WHITE | MEDIUM WHITE | RED | ROSE) £4.92 / Net Price £4.51 FROM GERMANY – SCHMITT SOHNE RANGE LIEBFRAUMICH £4.93/ Net Cost £4.52 NIERSTEINER £4.93/ Net Cost £4.52 PIESPORTER £5.19 / Net Cost £4.76

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STARS FROM EUROPE SPAIN – AMALIA RANGE (GARANCHA | MACABEO | GARABCHA ROSE) £4.73 / Net Cost £4.34 FRANCE – PARLEZ VOUS MALBEC £5.39 / Net Price £4.94 FRANCE – FILDEFERE RANGE (MERLOT | SYRAH ROSE MUSCADET | CHARDONNAY) £6.39 / Net Price £5.86 ROSE D’ ANJOU MARQUIS DE GOULAINE £6.53 / Net Cost £5.99 SPAIN – FAUSTINO RIVERO RANGE BLANCO £6.43 / Net Cost £5.89 TINTO £6.33 / Net Cost £5.80 ROSE £6.03 / Net Cost £5.53 CRIANZA £7.83 / Net Cost £7.18 RESERVE £9.83 / Net Cost £9.01 ITALY – PODERE DON CATALDO RANGE (VERMINTINO | PRIMITIVO CABERNET MERLOT NEGROMARO | ROSATO) £6.79 / Net Cost £6.22 FLEURIE MARCHAND BOLNOT £9.53 / Net Cost £8.74

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STARS FROM EUROPE Buy 11 x 75cl and receive 1 x 75cl Free – MUST BE FROM THE SAME RANGE CANNOT MIX AND MATCH ITALY – PINOT GRIGIO EMOTIVO RANGE (PINOT GRIGIO | PINOT GRIGIO ROSE | MONTEPULICANO) £6.13 / Net Cost £5.62 ITALY – PINOT GRIGIO BELLO TRAMONTO RANGE (PINOT GRIGIO | PINOT GRIGIO ROSE ) £5.63 / Net Cost £5.16 ITALY – PINOT GRIGIO SERENO RANGE (PINOT GRIGIO | PINOT GRIGIO ROSE ) £4.69 / Net Cost £4.30

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GREAT WINES FROM THE NEW WORLD If you’re looking for something more exotic, take a look at our wines from the new world. Here we have ranges from Chile, New Zealand and Australia, to name but a few. Our new Riverside Malbec from Argentina is a mix of plum, raspberry and blackberry, medium-bodied, yet soft and silky with seductive tannins – perfect for a winter’s evening.

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NEW ZEALAND – WADDLING DUCK SAUVIGNON BLANC £7.73 / net price £7.09 WADDLING DUCK PINOT NOIR £8.53 / net price £7.82 CALIFORNIA – WHITE ROSE ZINFANDEL ROSE £5.53 / net price £5.07 CALIFORNIA – MONTEREY BAY RANGE (CHARDONNAY | MERLOT ZINFANDEL RED | ZINFANDEL ROSE) £5.53 / net price £5.07

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ARGENTINA – RIVERSIDE MALBEC £5.99 / net price £5.49 SOUTH AFRICA – INKOSI RANGE (CHENIN BLANC | SAUVIGNON BLANC PINOTAGE | SHIRAZ | PINOTAGE ROSE) £4.33 / net price £3.97

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GREAT WINES FROM THE NEW WORLD Here our new world wines continue and feature our Chilean Central Monte wine range, featuring a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, bursting with rich red fruits and a hint of vanilla.

A real joy to drink.

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CHILE – CENTRAL MONTE RANGE (MERLOT | CABERNET SAUVIGNON | SAUVIGNON BLANC CHARDONNAY | MERLOT ROSE) £4.39 / net price £4.02 AUSTRALIA - GROWERS GATE RANGE (SHIRAZ | CABERNET SAUVIGNON CHARDONNAY | SAUVIGNON BLANC) £6.29 / net price £5.77

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AUSTRALIA - JARRAH WOOD RANGE (SHIRAZ | CHARDONNAY | SHIRAZ ROSE SEMILLON CHARDONNAY | CABERNET SHIRAZ | PINOT GRIGIO) £5.79 / net price £5.31 CHILE – VIA ALTA RANGE (MERLOT | CABERNET SAUVIGNON | SAUVIGNON BLANC CHARDONNAY | CABERNET / SYRAH ROSE) £5.33 / net price £4.89

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WINE: THE PERFECT SERVE We have all heard the phrase “Lights, Camera, Action” which is called by the film director when they are hoping to capture that moment on film which could result in the infamous Oscar adorning their mantelpiece. What does this have to do with wine? You ask. Each time a glass of wine is poured it also should be a creation of theatre worthy of an Oscar win. The actor spends time learning lines which is comparable to the creation of the wine list and staff training.

Without those words being delivered with the appropriate reverence then the time spent preparing is wasted.

Likewise having a fantastic wine list, staff trained and knowledge on the wines available is irrelevant if the delivery is poor. We have put together an easy to use table that at a glance you can check that you will be making that acceptance speech. (Keep the tissues handy).

Sparkling wines suit low temperatures, which slow the release of carbon dioxide. Sparkling wines served too warm can be unpleasantly frothy.

All glasses must be held by the stem “The top half of the glass belongs to the customer, the bottom half of the glass belongs to the bar tender”.

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BY ANNE MCKINLAY - WINE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

POURING Wine should be poured into the glass until it is no more than two-thirds full, or preferably less than half full. While this may appear mean or stingy, it allows room for the wine to be swirled and for the aromas to be collected in the upper part of the glass and channelled towards the drinker’s nose.

DECANTING WINE This will also bring the wine up to room temperature and this allows it to breathe.

STILL WINES should always be poured towards the centre of the wine glass.

SPARKLING WINES should always be poured against the side of the glass to preserve the bubbles.

‘ROOM TEMPERATURE’ This expression was developed in the days when dining rooms were 5 to 6 degrees cooler than they are today due to the introduction of central heating. So err towards coolness!

Simply drawing the cork and leaving the bottle to stand for an hour or two before drinking it - ‘allowing the wine to breathe’ does virtually nothing towards aerating the wine.

REMEMBER: ICE WITH WATER IN AN ICE BUCKET CHILLS MORE EFFICIENTLY THAN JUST ICE ALONE. NO WINE SHOULD EVER BE SERVED OVER 20˚C. ALWAYS HAVE AN EXTRA CORKSCREW.

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RED WINE

SPARKLING WINE & CHAMPAGNE

temperature the evening before the day of service.

Sparkling Wines before they are brought up to the fridges on the bar the evening before the day of service.

STORAGE: If kept in the cellar always bring up to room

STORAGE: Use the chef’s fridge to store Champagne and

SERVING TEMP: 12 -18 C Light Fruity Reds at the lower end of the scale Fuller Bodied Reds at the upper end of the scale.

SERVING TEMP: 5- 7 C GLASSES: Best served in flute glasses. These glasses have a

wide, tapered bowl, perfect for holding the bubbles and fizz of a sparkling wine. They have been specially designed to retain champagne’s carbonation to create the wonderful bubble texture in your mouth.

GLASSES: Usually served in larger glasses.

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The large bowl allows the aromas and flavours to develop. The wider opening and width of a red wine tasting glass allows the wine to breathe much quicker.

WHITE WINE

ROSÉ WINE

before they are brought up to the fridges on the bar the evening before the day of service.

before they are brought up to the fridges on the bar the evening before the day of service.

STORAGE: Use the chef’s fridge to store white wines

STORAGE: Use the chef’s fridge to store rosé wines

SERVING TEMP: 6 -13 C Light Fruity Wites at the lower end of the scale Fuller, powerful flavoured whites ath the upper end of the scale.

SERVING TEMP: 10 - 13 C GLASSES: Same as White Wine, or slightly larger.

GLASSES: Usually served in medium-sized glasses so that the

fresh, sweet characteristics are concentrated to the top of the glass. A narrow rim glass allows the white wine to hit the tip of your tongue, highlighting the sweetness. Rims can also be adapted to minimise the acidity of a wine, known as the “acidity bumper”.

Wines with Natural Corks should be kept flat to ensure the cork remains moist and does not dry out. There is no need for screw cap and plastic cork wines to be laid down.

The main reason for choosing a specially designed wine glass is its ability to fully capture and emphasise a wine’s aroma and flavours.

SELECTING THE CORRECT GLASS

Full -bodied red wine

Light -bodied red wine

Rosé or spicy red wine

Sparkling wine

Light-bodied white wine

Fortified sweet wine

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SPARKLING WINE Christmas is the perfect time to indulge in some sparkle.

