A great cocktail is made with skill, care and of course the very finest ingredients.
At Cocktails in the City London this spring, guests will be able to try an amazing array of top-shelf spirits and here's a small selection of what's on offer this year.
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OXLEY GIN
A revolutionary product that changed the rules of what distillation can be the botanicals are distilled at -5 degrees utilising a unique vacuum process. Very technical and worth visiting the website to read more but ultimately this process produces an amazing crisp, fresh and clean gin.
Try it in partnership with Mint Gun Club at CITC.
BRUGAL 1888
The flagship within the Brugal Range this Dominican Republic sipping rum is double aged up to eight years in ex bourbon barrel before spending another six in first fill sherry casks.
Try the brand on the Cahoots stand at One Marylebone.
Glenfiddich IPA
An interesting mix of a heritage brand breaking the mould and the first Single Malt Scotch Whisky to be finished in IPA casks. Full of fruit and hoppy flavours it is an interesting process to read about.
This can be enjoyed alongside Glenfiddich 12 & 15yr on the Eve Bar stand at CITC.
Patron Tequila
Patron has become a byword for luxury in the world of spirits enjoyed by connoisseurs and the rich and famous the world over. Made from the finest blue weber agave you can try both the blanco and reposado expressions in partnership with Ella Canta at CITC.
ROKU GIN
An exciting new development from famous Japanese whisky producers - Suntory. Utilising six unique Japanese botanicals including Yuzu peel, Sakuru leaf and the Sansho Berry it has a pleasant spicy finish.
Served up at CITC courtesy of the intrepid explorers at Mr Fogg's.
Santa Teresa 1796
Aged in it's entirety using the solera process this sipping style rum is a combination of rums between five and thirty-five years old with a dry and balanced character.
Enjoy it courtesy of The Artesian, normally found in the luxurious surroundings of the five star Langham Hotel.
Naked Grouse
A unique blend of malt whiskies from Macallan and Highland Park aged in sherry casks the brand is irreverent to say the least and working with innovative bars around the country to present Whisky in new and interesting ways - none more so than TT Liquor at One Marylebone this spring.
Rich, fruity and very tasty.