I heard Mahiki have just brought out a rum, that wouldbe an unusual option. And why don't you try infusing some vodkas to create your own crazy flavours – black truffle could be interesting (but expensive!). Or cardamom – great in cocktails. Yum.

I rather like Kinkynero – odd name but rather a good Aussie Rum.

There was a Geranium gin in the last issue of Imbibe. I haven't tried it myself, but Imbibe said it was:

An artfully executed gin with a soft base note of lychee and rose.

Might suit you? It's £29 a bottle from Coe's (020 8551 4966)

This is great, thanks guys.. keep 'um coming!

Sir,

This all depends on how obscure you want to go!

When looking for something interesting, I always found half an hour rooting around in the back of Gerry's on Old Compton Street would turn up hidden jewels; eg a rum from the Canary Islands made using honey (the name escapes me – Mr Burrell at Cottons might like to fill in the gap, I think the bottle is still behind his bar!)

Obscure whisky – Anything from Compass Box, esp. ‘The Peat Monster’ (fairly well known in the trade now, but still rare to Joe Public)

Vodka – Chose a good brand and flavour it up yourself – currently making Jasmine Martini's using home-made Jasmine Vodka

Rum – Look to the French West Indies and find some Rum Agricole, totally different flavour to the molasses based rum most people are used to. Rhum JM (from Amathus) springs to mind as a good example.

Tequila – There are some good Mezcals appearing in the country now, not just famous for the worm!

Hope this helps some…

Happy Hunting!

Hi there,

Im pretty new to this site so only just saw this post.
May I suggest you look into Jack Cains gin and also Babicka vodka. These are new products that up and coming in the market. I was fortunate to be invited to there presentations. May I suggest also an old favourite of mine which is Patron tequila. Its awesome. If would love to know more add me on Facebook and I'll help you along and send you some links. You can find me via paulgoodwin81@googlemail.com I will look forward to hearing from you.

Paul

Hi SirMixalot, Please have a look on strengthandflavour.com and let me know if you fancy any of those. I also have some very nice Armagnac and Cognac.

Best

John

You could always go for “Sheep Dip” blended scotch whisky. Named after the insecticide/fungicide used on sheep (they literally dip them in a trough of it) popular with farmers. Distillers got the idea to barrel whisky as sheep dip to avoid the high tariffs imposed.

Kinkynero is not available in the UK yet but Kinkylux White Rum is. Give it a go:-

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Hi sirmixalot,

I've recently started stocking;

J. Bally Agricole, inexpensive yet a great example of the Agricole category. Makes an interesting addition to a Zombie.

Glenturret 15yr malt, which is delicious! Although I think I've actually drunk more of it than i've sold…

Good Luck, let me know if you discover anything interesting!

Hi,

Not sure if you noticed the topic above your post, but F Vodka are looking to break in to the UK. The brand is part of the Fashion TV brand and the launch events have been very impressive in other territories.

As the exclusive UK agent we have 2 objectives, launch the product and create a distribution channel through bars, clubs, hotels etc.

I really like the idea of a ‘bar in bar’ which would be dedicated with F Vodka branding and POS, along with menu's to create Vodka based drinks that could be branded by the location. All of the POS is already created.

Warren

CatoctinCreekD­istilling.com

Their Watershed Gin, Mosby's Spirit (White Whiskey), and Roundstone Rye (aged 4-years) are all AMAZING :)

Agricole… different. Good shout.
Also get Pyrat rum. A total winner

I think the honey rum your thinking of is Cayo Grande Club Ron Miel. I bought a bottle in Gerry's for a friend not so long ago, very sweet, best used as an ingredient than over ice.

Regards,