We have a fantastic selection for you, including some sparkling rosé – the well-balanced Louis Perdier is a particular favourite, with its aromatic red scents and beautiful fruity flavours.

Buy 11 x 75cl and receive 1 x 75cl Free – MUST BE FROM THE SAME RANGE CANNOT MIX AND MATCH

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CASTELL LLORD CAVA £6.90 / net price £6.32 LOUIS PERDIER ROSE SPARKLING - £7.69 / net price £7.05 BARON DE ROTHBERG DEMI SEC £6.55 / net price £6.00 ARTE LATINO CAVA ROSE £7.55 / net price £6.92

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LOUIS PERDIER BRUT SPARKLING £7.69 / net price £7.05 EMOTIVO SPARKLING ROSE £7.75 / net price £7.10 BARON DE ROTHBERG BRUT £6.55 / net price £6.00

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PROSECCO How about bringing in the New Year with one of our bright and bubbly Proseccos?

Their fresh, fruity and off-dry style makes them a firm favourite at festive parties, or for just a weekend treat.

We have the new Simpatico range, including our Oro and Rose in their eye-catching bottles, certain to make a splash at any celebration.

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PROSECCO CA BOLANI (24)20cl - Special Price £57.64 Equivalent to 24 for the price of 22 - normal price £62.88 PROSECCO EMOTIVO – Buy 12 bottles and receive 1 x 50cl Giffard Cassis free Rsp £7.75 / Net Price £7.21

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PROSECCO SERENELLO – Buy 11 bottles and receive 1 bottle free £6.65 /Net Price £6.10 PROSECCO SIMPATICO – Buy 12 bottles and receive 1 x 50cl Giffard Cassis free Rsp £6.99 / Net Price £6.53 ROSA SIMPATICO – Buy 11 bottles and receive 1 bottle free £8.49 / Net Price £7.78 SIMPATICO ORO – Buy 11 bottles and receive 1 bottle free £9.49 / Net Price £8.70

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CHAMPAGNE CASTELNAU:

STYLE, CLASS & DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE IN EVERY BOTTLE

Founded in 1916, Champagne Castelnau is located in the heart of Reims where it makes just under half a million bottles per year. Their grape growers own more than 900 hectares of vineyards across some of the best terroirs of Champagne in 149 different crus. This setup guarantees exceptional supply possibilities for the production of outstanding Champagne year on year.

The award winning style of Castelnau is reflective of the longer than usual ageing on the lees. At least five years for the Brut Réserve NV and ten years or more for the vintage cuvées.

This ensures a depth of flavour and complexity sought after

by Champagne connoisseurs worldwide and is recognition of a style that is highly admired by some of the world’s leading wine awards.

Despite its near 100-year heritage the packaging of the range reflects a modern evolution for the brand that embodies the style, class and dedication to excellence that winemaker Elisabeth Sarcelet commits to the production of every bottle.

Elisabeth has worked at the House since 1985 and is now Chef de Cave overseeing all production of Champagne.

She is one of just a handful of female Chefs de Caves in the Champagne region. www.champagne-de-castelnau.eu

Among a plethora of top gongs the House has been awarded some of the most coveted including Trophy for Best NV Champagne at the IWSC as well as top gong for Best Vintage Blanc de Blancs in the world at the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships.

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CHAMPAGNE Buy 11 x 75cl and receive 1 x 75cl Free – MUST BE FROM THE SAME RANGE CANNOT MIX AND MATCH MUMM NV MUMM ROSE PERRIER JOUET NV PERRIER JOUET ROSE NV

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CHAMPAGNE DE CASTELNAU BRUT N/V £16.75 / Net Price £15.35 CHAMPAGNE DE CASTELNAU BRUT RESERVE £18.75 / Net Price £17.19 CHAMPAGNE DE CASTELNAU ROSE £21.55 / Net Price £19.75

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PAULETTS SPARKLING RED

Buy 11 bottles get 1 free £10.85 / Net Price £9.95 LONGBEND SAUV BLANC

Buy 11 bottles get 1 free £8.53 / Net Price £7.82

LONGBEND PINOT NOIR

Buy 11 bottles get 1 free £9.03 / Net Price £8.28

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BUY ANY 24 X 75CL FROM THE RANGE AND RECEIVE 1 X 5LTR TINTO REAL BIB (WHILE STOCKS LAST, LIMITED DEALS AVAILABLE)

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WHISKY BLENDED WHISKY is produced by blending whiskies from different barrels produced at different distilleries.

There are 3 kinds of blended whisky: BLENDED MALT SCOTCH WHISKY:

Formerly called vatted malts, these are a blend of single malts from two or more distilleries. Companies such as Compass Box purchase whiskies and blend them to create new products with certain characteristics.

SINGLE MALT WHISKY is a whisky produced exclusively in pot stills at one distillery from only malted barley and water and is called a single malt. The single in this case refers to the distillery, not a grain type or barrel. While single malts are not blended with other whiskies made from various recipes, a bottle does contain a blend of the same Scotch recipe produced in different years and aged for various amount of time. This process is conducted by a master blender to insure a consistent flavour profile over years.

The age statement on the bottle must reflect the youngest whisky used in the blend.

BLENDED GRAIN SCOTCH WHISKY:

A blend of single grains from two or more distilleries.

Single grains are usually known for being light and mild, but some distilleries produce exceptional grain whiskies.

BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY:

What many consumers think of when they hear the word blend, blended scotches comprise 90% of the scotch category in sales. A blended scotch is a mix of both malt whiskies and grain whiskies, sourced from several different distilleries.

SCOTCH WHISKY MUST BE BOTH DISTILLED AND AGED IN OAK CASKS IN SCOTLAND FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS.

IRISH WHISKEYS are legally defined that they must be made and aged in Ireland. The resulting liquid must also be distilled from grains at a strength of no less than 94.8% ABV (189.6 proof) and aged in wooden barrels no larger than 185 gallons for a minimum of three years.

One of the primary differences between Irish whiskey and Scotch is the types of grains that are used in the recipe. Both malted and un-malted barley are common in Irish whiskey.

Corn, wheat and rye can be added to recipes as well.

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WORLD WHISKEY AMERICAN WHISKIES like all other whiskeys are distillates of a cereal mash. In each type of whiskey the mash bill of cereals is different but the production process is similar.

RYE WHISKEY must be made from a minimum 51% rye.

The burgeoning whisky Japanese industry has been largely attributed to its two founding fathers: Shinjiro Torii and Masataka Taketsuru. Shinjiro established the Suntory brand, founding the first distillery in Japan in 1923, Yamazaki in the Vale of Yamazaki. Taketsuru founded Yoichi on Hokkaido eleven years later. Today, Japanese whiskies are becoming increasingly popular and in a style of their own.

WHEAT WHISKEY must be made from a minimum 51% wheat.

BUYERS CHOICE

CORN WHISKEY from a minimum of 80% corn.

I was lucky enough earlier in 2016 to attend a tasting with Fred Noe of the Jim Beam family and we got to try Booker’s Bourbon. It is one of the only uncut, unfiltered, straight-from-the-barrel, bourbons available today.

It’s bottled straight from the barrel without adding anything and is unfiltered. Aged for 7 years, it has notes of vanilla and mocha and if you get the chance to get your hands on some I would recommend it whole heartedly.

BOURBON must be made from a minimum 51% corn.

TENNESSEE WHISKEY must be made from a minimum

51% of one grain at less than 80% abv and distilled in Tennessee. It must go through the Lincoln County Process of filtration through sugar-maple charcoal.

MUCH OF BOURBONS CHARACTER COMES FROM AGING IN HEAVILY CHARRED NEW AMERICAN OAK BARREL WHICH BY LAW CAN BE NO LARGER 200LTRS.

JAPANESE WHISKIES are crafted in the Scottish style.

One regularly hears them described as being smooth, but that is doing them an injustice. Light sherry and floral notes, sometimes they have been peated for a smoky, quasi Islay style.

PAUL EVANS, SPIRITS BUYER

BUYERS CHOICE

SAMANTHA DONOHUE, HEAD BUYER

I find it so hard to pick just one line in any category of spirits but with American whiskey I do like a good rye, Wild Turkey Rye is a classic in my eyes exactly what a Rye Whiskey should be, full of rich fruits & spicy rye flavours, I like to mix it with tropical juice for a really refreshing treat.

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GIN Gin is made from the distillation of white grain spirit, botanicals and juniper berries, which provide its distinctive flavour. Gin production falls into two main camps – compounding and distilling: COMPOUNDED GIN is made by adding flavourings, either actual botanicals or natural extracts, to neutral spirit. Many cheaper gins are made using this method, but there are also a range of excellent gins within the category, produced by macerating whole botanicals to produce high-quality spirit.

DISTILLED GIN is made by redistilling spirit that has had botanicals added to it. London Dry Gin is a stricter version, which also forbids the addition of anything but water after distillation. By law a London Dry Gin must be produced by re distilling neutral spirit in a pot still with juniper and other botanicals. Once re-distillation is complete no other flavourings can be added.

THE BEST WAY TO TASTE GINS FOR COMPARISON IS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, DILUTED WITH AN EQUAL MEASURE OF WATER. THIS REVEALS BOTH QUALITIES AND FLAWS.

While a spirit must have, according to most regulations around the world, a predominant flavour of juniper in order to be called gin, the rest of the ingredients are left up to the producer.

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Each distiller has their own secret recipe of botanicals so all gins will have a different taste. Enjoying a massive resurgence in popularity in recent years there are now some truly unique gin’s available on the market, including some aged in oak.

LWC CARRY OVER 200 GINS

BUYERS CHOICE

PAUL EVANS, SPIRITS BUYER

With there being so many excellent Gins out there and more being created weekly its a job in its self just to try them all. If I had to pick one of the hundreds to make sure you give a try it would be Drumshando Gunpower Irish Gin it has good strong juniper note with oriental citruses, grapefruit and Gunpowder green tea! A really interesting taste and beautifully presented.

BUYERS CHOICE

SAMANTHA DONOHUE, HEAD BUYER

How do you pick just one gin with so many amazing ones out there? For me St. George Terroir stands out in a very busy market place as something special everyone should try, its botanical selection of Douglas Fir, Coastal sage and Californian bay laurel gives it a magical nose that makes you really feel like you’re stood in a Californian forest.

It’s fresh and well-structured with a long citrus finish and lingering herbaceous notes.

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BRANDY, CALVADOS, ARMAGNAC & COGNAC BRANDY:

ARMAGNAC:

Laws vary by country, in German it is allowable to add not only sugar (2% of total volume) but also 1% of volume from ingredients such as fortified wine, plus, nuts and almond shells, a similar process is used in Greece. In Spain the solera system is used, this is a series of casks arranged in layers, each containing brandies of a different average age.

COGNAC:

Is any distilled spirit made from fruit juice. The fruit is crushed to remove its juice, which is then fermented to make a fruit wine. The wine is then distilled to make brandy. Some brandies are aged in wooden barrels; others are unaged.

When brandy is removed from the bottom the casks are replenished from the ones on the tier above, and so on back through the system. No more than 33% of the volume of each cask can be removed at any time some brandy may never leave the system.

CALVADOS:

Brandy from a limited and strictly controlled area of Normandy in north-west France, where the temperate maritime climate has long been perfect for fruit orchards.

It is made from apples and/or pears and aged in oak barrels for a minimum of two years.

A brandy from Gascony and like Cognac is a grape brandy.

The climate here is hotter & the soil is very different, the result is that Armagnac tends to have a fuller flavour than Cognac and is often deeper in colour.

Named after the town of Cognac in France, is a brandy, which is produced in the region surrounding the town.

It must be made from at least 90 percent Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, or Colombard grapes.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE LEGAL DESIGNATION OF COGNAC ALL DISTILLATION MUST HAVE TAKEN PLACE BY MIDNIGHT ON 31ST MARCH OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE HARVEST.

The rest of the cognac can consist of ten selected grapes.

However, most cognac is made from Ugni Blanc only. It must be distilled twice in Charentais stills and aged at least 2 and 1/2 years in oak barrels in order to be called cognac.

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RUM Rum is a distilled beverage made from sugarcane by-products such as molasses and sugarcane juice by a process of fermentation and distillation. By law to be called rum the spirit must be made from a sugar cane product.

DISTILLERS ESTIMATE THAT 1 YEARS TROPICAL AGING IN THE CARIBBEAN IS THE EQUIVALENT OF 3 YEARS MATURING IN SCOTLAND.

Distillation can occur in a pot or column still which has a massive impact on the style of the rum. The distillate, a clear liquid, is then usually aged in oak and other casks.

WHITE:

Clear and colourless often this has spent no time in wood, there are some brands that age in wood and then filter to remove the colour such as Diplomatico. While this is still the dominate subtype in the category white rum is in decline slightly as the others grow.

GOLDEN: A rum that has spent some time aging in wood, often dry or off dry in style due to the complexity of oak ageing.

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DARK: Usually a molasses rum that has been aged in a charred wooden barrel to give a fuller more caramel flavour.

Caramel can be added to give a darker colour.

SPICED: Golden or dark rum that has the addition of spices and flavourings.

RHUM AGRICOLE:

This is the French style of rum and is distilled from sugar cane juice instead of molasses.

BUYERS CHOICE

SAMANTHA DONOHUE, HEAD BUYER

There is a theme with me of picking one of any spirit type is just too hard for me to do so with Rum I am going to pick two.

At entry level I would recommend trying Captain Morgan’s White Rum, easy drinking even straight it is a great base for rum cocktails. Jumping up the scale somewhat there are 100’s of great sipping and mixing rums out there but a particular favourite for me is Diplomatico 12 YO, so good the first time I tried it my response was simply more please (I may have also said I would like to jump in the glass and swim in it).

Rich sweet and fruity it is perfect to sip and just relax with.

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CACHAÇA, PISCO & ABSINTHE CACHAÇA:

(Pronounced ka SHA sa) is the most popular distilled alcoholic beverage in Brazil, made from sugarcane juice.

The legal definition of Cachaça says “Cachaça is the product of the distillation of the fermented sugarcane juice, with alcohol strength between 38% and 51% by volume.

Up to 6 grams per litre of sugar can be added”.

PISCO:

A spirit generally classified as a brandy because it is made from distilling grape wine. It is mainly produced in Chile and Peru, with Peruvian pisco being given numerous awards as one of the best liquors in the world.

In its early days, Pisco was made with a wide variety of grapes, giving it too many different flavors to be exported internationally as the market would not accept the wide variety under the same name. For this reason, the Peruvian and Chilean governments set standards as to what kind of grapes could be used to make a brandy that could be labelled as a pisco. In Chile, there are only two regions allowed to make the brandy, but Peru only restricts the grapes that can be used.

ABSINTHE:

(Also absinth) is a distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavoured spirit derived from herbs including the flowers and leaves of the medicinal plant Artemisia absinthium, also called wormwood. Although it is sometimes incorrectly called a liqueur, absinthe is not bottled with added sugar and is therefore classified as a liquor or spirit.

BUYERS CHOICE

SAMANTHA DONOHUE, HEAD BUYER

I love Absinth, drank long with sugar and water it can be so refreshing and sweet, my normal absinth of choice is La Fee Parisian. I do have to also nod my hat to St Georges Absinthe from California, the first legal absinthe made in the USA since prohibition and Adnams Rouge Absinthe made to traditional methods in England, the colour comes from a final maceration with hibiscus flowers, adding in floral and fruity notes.

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LIQUEURS Liqueurs have a rich and varies history originating as elixirs created for medicinal use. Herbs, roots, seeds plants and fruit noted for their beneficial properties and steeped in alcohol to aid ingestion. The word liqueur coming from the Latin word Liquefacere which means “to dissolve.”

With the passing of time, liqueurs have become leisurely drinks that can be enjoyed at any time although due to their sweet nature have traditionally been consumed after dinner. Modern liqueurs have been created from almost every flavour known to man and the category continues to grow at a fast pace.

COCKTAIL BITTERS:

An alcoholic beverage prepared with herbs and citrus dissolved in alcohol. Bitters were first used as a herbal medicinal treatment; they didn’t start out as something associated with alcohol. Bitters were added to alcoholic beverages to provide depth and improve the taste of alcohol because good-quality spirits were not widely available in the 19th century. People soon realized that these bitters added flavour and complexity and many classic cocktail recipe’s call for bitters.

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COCKTAIL LIQUEURS:

The official definition of a Cocktail according to the modern Merriam-Webster Dictionary is “an iced drink of wine or distilled liquor mixed with flavouring ingredients.”

That’s a broad definition, but reflects the modern practice of referring to any drink with 3 or more parts as a Cocktail.

The first published definition of the Cocktail appeared in an editorial response in The Balance and Columbian Repository of 1806. This read: “Cocktail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters.”

Having a resurgence in popularity in recent years there are now an amazing array of flavours available to bar tenders, enabling them to create truly interesting & amazing drinks using everything from the classic Crème de Cassis to Liqueur de Coquelicot de Nemours (Poppy).

BUYERS CHOICE

SAM DONOHUE, HEAD OF PURCHASING TEAM

With so many liqueurs out there I would not like to pick a favourite ( as its too hard!) I would recommend trying (if you have not already) Tarquins Cornish Pastis. Perfect mixed with pressed apple juice, mint and soda water.

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VODKA VODKA:

Vodka is typically a colourless liquor, usually distilled from fermented grain but also from other raw materials. The word is a diminutive of the Slavic word “voda” for “water”. Perhaps most popular of the spirits due to its variety of uses, it is often used as the base in cocktails. Vodka can be made from many different kinds of agricultural produce that have a high concentration of starch or natural sugars, including grain, molasses, potatoes, sugar beet or grapes.

THERE ARE 11M VODKA DRINKERS IN THE UK AND IT IS THE LARGEST SPIRITS CATEGORY WITH 32.4% OF THE VALUE SHARE.

To make vodka, a neutral spirit of the appropriate quality is either re-distilled to produce a pure and flavourless spirit or filtered through activated charcoal which removes any residual impurities and odours. Filtration is done by pumping vodka through columns of activated charcoal or, in the case of cheaper vodkas simply immersing it into tanks containing charcoal. No maturation period is required for vodka.

By law it must be distilled to the high strength of 96% abv.

This can only be achieved by using a column still, although some producers will use a pot still in part of the production, The final strength is achieved by the addition of water to bottling strength to give the legal EU minimum ABV strength of at least 37.5 percent; it is not unusual to have vodkas of up to 50 percent ABV. Flavourings may be introduced into the spirit by either adding natural essences or by steeping fruits or herbs in the vodka for several days.

BUYERS CHOICE

SAM DONOHUE, HEAD OF PURCHASING TEAM

I love a potato vodka and a fantastic example of one is Chase English Vodka. From field to bottle they grow the potatoes on the farm where they also have the distillery.

It is creamy vodka with a lovely mouth feel and a smooth finish. Perfect for drinking on its own, mixing or making cocktails with. It was voted the Worlds Best Vodka at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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TEQUILA To be called tequila the spirit must be produced from at least 51% blue agave & made within the delimited Tequila region of Mexico. The agave a succulent related to the amaryllis (not a cactus) grows for between 7 - 10 years before it is ready to be harvested.

THERE ARE 4 STYLES OF TEQUILA:

Usually younger agave is used to make mixto (min 51%) tequila with the older agave used to make the more premium 100% agave tequilas. The outer leaves are removed (as these give a bitter taste to spirit) and the central core the Pina is then halved and cooked to create fermentable sugars.

These are extracted, fermented and typically double pot distilled to make tequila.

GOLD:

There are 2 types of tequila mixto which must be minimum 51% agave spirit mixed with up to 49% of other fermentable sugars during fermentation and 100% agave which is exactly that 100% fermented from the agave plant.

BLANCO/SILVER/PLATO:

White and un-aged, or briefly aged and charcoal filtered to remove the colour.

As Blanco but with caramel added for colour.

RESPOSADO:

Aged for 3-6 months in oak.

ANEJO:

Aged for a minimum of 1 year in barrels with a maximum capacity of 600 ltrs.

BUYERS CHOICE

SAM DONOHUE, HEAD OF PURCHASING TEAM

I love tequila, anything with a good earthy vegetal flavour and I am happy but for me Herradura Blanco is my usual tequila of choice.

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MEZCAL Mezcal is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from any type of agave plant native to Mexico. The word mezcal comes from Nahuatl mexcalli which means “oven-cooked agave”.

Agave based spirits are made all over Mexico and are known as Mezcal. Unlike tequila Mezcal can be made from any variety of the agave plant. The only exception is Sotol that can only be made in Chihuahua from the agave of the same name.

Raicilla is different still, offering a sweeter, softer take on Mezcal but still that roasted-agave robustness. Produced for over 500 years in the Mexican state of Jalisco, Raicilla is a Mezcal that adopted a new name in the 1780’s to avoid a tax levied by the Spanish Crown.

Mezcal is made in 8 specific regions of Mexico: Oaxaca, Durango, Guanajuato, Guerrero, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, and the recently approved Michoacan. Oaxaca is the center of the mezcal world, as 80-90% of mezcals are made in Oaxaca.

Mezcal is mostly a small scale artisanal industry that in the last few years has seen its popularity soar. The Pinas are first roasted in puts or clay ovens, then crushed in a mill and put in fermenters. Because natural yeasts are commonly used

fermentation can take up to 30 days, distillation takes place in copper, clay or porcelain stills.

Mexico has about 330,000 hectares cultivating agave for Mezcal, owned by 9,000 producers. Over 6 million litres are produced in Mexico annually, with more than 150 brand names.

Contrary to popular belief Mezcal does not have to have a worm in the bottle nor does the worm have hallucinatory properties.

BUYERS CHOICE

SAM DONOHUE, HEAD OF PURCHASING TEAM

A new drink I discovovered in 2016 was Raicilla, my particular favourite is La Venenosa Sur. It has a vegetal nose packed with agave flavour leads you into a sweet palate with dry edges, that are easy-drinking and surprisingly moreish, if you like Tequila or Mezcal this is something you need to try.

BUYERS CHOICE

PAUL EVANS, SPIRITS BUYER

Montelobos is an organic Mezcal from Oaxaca. Produced using agave espadin, it is complex with a delightfully smoky note. A great Mezcal for any occasion.

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CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS Seasonal Cocktails are always popular and it’s easy to make a couple of twists to a classic and make a festive best seller. Here are a few of our favourites:

TIKI TINSEL TONGUE TEASER

THE ALMOND CIGAR

50ml Old J Tiki Fire 50ml Cloudy Apple Juice 50ml Ginger Beer Dash of Honey Squeeze of Fresh Lime Juice

If you find many festive cocktails cloying, this refreshing recipe from Vivo in Islington maybe the one for you.

METHOD

Add all the ingredients to a tall glass stir gently and garnish with a cinnamon stick and a slice of apple – can be served hot or cold.

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50ml Dark Rum (we like Red Bonny) 20ml Amaretto Juice of ½ a fresh lime (or eq Funkin Pure Lime) Strip of Orange Zest, to serve Stick of Cinnamon, to serve METHOD

Shake the rum and amaretto and lime juice well in a cocktail shaker with ice, strain into a chilled glass, garnish with the orange zest and cinnamon stick.

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HOT BUTTERED RUM

CHRISTMAS MARTINI

1lb Light Brown Sugar ½lb Unsalted Butter 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon 2 tsp Ground Nutmeg ½tsp Ground Allspice 2 tsp Vanilla Extract To Serve Hot Water 25ml per serving of Old J Spiced Rum or Old J Tiki Fire if you really want a kick to it Cinnamon Stick to garnish

25ml Gin 50ml Cranberry Juice 10ml Grand Marnier 10ml Fresh Lemon Juice Frozen cranberries or pomegranate to garnish METHOD

Shake the gin, cranberry juice, Grand Marnier and lemon juice over ice and strain into a martini glass.

Float a few frozen cranberries or pomegranate seeds on the top.

METHOD

In a mixing bowl beat together softened butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract and spices until well combined. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a month. Spoon 1 tablespoon into a mug, add boiling water and stir well until dissolved.

Add 25ml Old J Spiced rum and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

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Rémy Martin 1738 ‘Accord Royal’ recently launched in the UK is the connoisseur’s choice.

In the US, Rémy Martin 1738 is the #1 selling spirit above $50 and grew by 53% YoY between February 2015 and 2016.* It is composed of eaux-de-vie coming exclusively from the highest-quality vineyards of Cognac: the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne.

It is aged up to 20 years in French toasted oak casks to reveal rich aromas, and an exceptionally round texture, which is mellow and well-balanced on the palate.

Rémy Martin 1738 can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a Side-Car. *NABCA depletions / DISCUS shipment R12M as of Feb-16

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CHRISTMAS MOJITO INGREDIENTS 65ml Old J Spiced ½ fresh lime 12 fresh mint leaves 2 heaped bar spoons of caster sugar 25ml of cranberry Cubed ice Crushed ice To garnish: sprig of fresh mint HOW TO MIX Put the four lime wedges into a glass, then add the sugar and muddle (squish everything together) to release the lime juice.

Put the mint leaves on one hand and clap. This bruises the leaves and releases the aroma. Rub the mint leaves around the rim of the glass and drop them in. Use a muddler, to gently push the mint down into the lime juice.

Half fill the glass with crushed ice and pour in the Old J Spiced Rum. Stir the mix together until the sugar dissolves.

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Top up with crushed ice, the cranberry juice and garnish it with a sprig of mint.

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LOOKING FORWARD TO 2017 The new Super Premium category is in strong value growth in the on-trade, and is projected to continue strong growth year on year - CGA. There’s been a movement away from buying cheap and in bulk towards a more quality driven experience and occasions.

People are prioritising taste above price. They are prepared to trade up and pay more but their expectations of experience and brands that offer them something different are rising the more obvious (or traditional) choices entry level to most expensive (Source Miller Brands On Trade Behaviours 2015 and CGA Peach Brand Pulse).

According to Kantar’s Alcovision, matching Super Premium Beer with Food (£34.18) delivers a combined spend per occasion greater than the average for total wine and food (£33.29) and over £10 more than the average for total beer and food (£24.01). Our extensive attitudinal research has shown us that staff knowledge and advocacy is very important, as well as dedicated beer sections on menus and drinks lists with food pairing recommendations. Again, the focus should be on Super Premium Beer: when a lot of effort goes into the plate, it should be matched by what goes into the glass.

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It is important for retailers to engage staff to inspire excellence in serve and consumer experience with consumers seeking recommendations and perfectly served drink. A premium price is happily paid for these products as long as they taste great, have authentic heritage and genuine provenance.

Craft beer to continue to make an impact, but operators are looking at how else they can premiumise and diversify range.

Using well known Super Premium ‘anchor brands’ as part of a craft and speciality range has a halo effect on Super Premium mix of sales, helping to communicate and navigate through a curated range. Consumers are engaging with the backstory of brands, from the ingredients, brewing/distilling process to the location of the brewery; it’s the added details that make a brand more desirable and stand out.

Street food events, pop ups and festivals will be more prominent on trade leisure occasions for beer. 21,000 drink focussed outlets have closed in the last 10 years and 8600 food led outlets have opened.(CGA Business Leaders Survey) Food led venues are driving growth with the vast majority of on-trade occasions including food. Super Premium Beer delivers more revenue than any other category when combined on meal occasions. It is therefore key to drive Super Premium Beer with food.

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OUR BIG PREDICTIONS FOR 2017 WHAT WE THINK WILL BE THE BIG HITS AND TRENDS OF 2017 • Super Premium will continue to grow as customers become more discerning.

• Flavour blends such a Grapefruit IPA, Coffee & Star Anise Porter, Peanut Butter Stout, Watermelon Wheat.

• Beer selections will be presented in a similar fashion to wine lists, highlighting the varied styles such as wheat beer, sour beers, trappist beers, IPA’s, porters, the list is endless.

• Session ales and lagers will rise again after 2016 was the year of strong challenging beers, consumers are looking for lower abv’s with more amplified favours.

• Local focus - In the age of social responsibility and local pride more consumers expect to be able to drink locally sourced brands.

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HALLOWEEN CASK ALES OCTOBER ONLY OFFERS

Moonless Dark IPA 4.1% £73.25

Like all Dark IPAs, this beer is a marvellous contradiction.

Upfront tropical aromas, a deliciously smooth malty backbone with fresh fruit flavours that linger to the end.

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Davy Jones’ Locker 4.4% £69.25

An easy drinking beer. A warming toffee character with a touch of orange peel citrus and spiciness.

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Ghost Ship 4.5% £79.49

A pale ale with an assertive pithy bitterness, biscuit flavours and fresh citrus aroma.

A refreshing fruity springtime flavour with a bit of citrus, flowers and rich peppery spice on the aroma.

Black Annis 5.0% £75.00

An easy drinking beer.

A warming toffee character with a touch of orange peel citrus and spiciness.

Open Casket 4.5% £77.71

Open Casket is chestnut red, full-bodied and gives a reviving bite.

Cara Red and Cara Hell malts offer a deep saturated colour and rousing malt aroma. With just a touch of Midnight Wheat, it is rich in flavour, hopped with Bramling Cross for a spicy sensation.

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Brewed with natural mineral water from the brewery’s own well, this fine golden beer has a hint of sweet caramel from the naked oats, and is brewed using two exceptional hops; Chinook and First Gold.

These offer a pine hop aroma and a citrus orange finish.

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Wells Golden Cauldron 4.1% £79.00

Dark ruby in colour with a well balanced flavour and a bittersweet chocolate edge.

It has a malty aroma with a touch of caramel as well as being soft with an orange fruit flavour.

White Witch 3.9% £83.30

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Witch Otter 5.0% £91.66

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AUTUMN CASK ALES

PIGS MIGHT FLY 3.9% £76.72

OLD ALE 4.1% £78.07

SINGLE HOP IPA 4.7% £75.55

AUTUMN ALE 4.0% £75.49

BREAD OF HEAVEN 4.0% £72.96

POPPY OTTER 4.0% £75.49

Full flavoured copper coloured beer with delicate hints of earthy, sweet, spicy aromas and a background toffee like flavour. Late hopped with traditional English Goldings for extra flavour and aroma.

NOV ONLY

Autumn Ale is a mid-strength chestnut coloured beer. We have carefully blended a special hop called Pacific Gem with traditional English hops to deliver a hint of blackberry in the flavour as well as on the nose.This beer is unusual in that it has been ‘dry hopped’ in the fermenters to enhance this character leaving the English hops to deliver that classic punch Otter has become known for.

OCT & NOV ONLY

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A traditional speciality winter warmer with flavours of fruit, malt, roast grain, and a hint of caramel.

NOV ONLY

A traditional cask ale with a distinctive reddish hue and rich hop aroma, finely balanced by a more-ish fruit finish. Named to embody the spirit and passion of the Welsh nation, Bread of Heaven was hand crafted to celebrate Brains’ sponsorship of the Welsh national rugby team and is the proud Official Ale of the WRU. NOV ONLY

Packed with intense hoppy flavour and abundance of aroma the Challenger hop takes centre stage. You’ll get a delicate yet complex spicy, green tea on the nose with a crisp, dry bitter finish.

Poppy Otter is a mid-strength chestnut coloured beer.

We have carefully blended a special hop called Pacific Gem with traditional English hops to deliver a hint of blackberry in the flavour as well as on the nose. This beer is unusual in that it has been ‘dry hopped’ in the fermenters to enhance this character leaving the English hops to deliver that classic punch Otter has become known for.

NOV ONLY

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YOUNGS WINTER WARMER 5.0% £87.00 A rich ruby coloured beer, almost red in bright light. A complex fruity nose with hints of candy.

Luscious and full bodied, this beer has a powerful mouth-coating flavour leading to a bittersweet, vinous finish.

NOV & DEC

OTTER WINTER WARMER 4.0% £75.49 Winter Warmer has been wrapped in a ‘pocket’of hops and malt to create the perfect seasonal medicine!

The darkness comes from locally grown chocolate malting barley and the spicy hop combination delivers an amazing yule tide aroma.

DEC ONLY

PRIDE OF PENDLE 4.1% £83.19 An exceptionally fine balance of malt and hops give this beer a long dry and extremely satisfying taste.

NOV & DEC

ADNAMS BROADSIDE 4.7% £86.53 A dark ruby red beer rich in fruitcake flavours, it has a wonderful balance of malt and hop flavours.

DEC ONLY

ICE WITCH 4.3% £83.30 A light cold ale, with intense aromas of tropical fruit, mango and pineapple.

DEC ONLY

BLOND WITCH 4.5% £85.49 Moorhouse’s first ever ‘Blond’ ale, this beer is as light as you can get with a lager colour.

NOV & DEC

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A GOOD STUFFING 4.5% £82.00 A fine balance between malt and hops delivers a satisfying and rounded pale ale with an amber colour, fruity nose and good hop aroma.

NOV & DEC

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SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER 4.6% £71.00 A full flavoured, warming IPA with a generous spicy hop bite from a blend of Bramling Cross and Bullion hops, tempered with a fruity late addition of Admiral.

DEC ONLY

FIR KING GOOD 4.0% £72.96 An ale full of rich flavours for the festive period. Brewed using Aromatic Malt and bursting with a medley of spicy hop flavours, Fir King Good is a deep amber coloured ale with a warming finish.

DEC ONLY

BLITZEN 4.0% £73.00 Dark and light mucovado sugar give richness and a mix of Pale, Crystal and Pale Chocolate malt give a complex malty character along with a hint of citrus fruits from the mixed peel.

DEC ONLY

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BAH HUMBUG 4.3% £71.57 Tis the season to be jolly oh no it isn’t! At least you can take refuge from the Christmas shopping with this rich, fruity spiced ale guaranteed to make even the most seasoned party pooper smile.

DEC ONLY

RED BREAST 4.5% £78.60 Brewed with two English whole cone hops and natural coloured malt giving a chestnut red hue to the beer.

Redbreast drinks with a full flavour and a warming glow.

DEC ONLY

OTTER CLAUS 5.0% £91.66 This delicious 5% beer is dark ruby in colour and has a well balanced flavour with a bittersweet chocolate edge, provided by the careful use of Fuggles and Challenger hops. So for a Christmas full of Christmas Cheers, look no further than Otter Claus, a true legend in pubs and bars all over the South West.

DEC ONLY

SLEIGHBELL 4.5% £77.46 This warming beer is rich and comforting with a distinctive winey taste and a wonderful ruby colour. Brewed with cascade hops to make a flavoursome pint, Sleighbell is the perfect accompaniment to those cold, dark nights.

DEC ONLY

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DORTMUNDER HERITAGE:

SERVING UNFLOUNDERING EXCELLENCE & PROVENANCE

Dortmunder owes part of its history to the German Beer Purity Law or The Reinheitsgebot. It helped to shape beer production in Germany and led to the birth of Dortmunder Union and the brewery’s history to date.

The Reinheitsgebot, literally “purity order”, is the collective name for a series of regulations limiting the ingredients in beer in Germany. The most well-known version of the law was adopted in Bavaria in 1516. Amendments have been made over the years due to improvements in technology and knowledge.

According to the 1516 Bavarian law, the only ingredients that could be used in the production of beer were water, barley and hops.

The Bavarian order of 1516 was introduced in part to prevent price competition with bakers for wheat and rye.

The restriction of grains to barley was meant to ensure the availability of affordable bread, as wheat and rye were reserved for use by bakers.

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The barley go through a process known as mashing, in which they are steeped in hot, but not boiling, water for about an hour, like making tea. This activates enzymes in the grains that cause it to break down and release its sugars. Once this is all done the water is drained from the mash which is now full of sugar from the grains. This sticky, sweet liquid is called wort. It’s basically unmade beer.

The wort is boiled for about an hour while hops are added.

Hops are the small, green cone-like fruit of a vine plant.

They provide bitterness to balance out all the sugar in the wort and provide flavour. They also act as a natural preservative, which is what they were first used for.

Once the hour long boil is over the wort is cooled, strained and filtered. It’s then put in a fermenting vessel and yeast is added to it. At this point the brewing is complete and the fermentation begins. The beer is stored for a couple of weeks at room temperature (in the case of ales) or many many weeks at cold temperatures (in the case of lagers) while the yeast works its fermentation magic. Lager beer which is what Dortmunder Union Pils is uses a process of cool fermentation, followed by maturation in cold storage. The German word “Lager” means storeroom or warehouse.

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Fritz Brinkhoff himself retired in 1923, but his company blossomed on the strength of “his” brew, surpassing the million-hectolitre mark in 1929. A volume, which the company was not to reach again until 1956, when it was beginning to recover from the destruction left behind by World War II. By the time the Dortmunder Union brewery marked it centenary in 1973; annual output had doubled to two million hectolitres. In 1995, DUB was merged with the Dortmunder Ritter brewery, and, in 2002, DUB was renamed the Brauerei Brinkhoff, in honour of its first brew master Fritz Brinkhoff.

The Brewery has now moved but the original building remains and is now a museum, a cinema , exhibition space the University of Applied Sciences, restaurants, clubs, a roof terrace - yes even in the summer a beer garden and a beach: Metro Tower is unique!

In 1887, somebody in the brew house, however, made a mistake and mashed-in a brew of nothing but pale malt.

Worse yet, this brew was shipped accidentally to a pub customer in Aachen near the Belgian border. But, as sometimes happens with unintended consequences, the “mistake” turned out to be a sensation in that pub. Thus was born, a new Dortmunder Union beer, a pale Pils-like brew, was soon to become the signature brew of Fritz Brinkhoff. By the turn of the century, DUB made 194,000 hectolitres of the “mistake,” which was about ten times the total output that company had made when it was founded a few years earlier.

In 1887 nothing but pale malt, Hallertau hops and Dortmunder water were mashed, brewed and fermented to create the signature pils of Fritz Brinkhoff the master brewer. The only thing that has changed since are the people drinking it right now.

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When the Struck brewery was acquired in 1870 by two investors, they were looking for a competent manager, which is how Fritz Brinkhoff entered the scene. As an accomplished brewer young Fritz worked out a contract that accorded him not only a monthly wage of 100 Taler plus a free room, but also a 25Pfenning commission on every hectolitre of beer that would be made under his direction. This small bonus was to lay the foundation of Fritz’ fortune. The Struck enterprise was so successful that, within two years, it had to be moved to a larger plot outside the city. To raise the needed capital, on January 30, 1873, the brewery was turned into a stockholders company and given a new name: “Dortmunder Union-Brauerei Actiengesellschaft” (DUB).

The staple brew at the time was a deep golden brew, now known as Dortmunder Export.

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SEASONAL DRINKS Everyone likes a treat and something special at this time of year, why not stock a selection of seasonal specials, spicy ciders, pudding fruit beers, something to get your customers to treat themselves.

After all the present buying a little self indulgence is always good and limited editions are always a great way to upsell and maximise your margins.

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REKORDERLIG WINTER 4% (15) 500ML NRB With a blend of the finest apples infused with vanilla & cinnamon, the best flavours of the season have been packed together to make this truly stunning Rekorderlig Winter Cider.

BREWDOG HOPPY CHRISTMAS 7.2% (24) 330ML NRB Sitting at 7.2% This festive pale ale is an ode to one of Brewdog’s favourite hops. May hop flakes deck the halls and carpet the streets with the tangy sweet citrus aroma of papaya and pineapple.

KOPPARBERG SPICED APPLE 4% (15) 500ML NRB Kopparberg’s original apple cider blended with the taste of winter’s original spice, cinnamon. Kopparberg Spiced Apple has a warm, agreeably sweet, woody aroma that is both delicate and intense.

BREWDOG SANTA PAWS 4.5% (24) 330ML NRB santa paws is a 4.5% Decadent scotch ale.

A robust malty beer packed with flavour and at a strength you can drink all (christmas) day long.

DELIRIUM NOEL/CHRISTMAS 10% (24) 330ML Chestnut amber, with a fine, white, creamy and lacing foam. A complex entity of caramel malt, fruit and spice aromas. A strong presence of alcohol, slightly bitter with an aftertaste that is sweet and spicy.

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ANCHOR CHRISTMAS ALE 6.5% (24) 355ML A deliciously smooth winter warmer with a strong malt backbone and notes of seasonal spices, chocolate, and roasted nuts. Deep, dark, chocolate brown with a creamy tan head. Aromas of fruitcake, wintry spices, molasses and wood.

SAUGATUCK NEAPOLITAN MILK STOUT 6% (24) 355ML A perfect blend of classic dry stout character with brilliant flavours of Neapolitan Ice Cream. Experience the nostalgic flavours of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry all in one glass – because sometimes ice cream just isn’t enough.

SCHLENKERLA RAUCHBIER WEIZEN 5.2% (20) 500ML This wheat beer has its distinctive smokey aroma.which Schlenkerla is famed for.

LIEFMANS KRIEK BRUT 6% (24) 330ML A combination of aged brown beer which is mixed with fresh, whole cherries and, after 12 months, is blended with Oud Bruin and Goudenband of diffrrent ages. The result is a well balanced, sweet and sour kriek of great complexity.

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HOT SPICED RASPBERRY CIDER Make a traditional winter drink with the sweet addition of fresh raspberries. The aroma will fill your kitchen and the cider will keep everyone warm.

Give it a kick by adding a touch of Old J Spiced Rum. 125ml Old J Spiced Rum (per serving) 1 carton of raspberries (set aside 2-4 raspberries per serving for garnish) 2 x 500ml bottles of South West Orchards Raspberry Cider 4 dashes ground cinnamon Lemon twists, to garnish METHOD Place the South West Orchards, raspberries (don’t forget to leave some for the garnish) and ground cinnamon in a pan, bring to the boil.

Heat until boiling then let cool to drinking temperature.

Strain in to suitable glassware and stir in 125ml of Old J Spiced Rum. Garnish with a lemon twist and 2-4 raspberries per mug.

Prep Time – 10 mins Cooking Time – 10 mins Servings - 4 to 5

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MULLED CIDER Keep warm this festive season with a traditional mulled cider, we love South West Orchards for this recipe.

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½ cup brown sugar 1 tsp allspice 1 tsp whole cloves ¼ tsp salt 1 dash nutmeg 3 cinnamon sticks 2 x 500ml bottles of South West Orchards Apple Cider Orange wedge studded with cloves per glass for garnish METHOD Combine the brown sugar, allspice, cloves, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and cider in a large saucepan.

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, strain to remove the spices. Serve in mugs with a clove studded orange wedge for garnish.

Prep Time – 10 mins Cooking Time – 20 mins Servings - 4 to 5

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WHY ARE SOFT DRINKS IMPORTANT TO YOUR VENUE? THE CONSUMER’S VIEW Recent research has shown that operators are not investing much time and thought into their soft-drinks offering compared to the rest of the bar. At some point, for one reason or another, everyone will order a soft drink in a pub or bar, so it should have the same focus as other offerings. The soft drinks on offer can have an important effect on how customers perceive you and your venue.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Presentation – the right presentation can make the perception of value greater.

Promotions & display – giving soft drinks pride of place on menus and blackboards will put the options at the forefront of your customers’ minds – 48% of consumers would like to see a back-bar display of soft drinks.

Staff Training – staff recommendations can go a long way.

Choice - 1 in 5 customers say there is not enough choice of soft drinks on offer.

Healthy choices – 44% of consumers would be swayed by a 100% natural option.

WHY DO CUSTOMERS ORDER A SOFT DRINK? 39% - I was driving 29% - I didn’t fancy an alcoholic drink at the time 15% - I don’t drink alcohol 12% - I don’t drink alcohol in the day time 11% - I tend not to have alcohol with food 8% - I was working/had to go back to work 8% - I am trying to cut down on alcohol 7% - I was looking after children 7% - I prefer the taste of non-alcoholic drinks 4% - other reason

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LOW-SUGAR OPTIONS How important are low-sugar options IN SOFT DRINKS

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DRINKS FOR DRIVERS As the festive season arrives having a good selection of non alcoholic drinks is a vitally important as many of your customers will be driving. Here are a selection of our favourite alcohol free drinks to give you some inspiration.

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BECKS ALCOHOL FREE 0% (24)275ML Only after the brewing process is complete is the alcohol removed, producing the distinct, crisp, clean taste you expect from Beck’s bier, but without the alcohol.

ERDINGER 0.4% (20)330ML Retaining the aromatic, full-bodied Erdinger character without alcohol Erdinger Weißbier ‘non-alcoholic’ represents a quality product in the Erdinger range and a genuine alternative to its other specialty wheat beers.

BREWDOG NANNY STATE 0.5% (24)330ML Packed with loads of Centennial, Amarillo, Columbus, Cascade and Simcoe hops, dry hopped to the brink and back and sitting at 45 IBUS, Nanny State is a force to be reckoned with.

SCHMEIDER ALKOFREI LAGER 0% (20)330ML Reddish-amber coloured, finished with top-fermenting yeast, this wheatbeer has a fine white, persistent head.

It has a usual top-fermenting character with a malty taste, reminding a bit of caramel.

COBRA ZERO 0% (24)330ML Brewed to an award-winning recipe, and using only the best natural ingredients, it’s a premium, great tasting, alcohol free variant, with the same smooth, rounded characteristics of our regular Cobra.

STOWFORD PRESS LOW ALCOHOL 0.5% (12)330ML All the flavour and taste of Stowford Press in a 0.5% lower alcohol format. Matured in old oak vats. This cider is then carefully blended. It contains no artificial colouring, flavouring or sweetening. Suitable for vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs.

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LUSCOMBES ELDERFLOWER BUBBLY (24)32CL Fresh flowers picked in full sun in May and June.

Offer on any occasion when you might think of drinking Champagne. A delight with party nibbles like smoked salmon canapés, mini quiches, to creamy strawberry gateaux and cupcakes.

BUNDABERG ROOT BEER (12)375ML Traditionally brewed to a genuine old recipe from real sarsaparilla root, licorice root, vanilla beans and molasses.

FRANKLINS APPLE & RHUBARB (12)275ML CLOUDY APPLE & YORKSHIRE RHUBARB WITH CINNAMON: Perfectly balances tart rhubarb flavours and subtle cinnamon tones with the sweetness of real apple juice to deliver a uniquely refined refreshment.

BELVOIR CUCUMBER & MINT PRESSE (24)250ML A delicate blend of pressed British cucumber juice and real mint extract with a subtle floral hint of geranium. Nothing artificial.

FENTIMANS ROSE LEMONADE (12)275ML Thomas Fentiman’s original brewing processes are followed today, more than 100 years after they were first developed, to produce the finest botanical drinks.

This rose lemonade is made by brewing and fermenting herbs and roots including ginger and wort for 7 days to bring out the full flavour. Then the 100% pure and natural rose essential oils are added, sourced from the famous rose valley in bulgaria.

FROBISHERS FUSION ORANGE & PASSIONFRUIT (24)275ML A blend of 75% fruit juice and 25% spring water with absolutely no colourings, flavourings, preservatives or artificial sweeteners, so you get the true taste - as nature intended. You won’t find any concentrates in our juices, only juice squeezed and pressed from whole fruit.

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Galvanina is a unique range of gently sparkling organic fruit drinks straight from the Galvanina Spring in the Apennine Mountains, in North East Italy. Founded in 1901 and still run by the fourth generation of the Mini family from Rimini.

IT IS AN AWARD WINNING PREMIUM ADULT SOFT DRINK:

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INDEX SPIRITS COMPOSITE Buy any 12 x 70cl OR 6 x 1.5ltr from the range and receive choice of free stock from Beefeater 70cl | Old J Spiced 70cl Old J Cherry 70cl | Absolut 70cl Mount Gay 70cl | Jagermeister 70cl Jim Beam 70cl | Smirnoff 70cl | Aperol 70cl CHOOSE FROM : -

WHISKY Bells (inc 1.5ltr) Chivas Regal Grants (inc 1.5ltr) Monkey Shoulder Naked Grouse Teachers (inc 1.5ltr) The Famous Grouse (Inc 1.5ltr) The Famous Grouse Smoky Black The One Blended Whisky Whyte & Mackay GIN Beefeater (inc 1.5ltr) Beefeater 24 Bombay Sapphire 1.5ltr ONLY Boodles Boodles Mulberry Broker’s Bulldog Chase GB Copper House Drumshanbo Edgerton Blue Edgerton Pink Edinburgh Gin Fifty Pounds Gordons (inc 1.5ltr) Greenalls Jawbox Jodpur Gin Junipero London No 1 London No3 Malphy Martin Miller Martin Miller Westbourne Masons Masons Lavender 109

Masons Yorkshire Tea Monkey 47 Monkey 47 Sloe Opihr Plymouth Plymouth Navy Plymouth Sloe Poetic Licence Northern Poetic Licence Old Tom Star of Bombay Tarquins Tarquins Navy Seadog The Lakes RUM Appleton Signature Blend Appleton Rare Blend Bacardi (inc 1.5ltr) Bacardi Fuego Bacardi Negra Brugal Anejo Brugal Dry Spiced Brugal Extra Anejo Brugal White Doorly’s 3YO Havana Club Anejo Blanco Havana Club Especial Havana Club 3YO Havana Club 7YO Havana Club Selection de Maestros Havana Club 15YO Kraken Matusalem Classico Matusalem Platino Matusalem Gran Reserva Mezan Jamaica XO Morgans Spiced (inc 1.5ltr) Mount Gay Eclipse Mount Gay Black Barrel Old J Spiced Old J Cherry Old J Gold Old J Tiki Fire Palma Mulata 3YO Pink Pidgeon Pussers Gunpowder Red Bonny Relicario Ron Abuelo Anejo Sailor Jerry (inc 1.5ltr) Woods 100

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VODKA Absolut Absolut Berry Acai Absolut Cherry Absolut Citron Absolut Kurant Absolut Mandarin Absolut Mango Absolut Orient Apple Absolut Peach Absolut Pepper (50cl) Absolut Rasperry Absolut Vanilla Cariel Vanilla Chase Vodka Adnams East Coast Eristoff (inc 1.5ltr) Green Mark Mamont Masons Poetic Licence Graceful Reyka Smirnoff (inc 1.5ltr) Snow Lepoard Stolichnaya Cytros Stolichnaya Hot Stolichnaya Orange Stolichnaya Salted Caramel Stolichnaya Stiki Stolichnaya Vanila The Lakes Vodka Thunder Toffee Vladivar (inc 1.5ltr) Zubrokwa

TEQUILA & MEZCAL Monte Alban Mezcal 1800 Silver Espolon Blanco Espolon Resposado Olmeca Silver Olmeca Gold Olmeca Altos Plata Olmeca Altos Resposado Patron Silver Patron Anejo Patron Resposado Patron XO Cafe SOFTS 1724 Tonic (24)200ml Fentimans Tonic (24)125ml Fentimans Light Tonic (24)125ml Fentimans 19:05 Tonic (24)125ml Fentimans Cola (24)125ml Fentimans Ginger Ale (24)125ml Fentimans Ginger Beer (24)125ml Fentimans Rose Lemonade (24)125ml Fentimans Victorian Lemonade (24)125ml LIQUEURS Lazzaroni Amaretto Amaretto Saliza Luxardo Amaretto Luxardo Limoncello Luxardo Marashino Luxardo Raspberry Sambuca Antica Sambuca Amaretto Antica Sambuca Apple Antica Sambuca Banana Antica Sambuca Chilli Antica Sambuca Cherry Antica Sambuca Mandarin Antica Sambuca Raspberry Antica Sambuca Tropical Pollini Black Sambuca Pollini White Sambuca Aftershock Red Aftershock Black Aftershock Blue Jagermeister Spiced La Fee NV Absinthe Sourz Apple

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USA WHISKEY Buffalo Trace Elijah Craig Four Roses Yellow Label Hudson Baby Bourbon (37.5cl) Hudson Four Grain (37.5cl) Hudson Mahanttan Rye (37.5cl) Jack Daniels Jim Beam Apple Jim Beam Devils Cut Jim Beam Double Oak Jim Beam Honey Jim Beam Maple Jim Beam Red Stag Jim Beam Signature Cask Jim Beam White Label Knob Creek Makers Mark Rittenhouse BIB Rye

Tin Cup Woodford Reserve Wild Turkey 81 Wild Turkey 101 Wild Turkey Rye

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Sourz Tropical Sourz Cherry Sourz Raspberry Sourz Mango Sourz Rainbow Ice Archers (inc 1.5ltr) Chambord Cointreau Fireball Frangelico Galliano Glayva Kahlua Kings Ginger Krupnick Honey Licor 43 Malibu (inc 1.5ltr) Midori Passoa Pernod (inc 1.5ltr) Rumchata Southern Comfort (inc 1.5ltr) Tarquins Cornish Pastis Taboo (inc 1.5) Tuaca Xante Amarula Cream Liqueur Baileys (inc 1.5ltr) Warnicks Advocaat FORTIFIED WINES Harveys Bristol Cream Harveys Club Amontillado Lillet Blanc Taylors LBV Aperol Cinzano Biano Cinzano Rosso Cinzano Dry BRANDY & COGNAC 3 Barrels (inc 1.5ltr) Asbach Courvoisier (inc 1.5ltr) Courvoisier Exclusif Courvoisier VSOP Martell (inc 1.5ltr) Martell VSOP Martell XO Remy Martin VSOP Remy Martin 1738 111

IRISH WHISKEY Jameson (inc 1.5ltr) Jameson Caskmates Teeling Single Malt Tullamore Dew WHISKY COMPOSITE Buy any 4 x 70cl from the range and receive choice of free stock from Bells 70cl The Famous Grouse 70cl Grants 70cl CHOOSE FROM : -

Aberlour 10YO Aberlour 12YO Ardmore Legacy Arran 10YO Arran 14YO Auchtoshan 12YO Auchtoshan American Oak Bowmore 12YO Bruichladdich Classic Laddie Chivas Regal 18YO Chivas Regal 25YO Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21YO Compass Box GKS Artist’s Blend Compass Box Peat Monster Glenfiddich 15YO Glenfiddich 18YO Glenfiddich 21YO Glengoyne 12YO Glenlivit Founders Reserve Glenrothes Select Reserve Highland Park 12YO Jura Origin Jura Supersition Laphroiag Quarter Cask Laphroiag Select Reserve Port Charlotte Scottish Barley Smokehead Tamdhu 10YO The Dalmore 12YO The Famous Grouse Mellow Gold West Cork Malt

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HOUSE COMPOSITE Buy any 18 x 70cl or 9 x 1.5ltr and receive 1 x 70cl D&R Sourz Apple Free CHOOSE FROM : -

Old Monarch Blended Whisky 70cl Old Monarch Blended Whisky 1.5ltr South Bank Gin 1.5ltr Juan de la Costa White Rum 70cl Juan de la Costa White Rum 1.5ltr Juan de la Costa Dark Rum 70cl Cantate Calvados 70cl Moonshine Vodka 70cl Moonshine Vodka 1.5ltr Rancho Viejo Tequila Silver 70cl Rancho Viejo Tequila Gold 70cl ISEO Sambuca White 70cl ISEO Sambuca Apple 70cl ISEO Sambuca Banana 70cl ISEO Sambuca Black 70cl ISEO Sambuca Blackcurrant 70cl ISEO Sambuca Mandarin 70cl ISEO Sambuca Raspberry 70cl Angelo White 70cl Angelo Black 70cl D&R Sours Apple D&R Sours Cherry D&R Sours Blackcurrant D&R Sours Raspberry D&R Sours Tropical D&R Sours Cola Cube

MIXED BEER AND CIDER COMPOSITE Buy any 5 cases from the range and receive choice of free stock from Jagermeister 70cl Old J 70cl Gordons 70cl Smirnoff 70cl Baileys 70cl CHOOSE FROM : -

Bangla Beer 4.8% (12)660ml Bangla Beer 4.8% (24)330ml Beer Lao 5% (12)640ml Beer Lao 5% (24)330ml Beer Lao Cans 5% (24)330ml Birra Morena 5.2% (24)330ml Budweiser 4.8% (24)330ml Corona Extra 4.6% (24)330ml Dortmunder Cans 5% (24)330ml Estrella Damm 4.6% (24)330ml Fruli Strawberry Beer 4.1% (24)330ml Kirin Lager 5% (24)330ml Lucky Buddha 4.8% (24)330ml Lucky Buddha Cans 4.8% (24)330ml Palma Louca 4.7% (24)330ml Stella Artois 4.8% (24)330ml Tsingtao 1903 5% (24)330ml Tsingtao 4.5% (24)330ml Aspalls Harry (12)500ml Aspalls Premier Cru (12)500ml Aspalls Draught (12)500ml Aspalls Isabelle (12)500ml Caple Road Cider Cans 5.2% (24)330ml South West Orchards 5% (12)500ml South West Orchards Raspberry 5% (12)500ml South West Orchards Cans 5% (24)330ml Stowford Press Low Alcohol 0.5% (12)330ml Henry Westons Vintage 8.2% (12)500ml Thatcher’s Gold 4.5% (12)500ml Thatcher’s Haze 4.5% (12)500ml Wyld Wood Organic 6% (12)500ml

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LWC London

LWC Northampton

Units 5-7 Perth Industrial Estate Slough SL1 4XX

Middleton Wholesale Tyne Road Weedon Road Industrial Estate Northampton NN5 5AF

Tel: 0844 241 2055 Email: yorkshire@lwc-drinks.co.uk

Tel: 01753 578 877 Email: london@lwc-drinks.co.uk

Tel: 01604 750 040 Email: northampton@lwc-drinks.co.uk

LWC North East

LWC Manchester

Mulberry Way Dubmire Ind Est. Houghton le Spring Tyne & Wear DH4 5RH

Stainburn Road Openshaw Manchester M11 2DN

Tel: 0845 345 1055 Email: northeast@lwc-drinks.co.uk

Tel: 0845 345 1068 Email: manchester@lwc-drinks.co.uk

LWC Teesside

LWC Stoke

Portrack Grange Road Stockton-on-Tees Cleveland TS18 2PH

Grove Road Heron Cross Stoke on Trent ST4 4LN

Tel: 0845 345 1044 Email: teesside@lwc-drinks.co.uk

Tel: 0845 345 1056 Email: central@lwc-drinks.co.uk

LWC Hereford

LWC Lancashire

Southern Avenue Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0QF

Comet Road Moss Side Leyland, Preston PR25 3EY

Tel: 0845 365 1028 Email: hereford@lwc-drinks.co.uk

Tel: 0845 345 1086 Email: lancashire@lwc-drinks.co.uk

LWC Cornwall

LWC Merseyside

(Jolly’s Drinks) Wilson Way Pool Industrial Estate Redruth, Cornwall TR15 3JD

Fieldgate Marshgate Ind. Est. Widnes WA8 8UA

Tel: 0845 345 1076 Email: cornwall@lwc-drinks.co.uk

Tel: 0845 345 1026 Email: mad@lwc-drinks.co.uk

LWC South West

Call to place your order on:

0845 402 5125

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LWC Birmingham

King Charles Business Park Old Newton Road Heathfield Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6UT

Unit 12 Union Park Navigation Way West Bromwich B70 9DF

Tel: 0844 811 7399 Email: southwest@lwc-drinks.co.uk

Tel: 0844 854 6675 Email: birmingham@lwc-drinks.co.uk

Bi-weekly delivery Same day/Next day delivery

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